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COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
CPDC MINUTES
Meeting Dated.• March 13, 2000
Members Present. Neil Sullivan, Secretary (NS); Richard Schubert (RS); 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 7:40 PM.
Staff reviewed the following issues with the Commission:
Landfill zoning progress
Executive Order 385 from the Cellucci Administration
23 George Street Comprehensive Permit - CPDC to review on the 27th of March
82 Linden Street Comprehensive Permit
Accessory Apartments zoning issues
CONTINUATION OF A PUBLIC HEARING: Site Plan Reviewfor 126 Main
Street/ Wendy's
RH moved to continue the public hearing for a date certain to be determined by
the Town Planner. RS seconded the motion. All in favor.
PUBLIC HEARING: DEFINITIVE SUBDIVISION/Fanta Drive
RH Read legal advertisement into the record as published.
Bill Bergeron of Hayes Engineering presented the plan. He addressed
ueveloprnent iKeview Team comments. He expressed disagreement with the
comments on the grading plan, that 2% should be adequate. The applicant is not
agreeable to curbing Franklin Street's frontage on the property. He further
indicated it would be a long run for the sewer line if it's required to place it in the
road.
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RS expressed concerns with stormwater management system as planned. He
indicated the area is often used for ice skating in the winter time.
There was further discussion on the tree removal and site distance calculations.
The Commission indicated the street name could be kept and there will be a
requirement for curbing on Franklin Street.
RHmoved to continue the public hearing to Apri110, 2000 at 8.•00 PM. Motion
seconded by RS. All in favor.
The Commission then discussed informally remaining issues with the Baldwin
Lane subdivision. Bill Bergeron indicated the applicant will resolve the pool
issue by amending the property line. This amendment can be done simultaneous
with the endorsement of the plans. The Commission agreed a modification will
not be necessary as a formal filing for this change to the lot line.
PUBLIC HEARING: SITE PLAN REVIEW/ 1337Main Street
RH read legal advertisement as published.
John Lamond, attorney for the applicant presented the plan for previous Sunoco
station.
JD formally indicated to the Commission he is an indirect abutter, and was
noticed of the hearing. He then reviewed the following comments from
Engineering:
1. Sidewalk easement
2. Sidewalk along Main St.
3. Calculations for dry wells
4. Ground water contamination - should infiltrate as a question
5. Parking
6. Precast concrete curb
AK reviewed Development Review Team minutes.
RH led discussion on the following items:
1. Existing trash cleaned up
2. Row of trees along Santoreu property
3. Signage look at Mobil across street effective & attractive
4. Sidewalk along Main - conc, pavers,across curb-cut
5. Opportunity to enhance
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NS further discussed lighting issues and the fixtures should be chosen and
placed to shine downward.
Ms. Botticelli (Manor Real Estate) noted the following to the Commission:
1. Existing trash problems
2. Fumes from the site
3. U'Hauls stored on the property as an eyesore
4. Shrub hedge in haphazard condition
5. Aquifer Protection prevents pavement on abutting property
6. Existing abutter maintenance of property been favorable
7. Landscaping should be required to be maintained.
8. Exiting problems with vandals/ nuisance
9. Accident issues at the intersection - current condition
John Lamond indicated there is no plan for UHaul use to continue, they are not
interested in making public improvements to Main Street for traffic and/or
electric as underground.
RH reiterated tree enhancement as a priority of the Commission for all projects
on Main Street.
RS noted further intentions to improve area and is in favor of pitched roof
concept
RH directed staff to further meet with the applicant on these issues.
MFmoved to continue the publichearing to 8.•30 PM on the 27h of March.
Motion seconded by RS. All in favor.
ADDISON/ WESLEY
Ellen Watts of Tsoi/Kobus, for the landowner, presented zoning setbacks
concepts in response to previous meeting.
Jim Ward, attorney for the landowner, presented the next zoning draft.
Jim Doherty of Curtis Street questioned the change of 55' height as 14 stories.
There was questions as to how height is measured for garages. Staff will return
with an answer at the next meeting. Other issues related to height were
discussed at length. Hours of operation of the site was also discussed.
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Jim Ward indicated the zoning calls for a buffer zone increase, with a decrease
building height within a greater buffer zone area.
RH polled audience as to agreement on height issues, there appeared to be no
consensus.
Ellen Watts indicated the current office market requires 30,000 SF footprint and a
minimum of 4 stories as economically feasible.
It was requested for language to be added to handle hazardous and toxic
materials as a prohibitive use.
There was comment of the ability to set aside funds in escrow as compensation
for a decrease in property values as a benefit to residents.
RH indicated there would likely be an impact on property value, and the goal of
the Commission has been to minimize impacts, both financial and visual.
The Commission announced this project would be further discussed at their
meeting March 20, 2000.
AK then updated the Commission on the landfill project.
RH expressed concern of minutes not being available at the meeting.
Motion to adjourn at 11.00p.m. , made byRH, seconded byJB. All in favor.
These minutes were prepared by Anne Krieg, Town Planner, and submitted to
the CPDC on August 14, 2000.
Minutes were approved by the CPDC on September 25, 2000.
Signed as witness as approved:
Anne Krieg, Town Pla*er Date
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