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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-09-13 Community Planning and Development Commission MinutesCPDC MINU'T'ES Town of Readi 16 Lowell Street ng Reading, Phone: MA 01867-2683 - one: 781-942-9012 Fax: 781-942-9071 email: F . . akriegQ~i,readin , 8 n►a•us 53 Community Planning and Development C ommission Mee&7g Dated.- S,epteznber 13,1,999 lemhers Present. Richard Schubert athan Barnes, Chairman (RS); Richard Ho ward ( (lB) ~ Neil Sulhvan, Secretary (NS) ; Also Present Joseph Delaney, 7o,,, En gineer (JD) The Chair called the meeting to order at 7:35 PM. Public Comment There was no public comment. Staff Briefing The following request was made for staff; The Commission indicated they can s that it would like spend more time prior it the to get the packets earlier so that Due to the meetings reviewing the information. large workload this fall, the Cor October 4, 1999, mission added an extra meeting on Parking in the S-15 Zone Brad Latham made a presentation on allowing circumsu g parking in the 5-15 Zone under were around the issues eof shot Zdoicated p nln a aat the Commission's primary concerns housing on the subject properties, g the later construction of single family DicHoward was concerned that this re gh he didn't believe that it was regulation could be used in likely. other areas C.\MY D0cuments\CPDC\Agenda-Minute6\9.13.99 minutes.doc CMCMinutesformeetingSeptember13,1999 Rick Schubert thinks that it makes sense for the CPDC to sponsor zoning articles to be consistent. He believes that the language in the article is restrictive enough so that others will not be able to use it. He also expressed concern with requiring buffering against abutting residential zones. Neil Sullivan asked for clarification regarding the language about lot coverage. Jonathan Barnes was concerned whether CPDC should sponsor all zoning articles just for the sake of CPDC acting as a clearinghouse of zoning articles. He also expressed concern regarding the potential of spot zoning. The meeting was then opened up for public comment. Nancy Eaton from the Conservation Commission was concerned with wetlands, floodplain and the Rivers Act on the lot in question. A motion was made by Howard, seconded by Schubert to recommend the subject matter to the Board of Selectmen to place an article on the annual Town meeting warrant. The motion was voted 4:0 in favor. Dick Howard also instructed the Town Planner to schedule a public hearing on this article and refer it to the By-Law Committee. Harold Avenue Certificate of Compliance Joe Delaney gave an update on the status of the project. He indicated that the applicant still had some work to do mostly relating to Conservation issues. He stated that the decision regarding the project only allowed the CPDC to issue a certificate of compliance after all items in the decision were addressed. Since the applicant has not completed all of the Conservation work, it was recommended to withhold the Certificate of Compliance until after the Conservation Commission had signed off on the project. Brad Latham made a presentation regarding the project and asked that the Commission direct the Building Inspector to issue certificates of occupancy for the two dwelling units. The Commission then discussed the issue of private utility ownership versus public utility ownership. Delaney indicated that there was no prohibition from allowing a PRD to privately own their utilities. Latham indicated that the homeowners agreement stipulated that the homeowners would be responsible Page 2 of 7 CPDCMinutesformeetingSeptember13,1999 A motion was made and seconded to continue the hearing to September 27,1999 at 9:30 P.M. The Commission voted 4:0 in favor of continuing the meeting. Danvers Savings Bank The Public Hearing was re-opened at 8:17. A presentation was make by the representative of Danvers Savings Bank, which focused on the issues of landscaping, screening the HVAC system on the roof, an analysis of the cueing length and the loss of parking. The applicant indicated that three parking spaces would be lost. New plans were then presented that showed the revised layout of the drive through. A landscaping plan was also presented. The applicant indicated that they might need to go to Town Meeting to get an easement to use the Municipal Parking Lot for the drive through. The applicant also asked the Commission to consider approving both the original concept for the bank and the latest plan so that if an easement could not be obtained, the applicant could proceed with the original plan. Howard raised a question regarding the loss of parking. Delaney indicated that a total of four spaces would be lost - not the three the applicant had stated. The meeting was then opened up for public comment. Virginia Adams from the Historical Commission wanted to remind the Commission that this building will be facing the Common which is on the National Register of Historic Places and asked the Commission to be sensitive to this. Peter Simms, speaking for the Chamber of Commerce, stated that any loss of parking in the Downtown area was unacceptable. He also indicated that the Town did a parking study that showed an overall lack of parking downtown. Simms stated that the loss of spaces would be objected to by the DHCD because a private party would use the spaces. Peter Hechenbleikner stated that there were no contingencies attached to the grant for the construction of the blight parking lot. Page 3 of 7 CPDCAImutes for meeting September 13,1999 Don Corwin of A-Plus Printing expressed concern with the loss of parking in front of his business that will result from the Main Street Improvements. He also asked if sight distance was taken into account at the exit from the drive through. Delaney indicated that it had not been considered. Corwin was also concerned with parking restrictions in the blight parking lot. Peter Hechenbleikner stated that the Board of Selectmen will regulate that parking lot at some future time. Mr. Simms was concerned that the police would use the blight parking lot as overflow parking on shift changes. Mr. Howard asked whether the tradeoff of having a new building was worth the loss of some parking. Mr. Schubert indicated that a bank would have a low parking demand. Tom O'Connor questioned the necessity of the drive through. Danvers Savings Bank stated that having a drive through was a must Mr. Howard stated to the applicant that he supported the current plan but was not in favor of the previous plan. A motion was made by Howard, seconded by Sullivan to continue the hearing to 9:30 on September 27,1999. The vote was 4:0 in the affirmative. 139 Walnut Street The public hearing was opened at 9:10 P.M. Neil Adams of 139 Walnut Street made a presentation showing the proposed changes at 139 Walnut Street. Dick Howard said that he thought what was proposed was a good idea. Jonathan Barnes summarized the requirements of the Scenic Roads By-Laws and how this proposal met those requirements. Rick Schubert thought that this work would enhance the scenic quality of the road. The hearing was_then__Qpened up to the public. Page 4 of 7 C-MCMmutes for meeting September 13,1999 Virginia Adams from the Historical Commission agreed that the property is not historic. She asked whether the Commission should require an "old stone wall" look. Motion made by Howard, seconded by Sullivan, to close the public hearing. The vote was 4:0 in favor. Motion by Howard, seconded by Sullivan, to approve the plan for grading changes and wall construction at 139 Walnut Street dated August 3, 1999 with the provision that the wall follows the grades indicated on the plan and that the wall be similar to the wall presented in Figure 5. The vote was 4:0 in favor. Javin Circle The public hearing was opened at 9:30 P.M. Introductions by Barnes. A presentation was made by David McBride, the applicant's Counsel. Delaney summarized his comments on the project and those of the Development Review Team. Howard read into the record a letter from the Historical Commission recommending the name of the road be changed to Foster Circle. Schubert asked for a response on the Development Review Team notes. McBride indicated that the applicant had no problem with changing the name. John Ogren made a presentation regarding the proposed drainage system and retention basin. The hearing was then opened up for public comment. Maureen Sheehan of 423 Grove Street expressed concern on the retention basin. She is concerned about the affect on the water table. Al Barker of 438 Grove Street also expressed concerns about water problems. Al DiCampo of 432 Grove Street was concerned with water runoff and the infiltration system. Page 5 of 7 CPDCMrnutesformeetmgSeptember13,1999 Judith Jackson, representing the owner of 455 Grove Street was concerned with the infiltration basin. Specifically, she was concerned that the infiltration basin is located on the ANR lot that is not part of the subdivision. She wanted to know what mechanism could be used to ensure the proper construction of the basin. Dick Howard discussed the waiver request for an extension of a cul-de-sac. He indicated that he was not in favor of granting the waiver. Schubert was also concerned with the cul-de-sac waiver. Motion by Howard, seconded by Schubert to continue the public hearing to 7.45 on October 4, 1999. The vote was 4:0 in favor. Melendy Drive The public hearing was opened at 10:20 P.M. Introductions by Barnes. John Ogren made a presentation showing the changes to the storm water management area. - Delaney indicated that he had no concerns with the changes. The hearing was then opened up for public comment. Roz Post of 20 Governors Drive asked whether the road would be constructed before fill was brought in for the lots. She indicated that trucks have been using her driveway to turn around because the road is not wide enough. Schubert expressed concern about the affect of the project on the abutters. Motion by Howard, seconded by Schubert to close the public hearing. The vote was 4:0 in favor. Motion by Howard, seconded by Schubert to approve the modifications to the definitive subdivision plan for Melendy Drive as shown on revised drawings dated May 23, 1999, subject to the condition that the roadway be brought to gravel grade prior to the import of any fill material for the house lots. The vote was 4:0 in favor. The Commission wanted to remind Anne Krieg to be attentive to the proper - - routing of plan submissions to the proper Boards. Page 6 of 7 CMCMmatesformeetingSeptember13,1999 The meeting was adjourned at 10:45 P.M. These minutes were prepared byJoe Delaney, Town Engineer, and submitted to the CPDC on November 12, 1999 Minutes were approved by the CPDC on November 22,1999. Signed as approved: Neil Sullivan, Secretary Date Page 7 of 7