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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-03-08 Community Planning and Development Commission MinutesTOWN OF READING COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MINUTES OF MARCH 8, 1999 A meeting of the Community Planning and Development Commission of the Town of Reading was held in the Selectmen's Meeting Room in Town Hall, 16 Lowell Street in Reading, Massachusetts on March 8, 1999. In attendance were Chairman Richard Schubert, Neil Sullivan and Michael Flanunia. Secretary to the Commission Jonathan Barnes and Commission Member Richard Howard were not in attendance. Also present were Town Engineer Joe Delaney and Clerk to the Commission Joe Connelly. The meeting was called to order at 7:35 PM. MINUTES Mr. Schubert and the Commission amended the minutes of the February 22, 1999 meeting. Mr. Flammia motioned to approve the minutes of the February 22, 1999 meeting as amended, seconded by Mr. Sullivan, motion approved 3-0. BOND RELEASE VARNEY CIRCLE Town Engineer Joe Delaney reviewed his memo to the Commission dated March 8, 1999. Mr. Flammia made the following motion, seconded by Mr. Sullivan, approved 3-0. Move that the Community Planning and Development Commission release all remaining bond funds held in connection with the Varney Circle Subdivision, in the amount of ONE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED DOLLARS ($1,400), as recommended in the Town Engineers memo dated March 8, 1999. Commission member Jonathan Barnes entered the meeting at 7:45 PM. MISCELLANEOUS Mr. Delaney stated that the Commission will be receiving a subdivision application for Deer Run located off Haverhill Street. Mr. Delaney explained why the Commission would not be signing the Melendy Drive Subdivision plans. Mr. Delaney stated that the Commission should wait until the subdivision has received prior clearance from ZBA and Conservation. Mr. Barnes reviewed the results of the meeting between the Reading Housing Authority and Marriott Corporation. Commission member Richard Howard entered the meeting at 7:55 PM. PRELIMINARY SITE PLAN MEETING: 15 PIERCE STREET Engineer Charles Whitney, representing Arrow Direct Organization, made a presentation to the Commission. Mr. Larry Perreault and Ms. Leslie Lennard represented the Arrow Direct Organization. Mr. Whitney reviewed the project and the need for a special permit and variance. Mr. Whitney asked the Commission for a letter of recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals concerning the special permit. Mr. Whitney and the Commission reviewed the landscaping plans and parking for the facility. Mr. Howard asked if the parking spaces along the street could be eliminated. The Commission, Mr. Whitney, and Ms. Lennard reviewed the parking lot design and necessary landscaping for the project. Mr. Delaney commented that the applicant would also need a waiver concerning lot coverage and setbacks for the side and front of the property. Mr. Delaney and the applicant discussed the potential for sidewalks and curbing along the property lines. Mr. Howard commented that with approved sidewalks, curbing, landscaping and signage he could support the variances. Mr. Barnes agreed with Mr. Howard. The Commission explained their view concerning site plan approval and property upgrading. Mr. Perreault reviewed the necessity of Barnes, and approved 5-0. Move that from a site plan perspective, CPDC would like the following changes to the Pierce Street proposal when the site plan is formally submitted: 1) No parking in the front of the building. 2) Curb and landscaping along the entire frontage. 3) Some attractive landscaping in the parking lot. 4) Signage in accordance to local by-laws. With the above changes CPDC would recommend to the Zoning Board of Appeals the granting of the following variances: 1) Front and side setbacks 2) Lot coverage 3) Parking spaces PRELIMINARY SITE PLAN MEETING: 1337 MAIN STREET Project Engineer Tony Golba and Nasser Bruisier made the presentation to the Commission. Mr. Bruisier reviewed the changes to the property. Mr. Golba commented that he would be seeking variances for the canopy and from aquifer protection. Mr. Howard stated that the Mobile Station across the street from their property was the standard the Commission was holding all gas stations to. Mr. Schubert discussed the existing curb cuts. Mr. Delaney reviewed the Town of Reading's desire for an easement for a sidewalk. Mr. Delaney asked the applicant if a sidewalk could be included in the project along the Main Street property line. Mr. Delaney reviewed his lighting concerns as an abutter to the property. The Commission stated with the necessary changes they would support the project. MISCELLANEOUS Mr. Howard reviewed the progress of the Ad Hoc Water Supply Committee. Mr. Howard reviewed his inspection of the Cumberland Farms project. Mr. Connelly will pass Mr. Howard's concerns on to Mr. Delaney. ADJOURNMENT At 9:23 PM a motion was made by Mr. Howard and seconded by Mr. Flammia to adjourn and the Commission voted unanimously to do so. Respectfully Submitted: Approved: Sign Date: Jonathan Barnes, Secretary