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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-05-09 Community Planning and Development Commission MinutesTOWN OF READING COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MINUTES O MAY 9, 1994 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 May 9, 1994 . In attendance were Richard Howard, Chairs Thomas Bai:Illie, Commission. Secretary; and Members Nancy Shipes and Wil- liam Goodrich. Also present was Town Planner Jonathan. Edwards. The meeting was called to order at 7:34 PM. APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES The minutes of the Commission's meeting of April 4, 1994 were ac- cepted. PUBLIC INPUT Chairman Howard asked those in attendance if anyone wished to spear, to the, Commission about any matter not on the agenda. Camille Anthony of the Board of Selectmen introduced herself as the Selectmen's liaison with the Commission and the Community Development Department. Mar: Favaloro, representing some of the neighbors and abutters on South Street asked to speak to the Commission about the South Street Scenic Road decision of January 4, 1993. He stated that a judge had dismissed the neighborhood's appeal of that decisions finding no procedural irregularities, and informed the Commission that his clients have tiled a motion with the court to reconsider the judge's dismissal. He asked the Commission to reconsider the implications of reconstruction of South Street as it applies to Scenic Road approval. Neighbors, including Walter Begonis, Wil- liam Weimar, Paul Johnson, and Cromwell Shubarth, summarised their views of the history of the matter and of the substantive issues they feel are still outstanding; they stated that in their view the Selectmen have not adequately addressed the need for the Proposed improvements or the public safety mandate for the im- provements. Mr. Barnes joined the quorum at 3:13 PM. Ms. Shipes moved, seconded by Mr. Baillie, that in light of new information, specifically the availability of Chapter 90 funds for rebuilding within the existing footprint, and in light of the emerging possibility of removing more trees to accommodate pole replacement resulting from the widening of South Street, the Com- mission reconsider its vote of January 4, 1993, after any pending ' ...I i 7..-gA t; , (7-Y3 xTP-f -._.T'1 'z _ S" ~ I I i--CA 7n i-.n e- I I I A 13 A T.7 11 i i-,-~ r n-.r n tt C I I n-~- a. vote would affect the decision of a judge hearing the motion of the neighbors for the court to reconsider, what bearing a judge- ment about procedural issues should have on consideration of sub- stantive issues, and what influence a further court decision would have on GPDC's actions. Mr. Howard called for a vote, which was 2:2:1 (Messrs. Goodrich and Howard dissenting, Mr. Barnes abstaining). - ZONING MATTERS The Commission discussed various zoning matters and potential. zoning amendments to present to the Fall 1994 Town Meeting, cen- tered on Mr. Edwards "s memorandum of May 4th. The sense of the commission was to pursue these matters at subsequent meetings, to examine increasing lot frontage in the S-10 district and to util- ize Rule 22, that the idea of a zoning administrator seemed to make sense, to explore in more detail the issue of two-family conversions, and to discuss at later meetings the issue of adult entertainment. OTHER BUSINESS AND ADJOURNMENT, Mr. Edwards announced that the Senior Center has 'been awarded a 1994 Preservation Award by the Massachusetts Historical Commis- sion, Mr, Goodrich announced that due to personal and family considerations he would not be seeping another term on the Com- mission. At 10:33 PM a motion was made and seconded to adjourn and the Commission voted unanimously to do so. Respectfully Submitted: Approved: May 23 , 1994 Signedw.. l1at 1994. Thomas Baillie, Secretary 2 F, The applicant should show all existing trees of six-inch calipre or larger and an acceptable Scope of Work limit, beyond which all trees are to be preserved, G. The applicant should consider combining the Definitive Public Hearing for this subdivision with a reopened public hearing to consider changes proposed for the Ashley Woods II subdivision. H. The Commission would look favorably on the requested waiver for length of road provided that the water line is looped and that the Fire Department does not object, and would look favorably on the requested waiver for reduced coverage over a strengthened drain line if acceptable to the Department of Public Works. I. The applicant should provide an acceptable blasting program. cc: Conservation Commission DPW--Engineering Fire Chief Tree Warden Board of Health Applicant: David Johnson, 132 Sanborn Lane, Reading 01867 DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 16 Lowell Street, Reading, MA 01867 MEMORANDUM TO: Catherine Quimby, Town Clerk FROM: Jonathan Edwards,K~lerk to the Development ommission SUBJ: Decision--Preliminary Subdivision DATE: April 5, 1994 TOWN OF READING (617) 942-9012 lpsub. rec Community Planning and Plans: Ashley Woods III Please be advised that at its meeting of April 4, 1994, the Com- munity Planning and Development Commission vote to DISAPPROVE Preliminary Subdivision Plans, entitled "Ashley Woods III", dated February 1994, for reasons including but not limited to the fol- lowing: 1. The plans do not show acceptable detail as to the preservation of trees and proposed street trees, impact of the development on existing utilities, o mitigation of surface drainage effects on properties, or that the proposed plans would be i in mitt' with applicable storm drainage practices, Changes in grades and sewer elevations in Ashley street require a reopening of the Public Hearing subdivision, S h proposed as to the r as to abuttin confor- Woods II for that ig t distances at Lot 1 driveway opening need provided, or driveway needs to be moved to circle, Wetlands configurations may necessitate relocations houses, driveways, detention basin, and lot lines. to be of In regard to any subsequent submission of any revised preliminary plans or of definitive plans for this subdivision, the Commission advises the applicant as follows: A. The above reasons for disapproval should be addressed in a manner acceptable to the Commission, B. The applicant should demonstrate that the requirements of the Conservation Commission, the Board of Health, and of the Fire Department are met, C. The applicant should satisfactorily address the comments of the Town Engineer dated April 1, 1994, and of the Town Plan- ner dated March 28, 1994, D. The Commission would look favorably upon the provision of underground utilities and upon compliance with any Tree Preservation Policy in effect at the time of Definitive Plan submission, The Environmental Impact Report should address impact on wildlife and impact on drainage toward abutting properties and all others to Fairchild Drive; and incorporating the Doodlesack, Mahoney, and Grandin properties on Ashley Place and Lafayette Road.