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Home My WebLink About2001-05-21 Community Planning and Development Commission MinutesTOWN OF READING 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867-2683 A 1, rt Phone: 781-942-9012 Fax: 781-942-9071 n Email: akrie~4@6.readule.ma.us \ COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION CPDC MINUTES Meeting Dated: May 21, 2001 Members Present: Jonathan Barnes (JB); Neil Sullivan (NS);Kathryn Greenfield (KG); Michael Flammia (MF); Richard Howard (RH) Also Present Joseph Delaney, Town Engineer (JD); Anne Krieg, Town Planner (AK) The Chair called the meeting to order at 7:50 PM. The following minutes were approved with amendments: April 2, 2001. Zoning Issues were discussed in preparation for Fall 2001 Town Meeting. Floodplain District changes specifically were discussed. Foster Circle Definitive Subdivision The Commission endorsed a tri-partite agreement for this project in the amount of $50,737.00. No lots shall be released until all funds are remitted to the Town as provided for in the decision for the project. Pondview Definitive Subdivision CPDC members endorsed the subdivision plans. Texaco - Walker's Brook: Minor Modification AK recapped the project from previous approval. The Commission approved the modification as filed conditional upon the non- conforming free-standing sign being brought into conformity, and further that all previous conditions apply. C:\My Documents\CPDC\Agenda-Minutes\5.21.01 minutes.doc Last printed 03/08/02 9:53 AM Created by Anne Krieg Created on 06/11/014:12 PM TOWN OF READING COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Minutes for Meeting dated: May 21, 2001 122 -126 Main Street Site Plan Review RH read legal advertisement into record Brad Latham reviewed the plans with the Commission members. AK reviewed DRT comments 5/15/01. JD reviewed engineering comments memo dated 5/21/01. There was a question as to the zoning compliance of the existing structure. JB agreed that overall the application was a good plan - improvement to one property to benefit of abutting property. He had further comments as to what's the property that benefits and if shared parking would be protected in the future. RH questioned the bituminous concrete in front out to aisle, what it was for. And asked for improved internal pedestrian access to prevent pedestrians from walking through main vehicles aisles. Dumpster enclosure was discussed. Gerry McDonald - Bear Hill Road Improvements and Collaboration good for Reading and business RH remarked the signage needs to be coordinated and placed on the plan. RH moved to continue to 6118101 7.45 p.m. MF seconded. All in favor. A short break was taken by the CPDC members. Walkers Brook Drive Brad Latham recapped the hearing progress from previous hearings. Written responses were also reviewed. AK announced a meeting for neighborhood issues would be June 11, 2001 and there would be a pre-meeting on May 30th at 6:30 PM in the Senior Center. Brad Latham discussed landfill maintenance issues. Page 2 of 5 TOWN OF READING COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Minutes for Meeting dated: May 21, 2001 AK discussed the applicant's meeting with abutters, notably Frugal Fannies landowners. RH asked questions regarding the appendices 2 /28 neighbor meeting as to the building facade. AK explained to the Commission the PUD process recognizes the need for a second layer of design RH questioned if the sign package complies with bylaw. Staff is reviewing all sign packages for the Commission at present. RH noted sidewalk on Walkers Brook Drive as an issue is still pending Scott Weiss of VHB noted both sides of Walkers Brook is difficult due to Conservation Commission issues with that provision for access. JD noted to connect to 128 and Exxon is a Mass Highway jurisdiction as it is their Right of Way. RH discussed the site lighting constraints from DEP discussions the applicant has had - specifically with footings, etc that can be placed upon the cap. Mark Nogueira of VHB discussed the CAAA (Landfill Closure Plan) review by DEP and their preliminary direction of construction issues was reviewed. RH discussed further the project traffic cut through will required further analysis. RH requested the applicant should also be meeting with TASC and Boston Stove for them to review plans for their input. RH further discussed the following issues with the Commission members and the applicant: Hours of operation Noise/ Loading and trucking needs Trash removal times . Vibration equipment - compaction effect Noise impacts - percussion/ decibel range Gas management area review Odors Page 3 of 5 TOWN OF READING COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Minutes for Meeting dated: May 21, 2001 Pest control Daily Maintenance Mufflers on construction Low speeds by construction vehicles Construction routes Parking lot on site Water treatment plant stockpile to landfill weight under deep - yes RH also asked the following questions and discussed with the applicant: What if scenario - not built right away unbuilt Sequence of cap - foundation in same time Phasing issues - aesthetics/safety/parking RH questioned the impact on property values as diminishing upon neighboring residential properties. Brad Latham, Esq. for the applicant, indicated an overall picture of value of increasing tax base JB questioned the issues previously discussed on the required hours of operation. The applicant indicated for operations 11:00 p.m. is closing time for the Jordan's in Natick. Bob Brown - Town Mtg. Member expressed concern on the lateness of the Hotel operations. The Commission discussed parking table issues. The restaurant in Jordan's needs to include employees as employee numbers are used in parking calculations. Rick Schubert, Selectman, asked if sidewalk issues have been coordinated with the Conservation Commission? Scott Weiss of VHB reviewed the level of Con Com approval. Mike Abend, traffic planner/ peer review consultant for the Town, indicated his final report would be to the Commission by June 18th. RH questioned Mike Abend's reactive to neighborhood traffic issues. Page 4 of 5 TOWN OF READING COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Minutes for Meeting dated: May 21, 2001 JD agreed with Mike's approach and warned of unintended consequences. He argued people find their way and it may not be in the public interest to shut off streets. AK opined that monitoring is the key with this project. Existing turning movements on cut-through was discussed by the Commission. The study areas pre development and post development were also discussed. RH moved to continue the public hearing until 7:30 p.m. June 11th at the Senior Center. Motion seconded by JB. All in favor. The Commission indicated there would be an informal meeting 6:30 on May 30th with abutters; JB/NS'to attend representing the Commission. July 911, as a possible joint hearing date was discussed. AK would confirm with Nancy Eaton of the Conservation Commission. Motion to adjourn accepted at 10:20 P.M. These minutes were prepared by Anne Krieg, Town Planner, and submitted to the CPDC on August 3, 2001. Minutes were approved by the CPDC on August 6, 2001 as approved: -S -9-eZ Kathryn Date Page 5 of 5