HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-03-01 Planning Board MinutesMinutes of the Meeting of March 1, 1984.
Chairman Messina called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M. in
Room 19, 52 Sanborn Street (the Community Center) with Board
members B. Mitchel, C. Arthur and J. Shaw present.
BPW Relocation - Site Analvsis
Mr. Arthur reviewed the discussion to date by the Board of Public
Works Facilities Relocation Committee. Among the sites still
in consideration are:
Dubitsky property on Salem Street;
Dump Site on John Street;
Adams-Gentile property off Pleasant Street; and
Nike Site off Haverhill Street.
The Board discussed their concerns about each of the sites and
considered other sites which had been dropped from consideration.
After much discussion and consideration, the Board unanimously
(4-0) voted to submit a letter to the Committee to be read by
Chairman Messina at the Wednesday, March 14th meeting, a copy
of which is attached hereto.
Town Meeting Issues
Annual Report was submitted to Selectmen. Board reviewed final
copy. After review of warrant articles submitted to Selectmen,
it appears that there are no zoning matters under discussion.
Mr. Mesina will attend the Open House for the new Library at
Highland Avenue on Saturday, March 3, 1984.
Meeting Schedule
The next meeting of the Planning Board will be held on Thursday,
March 8, 1984 at 6 P.M.
There being no further business before the Board, it was unani-
mously voted to adjourn.
Respectfully submitted,
READING PLANNING BOARD
Barry J. Mitchel, Clerk
Minutes of the Meeting of February 14, 1984.
. Chairman Messina called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M. with
Board members M. Rich, B. Mitchel and J. Shaw present. Mr. Arthur
was not in attendanceito other commitments.
Correspondence
Board reviewed mail. Notice from the Board of Appeal regarding
request of Larry Rice to install an accessory apartment in 46 South
Street was reviewed and discussed. Information on-this matter
states that there will be the 2nd floor used as an accessory
apartment. A large room located on the.2nd floor will not be
included in the accessory apartment, but is needed to gain access
for the accessory apartment. Board requested more information on
this matter and will send letter to ZBA highlighting.the following:
- question of access;
- size limitation; 'C
- intent of by-law is t~j ha:e unit be self-contained;
'Yocking¢doors does not constitiate -a self=contained unit;
padlock would be.dangerous if..needed for. fire emergency
access; dangerous precedent.
Bo4rd'of Public Works Site Relocation
Board reviewed surrounding BPW site analysis and another analysis
of relocation sites for BPW garage.. Because.of the absence of
Mr. Arthur, Board postponed action on letter,(_-3a subsequent meeting.
Zoning Maps
Mr. Mitchel is reviewing changes and will report back. to Board at a
subsequent meeting.
Meeting for Peter Sanborn Place will be*attended by Ms. Richland
Mr. Shaw.
Next meeting.will "held on Thursday, February 23 at 6 P.M.
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board unanimously` voted
to adjourn at 7:15 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Barry J. Mitchel, Clerk