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Home My WebLink About1999-05-24 Community Planning and Development Commission MinutesTown of Reading 16 Lowell Street Reading, MAO 1867-2683 Phone: 1781) 942-9010 Fax: (781) 942-9070 Email: akrieg&l.reading.ma.us Website: wwwxi.reading.ma.us COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES EXECUTIVE SESSION Monday, May 24, 1999` a Selectmen's Hearing Room Reading Town Hall 16 Lowell Street Members Present: Michael Flammia, Chairman Pro-Tem; Rich-Ard Howard, Neil Sullivan Also Present: Anne Krieg, Town Planner, Joe Delaney, Town Engineer Richard Howard (RH) moved to enter into Executive Session in order to discuss the Marion Road Definitive Subdivision pending litigation at 7:35 PM. Neil Sullivan (NS) seconded. All in favor. Anne Krieg (AK) and Cheryl Blaine, Town Counsel (CB) updated to CPDC as to current status of the pending litigation. Previously requested information has been submitted and reviewed by the CPDC, and general acceptance of these documents has occurred. AK and CB both intimated the remaining issue for the CPDC appears to be the consensus as to granting a waiver for roadway width. This waiver would accommodate the Order of Conditions (also pending litigation, and appeals to DEP) denying the filling of the resource area at the mouth of the proposed roadway. CPDC, acting under the authority of Subdivision Control, has final jurisdiction over adequate width of roadways to serve lots. CPDC members and staff questioned the appropriateness of this discussion. It was accepted this discussion is necessary as there is pending litigation with the Conservation Commission regarding two appeals on their Order of Conditions, and further, the re-submission of a plan acceptable to the Conservation Commission hinges upon the CPDC acceptance of this waiver. After lengthy discussion, there was no consensus generated by the Commission as to the future acceptance of a waiver for roadway width. Further review by - the CPDC-would -occur -if an open public hearing -were called for the project. - CB to follow up with the applicant on their response. C:\My Documents\CPDC\Agenda-Minutes\5.24.99 exec session.doc Last printed 12/09/99 11:47 AM ak Town of Rcading Community Planning and Dcvclopmcnt Commission Respectively submitted to the CPDC by the Town Planner, Anne Krieg on June 28, 1999. App d b DC Chairman Pro-Tem 3 F 7 ~ r Michael Flammia, Chairman Pro-Tem Da Minutes for Meeting dated Page 2 of 2 Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street Reading, MAO 1867-2683 Phone: 1781) 942-9010 Fax: (781) 942-9070 Email: akrieg&Lreading.ma.uz website: www.ci.reading.ma us Community Planning and Development Commission MINUTES REGULAR MEETING Monday, May 24, 1999 Selectmen's Hearing Room Reading Town Hall ~m 16 Lowell Street - Members Present: Michael Flammia (MF), Chairman pro-tens ` Richard Howard (RH); Neil Sullivan (NS) Also present were: Anne Krieg (AK), Town Planner; Joe Delaney (JD), Town Engineer Meeting was called to order by the Chair pro-tem at 7:35 PM. RH made a motion at 7.35 PM to enter into an executive session in order to discuss pending litigation surrounding the Marion Road Definitive Subdivision. Seconded by NS. Vote taken as a verbal roll call by the Chair. All in favor. RH made a motion at 8:10 PM to leave executive session and return to open meeting. Seconded by NS. Vote taken as a verbal roll call by the Chair. All in favor. DEER RUN DEFINITIVE SUBDIVISION CONTINUATION OF A PUBLIC HEARING AK announced the Environmental Impact Report was received and communication for permission to enter the property to determine historic significance was granted. Steve Reislin of Baystate Survey presented newly revised drawings to the Board, not currently in Department files. The revisions included: 1. Roadway width of twenty-four feet (241; 2. Sidewalk shown on one side of the street only; 3. Detention area re-graded; 4. Sight easement shown; 5. Curb cut opening available for adjacent lot owner; u. l,anascapea isiana wimin the cui-ae-sac; 7. Driveway width decrease; 8. Curb rounding; C:\My Documents\CPDC\Agenda-Minutes\5.24.99 minutes.doc last printed 12/09/9911:49 AM ak Town of Rcading Community Planning and Dcvclopmcnt Commission MF asked for public comment on the project. A resident from 385 Haverhill Road questioned the flow of drainage. It was generally explained to him by the Project Engineer and the Town Engineer. Virginia Adams, Chair of the Historic Commission, spoke regarding the cooperation they have had with the applicant in accessing the site. They also want to continue discussion on moving the driveway further from the house. She also requested the street name be changed to Timothy Place to reflect the historic character of the area. The applicant spoke in response the new owner of the property wants the driveway located where it is; but they would speak to them again about it. CPDC members and staff discussed the necessity of reviewing the newly revised and submitted drawings for the next meeting. RHmoved to continue the public hearing to June 14, 1999 at 8:00 PM. Seconded by NS. All in favor. RELEASE OF FUNDS ANSON LANE DEFIlQTIVE SUBDIVISION JD explained to the CPDC the remaining funds for this project covered the street tree plantings. He recommended full release of the funds in the passbook account. Motion made by RM We, the Community Planning and Development Commission under the autbority of Section 9.5 of the Subdivision Rules and Regulations in Reading, Massachusetts, upon the request by to release the passbook account in the amount of 51500.00 currently being held for the construction of ways and provisions of utilities and amenities for the Definitive Subdivision known as Anson Lane, do bereby vote, to release the above noted to Dave Jobnson. This action is based upon the recommendations by the Town Engineer dated May 24, 1999. Seconded by NS. All in favor. JD circulated a memorandum, attached hereto as part of the record, regarding a design change on the Walnut Street reconstruction project. Discussion and analysis of the scenic road designation, by-laws and regulations ensued. RH was concerned with what process is appropriate to review the design change. All agreed the regulations were not completely clear as to guidance on this particular instance. CPDC reached consensus for staff to meet with the affected property owners and with Dan Sulls to review the design change and ascertain public acceptance. If there were concerns, staff would place the change as an agenda item for the next meeting. The minutes were accepted, noting minor edits to be changed by AK. CPDC requested for Public Comment to be placed at the beginning of the meeting. CPDC discussed process and necessity for update or re-construction of the 1991 Master Plan. AK suggested for the CPDC, and other leading citizen groups, to read the policy statements therein, and then: Minutes for Meeting dated May 24, 1999 Page 2 of 3 Town of Rcading Community Planning and Dcvclopmcat Commission A. If the policy statements generally reflect the current sentiment of the community, then the Plan effort is more of a technical update, whereas AK re- complies the data, and does some outreach to update survey information, etc., however, B. If the policy statements appear to be outdated or do not reflect public sentiment, then, the Master Plan is set aside and a new effort is commenced from the "ground up". AK requested CPDC members to read through the Master Plan over the summer months to make a determination. Staff time could be dedicated to commencing any Master Plan process starting in January 2000. NS moved to adjourn at 9:30 PM. Seconded by RH. All in favor. Respectively submitted to the CPDC by the Town Planner, Anne Krieg on June 10, 1999. Approved by the ~/3c/99 Flammia Date Minutes for Meeting dated May 24, 1999 Page 3 of 3