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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-03-28 Community Planning and Development Commission MinutesTown of Reading 16 Lowell Street . RECEIVED TOWN CLERK RCt0NG. M~`ASS Reading, MA 01867-2683 Phone: 781-942-6612 2011 JUL 13 A 9 4 9 Fax: 781942-9071 Email: idelios&i.reading.ma.us Community Planning and Development Commission CPDC MINUTES Meeting Dated: March 28, 2011 Time: 7:30 PM Location: Selectmen's Meeting Room Members Present: John Weston (JW), Chairman; Paul Bolger (PB), Secretary; David Tuttle (DT); and Nicholas Safina (NS) Also Present: Jean Delios,. Town Planner; George Zambouras, Town Engineer; and Michael Schloth, Recording Secretary. Phil Terzis, Oaktree Development, 129 Mt. Auburn Street, Cambridge, MA Mr. Reid Blute, representative of Pulte Homes Mr. Mark Mastroianni, representative of Pulte Homes Lori Doughty, 348 South Street Jay Doughty, 348 South Street Joan Neary, 355 South Street There being a quorum the Chair called the meeting to order at 7:35 PM. Site Plan Review (Continued) . 1 Jacobs Way, Reading Woods The Chair noted that the public hearing for the site plan review had been closed at the last meeting (3/21/2011).The developer, Pulte Homes of New England, was represented by Reid Blute and Mike Mastroianni.. The Town Planner summarized what had happened since last meeting: Pulte has agreed to replace the entire fence along the South Street side of the property. Pulte and the flown have not yet reached an agreement on the cost of repairs to the sewer line connecting the site with the Sturges station and the station itself, but there is news that Pulte is considering building a substation onsite. Apparently, this will be much cheaper than repairing the existing lines and station. NS asked why the fence along the Curtis Street side of the property would not be something more secure than the proposed split-rail fence. Mr. Blute replied they did not think it was appropriate to cut off completely the new residents' access to the field beyond the fence so the split-rail was offered as a compromise. DT and PB agreed the split-rail was an acceptable compromise. The CPDC reviewed the draft decision. Minor edits and were made. DT moved the CPDC approve Pulte Homes' proposed alterations to the Scenic Way along South Street as shown on plans dated 11412011 and revised 31141201-1. PB seconded and the motion passed 4:0.0. Page 1 of 3 CPDC Minutes of 3/28/2011 DT moved the CPDC approve Pulte Homes' request for waivers from Reading Zoning By-law sections 4.11.9.1.3.4 and 4.11.9-1-3.5 and 4.11.9.7.3 and, finally, 4.11.9.12.1. PB seconded and the motion passed 4:0.0. DT moved the CPDC approve Pulte Homes' request for a waiver from the Town o Reading's requirement of vertical, granite curbing along Jacobs Way and the proposed roundabout. NS seconded and CPDC voted unanimously to deny the request (0.4:0). DT moved the CPDC approve the Site Plan Review Decision for the Reading Woods project at Jacobs Way as amended. PB seconded and the motion passed 4:0:0. The Board noted that its vote.on the curbing waiver request means that Pulte must place vertical, granite curbing along both the length of Jacobs Way and the roundabout. Request for Minor Modification 30 Haven Street, Oaktree Development Mr. Phil Terzis represented Oaktree Development. He was back before the CPDC to present the changes to the fagade, location of trash-receptacles, and the various site features and materials used. In summary. trash will be kept in two smaller bins area on opposite sides of the first floor rather than in one large cal dumpster. Multiple planters will be located along Haven Street. The rear balconies will have added to the pickets. Offsets will be deeper (two feet) to provide greater relief. More windows be rear first floor because a possible tenant has expressed interest in renting a rear location. Landscaping maybe extended around the corner into the driveway/alley that connects Haven Street and the rear parking parking lot. Rear parking against the building will be reconfigured buth to total main and support along spaces will not decrease. The garage may be reconfigured to accommc excavon the 2 Haven (west) side of the garage. NS expressed concern the new materials proposed for the fagade close to the ground would not be durable enough to withstand normal pedestrian traffic. He suggested a more durable material- perhaps a masonry material be added to the first- floor fagade to the height of the doors. The CPDC agreed. DT moved the CPDC determine that the changes proposed by Oaktree Developme to tsp oRet at 0 Haven Street are eligible for consideration as a Minor Modification to the original Decision. NS seconded and the motion passed 4:0:0. NS moved the CPDC approve the Minor Modification as illustrated and highlighted in drawings titled "March 28, 2011: Current Design" with the following exceptions. 1. Materials used from the base of the building up to the door-head height shall be a masonry product as previously approved 2. No signage is approved. DT seconded and the motion passed 4:0.0. NS recommended that any future modifications be submitted as digital copy. The CPDC agreed. The Chair asked Mr. Terzis about the status of the buried drainage pipe. Mr. Terzis said it had been found and they were planning to scope it again this week. They believe it was once,part of the parking Page 2of3 CPDC Minutes of 3/28/2011 lot's drainage. He noted that their Geo-Technician's report shows a high-water table on the site and the garage would have to be waterproofed. Updates and Other Business: Approval of Minutes DT moved the CPDC approve the minutes of the 112412011 meeting as amended. PB seconded and the motion passed 4:0:0. DT moved the CPDC approve the minutes of the 21712011 meeting as amended PB seconded and the motion passed 4:0.0. DT moved the CPDC approve the minutes of the 31712011 meeting as amended PB seconded and the motion passed 3:0.1. NS abstained 369 Main Street, Jiffy Lube The Chair reported the ZBA had granted a variance for the second sign facing Ash Street. NS noted that the ZBA did not address the fact that two signs face Main Street - a wall and a freestanding sign - and yet the bylaws allow, only one for a single-tenant business. 40 Walkers Brook Drive, Golf Town The CPDC noted that the area above the doors had not been treated as had been he had visited the store and sawlthatif that area agreed Golf Town was now not in compliance but noted was also tinted a lot of natural light would be lost. DT thought the treatment looked better than he had expected. One Jacob Way, Reading Woods' entrance intersection: with South Street ation of The Chair noted that the Board of Selectmen would CPDC should writ night a recommendaO for a the Jacobs Way/gouth Street intersection and asked if the particular configuration. After a short discussion, the CPDC decided not to write a recommendation. DT moved to adjourn. NS seconded and the motion carried 4:0:0. The meeting adjourned at 10:00 PM. These minutes were prepared by Michael Schloth and submitted to the CPDC on 6/6/2011 these minutes were approved as amended by the CPDC on 6/6/2011. Signed as approved, Date Secretary i Page 3 of 3