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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-01-23 Community Planning and Development Commission MinutesMinutes of the Meeting of January 23, 1979. ,E Chairman M. O'Brien convened the meeting at 7:30 P.M with C. Keller, J. Sturm, G. Paynter and B. Mitchel present. Correspondence Incoming mail was reviewed. Minutes The minutes of the meeting of January 16, 1979 reviewed and approved. Space Study - Community Center Options J 'Report on Conversion of the Reading Community Center for Municipal Office Space', dated November 1978 was reviewed. The Board hopes to come to a conclusion next week and vote their choice of plan for the utilization of this space. Zoning - Public Buildings Draft of Article to delete line entitled "Public Buildings" in its entirety from paragraph 4.2.2 of the Zoning By-law reviewed. Motion made, seconded and voted unanimously to place Article on Spring Town Meeting Warrant. Reading Center Pages 8 through 14 of a draft of the Reading Center Plan Report was reviewed. Mr. Mayerson will rework certain portions based on comments of the members for presentation to the Board in coming weeks. The Board also reviewed the draft of an Article for Town Meeting to adopt the Reading Center Plan. This will be further refined before final submission. Board will discuss possiblity of Public Meeting on the Reading Center Plan next week. FY '80 Budget A first draft was received and reviewed by the members of the Board. Several items, including the Planner's salary, need further consideration. Further study of amounts of hearing fees is also needed. The subject was deferred until the next meeting. Town Meeting Dates A motion was made and adopted to indicate to the By-law Committee our desire to retain the November Town Meeting date. A request for an early copy of the Warrant as voted by Town Meeting will also be included. 64 Non-Conforming Lots Draft of Small Lots Committee article building on two or more adjacent lots clause was thought to be vague in use similar". Mr. Mayerson says clause 2 opinions will be relayed to the Small Mayerson. discussed. Clause 5 allows and was not favored. Sixth of phrase "substantially may be unenforceable. Our Lots Commitee by Mr. There being no other business before the Board, the meeting adjourned at 10:30 P.M. Respectfully submitted, C. J. Keller Minutes of the Meetinq of January 30, 1979. Chairman M. O'Brien called the meeting to order at 7:50 P.M with G. Paynter and B. Mitchel present. Correspondence Incoming mail was reviewed. The Board of Public works will assist in review and update, after criteria are developed by Conservation Commission and Planning Board, of Flood Plain and Wetlands Protection District mapping. Town Counsel billings reviewedand Chairman will forward comments to the Law Committee. The MBTA replied affirmatively to their participation in the,proposed commuter parking study. Minutes The minutes of January 23, 1979 reviewed and approved. Space Study Vote among the options for the Community Center site was tabled until Tuesday, February 6th. Joint meetings with other Boards after vote discussed and tentatively favored. The Board then adjourned to tour Community Center building. Reading Center First draft of report section titled "Illustrative Implementa- tion measures" reviewed and edited. Non-conforming Lots Gail wood presented and discussed second draft of Small Lots Committee article. Board discussion of_this draft was post- poned until Tuesday, February 6th.