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Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board unanimously
voted to adjourn at 10:50 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
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Barry J. Mitchel, Clerk
Activities of the Meetina::of March 24, 1980.
Chairman Sturm and E. Childress were present at 8:00 P.M. Due to
a lack of quorum no official business transpired. Representatives
from WSCC were present to discuss the redraft of Motion for Article
51. Topics of discussion that evening included:
- WSCC - redraft of motion under Article 51
- Notification of abutters for Public Hearing on Article 51
- Publication of notices for Public Hearing of Article 51 and
Parking Article
- Work assignments for week.
Meeting adjourned at 9:40 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Ellen Childress
Minutes of the Meetinq of March 31, 1980.
Chairman Sturm called the meeting to order at 7:35 P.M, in Room 19,
52 Sanborn Street (the Community Center) with J. Zorabedian, B.
Mitchel and newly elected and duly sworn in Board members Ellen
Childress and John Shaw present.
The Chairman welcomed the new members to the 'Planning Board
Nominations for officer the the Planning Board were made and the
following were elected:
Chairman - John Zorabedian, Jr.
Clerk - Barry J. Mitchel
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board unanimously voted
to dispense with the office of Vice-Chairman.
Correspondence
Mail was reviewed. The letter re: Bay State Road development
was deferred until later in the meeting for discussion.
128 Auto Sales, Inc.
Mr. Carl Amon, attorney for 128 Sales and Thomas McManus and his
son, owners of 128 Sales, Inc. were welcomed to the Board and
to A
planted in order to achieve a yearround screen within 5 years
from planting?
- the insertion of a phrase that all buffer screens shall be
measured from the general grade of land before construction
begins
specific detail on whom assumes the costs of all such
plantings and where they are to be planted
Both of these Articles are to be redrafted and ready by Thurs-
day of next week so that they can be included with the week's
mailing to the Board. A copy of each of these articles will
be sent to MAPC legal counsel, Joel Bard, for his advice.
Article 45 - 128 Sales, Inc.
There was a discussion on how best to implement some action as
to the formation of a Study Committee-on Dump Site Development.
The Board voted to send a letter to the Chairman of the Board of
Selectmen stating that "no sound judgment can.be made without.
the input from such a committee? as pertains to the sale of this
Town-awned land to 128 Sales and seeking a determination on what
course of action they intend to pursue.
Senate Bill 1222.- Conservation
Nancy Anderson from the Conservation Commission appeared before:
the Boards and asked their support for <a letter from all interested
Town Boards opposing Senate Bill 1222._ On a motion duly made and
seconded the Board unanimously (3-0) voted to sign a letter to.the`
Joint Committee on Natural Resources and Agriculture stating their
opposition to this Bill.
Minutes
The minutes of the meeting of March , 1980 were tabled until
next week.
"Clean Air Studv"
The Board reviewed a copy of a letter sent to the Boaxd of
Selectmen and the Board of Public Works with photocopies to
the CTPS and "T" representatives re: informational meeting'
scheduled for March 19, 1980 at 8 P.M. in the Community Center
Auditorium for an update on the above-mentioned study. The
Secretary will check to determine what audio-visual equipment
is needed..for this presentation.
MAPC Representative
Action on the resignation of the Chairman as i1APC representative
was tabled until next week's meeting.
Non-Conforming Lot
A discussion on the question of whether a building permit could
be issued for a lot adjacent to 1145,,Main Street and owned by
Russell E. and Betty J. Carter ensued. The Board's opinion is
that an application must be made to the Board of Appeals for
a variance as pertains to the Town's Zoning By--lawgq, Sec.
6.3.1.3.
Historical Commission
The Chairman of the Historical Commission appeared before the
Board to ask that the Planning Board share their secretarial
services with them. The Board will review the matter and
inform Ms. Adams of their decision at a later date.
Upon a motion duly,,made and seconded, the Board unanimously
voted to adjourn at 10:20 B.M.
Respectfully submitted,
John Zorabedian, Jr.
Minutes of the Meetinq of March 17. 1980.
Chairman Sturm called the meeteing to order at 7:30 P.M. in Room 19,
52 Sanborn Street (the Community Center) with J. Zorabedian, B. Mitchel
and E. Childress present.
Correspondence
Mail was reviewed. A letter was received from the Personnel Board
stating that the Historical Commission could use the secretarial services
of the Planning Board as long as the maximum hours do not exceed 192 hours
per week. The Board unanimously voted not to share the secretarial service
duties as the secretary is presently working the maximum limit of hours
for the Planning Board.
Minutes
The minutes of March 3, 1980 and March 10, 1980 were accepted unanimously.
Lot #20 Collins Avenue - Arthur Pol chrones et ux
Arthur Polychrones appeared before the Planning Board showing evidence
and seeking a recommendation from the Planning Board that the Board of
Appeals should issue a variance for a Building Permit on the above-men-
tioned lot. After the presentation of evidence, the Board was unable
to make such a recommendation. The hearing with the Board of Appeals
is scheduled for March 26, 1980.
Article 51 - Buffer Strip
Representatives from the West Side Citizens' Committee (WSCC) were present
and discussed the Article as redrafted. The Chairman suggested that the
buffer strip be implemented by the use of a dimensional control (100