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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-10-19 Community Planning and Development Commission MinutesTOWN OF READING COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION, MINUTES OF OCTOBER 19,1998 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 October 19, 1998. In attendance were Susan DeMatteo, Richard Howard, and Chairman Richard Schubert. Also present were Clerk to the Commission Joe Connelly, and Town Engineer Joseph Delaney. The meeting was called to order at 7:35 PM. ANR - 86 VAN NORDEN ROAD Mr. Delaney reviewed the ANR for 86 Van Norden Road. The Commission voted 3:0 to approve a motion of Mr. Howard, seconded by Ms. DeMatteo, to endorse a Plan of Land at 86 Van Norden Road as shown in plans dated September 29, 1998. MINUTES Mr. Schubert amended the minutes dated September 28, 1998. Mr. Howard motioned to accept the minutes of the September 28, 1998 meeting as amended, seconded by Ms. DeMatteo. The minutes were accepted 3- 0-0. Mr. Howard reported on the progress of the Spence Farm Study Committee. Mr. Connelly reviewed the meeting schedule for the upcoming month. (2- SECOND STREET ANR Mr. Delaney reviewed the CPDC reasons for denying an ANR for Second Street at the August 3 V meeting. Mr. Delaney reviewed that the areas of concern: vehicular access, drainage, and how to insure road improvements. Mr. Delaney summarized the site visit by Chief Wood, Chief Marchand, Peter Hechenbleikner, Joe Connelly and himself. Mr. Delaney shared the approval of the Fire Chief and Chief of Police for emergency access. Mr. Delaney sited the improvements in the ANR to address the drainage concern. Mr. Delaney stated that the applicant would post a bond for street improvements in the amount of $5,000. Mr. Howard asked if the bond included language concerning drainage. Mr. Delaney commented that the bond did not mention drainage specifically. Mr. Howard and Mr. Delaney discussed the slope and existing grade of Second Street. Mr. Howard and Mr. Delaney reviewed the letter to CPDC from David C. Tyrell. Mr. Schubert opened discussion up to the public. Mr. Anderson of 427 Summer Ave commented on the drainage concern, Mr. Delaney commented on the measures that would be taken to address the drainage issue. Mr. Anderson commented on the water run off from Kenneth Road to Second Street. John Sullivan of 10 Kenneth Road commented on his concerns regarding safety. Mr. Sullivan stated his concerns with the electrical wiring on Kenneth Street and Kenneth Road. Mr. Sullivan questioned the adequate turn around for emergency vehicles. Mr. Schubert reviewed the letters from the Chief of Police and Fire Chief. Mr. Sullivan discussed his concerns with snow removal at the site. Mr. Hurley of 27 Fairmount Road shared his concerns regarding vehicular traffic and the safety of the neighborhood. Mr. Busch commented on the access to 42 Bear Hill Road. Mr. Busch stated his concerns on future development in the area. . Attorney Tim Kelley expressed the concerns of Henry Higgott regarding drainage and completion of the road. Mr. Delaney and Mr. Kelley discussed the bonding issue. Mr. Kelley and the Commission discussed the interpretation to Town Counsel's ruling regarding drainage as a municipal service. Commission member Jonathan Barnes entered the meeting at 8:05 PM. Mr. Martin discussed the impervious surface and his concerns regarding snow removal. Mr. Martin discussed his concerns that the $5,000 bond was not sufficient. Mr. Delaney explained that CPDC could instruct the Building Inspector to withhold an occupancy permit for the site until the improvements have been completed. Mr. Delaney explained that the amount of the bond was determined by the cost of the town to complete the work. Mr. Clark of 515 Summer Ave discussed the expectation of CPDC. Mr. Clark and Mr. Delaney discussed the subdivision regulations. Mr__Delaney _explained that Second Streetdid not need a--60' -right of way because it is a grandfathered road. Mr. Clark expressed his desire for the CPDC to make the decision they know to be right. MISCELLANEOUS The Commission discussed the Assisted Living by-law. Mr. Howard asked Mr. Connelly to investigate how CPDC can require smaller homes to be built in town. The Commission discussed the upcoming Town Meeting reports. Ms. DeMatteo stated her intent to resign from the Community Planning and Development Commission as of 11/03/98. ADJOURNMENT At 10:25 PM a motion was made by Mr. Howard and seconded by Ms. DeMatteo to adjourn and the Commission voted unanimously to do so. Respectfully Submitted: Approved- Signed:.... 7~U4 Date: Jonathan Barnes, Secretary