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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-11-26 Planning Board Minutes10 of the Zoning By-laws and the 39 page Zoning Map. Mr. Lawrence Drew, the Town Clerk, contacted Mr. Zorabedian about obtaining copies of the large size Zoning Map. The present understanding is that the Board will be furnished with the requests for these maps as they are made and then determine how and in what manner they will print these maps. Fringe Parking Study The Board is to meet with Ms. Olivia Bruno on November 26, 1979 at 8:00 P.M. in the Planning Board office to discuss particulars re: parking study. The present status of this study is in question. Mr. Zorabedian will contact Mr. Sturm to make a determination of the current status as it pertains to the Town. Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board voted to adjourn at 10:10 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Vice-Chairman Barry Mitchel called the meeting,:to order at 7:40 P.M. in Room 19, 52 Sanborn Street (the Community Center) with J. Zorabedian,and E. Childress present. Mr. Sturm arrived at 9:03 P.M. Representatives from the MBTA, Mr. Gary Hebert and Ms. Olivia Bruno, were present to discuss the feasibility of the. John Street Incinerator Site as part of the expanded Park "N Ride System. Mr. Hebert explained that MBTA priorities for projects were: 1) Utilizing currently held MBTA land 2) Public land readily available 3) Large scale projects Although the MBTA presently envisions John Street as an "express bus" pick-up point (refer MBTA Transit Park-Ride Improvement Program, drafted August 1979), other viable alternatives are as an added or alternative commuter rail depot or as a joint bus/ rail depot. Mr. Hebert was very enthusiastic and outlined a scenario whereby design work could being in 1980 and construc- tion in 1982. The members of the Planning Board expressed their interest but noted that the MAPC/CTPS "Clean Air" Study, which was supposed to address this issue by year end, has not as yet commenced. The Board sees Readings's priorities as alleviation of parking and traffic problems caused by commuter rail service rather than additional services to be gained from the "T". It was also 3. Mr. Zorabedian recommended signing the letter which recommends that the Town, under the jurisdiction of the Board of Selectmen, retain for recreational or open space use the land located at the Bear Hill Nike site (Tax title #101 Bear Hill Road) and also the land in the Birch Meadow area (Tax title #139 Oakland Road and vicinity, and Tax Title #409 Oakland Road and vicinity. Trancoa property Mr. Sturm reported on the history of the Trancoa property. As pre- viously used the business did not have extensive trucking traffic. The present proposal from Lord Corporation greatly increases the heavy truck traffic on a very small residential street.. File data indicates that on June 14, 1978, the Building Inspector requested a legal opinion from Town Cousel as to whether the Town could issue a Building Permit for this property. On September 20, 1978, Mr. H. Theodore Cohen responded and gave the legal opinion that this property is not to be altered, changed or expanded unless a zoning change is approved, as thisproperty is non-conforming. Mr. Sturm will contact MIFA and state the Board's position citing Town Counsel's legal opinion. 128 Sales The Planning Board unanimously decided that Article 5 on the Fall Town Meeting warrant is not acceptable as written. They do not approve of the Article because the Town-has not negotiated with any other business or agency for sale of this property and also an overall comprehensive plan has not been-detailed as regards this area. All Boards Meeting Mr. Zorabedian attended the All Board Meeting on October 18, 1979 in the Community Center Auditorium. Mr. Rosenthal chaired the meeting. Notice of the Governor's 4% tax cap extending to Fiscal 181 was given to all Boards. Mr. Zorabedian conferred with Superintendednt of Schools, Robert S. Wells re: tax land. The Town will conduct a Central Purchasing Agency Feasability Study using CETA funds. Mr. John Price, Board of Public Works, requested that the Depart- ment heads schedule a monthly meeting to discuss and exchange ideas and news of Town interest.',, Solid Waste Disposal Barry Mitchel reported on the Board of Public Works Solid Waste Hearings. The three meetings held by the Board discussed the future of Solid Waste. Article 12 on the Fall Town Meeting Warrant deals with only one of three options. This is the NESWC proposal. As outlined, NESWC expects to sign up 40 cities and Towns in this area for a period of 20 years to become part of this Commission. A plant will be built in North Andover with 0 the Town of Reading shipping a contracted tonnage of trash each day to this site. The trash would then be recycled into electricity; the glass recycled for asphalt. Schedule of costs to Town would be high at the onset; projected savings would be realized from the sale of this electrical power - a future return. Mr. Mitchel felt that some points were not adequately covered- - the future of the present Incinerator site as a transfer station; - costs of trucking to North Andover; - protection of the Town legally, among others. Town Counsel feels that the contract as presently written puts all of the burden on the Town and none on the contractor. There is pressure to join NESWC by January 1, 1980 or a late fee will be levied on the Town. Another option open to the Town is to continue the present contract with BFI to pick up and dispose of the trash in a land- fill in Randolph. This is not a long term solution as the land- fill project is already meeting with some resistance in that Town. The third alternative is the RESCO Company-of-Saugus proposal, which would pick up and take trash to their Incinerator in Saugus. Mr. Mitchel feels that the Board of Public Works will have a difficult time getting Article 12 passed. Fiscal '81 Budget proposal forms for Fiscal 181 were received from the Finance Committee. The Board's projected budget must be ready by December 28, 1979. The Board is to meet with the Finance Committee on January 29, 1980. Ms. Plansky was requested to ready all materials for preparation of the Budget Proposal by J. Zorabedian. Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the meeting adjourned at 10:00 P.M. Resp ct lly submitted, Doff n abedia , Jr. Minutes of the Meeting of Novembe L5,21~ 79. The Vice-Chairman, B. Mitchel, called the meeting to order at 8:00 P.M. in Room 19, 52 Sanborn Street (the Community Center) with J. Zorabedian and G. Paynter present. Corresponden-ce Mail was reviewed.