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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-01-08 Community Planning and Development Commission Minutes59 together to centralize retail parking; and reclamation of some of commuter parking from the M.B.T.A~ considered unlikely. The problem at the edges of Districts where uses change but abut were discussed. The adoption of buffer requirements of walls, trees, shrubs, etc. to buffer one areaor undesirable situation from an adjoining lot or area was discussed, Bus Routes Members reviewed possibility of replacing current bus stops at Library and lay-over area in front of Congregational Church, by rerouting buses #136 and #137 to Railroad station Depot. Route would use only right turns from Washington to High, up Woburn Street to Main Street. Mr. Mayerson is to discuss and review idea with Don Dewey and Roger Louanis and fine-tune the plan. Zoning - Public Buildings Public Buildings as defined by Chapter 22, Section 13A relates to use by as well as ownership by the public. While this does not directly pertain to Zoning, we should consider a definition or some other remedial measure for inclusion in our By-law. Mr, Mayerson was requested-`to prepare a recommendation for a future meeting. There being no other business before the Board, the meeting adjourned at 10:35 P.M. Respectfully submitted, C. J. Keller Minutes of the Meeting of January 8, 1979. The meeting convened at 7:40 P.M. with.Chairman M. O'Brien, C. Keller, J. Sturm and G. Paynter present. Correspondence Mail was reviewed. Minutes The minutes of January 2, 1979 were tabled until tomorrow, night's meeting of the Board. Finances Postponed until tomorrow. 60 Board ?Membership members interviewed Mr. Daniel Greenberg, Dr. David Ensminger and Mr. Barry Mitchel. The Board voted unanimously to recommend to the Board of Selectmen that Mr. Barry Mitchel fill the vacancy on the Board created by the resignation of George Hines. Mr. Greenberg and Dr. Ensminger interviewed well and appeared enthusiastic and well qualified. We would hope they will continue their interest in the event of other openings on the Board in the future. Board adjourned to meet with Selectmen at 9:45 P.M. Respectfully submitted, t C. J: Keller Minutes of the meeting of January 9, 1979. The meeting convened at 7:45 P.M. with Chairman M. O'Brien, C. Keller, G. Paynter and J. Sturm present. Minutes Members reviewed minutes of January 2, 1979 and clarified item 2 on page 58. The Board then voted to accept the minutes as corrected. Community Center Report Board adjourned to meet with the Finance Committee at 8:00 P.M.: to discuss with them the Board's 12 page municipal Space Study Report entitled Community Center Options. Finance Committee would like to see the study and the report include reuse recommendations for Woburn Street School as well as other schools. Best procedure for attacking the problem discussed and the following alternatives suggested: 1) Set priority of Town needs, then decide what buildings might be 'functional to that use. 2) Get citizen input on what they want Town to do as far as municipal government, Library, etc. is concerned by Paul Metcalf. 3) Set rationale for the need, identify the pro's and con's and then vote on the need. Finance Committee. would like an-update, on our progress at the March 6, 1979 budget hearing.