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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-04-19 Planning Board MinutesMinutes of the Me.etina of April 19, 1979. The meeting was convened at 7:35 P.M. in Room 19, the Community Center, with Mr. Andrus, Mr. Mitchel, Ms. Paynter, Mr. Sturm and Mr. Zorabedian present. Election of Officers The following officers were elected unanimously: Chairman - Joseph Sturm; Vice - Chairman - Barry Mitchel; and Clerk - John Zorabedian, Jr. Zoning - Non-conforming Lots In anticipation of the hearings, it was decided by, vote to pro- vide an attendance roster on which attendees at the hearing could write comments. Mr. Mayerson then gave a brief history of the issue up to the present. The meeting then adjourned to Room 17. Zoning - Non-conforming Lots -;Public Hearings The Chairman opened the public hearing on the Planning Board's proposal, - Article 38 on the Warrant, at 8:00 P.M. The,:Clerk read the notice of the hearing as published in the newspaper. Mr. Sturm summarized the content of.the proposed amendment. Forty. people were in attendance. The hearing was recorded on tape. At 8:47 P.M. the Chairman opened the public hearingon a pro- posal by the Small,Lots Committee, Article 39 on the Warrant. The Clerk read the published notice of the hearing. Gail Wood and Stephen Baumgartner explained the Committee's proposal. Recording of the hearings was continued. Both,hearings_were closed at 10:10 P.M. The Board adjourned to Room 19 and reconvened at 10:15 P.M. Finances Bills in the amount of $501.85 were approved for payment. Correspondence Mr. Mayerson was authorized to forward copies of. motions previously approved.by the Board in response to request from Executive. Secretary. The Board also received notification of a Special Town Meeting,. the warrant for.which closes, April 23rd. Reading Center Plan Draft of newspaper story was approved for publication after one correction. Annual Town Meeting - Planning Board Issues Article 9 - Appropriations - Mr. Mayerson reported that adjust- ment to Board's salary budget to reflect prior recent increase to 9 Clerk-typist had not been incorporated in Finance Committee's recommendation, and that they now preferred that the Board rectify the anticipated deficit next Spring through a transfer from the Reserve Fund. Mr. Mayerson was requested to confirm this arrangement in writing. Article 16 - New Fire Station. Mr. Mayerson reported on the reduced scope and appropriation recommended by the Finance Committee on this Article. Site selection is not presently excluded from the revised proposal. Article 19 - Public. Transportation Service. Mr. Mayerson reported that the Finance Committee had not con- cluded its consideration of this proposal. Personnel - Town Planner Mr. Mayerson was requested to distribute copies of his current contract to members of the Board. Repetitive Petition - Lot 38 Timberneck Drive Mr. Mayerson stated that a petition had been received for Planning Board consent to reappear before the Board of Appealswithin two years of a denial. An extract of the applicable law was distri- buted and briefly explained. Initial issues to be decided were identified as the criteria for the decision, the basis for the decision and the date of consideration. On the latter, the members expressed a preference for after the conclusion of Town Meeting if it could be arranged with the petitioner. All other items of pending business were tabled until the next meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 10:55 P.M. Respectfully submitted, J. Zora edia , l Minutes of the Meeting of April 14, 19179 The meeting was convened in Room 19 of the Community Center at 7:35 P.M. by B. Mitchel with P. Andrus, J. Zorabedian and G. Paynter present. Incinerator Site A quick review of the status of the M.B.T.A.'s interest in the incinerator site was made ina anticipation of the 8:00 P.M. F meeting with the Board of Public Works. At 7:57 P.M. the meeting was adjourned to Town Hall.