HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982-01-13 Planning Board MinutesMinutes of the Meeting of January 13, 1982.
Chairman Mitchel called the meeting to order in Room 19, 52 Sanborn
Street (the Community Center with Board members F. Orlando and M.
Rich present.
Correspondence
Mail was reviewed, The Board noted that Tom Ford is appearing before
the Wakefield Planning Board for rezoning of land in Wakefield to use
for their expanding business.
A notice from the Woburn City Council regarding dredging and filling
on Commerce Way was referred to this Town's Conservation Commission
for their review and inspection, and the Town's Hazardous Waste
Coordinator, Ms. Gretchen Latowsk_y.
A letter from the Conservation Commission was received and input was
requested for any comments or suggestions regarding the updating of
the Town's Conservation Plan. The Chairman and Mr. Orlando will
discuss this matter and Mr. Orlando will organize the material for
presentation to the Conservation Commission for inclusion in their
elan.
A notice from MAPC regarding grants for Historical Preservation was
referred to Reading Historical Commission.
"fir. Denny Lawton from MAPC called the Chairman and requested infor-
mation about the implementation of the recommendations made in the
West Street study. As yet we have not received any input from
either the Selectmen or BPW regarding these recommendations. The
Chairman will respond to this request after the input has been
received.
Finances
The Board unanimously approved the payment of the outstanding bills
payable.
Under the FY82 Budget forms, the Board discussed asking for a special
article for funds to update the Town's Zoning Maps. Upon a motion
duly made and seconded, the Board unanimously voted to have the Planning
Board place a Special Article before Town Meeting for a sum to be
determined to update the Zoning Maps and printing and distribution
costs for said maps to other Town Boards.
The Secretary was requested to obtain an itemization from BPW on
charges for updating the Zoning Maps. An inquiry to the Board of
Assessors for their charges related to updating their plats was
also requested by the Board. Upon a motion duly made and seconded,
the Board unanimously voted to raise the charge for a full set of
reduced size maps from $15 per set to $20 per set, effective at
the next printing. This increase will defray the additional costs
related to printing these maps.
The Board, upon a motion duly made and seconded, unanimously approved
the authorization of mylar copies being made of the 35page Zoning
Maps at an approximate cost of $300 by BPW, plus cover page and the
1 page Zoning Map so that all corrections can be made to the new
mylars and the old copies of the Zoning Maps will remain intact as
approved by the Planning Board sitting at the time of their approval
in 1978.
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Cluster Zoning By-law Article
This matter for discussion was deferred until a later meeting.
MAPC Representative
Mr. Messina has requested that another MAPC representative be
appointed. Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board unani-
mously approved the appointment of Frank Orlando as MAPC rep.
The Secretary will send this information to the Selectmen's office
for final approval.
West Street Traffic Stud
The Board is awaiting the responses from other Town Board and the
Chairman will review these and make a presentation to the Board at
a later meeting.
FY 183 Budget for Legal Fees
On Monday, January 18, the Law committee will be meeting to discuss
the Planning Board budget for legal fees associated with related
zoning changes and/or other requirements this Board may have for
legal aid during the upcoming fiscal year. Mr. Mitchel will attend.
Population Projection Update
The Board reviewed and discussed the MDC projections for population
increase. Over a 40 year projection, they are projecting of 1%
per year. The Board felt that this projection was too high based
on the 1975 - 1980 figures.
Board of Appeals Decisions
The Board of Appeals granted a use variance for the Gymnastics
Academy to be located at the former Woburn Street School. The
Board denied the request for using the property at Lowell Street
for offices.
Meeting Schedule
1/18-Law Committee; 1/19-FinCom review; Woburn Public Hearing;
1/20-PB Meeting including meeting with Highland School Building
Committee at 8 PM.
There being no further business before the Board, it was unanimously
voted to adjourn at 10:30 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Kenneth G. Messina, Clerk