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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-02-11 Zoning Board of Appeals MinutesBOARD OF APPEALS, READING, MA. MINUTES DATE: Wednesday, February 11, 1987 PLACE: Selectmen's Meeting Room, Town Mall MEMBERS PRESENT: John Jarema, Chairman Catherine A. Quimby, Clerk Ardith Wieworka, Associate Member Chairman Jarema advised that he had received a request for a continuance from Mr. Rodriques, Petition#1987-5. Applicant could not be present this evening as he had been sent to the Cape area by the Governor to assist with the emergency snow removal due to the severe snow storm on February 9, 1987. Motion made, seconded and unanimously voted to continue above referenced public hearing until Thursday, February 19, 1987. Citizens present were advised that should a meeting room not be available and another date need be selected, they would be personally notified provided they left their telephone number with the secretary. Members spent the balance of time prior to scheduled 8:00 p.m.public hearing in general discussion of the FY 88 Budget. Mr. Jarema had previously met with the Town Manager and presented him with a handwritten suggested budget. It was agreed that the Board would schedule time on February 19th to discuss and prepare a more complete budget for submission to the Town Manager and Finance Committee. Area of discussion centered around the necessary staffing that the Board would need during the daytime and for their evening public hearings/meetings. Both Mrs. Quimby and Mr. Jarema reported on their separate discussions with the Town Manager. Items discussed were: 1. Board should have support staff in Town Hall for specific hours, daily, to accept applications, process, and to enterface with the citizens. 2. All Board materials should be stored in Town Hall. 3. Daytime personnel could, or could not, provide evening hearing secretarial support for Board. 4. Support personnel for Planner and/or CPDC could job- share with Board of Appeals support staff. a. Minutes of all meetings must be maintained. Board of Appeals Minutes, February 11, 1987 Page 2. In response to question from Ms. Wieworka with regard to the Associate Members' specific responsibilities, members took a quick review of their existing Rules and Regulations. These shed no light on the question asked and it was agreed, once again, that the R & R's should be looked at and updated. Chairman Jarema opened Public Bearing for TASC at 8:00 p.m. During discussion of this request members reviewed plans presented, as well as plans submitted with original building permit. Petitioner agreed to supply new plans which clearly delineated existing and future parking spaces for Lot 1. Board members major concern was that granting of this Special Permit for off--site parking would not produce a non- conformity on Lot 1 once the Public Works garage was demolished. Motion made, seconded and unanimously voted that a Special Permit be granted for off-street parking to service Tasc Realty Trust, Walker's Brook Drive,(John Street) Reading as per attached decision herewith +ade a part of these minutes. Under general business, Mr. Jarema reviewed present status of funds available and a determination was made as to what would be necessary for balance of fiscal year. Motion made, seconded and unanimously voted to request a reserve fund transfer for $1,840.00 to the Board of Appeals Budget for year ending June 30, 1987. Meeting adjourned at approximately 10:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Catherine A. Quimby, Clerk APPROVED: February 19, 1987, as amended.