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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983-10-27October 27, 1983 Special Meeting The PLANNING BOARD held a Special Meeting on Thursday evening, October 27, 1983 in the Middle School at 7:00 p.m. The meeting was held prior to a Special Town Meeting with the following members present and voting: Paul A. Hedstrom, Chairman, who arrived late; Michael P. Roberts, Vice Chairman; John J. Burke; Erich W. Nitzsche; and John A. James, Jr., who arrived late. Karen Pomroy was present also. PUBLIC HEARING Stam_D, Redman, Mscitz - Re-zoning - Willow Street and Andover Mr. Burke read the legal notice. Mrs. Christine Smith, daughter of Mr. Stamp, spoke for the petitioners and made the following presentation: - The petitioners are proposing to re-zone their land from Residential-3 (R-3) to Industrial-1 (I-l). - The main reason for the re-zoning request is that the Industrial Park is behind them and the area is no longer residential. - To sell the land as residential would involve a hardship. - Approximately 35 years ago, the land was industrial. - Mr. and Mrs. Stamp have owned their land for 24 years. Since they purchased it, industry has gone in around them. Mr. Redman added the following: - If the land is rezoned from residential industrial, the State will reconsider the curb cut. - If Trombly Motor Coach got a curb cut, then this property should also be allowed one. October 27, 1983 -2- Special Meeting Member Nitzsche asked the petitioners what they will do with the land if it is zoned industrial and they responded that they will sell it as industrial land. Mrs. Smith added that there is access from Willow Street and she has spoken to Mr. Eidleman from the State, who suggested that the land be rezoned as a first step. Member Nitzsche argued that just because the residential access, does not mean it will have access. land has industrial Town Planner Karen Pomroy added that there could be from the industrial park. access Mr. Jim Towle, who recently purchased the Burns property, which is adjacent to the parcel proposed for rezoning, stated that he does not see a monetary gain by rezoning. Much of the land is a wetland. Note: Member James arrived here. MOTION: by Mr. Burke to recommend favorable action at the Special Town Meeting regarding the rezoning petition of Stamp, Redman, and Mscitz. SECOND: by Mr. James VOTE : In favor - 2 (Burke, James) Opposed - 1 (Nitzsche) MOTION CARRIES-FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION. OTHER BUSINESS Mills Hill (Kara Drive) - Reconsider motion made on October 24, 1983. MOTION: by Mr. Burke to reconsider the motion made on October on 10/24/83 regarding Mills Hill (Kara Drive). SECOND: by Mr. Nitzsche VOTE : Unanimous - motion carries MOTION: by Mr. Burke to continue the public hearing on the Mills Hill Subdivision to November 7, 1983. SECOND: By Mr. Nitzsche VOTE : Unanimous - motion carries. Note: Member James did not vote on the above motions re- garding Mills Hill (Kara Drive). October 27, 1983 -3- Special Meeting Gilman Lane - Bond Release A letter from the Highway Surveyor dated 10/21/83 was read and placed on file. MOTION: by Mr. Burke to extend the completion date to 5/1/84 on Gilman Lane, at which time it will be reviewed. SECOND: by Mr. Nitzsche VOTE : Unanimous - motion carries Greenwood East - Bond Release A letter from the Highway Surveyor dated 10/24/83 was read and placed on file. MOTION: by Mr. Burke t6 release the remaining funds for the Greenwood East Subdivision. SECOND: by Mr. Nitzsche ¥OTE : Unanimous - motion carries Note: Chairman Hedstrom arrived here. ~alem Forest II - Extend date of decision A letter from George Farr dated 10/24/83 granting an extension to the Board was read and placed on file. MOTION: by Mr. Burke to extend the date for a decision to 11/23/83 on Salem Forest II. SECOND: by Mr. Nitzsche VOTE : Unanimous - motion carries. PLANS NOT REQUIRING APPROVAL 114 Associates - Willow Street This plan was disapproved on 10/24/83. MOTION: by Mr. Burke to reconsider the motion of 10/24/83. SECOND: VOTE : MOTION: by Mr. Nitzsche Unanimous - motion carries. by Mr. Burke to approve the plan of land dated 10/4/83 prepared for 114 Associates under Sub- October 27, 1983 -4- division Control Law Not Required. SECOND: by Mr. Roberts VOTE : Unanimous - motion carries. Lynco Realty Trust - Haymeadow Road MOTION: SECOND: VOTE : Unanimous - motion carries. The meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m. Cha i r man Special Meeting by Mr. Nitzsche to approve the plan of land pre- pared for Lynco Realty Trust, dated 10/10/83 sub- ject to street public/private designation and width of road, under Subdivision Control Law Not Required. by Mr. Burke Secretary