HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982-03-24 Planning Board MinutesMinutes of the Meeting of March 24, 1982.
At 6:55 P.M., K. Messina called the meeting to order with
M. Rich and newly sworn-in member Alan Burne present. The
Chairman arrived at 7:05 P.M.
Correspondence
Mail was reviewed.
Town Meeting Business
Article 27 - Rezoning of land on Main Street. A letter was
received by the Board from attorney Brad Latham concerning the
public hearing and pertinent information relating to the
matter. Among the items discussed were:
- What density could all available land be built to?
- What density could they build to, if the land is rezoned?
- What was the discussion on the rezoning of Belmont Arms
which allowed a 2501: setback and the remaining land
only 1501 setback?
- What is mid-income housing?
- Who owns parcel behind Belmont Arms?
The Board, decided to discuss Article C on the agenda - Board
Reorganization<
Board. Reorganization
The Chairman on behalf of all Board members welcomed Alan Burne
as an officially sworn in member of the Planning Board. Maureen
Rich and Barry Mitchel were also elected to continue their service
on the Board.
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board nominated Barry
Mitchel to continue his service as Chairman. He was elected
unanimously.
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board nominated
Maureen Rich and Kenneth Messina as Clerk.. Ms. Rich gratefully
acknowledged her nomination, but indicated to the Board that
she would prefer not to serve in the capacity of Clerk. Kenneth
Messina said he would serve., if elected, Upon a unanimous vote
Kenneth G. Messina was elected as Clerk,
mAPC representative will continue to be Frank P, Orlando,
The Board adjourned to the All Board 'Meeting at 7:40 P.M, and
would reconvene in. the Board's office. after adjournment of said
meeting.
The Board reconvened at 9:20 P,M,
The Board discussed the correspondence from EOCL reg. Article 26°
Use Variances.
It was noted that the Reading Wastewater Committee will meet on
March 31 at 7:30 P.M. in. BPW'hearing room..
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The letter from. R.E. Anderson addressed to the Conservation
Commission was reviewed.
A notice from Wilmington regarding 3 rezoning articles was
reviewed.
Minutes
Upon a motion duly made and seconded the Board unanimously
accepted the minutes of March 16, 1932, as corrected.
Town Meeting Business (continued
Article 26 - Use Variance. The letter from EOCD, Mr. Don
Schmidt was reviewed. The. Board noted that the Town has the
legal right not to allow use variances, but the local review
process is desirable if monitored closely. The Secretary
spoke with TAPC legal represenatative, Joel Bard, and he again
reiterated this view. The Board will discuss this further at
a later meeting. A correction on the publishing dates was noted.
Article 25 T Updating Town Zoning Maps The Chairman noted that
all Capital Outlay items had to be put on the 5 year Plan. He
would inquire further as to whether we should put an article on
the Special Town Meeting Warrant requesting an amendment be
made to said plan.
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board unanimously voted
to authorize the Chairman to submit an article to Town Meeting on
the Special Town Meeting Warrant requesting an amendment of the
Capital Outlay Plan by inserting "Updating Zoning Maps - cost
$1950, if necessary,
The Secretary was requested to get estimates copied for distri-
bution to Finance Committee for their review,
Meeting Schedule
The Board will meet at 7430 PM, before the public hearing on
Article 27 on Wednesday, March 31st.
The. All Board meeting is scheduled for 7»30 PM that same evening.
John Shaw will attend that meeting until the public hearing.
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board unanimously voted
to adjourn at 10:30 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Kenneth. G. Messina, Clerk