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COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMISSIO`
MINUTES OF JANUARY 27, 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 January 27, 1997. In attendance were Susan DeMatteo, Chair; Michael
Flammia, Commission Secretary, and Member Bryan Irwin. Also present were Town Planner
Jonathan Edwards and Town Engineer Joseph Delaney. The meeting was called to order at
7:37PM.
BOND RELEASES - Ashley Place III and Anson Lane
Mr. Delaney, Town Engineer, recommended the release of Ashley Place II and Anson Lane
subdivisions, subject to receipt of funds for tree preservation as recommended by the Tree
Warden. The Commission voted 3:0 to approve a motion by Mr. Irwin, seconded by Mr.
Flammia, to release $6,200. held as bond funds for Ashley Place 111. The Commission voted 3:0
to approve a motion by Mr. Irwin, seconded by Mr. Flammia, to release $21,000. held as bond
funds for Anson Lane with the condition that $1,500. be held by the Town as security for tree
survival in Ashley Place III and Anson Lane as recommended by the Tree Warden.
PRD-G ZONING AMENDMENT REQUEST - 341-349 Franklin Street
Bill Bergeron presented schematic subdivision and PRD layout plans. Mr. Irwin would advocate
consideration of linking Joseph Way area through the site to Franklin Street; layout needs
improving.
Commission Member Jonathan Barnes joined the quorum.
The subdivision would probably allow 14 lots (including the 2 existing). The PRD would be 13
homes (including the 2 existing) on individual lots, 20' wide roadway; wetlands and area to the
north would be open space. Peter DeGennaro stated that bikeways to Joseph Way and Town
Forest might be good. The Commission expressed concern about public perception of request to
place an article on the warrant. CPDC felt it would be best to hold an informal discussion at.
7:45PM on 2/10/97 and that abutters would be invited.
Commission Member Dick Howard joined the quorum.
POSSIBLE SIGN BY-LAW REVISIONS
Mr. Edwards gave a brief synopsis of meeting and participating groups. Mr. Howard discussed
various levels of progress toward consensus on several issues including window signs,
multi-tenant buildings, and "Open" flags. Mr. Barnes augmented the presentation. Mr. Howard
related a suggestion that Town Meeting members be surveyed as to their attitudes toward various
sign issues. Mr. Barnes felt that window signs and neon signs are the paramount issues. Don
Cowan and Chris Shomas spoke as to some business' views. The Commission voted 5:0 to
approve a motion by Mr. Howard, seconded by Mr. Flammia, that CPDC work toward potential
by-law articles relative to multi-tenant signs and "Open" flags, and toward a questionnaire for
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ADJOURNMENT
At 10:20PM a motion was made and seconded to adjourn and the Commission voted unanimously
to do so.
Respectfully Submitted: Approved: r8br-o r,1 io, 19n :r
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