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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-04-24 Planning Board MinutesClerk-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 reportedon 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 businesswere tableduntil the next meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 10:55 P.M. Respectfully submitted, J. Zora edia Minutes of the Meetinq of April 14, 199 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. meeting with the Board of Public Works. At 7:57 P.M. the meeting was adjourned to Town Hall. 81 Reading: Center. Plan and Incinerafor.,Site - Meeting with Board of Public Works The joint meeting of the Board.of-Public Works and the Planning Board convened at 8:05 P.M. Topics discussed included reaction to, background of, nature of and selected specifics of the Reading Center Plan and the implementation measures. Solution of the Town's Solid Waste Disposal problems was identified as the principal aim of Public Works in regard to the Incinerator Site.. The alternative of commuter parking on the site was discussed and its impact on the potential tax producing development of the dump and Haven Street was touched upon. Decisions as to reuse of the site now appears to be deferable to December. The joint meeting in Room 19 of the cussion of agenda was adjourned; at Community Center items. 9:00 P.M. The Board reconvened at 9:05 P.M. to continue dis- Minutes The minutes of April 9, 1979 were approved unanimously.. Correspondence Memos from Executive Secretary regarding Cable TV, and a May 3rd meeting with the Selectmen on flood insurance were received. A copy of Flood Insurance maps,. received from H.U.D. were briefly discussed. Statement of Accounts dated March 31, 1979 was received from the Town Accountant. Public Buildings,, Draft report on the public hearing was reviewed. Mr. Mayerson was requested to expand it and resubmit a second draft for review by the Board. Non-conforming Lots After some discussion on the relative merits of Articles 3.8 and 39 and the Board's latitude in amending.them at this stage, the subject was tabled for further consideration at a later meeting. Town Meeting - Planning Board Issues Article 9 - Appropriations It was unanimously voted to accept the recommendation of, the Finance Committee on appropriations accounts. Mr. Mayerson was requested to prepare a motion to this effect. Article 16 - New Fire Station Board tabled action on this article pending receipt of wording of the motion that the Selectmen propose to submit. Repetitive Petition - Lot 38 Timberneck Drive Mr. Mayerson reported that the petitioner's attorney was satisfied to wait until at least May 7th for action on this matter. The 82 Board unanimously voted to table discussion on this petition. until after Town Meeting. Personnel Discussion on contract with the Planner wastabled until the April 30th meeting of the Board. There being no further business before the Board, it was voted to adjourn at .11:11 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Minutes of the Meeting of April 30, 1979. The meeting was convened in Room 19, the Community Center by Chairman J. Sturm with B. Mitchel, P. Andrus J. Zorabedian and G. Paynter present. Town.Planner R. Mayerson and Ms. T. Bond of the Finance Committee were also in attendance. Correspondence Federal Flood Insuranceform was received from the Board of Selectmen and referred to the Town Planner for response. Letter from the Town. Clerk.requesting the. Board's response to an, application of Mrs. Barbara A. Rice, 46 South Street for a kennel license was received. Mr. Mayerson was requested to respond that the Board lacked sufficient information to iden- tify the issues, which might involve a commercial use in a residential area; cite the possibly relevant portions of the Zoning By-Law and that portion of the Zoning Act which makes his action subject to the By-Law; and suggest referral of the matter to the Building Inspector and deference of the license until the issue of zoning compliance can be fully reviewed. A copy of a letter from the Conservation Commission requesting Town Counsel's opinion as to the applicability of the two non- conforming lots proposals in overlay districts was received. Minutes The minutes of the meetings of April 19 and April 24, 1979 were approved, by the Board. Zoning - Public Buildings The Board voted to adopt Draft 2 as their report to to be presented by Ms. Paynter. The issue of who is necessary procedural and main motions was deferred. Town Meeting, to make the