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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1972-04-29Saturday - April 29, 1972 Special Meeting The PLANNING BOARD held a special meeting on Saturday morning, April 29, 1972 at 9:00 A.M. in the Town Office Building with the following members present and voting: Charles W. Trombly, Jr., Chairman; Donald N. Keirstead, Vice Ch.; Fritz Ostherr, Clerk; William Chepulis and John J. Monteiro. There were 30 people present for the meeting. This meeting had been called as a working session for the Board. Most of the people present were from the Johnson Street area who had signed the petition presented at the last meeting as being opposed to the re-zoning on Route ll& of an area to Industrial 1. Mr. Keirstead explained the changes that had been made by the Board relative to that area. They have now decided to propose the area for B-4, which is mainly office and research zoning. Mr. Keirstead made a motion to change that particular parcel from I-1 to B-4; Mr. Monteiro seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. Lengthy discussion was held and several people commented on the proposed zoning. It was suggested to leave the zoning the way it is until the State widens Rte. ll4. Mr. Keirstead explained that the Board has provided for that by requirin~ a l~ foot setback; thereby leaving enough room for parallel roads on both sides of ll4. The Board doesn't think that along Rte. ll~ is proper for residential development. Howard Thomson suggested extending the residential line across the General Business area of John Farnum. The Board doesn't agree with this. Lengthy discussion was held as to present and potential traffic problems. Most of the people left after this discussion. Frank Holmes spoke to the Board about his business at the corner of Middlesex and Marblehead Streets. It is presently General Business and has been left out of the proposed zoning map. The Board noted the error and marked the area on the map. Building Inspector Charles Foster pointed out that the town yard area would be in violation for parking trucks, etc. because the rear half of the lot is residential. After some discussion, it was decided to extend just the town land to Saunders St. as General Business. Joseph Giard was present and wanted to know why his garage couldn't be included in General Business. After some discussion, Mr. Chepulis made a motion to change that lot on May Street to General Business; 5~. Monteiro seconded the motion and the vote was 4-1, Mr. Ostherr voted no. Atty. John J. Lynch spoke to the Board about the Dandeneau land on Rte. ll&. He said a buffer area should be provided at Marian Drive because approv. 5 acres of her land would be isolated as residential. Mr. Monteiro made a motion to draw a boundary line near Marian Drive to provide a buffer area; Mr. Keirstead seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. April 29, 1972- cont. The Board again discussed the B-3 area on Rte. 114. Mr. Trombly had talked with Town Counsel and he said that the map could be amended at Town Meeting. John Willis suggested getting the regulations passed first and the act on the map at Town Meeting. A thorough discussion was held as to what strategy to use at town meeting. Mr. Keirstead made a motion to change B-3 to B-& and then offer an amendment or a second article to change it to B-3. Mr. Ostherr seconded the motion. Mr. Trombly feels it should be B-3. Atty. Victor Hatem suggested having another alternative for the area across the street. Mr. Ostherr said he doesn't think another shopping center is needed in town at present. Mr. Monteiro felt the same way. Mr. Ke±Fstead said a business area is needed but not for one specific shopping center and it should be presented as a "business" site not a proposed shopping center site. The vote was ~-Yes & 3-No. Mr. Keirstead & Mr. Ostherr voted yes; Mr. Trombly, Mr. Chepulis & Mr. Chepulis voted No. The motion failed. Mr. Trombly made a motion to make that parcel B-3 and to bear in mind that it is subject to change from the floor at Town Meeting; Mr. Keirstead seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. Mr. Monteiro said Guy Richards is getting signatures and will put in his own article to re-zone his land. The Board discussed the publication of the legal notices for the public hearing. Mr. Keirstead said he got prices from the Eagle-Tribune for publishing the map and tables and the cost would be approx. $813 for two publications. The Board feels it needs at least $15OO to cover expenses and can either ask for a transfer from the reserve fund or submit their own article for funds. The Board discussed the typing of the final copy of the By-Law. An index should be added. Mr. Keirstead made a motion to show an amendment date on the map; Mr. Ostherr seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. Discussion was then held on several sections of the By-Law. Mr. Keirstead made a motion to use a new section he had prepared for Section 8, p. ll; Mr. Monteiro seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. Mr. Keirstead made a motion to substitute section &.122 under Section 14; Mr. Monteiro seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. Mr. Keirstead made a motion to delete No. 5, P. 21; Mr. Monteiro seconded the motion and the vote was &-l, Mr. Chepulis voted no. Mr. Keirstead made a motion to delete No. 7, P. 21; Mr. Monteiro seconded the motion and the vote was 1-&; Mr. Keirstead voted yes. April 29, 1972 - cont. Industrial "S" is to be added as written by Mr. Keirstead, quoting parts of the present By-law and including corresponding parts of the proposed By-law. A meeting will be called tentatively for Tuesday, May 9th~ to meet with Town Counsel and the Moderator to discuss the Special Town Meeting. The Sign By-Law will be placed on next meeting's agenda. The meeting adjourned at 12:30 P.M. Chairman ecretary