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"Clean Air Study"
A memo will be sent to the Board of Selectmen, Board of
Public Works, CTPS and "T" representatives one week before
the scheduled March 19, 1980 meeting.
MAPC Representative
Chairman Sturm stated that he wished to resign his position
as MAPC representative and asked the Board members to consider
serving as the Town representative to MAPC- Mr..Zorabedian
promised to give consideration to the request so that the
Board can make a recommendation to the Selectmen when
announcing Mr. Sturm's resignation. Mr. Zorabedian will respond
to this request at next week's meeting.
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board unanimously
voted to adjourn at 10:20 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
John Zorabedian, Jr.
Minutes of the Meeting of March 10, 1980.
At 7:50 P.M., Vice-Chairman Mitchel called the meeting to order
in Room 19, 52 Sanborn Street (the Community Centex) with J.
Zorabedian and E. Childress present. Also present were four
representatives from the. West Side Citizens Committee-Mr. Donald
Neary, Mr. Richard Mattorana, Mr. Ron MacKay and Ms. Diane
Dresser.
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board voted to take
Item C out of order on the listed agenda for discussion.
Warrant Articles
Article 51 - Buffer zone by petition by WSCC
Discussion on Article 51 focused on the following issues:
- The Article as written can be reduced in scope but cannot
be further encompassed (broadened)
that a"buffer zone" would be difficult to pass at Town
Meeting
- a buffer strip or screen could be used in place of the
present "buffer zone"
where are plants in relation to the fence?
- what is the depth of the strip (not width)?
use of the wording "mature evergreen
Discussion on the Planning Board Article for submission by
the Board for the Special Town Meeting scheduled for April 17,
1980 (deadline for Warrant is March 20, 1980) ensued. Topics
of concern were
- plantings - how far apart should a 3 foot evergreen be
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planted in order to achieve a yea;rxound screen: within 5 gears
from planting?
- the insertion of a phrase that all buffer screens shall be
measured from the general grade of land before construction
begins
specific detail on whom assumes the costs of all such
plantings and where they are to be planted
Both of these Articles are to be redrafted and ready by Thurs-
day of next week so that they can be included with the week's
mailing to the Board. A copy of each of these articles will
be sent to MAPC legal counsel, Joel Bard, for his advice.
Article 45 - 128 Sales, Inc.
There was a discussion on how best to implement some action as
to the formation of a Study Committee on Dump Site Development.
The Board voted to send a letter to the Chairman of the Board of
Selectmen stating that "no sound judgment can be made without
the input from such a committee? as pertains. to the sale of this
Town-awned land to 128 Sales and seeking a determination on what
course of action they intend to pursue.
Senate Bill 1222.- Conservation
Nancy Anderson from the Conservation Commission.. appeared before
r the Boards and asked. their supportfor a letter from all interested
Town, Boards opposing Senate Bill 1222..-On_a motion duly made and
seconded the Board unanimously (3-0) voted to sign a letter-to the
Joint Committee on Natural Resources and.Agriculture stating their
opposition to this Bill.
Minutes
The minutes of the meeting of March 3, 1980 were tabled until
next week.
"Clean Air Studv"
The Board reviewed a copy of a letter sent to the Board of
Selectmen and the Board of Public Workswith photocopies to
the CTPS and "T" representatives re: informational meeting'
scheduled for March 19, 1980 at 8 P.M. in the Community Center
Auditorium for an update on the above-mentioned study. The
Secretary will check- to determine what audio-visual equipment
is needed. for this presentation
MAPC Representative
Action on the resignation of the Chairman.as P,VAPC representative
was tabled until next week's _meeting.
Non-con:forming Lot
A discussion on the question of whether a building permit could
be issued for a lot adjacent to 1145;,Main Street and owned by
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Russell E. and Betty J. Carter ensued. The Board's opinion is
that an application must be made to the Board of Appeals for
a variance as pertains to the Town's Zoning By-laws, S.ec.
6.3.1.3.
Historical Commission
The Chairman of the Historical Commission appeared before the
Board to ask that the Planning Board share their secretarial
services with them. The Board will review the matter and
inform Ms. Adams of their decision at a later date.
Upon a motion duly,;-made and seconded, th.e Board unanimously
voted to adjourn at 10:20 B.M.
Respectfully submitted,
John Zorabedian, Jr.
Minutes of the Meeting of March 17, 1980.
Chairman Sturm called the meeteing to order at 7:30 P.M. in Room 19,
52 Sanborn Street (the Community Center) with J. Zorabedian, B. Mitchel
and E. Childress present.
Correspondence
Mail was reviewed. A letter was received from the Personnel Board
stating that the Historical Commission could use the secretarial services
of the Planning Board as long as the maximum hours do not exceed 192 hours
per week. The Board unanimously voted not to share the secretarial service
duties as the secretary is presently working the maximum limit of hours
for the Planning Board.
Minutes
The minutes of March 3, 1980 and March 10, 1980 were accepted unanimously.
Lot #20 Collins Avenue - Arthur Pol chrones et ux
Arthur Polychrones appeared before the Planning Board showing evidence
and seeking a recommendation from the Planning Board that the Board of
Appeals should issue a variance for a Building Permit on the above-men-
tioned lot. After the presentation of evidence, the Board was unable
to make such a recommendation. The hearing with the Board of Appeals
is scheduled for March 26, 1980.
Article 51 - Buffer Strip
Representatives from the West Side Citizens' Committee (WSCC) were present
and discussed the Article as redrafted. The Chairman suggested that the
buffer strip be implemented by the use of a dimensional control (100