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COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
CPDC MINUTES
Meeting Dated: September 24, 2001
Members Present: Richard Howard (RH), Chairman; Kathryn Greenfield (KG),
Secretary; Jonathan Barnes(JB); Neil Sullivan, (NS)
Also Present: Joseph Delaney, Town Engineer (JD); Anne Krieg, Tozvn Planner (AK)
The Chair called the meeting to order at 7:35 PM.
STAFF BRIEFING
AK discussed the following items with the Commission:
Mass Federation of Planning and Appeals Board meeting
Citizen Planner Training workshops in Fall 2001
Depot re-development
Mike's Gym
Spence Farm
Pierce Street
ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW
Fanta Road endorsement tabled to October 1St meeting in order for attorney for
applicant to prepare necessary documents.
Sunset Rock - request for bond reduction
Staff recommended no action as previously owed bond had not been received.
As-Built Plans are also due to the Engineering office.
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jB moved to deny the request for a bond reduction. CPDC will consider a
reduction when said bond has been received in proper form to the Town
Accountant's office in Reading.
KG seconded.
All in favor.
The Commission discussed the allowance of a special permit to encroach on the
rear lot line requirement in the business B zoning district. This consideration is a
reaction to a request by Brad Latham, Esq. representing the interests of
downtown area landowners. The Commission will consider this further at a
workshop meeting in December 2001. The Commission request opinions from
the Zoning Board of Appeals and the Downtown Steering Committee on this
allowance.
APPROVAL NOT REQUIRED PLAN
Address: Coolidge Road
Action: Endorsed
Address: Woodend Cemetery
Action: Endorsed
PUBLIC HEARING: 4 WEST STREET SITE PLAN REVIEW
KG read legal advertisement into the record.
RH introduced the Commission members and staff present.
Mark Brobowski, Esq., (MB) representing the interests of the applicant
introduced the project to the Commission, noting the contents of the application.
He also noted their submission of further engineering plans to the Commission
at the meeting. He reviewed the layout, parking, elevations and tank removal
issues with the Commission.
Scott Miller, PE, engineer for the applicant, reviewed the engineering plans as
submitted that evening. He reviewed the existing conditions plans and the
drainage plan.
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AK reviewed Development Review Team meeting notes where the project was
discussed as filed in the application files.
MB indicated a willingness to review the billboard possibility again, noting the
Zoning Board of Appeals had denied application for a billboard two years ago.
He also indicated they would add more landscaping to the front of the property.
He also indicated the 21E update will be sent in for the files and for Fire
Department and Public Health review.
KG discussed the fencing location.
RH requested landscaping in the island and the possibility of making said island
larger.
JB requested specifications for the lighting and signage. He also discussed the
design of the canopy.
RH noted the Mobil station on the corner of Main and Franklin Streets is
considered an excellent plan by the Commission and a model to follow.
KG requested color samples.
Joe Urban of Dragon Court, Woburn questioned the grading for the property
edge to Woburn, if retaining the grade will be necessary. He also asked for
information as to location of adjacent homes to the site. He requested for fencing
type information, as the parking will be facing residential property. He
questioned whether the drainage will flow into the Woburn lots during overflow
periods. He had a concern with the billboard location, they worked in the
neighborhood for the billboard application to be denied, concerned if it is
brought back for a permit. He asked for the project to blend in more with its
environs. He questioned the hours of operation for the facility and for lights to
be shut off when the business is not in operation.
A resident of Oak Street and owner of property at Dragon Court in Woburn also
commented on the project. She indicated the adjacent Woburn station is under
construction and the applicant for that property had met with the neighbors
separately to come up with a plan to suit the area, as well as reviewing and
improving landscaping, lighting, grading and fencing. They also had worked
out issues with traffic. She expressed may concerns with the traffic, specifically
the queuing that would occur with the proposed drive-thru window. She also
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expressed concerns on noise and on the billboard location, noting it would not be
a good location for the neighborhood.
MB noted a six feet in height stockade fence would be provided as well as
landscaping along the residential properties.
The engineer for the applicant did not plan for retaining along the property edge,
noting it is stable. He did indicate he would review the grading plan again.
RH questioned further issues with queuing - expected needs from the vendor
proposed for the site, Dunkin' Doughnuts.
MB questioned the level of information being asked, that is, a count or a full
traffic study. He reminded the Commission the use is as-of-right.
JD queried on the drive-thru specifically - if there would be queuing on West
Street. He felt the other uses for the site would not generate additional traffic as
a concern. He also discussed existing traffic patterns on West Street.
NS noted the queuing measures to handle twenty cars and he felt that exceeds
the town's standards and is adequate.
Applicant contended Dunkin Doughnuts plans 25% of the business for the store
to be for their use, regardless of the drive-thru provision.
JB moved to continue the public hearing to October 15t", 2001 at 7:45 PM. NS
seconded. All in favor.
PUBLIC HEARING: Fee Schedule
KG read the legal advertisement into the record.
The Commission discussed the schedule and made editions.
JB moved to accept the fee schedule as amended and shall be filed forthwith at
the Reading Town Clerk. NS seconded. All in favor.
The Commission discussed the draft of the Aquifer Protection District and made
editions.
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The Commission discussed the Master Plan's contents.
Motion to adjourn at 10:30 PM, made by NS, seconded by KG. All in favor.
These minutes were prepared by Anne Krieg, Town Planner, and submitted to the CPDC
on October 1, 2001.
Minutes were approved by the CPDC on October 1, 2001.
Signed a§ roved:
1 Flammia, Secretary
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