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TOWN OF READING
Inj COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMf§SION
MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 3, 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 February 3, 1997. In attendance were Bryan Irwin, acting as Chair; Michael
Flammia, Commission Secretary, and Member Jonathan Barnes. Also present were Town Planner
Jonathan Edwards and Town Engineer Joseph Delaney. The meeting was called to order at
7:47PM.
PUBLIC INPUT: Bruce MacDonald and Howard St./Milton Rd./Wescroft Road
Neighbors discussed the proposed revised methodology for PRD-G density calculations and
rezoning procedures. Mr. Irwin explained the process as to how a by-law amendment is brought
to Town Meeting.
Member Richard Howard and Susan DeMatteo, Chair, joined the quorum.
Neighbors' concerns had to do with adequate knowledge about development options. Other
concerns centered around trying to make sure that the process would not cause an undue
disincentive toward pursuing PRD-G's. The Commission voted 5:0 to approve a motion by Mr.
Howard; seconded by Mr. Flammia, that CPDC go on record as intending to present to Town
Meeting an article to address matters of concern raised by the public with regard to PRD's.
Member Michael Flammia left the quorum.
APPEAL ON MALCOLM/COLLINS ANR PLAN 503 Main Street
Town Counsel Ted Cohen presented the Court Judgment relative to this plan.
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING - SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS
Town Counsel Ted Cohen recommended continuing hearing at least once for further legal review
and coordinating revisions; he also proposed considering impact fees and other charges. Bill
Bergeron had several comments. 2.10. Elevation reference should GNUD datum, as
Conservation Commission requires that as the datum; 3.16 pre-blasting survey radius should be
200 feet, not 500 feet, and from blasting site not all portions of the property; ask Fire Chief about
radius based on property or blastsite and has any developer complained about old 500-ft. radius
being too onerous; 3.6.4. review costs are open-ended; preliminary and definitive locus map and
area property information requirements.
The Commission resume detailed review at Section 6.2.
Member Mr. Irwin left the quorum.
The Commission voted 3:0 to approve a motion by Mr. Howard, seconded by Mr. Barnes, to
continue the public hearing to 8PM on February 24; if Town Meeting is held that night, then to
continue it to 8PM on March 10, 1997.
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ADJOURNMENT
At 10:29PM a motion was made and seconded to adjourn and the Commission voted unanimously
to do so.
Respectfully Submitlt d:
Signed:
Michael Flammia, Secretary
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