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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-10-19 Community Planning and Development Commission MinutesTOWN OF READING COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MINUTES OCTOBER 19, 1992 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 Oc- tober 19, 1992. In attendance were Members Thomas Stohlman, Nancy Shipes and William Goodrich. Also present was Town Planner Jonathan Edwards. The meeting was called to order at 7:38 PM. Given the absence of both the Commission Chair and Secretary, the members present agreed that Mr. Stohlman chair the meeting. APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES The minutes of the Commission's meeting of August 24, 1992 were accepted and of its meetings of September 28 and October 5, 1992 were amended and accepted. APPROVAL--NOT-REQUIRED SUBDIVISION PLANS The Commission examined an ANR Plan for land on South Street and voted 3:0 to approve a motion made by Ms. Shipes and seconded by Mr. Goodrich to endorse a Plan of Land of Alexander on South Street dated September 24, 1992, and so endorsed the plan. SUBDIVISION MATTERS Roma Lane: Upon recommendation of the Engineering Division, the Commission voted 3:0 to approve a motion made by Ms. Shipes, seconded by Mr. Goodrich, to establish a bond amount of $210,616 for the Roma Lane (Carriage Estates I) subdivision. Duck Road: Upon recommendation of the Engineering Division, the Commission voted 3:0 to approve a motion made by Mr. Goodrich, seconded by Ms. Shipes, to reduce the bond funds held for the Duck Road Subdivision by $33,912 from $130,000 to $96,088. Ashley Woods: Although Engineering recommended the release of all bond funds in return for a certified check of $750 to secure the survival of street trees., the Commission, after discussion of the matter considered on September 28, 1992 concerning the demise or jeopardisation of trees shown on the approved plans as to be preserved, voted 3:0 to approve a motion made by Ms. Shipes, seconded by Mr. Goodrich, to reduce the bond funds from $124,138 to $116,638, leaving $7500 for tree survival, replacement, and salvaging efforts. The Commission also requested that the Tree Warden be asked to provide a recommendation as to the above costs, and to ask him and the Town Engineer to conduct inspec- tions of lot gradings in subdivisions to ensure compliancewith grading, landscaping, and drainage plans. Birch Meadow Estates: Upon recommendation of the Engineering Division, the Commission voted 3:0 to approve a motion made by Ms. Shipes, seconded by Mr. Goodrich, to establish a bond amount 1 of $247,513 for the Birch Meadow Estates subdivision, and the members endorsed a Tri-Party Agreement with the understanding that it not be released until. the Town Engineer approves all provisions of the Agreement. CONTINUED REVIEW OF REQUEST FOR SITE PLAN WAIVER--PAPA GINO'S Mr. Edwards itemised the concerns expressed by the Commission at the last meeting. Mr. Michael Omera, representing the applicant, gave the following responses: that the owner will instruct all employees to park in the Union Street parking lot; that the dumpster would be screened, located on Lot 3, and be emptied daily (except Sundays) between 6:30 and 9:00 AM; that out- deliveries would take place only from posted private spaces on Lot 1; that in-deliveries would occur before 9:06 AM daily except Saturdays and Sundays, would take place on Lot 3, with goods wheeled to the back door; and that customers would not be able to use the back door but would go to the front door through the ad- joining alley which would be lighted). Mr. Paul Connelly, applicant's architect, stated that an alternative would be to recess the rear entrance for safety of pedestrians from traffic if that entrance could be used. Messrs. Kevin Fulgoni and Bill Hughes spoke about customer use of the rear entry and about the parking situation in the area. Mr. Goodrich stated that he would not be opposed to customer use of the rear entrance provided that it could be done safely, and suggested that the applicant work with the Town to see if a sidewalk could be placed along the rear of the building; he ex- pressed concern about the use of the alleyway and potential space conflicts between the loading zone, the dumpster, and customer use of the alley. The Commission voted 3:0 to approve a motion made by Ms. Shipes and seconded by Mr. Goodrich, as reflected in a Notification to Town Clerk dated October 20, 1992. OTHER BUSINESS AND ADJOURNMENT The Commission agreed to hold a Public Information Session, with particular invitation to 'T'own Meeting Members, concerning the Fall Town Meeting Zoning Warrant Articles on November 5, 1992. At 10:47 PM a motion was made and seconded to adjourn and the Commission voted unanimously to do so. Respectfully Submitte.: Approved Sign Date: L:iard Howard, Secretary November 2, 1992 2 OF RFgO'~ Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street two Reading, MA 01867-2683 1639d INC0 RQ~4P~ COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FAX: (617) 942-9070 (617) 942-9010 MEMORANDUM TO: Catherine Quimby, Town Clerk FROM: Jonathan Edwards, Clerk t the Community Planning and Development Commission SUBJ: Request for Waiver from Sit Plan Review, Papa Gino"s, 676 Main Street DATE: October 20, 1992 Please be advised that at its meeting of October 19, 1992 , the Community Planning and Development Commission voted to approve a request by Papa Gino's of America, Inc that requirements for Site Plan Review be waived in regard to a proposed 80-seat res- taurant at 676 Main Street in Reading, with the following condi- tions: 1. That all employees be instructed to park in the Town-owned parking lot at the corner of Middle and Union Streets, 2. That out-delivery vehicles have four designated parking spaces among those available to tenants of the property and that no more than four such vehicles shall be parked in the vicinity at any one time, 3. That the dumpster be fully screened and that it be unloaded between 6:30 AM and 9:00 AM every day except Sundays, 4. That in-deliveries be made from Lot 3 only with a designated identified loading zone, 5. That safe entrance to the restaurant be provided for patrons. parking in the Town-owned parking lot and its vicinity, and 6. That an acceptable plan be submitted within thirty days of this decision, such plan including signs, lighting, pavement markings, and all other necessary features detailing the above conditions; the proponent shall work with Town staff to coordinate the plan to ensure safe flow of both pedestrian and vehicular traffic. CC' CPDC Building Inspector DPW--Engineering Board of Health Papa Gino s, c/o CSS Architects, Corporate Place 128 . 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