HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982-04-28 Planning Board MinutesMinutes of the Meeting of April 28, 1982.
The meeting was called to order at 7:07 P.M. by Chairman Mitchel
in Room 19, 52 Sanborn Street (the Community Center) with
Board members J. Shag, M. Rich and K. Messina present. There
were approximately '10 people present with concerns about the
Horizon Homes development and the Main Street (Article 27)
proposal.
The Chairman dispensed with the. listed agenda items and reviewed
matters relating to the public hearing on the comprehensive
permit issued to United Church Homes for a 3-story structure
known as Horizon Homes in an area off Bay State Road.
The Board had received an updated plan showing the buffer area
increased from the 4-51diameter shown on the most recent plan
submitted to the 12 foot diameter up to the proposed building
from the entranceway off_ Bav State Road.
The Board also discussed the loading and unloading requirements
for this development. With 74 units the development would
require at least 4 suchspaces (1:20 is requirment). The
Board felt that a reduction in this could be allowed, perhaps
in the same ratio that the parking was allowed (.reduction from
1.5:1 to 1:1). The Board would make such a proposal at the
hearing.
A letter was received from Chairman Anderson stating that the
purpose of this hearing was to review the latest plans for a
74 unit development and to insure that all points of the
comprehensive permit were complied with. This meeting was
not another public hearing on the proposal or a re-opening
of the last public hearing, but rather an opportunity for all
concerned Boards to give their input regarding compliance.
The Board adjourned to the public hearing in Room 18 at 7:30
P.M.
At 8:45 P.M. the Board reconvened in their office after the
Horizon. Homes hearing.
Correspondence
The Board reviewed the letter from Conservation Commission
re: giving of conservation land by Rivers Construction.
The Board `deferred action on this matter until the full Board
was seated and could review it in more detail
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Town Meeting Issues
Article 27: The Board has sent a letter to the Board of Public
Works requesting input on the adequacy of water and sewer for
both the proposed development and the allowable maximum develop-
ment with present zoning. Board of Selectmen and the Conservation
Commission have not as yet discussed this matter. The Board
therefore voted to defer any action until all input is received.
Chairman Gail Wood spoke to Chairman Mitchel and said that the
request entailed a considerable amount of work and that she. will
endeavor to have a response to our request at their earliest
possible convenience.
Article 25: The Planning Board will be meeting with the Finance
Committee regarding the updating of the Zoning Maps at 9>15 F.M.
on Tuesday, May 4, 1982. The Secretary was requested to note
the changes and have this information ready for the FinCom hearing.
Board of Appeals _ Mt. Vernon Street
A request for a variance to store plumbing supplies at the above-
named address has been received by the Board of Appeals and a
hearing on this matter is scheduled for May 5, 1982. The Board
will send a response to the Board of Appeals stating that there
seems to be a question of discontinuance, Section 60:3.2.4. and
that such a request cannot be granted.
Minutes
The Board reviewed the minutes of the meeting of April 21, 1982 and
unanimously approved said minutes, with corrections.
Finances
Bills Payable were reviewed Postage in the amount of $25-.10 was
unanimously approved for payment. Board noted an error in the
allowable discount and voted to defer signinc,the bills payable -in
;the -amount of, $1,2,8,_72,, until the necessary; corrections are made.
Meeting -Schedule
The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 5, 1982 at 7,-20 P.M.
FinCom review of Article 25 will be on Tuesday,.Play 4, 1982 at 9:15 P.M
The Board unanimously voted to adjourn at 9:30 P.M«
Respectfully submitted,
Kenneth G. Messina, Clerk