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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-12-12 Community Planning and Development Commission MinutesF,t rtrj :m ra. 3 1 37 TOWN OF READING COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MINUTES OF DECEMBER 12, 1995 A meeting of the Community Planning and Development Commission of the Town of Reading was held in the Selectmen's Meeting Room of the Town Hall, 16 Lowell Street in Reading, Massachusetts on December 12, 1995. In attendance were Members Thomas Baillie (acting as Chair), Jonathan Barnes, and Richard Howard. Also present were Town Planner Jonathan Edwards and Town Engineer Joseph Delaney. The meeting was called to order at 7:39 PM. APPROVAL-NOT-REQUIRED SUBDIVISION PLANS After review and discussion the Commission voted 3:0 to approve two motions by Mr. Howard, seconded by Mr. Barnes: to endorse a Plan of Land dated November. 20, 1995 for Van Norden Road and Harold Avenue, provided that the Town Engineer in writing re- quests the owner to grant a corner rounding easement and drainage easements; and to endorse a Plan of Land on Zachary Lane dated August 8, 1995 revised December 4, 1995. The Commission then signed endorsements of both plans. SUBDIVISION MATTERS Relative to the request of the developer of the Strawberry Hill subdivision for establishment of a bond, the Commission voted 3:0 to approve a motion by Mr. Howard, seconded by Mr. Barnes, that all lots be released and a bond established at $97,000 when the binder course of pavement is installed, in accordance with the Town Engineer's memorandum of December 1, 1995. The Commission signed a lot release and instructed Mr. Edwards to hold it until the above conditions are met. Relative to the request of the developer of the Autumn Lane sub- division for a reduction of the bond funds held, the Commission voted 3:0 to approve a motion by Mr. Howard, seconded by Mr. Barnes, to table action until the first meeting in January and in the meantime the Commission members should look at the site and that the Town Engineer should update his memorandum concerning outstanding items of work. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING--FINAL PRD-G PLANS: 48 MILL STREET Mr. Baillie called to order a continued public hearing to con- sider Final Planned Residential Development General Plans for 48 Mill Street. Mr. O. Bradley Latham presented revised plans and calculations based on the final wetlands delineation and a letter from the developer's traffic engineer advising of a forthcoming traffic analysis. Mr. Howard stated that CPDC has advised this developer and that of the proposed nearby Marion Road subdivision to cooperate on traffic issues, that meaningful off-site improvements are needed, that full traffic studies are needed, that sidewalks are impor- it tant, and that such traffic studies should seriously recommend needed improvements. Ms. Honetschlager, an abutter, reminded the Commission of relevant issues, including trucks and possible truck exclusion, construction traffic and routing, sidewalks, speeds, weight limitations on the bridge, and control devices such as stop signs. Mr. Baillie stated that this developer should be held responsible for improvements from this site south to Main Street. An abutter to the proposed sewer easement expressed concerns about siltation and erosion that might result from work on that easement. After Mr. Latham and Mr. Baillie signed an agreement extending the time for recording a decision to January 31, 1996, The Commission voted 3:0 to approve a motion by Mr. Howard, seconded by Mr. Barnes, to continue the public hearing to 8:00 PM on January 22, 1996, and that the developer be notified of various concerns and expectations of the Commission as reflected in a letter from Mr. Edwards to Mr. Latham of December 11, 1995. PUBLIC HEARING--SITE PLAN REVIEW: DANIELS HOUSE NURSING HOME Mr. Baillie called to order a public hearing to consider Site Plan Review for the Daniels House Nursing Home at 59 Middlesex Avenue. Mr. Ron Ranere, architect for the applicant, presented the plans. No abutters were in attendance. Messrs. Edwards and Delaney presented staff comments. The Commission voted 3:0 to approve motions by Mr. Howard, seconded by Mr. Barnes, to close the public hearing, and to approve the site plan according to a Notification to Town Clerk dated December 8, 1995. SITE PLAN WAIVER REQUEST--READING DENTAL, 270 MAIN STREET Dr. Richard Simons presented a request for a Waiver from Site Plan Review for property at 270 Main Street to which he is proposing to relocate his office from 301 Main Street. After discussion with him, the Commission voted 3:0 to approve a motion by Mr. Howard, seconded by Mr. Barnes, to approve the waiver re- quest according to conditions set forth in a Notification to Town Clerk dated December 12, 1995. BATCHELDER ESTATES BOND RELEASE REQUEST Ms. Phyllis Etsell, agent for the developer of the Batchelder Es- tates Subdivision, presented a request for release of all remain- ing bond funds held in connection with that subdivision, main- taining that sufficient time had elapsed in which to investigate the structural integrity of a wall built by the developer along the front of adjoining land owned by the Hurford family. Mr. Delaney and Ms. Pat Hurford explained the history of frustrated attempts to secure an independent structural examination, includ- ing the need for excavation behind a part of the wall to ac- complish-this investigation. Ms Etsell refused a request that the developer help with this task. The Commission voted 3:0 to approve a motion by Mr. Howard, seconded by Mr. Barnes, to table this matter. 12 ADJOURNMENT At 10:38 PM a motion was made and seconded to adjourn and the Commission voted unanimously to do so. RespectfuVft Submitted: Signed: n Nancy. hipes,, Secretary F Approved: (11( J9(0 Date. ~12 ~4 E 13