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COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
CPDC MINUTES
Meeting Da led: August 9, 1999
Members Present Jonathan Barnes, Chairman )B), Neil Sulli van, Secretary (NS);
Richard Schubert (RS); Michael Flammia (MF); Richard Howard (RH)
Also Present-Joseph Delaney, Town Engineer fD); Anne Krieg, Town Planner
(A~
The Chair called the meeting to order at 7.45 PM.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Melendy Drive modifications were discussed with the engineer to determine if a
public hearing was necessary to adequately review the amendments to the
drawings. A consensus was reached by the Commission to consider the
modification as a public hearing.
STAFF BRIEFING
AK discussed the Corporex project-permitting schedule with the Commission.
DANVERS SAVINGS BANK
Nancy McCann, attorney for the applicant, introduced the team of
representatives for Danvers Savings Bank. She also presented the project as
applied for, as well as the work of the Development Review Team and meetings
with staff, in particular the Town Manager and the Town Planner.
She explained the original proposal as applied for and compared it to an optional
proposal for a larger structure, the elimination of one of two proposed curb cuts
onto Hamden Street to lose an overall 3 public parking spaces.
currently; however explained the concerns of the Chamber of Commerce as
expressed in a filed letter.
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Nancy McCann explained further the bank use was a low generator for parking
use and the company's need for a drive-thru facility.
The Commission discussed issues related to parking including the number of
employees, and elevating the building to provide parking underneath. The
finish floor elevation was also discussed as a site design issue, as was
landscaping and the abutting property edges. Stacking needs, hours of
operation, dumpster needs, signage, sidewalks, and lighting were discussed as
well.
Sally Hoyt, Chair of the Selectmen spoke favorably regarding the project with the
Commission.
The comments from the Chamber of Commerce were discussed.
The Chair opened the floor to public response.
Residential neighbors expressed concern of the construction period and this
project's disruption to the neighborhood along with the construction of the Police
Station on Union Street.
The Commission expressed general positive comments of the overall re-
development of the site but expressed concern with the loss of municipal parking
spaces.
RHmoved to continue the public hearing to address the discussed items and
concerns to September 13,1999 Motion seconded by NS. All m fa vor.
The Commission and staff discussed the need for a super-majority vote for site
plan review since it is treated as a special permit in the by-law. Absent members
and voting was also discussed. Staff will work with Town Counsel.
AK presented information on mansionization to the Commission. The
Commission responded with comments and concerns related to additions,
philosophical property rights issues, full vs. partial demolitions, visual
impacts/ disruption of scale in a neighborhood, and housing stock options.
The Commission requested staff to prepare for a Selectmen presentation in
September.
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Motion to adjourn at 10•00 PM, made by RK seconded by NS. All in fa vor.
These minutes were prepared by Anne Krieg, Town Planner, and submitted to
the CPDC on January 5, 2000
Minutes were approved by the CPDC on January 10, 2000.
Signed as approved:
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Neil Sullivan, Secretdry Date
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