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TOWN OF READING
CO"TY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
MINUTES OF DECEMBER 8, 1997
A meeting of the Community Planning and Development Commission of the Town of Reading
was held in the Selectmen's Meeting Room of the Town Hall, 16 Lowell Street in Reading,
Massachusetts on December 8, 1997. In attendance were Michael Flammia, Chair; Secretary
Richard Schubert, and Member Richard Howard. Also present were Town Planner Jonathan
Edwards and Town Engineer Joseph Delaney. The meeting was called to order at 7:34PM.
DEFINITIVE PLANS FOR CORY LANE ESTATES SUBDIVISION
The Commission voted 3:0 to approve a motion by Mr. Howard, seconded by Mr. Schubert, to
endorse the definitive subdivision plans for Cory Lane Estates revised through September 24,
1997.
PUBLIC INPUT
Mr. Peter DeGennaro asked CPDC for a sense of what waivers would be considered for the
Sunset Rock Subdivision to keep the wetlands crossing as narrow as possible, as requested by the
Conservation Commission. Members agreed that a 30' roadway with one 5-foot sidewalk would
be acceptable.
SUBDIVISION BOND REDUCTIONS
Parsons Lane: The Commission voted 3:0 to approve a motion by Mr. Howard, seconded by Mr:
Schubert, to release the bond amount of $1260. remaining for Parsons Lane based on the Town
Engineer's recommendation of December 8, 1997 and receipt of $360. from the developer for
street tree survival.
Lynn Village Way: postponed to next meeting pending notification of subdivision residents.
Bethesda Lane: Beth Joyce, an abutter, said that some items have not been done yet: restoration
of a tree lawn on Main Street, driveway apron repairs, and resolution of a tree removal and
property line issue. The Commission voted 3:0 to approve a motion by Mr. Howard, seconded by
Mr. Schubert, to release $55,000 from the current amount, leaving $15,500 based on the Town
Engineer's recommendation of December 8, 1997, and to instruct the Town Planner to write a
letter to the developer pointing out abutter issues.
MINUTES
The minutes of the meeting of November 3, 1997 were accepted and November 28, 1997 were
amended and accepted.
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING - Marion Road Definitive Subdivision Plans
Ken DiRaffael gave a brief history of the subdivision, particularly regarding conservation issues
and litigation. Some conservation issues remain: e.g Rivers Protection Act, stormwater
management standards, and wildlife protection. He stated that he would no longer be willing to
construct an off-site sewer on Mill Street, that he would no longer be willing to donate Lot 9 to
the Conservation Commission, and that he wishes to transfer the billboard lot out of the
subdivision corporation. The Commission voted 3:0 to continue the public hearing to January 26,
1998 at 8:OOPM and the developer will notify the abutters.
ANR PLAN
Second Street: Attorney Cheryl Blaine stated that Town Counsel's advice is that CPDC cannot
endorse the plan because its endorsement, per MGL Chapter 41, Section 81L, must be based on
the condition of the roadway as it existed at the time the ANR application was made, and not on a
plan such as this which incorporates proposed improvements. Jeff Curtis, attorney for the
applicant, stated that he wished to withdraw the plan without prejudice. Mark Favaloro, attorney
for abutters, stated that any improvements must be considered in its full context. Henry Higgott
and Ed Clark pointed out that this paper street is too narrow and too steep. The Commission
voted 3:0 on a motion by Mr. Howard, seconded by Mr. Schubert, to accept the applicant's
request to withdraw without prejudice the ANR Plan on Second Street.
OTHER BUSINESS
The Commission voted 3:0 on a motion by Mr. Howard, seconded by Mr. Schubert, to execute a
lot release for Lot 3 Back Bay Court.
ADJOURNMENT
At 9:29PM a motion was made and seconded to adjourn and the Commission voted unanimously
to do so.
Respectfully Submitted:
Approved: /d - AO? - 97
Signed: 'ry
Richard Schubert, Secretary
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