HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985-03-11 Planning Board MinutesPLANNING BOARD MEETING /;J8�" °/
March 11, 1985
7:30 @ Old Library
Present: M. Rich, J. Wood, B. Mitchel, D.Devine (later)
Atty Carl Goodman (for Planning Board)
I.D.C.: D. Ensminger, C. Hewitt, . D. Stroble, R. O'Connell
Press: Nina Gaeta
Citizens: Gino Gentile
CAMP CURTIS GUILD
Chairman Rich informed the board that there was a possi-
bility of Camp Curtis Guild turning a portion of its land in
Lynnfield to Mental Health for use by a group from Malden, Ever-
ett and Melrose.
CRITERION ROAD
Atty Goodman explained the Criterion Road situations
There was an agreement between three lawyers. (Town
Counsel, Planning Board & C &C) but the bank lawyers not satisfied
because the title would not be clear and they could not grant
a loan. Rather than vote to rescind a specific clause, Goodman
proposes a waiver.
Motion by B. Mitchell to approve a proposed waiver, such
copy of which to be attached to minutes toallow chairperson to
sign waiver document that will facilitate closing.
Passed: 3 -0 -0
JOHN STREET LAND STUDY
D. Ensminger, (C -IDC) presented the status of the RFP for
the John St. Industrial land. He had talked with representatives
from Whitman & Howard, Jerome Howard Associates and Tony Mallow
of Sasaki Associates to get ideas for the RFP.
It should call for a master plan study for 2 conditions,
with and without the BPW. It should show traffic infrastructure,
footprints,, heights and parking.
Some firms are able to do complete job, others would have
to sub - contract. Sasaki would want $30K - 540K to do completely.
Other firms which have come to notice are Kay Alexander of Water-
town, John Brown of Boston, Wallace Floyd of Russian Wharf Boston,
Antonio B. DiMambro and Communitas.
Regarding the closure of the back land, it will close in
April and 1 year dormant brings it to April of '86. DEQE has no
set deadlines as when to close.
There exists the possibility of a developer helping to
pay for the closing.
The Board of Health voted 3 -0 to allow coal ash as a
topping material.
It was mentioned that it could be possible for a developer
to work with the closure as long as there is cooperation and coor-
dination.
B. Mitchel asked that details be checked, regarding the
RFP as to publicity, papers, minority advertising, etc.
PH Minutes - 2 - 3,11,85
Discussion evolved as to what if Town Meeting saw only
big dollars without the BPW and considered the NIKE site again.
Chairman Rich emphatically stated that she had heard that the
NIKE site was not under any consideration
After discussion it was re- affirmed than the reason for
the study was to determine the best USE for the land.
SUSSEX
It was determined that the Public Hearing for the Sussex
Townhouses be scheduled for April 3, 1985 at a location to be
determined.
Chairman Rich reported on the meeting of the Sussex Town-
houses before the Selectmen. Sussex had proposed 5% alternative
housing, Rich asking for 10%. The selectmen recommended that
"elderly" be eliminated from "elderly and low income," to ,lust
include low income. The Housing Authority has been asked for their
input. The chairman will get more information.
CALLAN
Regarding the development of Woburn land off West Street
(east of I -93)_ it is reported that Callan will be going through
court procedures.
COMMENDATION FOR MITCHEL
Motion by D. Devine (2 -Wood) to commend Barry Mitchel
for his dedication and service to the Planning Board and to
the Town. Passed 3 -0 -1
Adjowned at 10:30
Respectfully submitted,
John D. Wood, Clerk