HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-03-06 Community Planning and Development Commission MinutesTOWN OF READING
Vbu
,NCO
16 Lowell Street
Reading, MA 01867-2683
Phone: 781-942-9012
Fax: 781-942-9071
Email: akrieg@ci.reading.ma.us
COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
CPDC MINUTES
Meeting Dated.• March 6, 2000
Members Present. Jonathan Barnes, Chairman (JB), Neil Sullivan, Secretary (NS);
Richard Schubert (RS); Michael Flammia (MF), Richard Howard (RH)
Also Present.- Peter Hechenbleikner (PH); Joseph Delaney, Town Engineer (JD);
Anne Krieg, Town Planner (AK)
The Chair called the meeting to order at745PM
MILL STREET SCENIC WAY CONTINUATION OF A PUBLIC HEARING
RH discussed issues with work within the easement.
JD noted regulations that the work within the easement is not applicable, and
reviewed plan showing trees.
John Castigan - 75 Mill Street read letter into the record as filed in the
Community Development office.
RH questioned the current health of the tree in question, located at the entrance
to open space area.
JD discussed the long term plan - trails/access would be constructed later.
The resident at 76 Mill Street discussed traffic and safety issues on Mill Street and
difficulties of current truck usage
The resident at 51 Mill Street agreed with the goals of the plan but agreed with
expressed traffic issues
Bernie Pierce - 66 Mill Street expressed a need for a more safe access
Commission asked staff to have Tree Warden check tree in question.
C:\My Documents\CPDC\Agenda-Minutes\3.6.00 Minutes.doc
Last printed 11/21/0010:50 AM
Created by Anne Krieg
Created on 08/14/001:11 PM
TOWN OF READING
COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
Minutes forMeefingdated.• March 6, 2000
RHmoved to continue public hearing to Apri110, 2000 at 8.•00 PM. Motion
carried.
RHmade a motion at 8.25PM to go into executive session for the purpose of
discussing pending litigation on the Foster Circle Definitive Subdivision. Motion
seconded by RS. A roll call vote was taken unanimously accepting the motion.
PUBLIC WORKSHOP: RE-DEVELOPMENT OF ADDISON-WESLEY SITE/ Working
Session on Zoning
AK presented the draft zoning for discussion.
RH made some minor editions, questioned what buildings would then be
nonconforming, and led discussion on traffic and density issues.
RS questioned how the public way fits into the zoning.
Ellen Watts of Tsoi/Kobus reviewed the site analysis drawing, noting the
existing buffer crowds center and the irregular residential buffer. She presented
a drawing entitled Alternative 3. Parking and Loading needs of the site were
also presented.
Bob Fishman, Esq. for the landowner, reviewed the drawings as well. The
intention of the property owner with the zoning amendments is to create
certainty in market, confirm the zoning map boundary, and allow for structured
parking.
RS questioned whether District A would be too complicated for Town Meeting.
Jim Doherty of Curtis Street had concerns on the following:
1. Reducing buffer zone setbacks 55' bldg @50' where 25' frpm 100'
2. 400' strip - 3 stories not 6
3. Lot coverage reduction
Susan Blake 291 South Street questioned if recreational uses would remain with
the re-development and with the District defining.
RS announced the CPDC will review next draft of the zoning district at 9:00 PM
on March 13th, 2000.
Page 2 of 3
TOWN OF READING
COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
Minutes forMeeting dated.- March 6, 2000
Discussion on Zoning Needs for the Re Development of Reading Landfill
PH presented update to the_CPDC on landfill which included:
1. Students generation numbers
2. Financials
3. Traffic
4. Affordable 10%
5. Mitigation separate
6. Dickinson will also be looked at by staff
RH noted the Dickinson plan starts/ continues the Town's commercial tax base.
RS was concerned with the competition with the planned Lowe's in Woburn.
PH noted traffic will be large issue with the Dickinson plan, except there will be
peak difference
Water usage was discussed, PH to look up difference between two proposals..
NEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
The letter to the School Superintendent was discussed.
The Commission further discussed the appropriateness of access through the
site. No clear consensus drawn as to what direction to be given to the School
Department.
Motion to adjourn at 11:00PM, made by R1Y, seconded by NS. 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 for approval:
Anne M. Krieg, Town Tanner Date
Page 3 of 3