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1 1 I I PLANNING BOARD MEETING January 25, 1971 The meeting was called to order by Vice-chairman Worrell at 7:30 p.m. with members Clarke, Graham and Mrs. Brown, DAC representative Notkin, Planning Director Zaleski and secretary Mrs. Cole present. Mr. John Crowe of Eco-tecture explained the revised plans, 5th scheme, for the proposed RH-subsidized housing, Bow St., Cataldo Farms property, showing land elevations, road relocation, underground parking for 21 cars and rearrangement of buildings. Attorney William Dailey, Ralph Cataldo, and David Pavelko from Eco-tecture were also present. Mr. Crowe said that abutters had objected to the access from Rindge Ave. since the adjacent playground makes for much activity in that area. The new street location will involve some grading to improve visibility. The fact sheet presented Nov. 30, 1970 remains basically the same - 74 units, 1 1/2 to 2 stories on 7.6 acres. Mr. Graham requested esti- mates on finances and numbers of children. Mr. Worrell expressed the feeling that the openness was not there; the development seemed crowded together. The Planning Director pointed out that the roadway along the southwesterly edge of the property opens up the adjacent land for more apartments. Mr. Notkin wanted to know what would happen if the prices were too high with garages under some of the buildings and was told that there was little cost difference between the space under being used as a basement or for parking. Some members felt that the effect on the traffic around the curve on Bow St. should be studied further. The proponents said that the name may be changed to Mill Brook Courts. Messrs. Cataldo, Crowe, Dailey and Pavelko left to meet with the Conservation Commission. Plans were left with the Planning Board for further study. The Minutes of January 18 were approved as submitted. The proposed letters to the Board of Appeals re., Conroy (72 Waltham St.), Eaton Rd. and Wilson Farms were discussed by the Board. BOW ST., CATALDO FARMS 1/18 MINUTES LETTERS TO B/A Conroy - approved as amended with the suggestion that the Board CONROY of Appeals postpone the consideration of this petition until after Town Meeting. Noted, but not discussed was Mr. Conroy's list of intended improvements to the property. Eaton Rd. - approved with "as shown on the plan" added. Wilson Farms - approved. Mrs. Brown agreed to be present at the hearing to explain the Board's intent. The letter from the Board of Appeals, the petition and drawings on the new application from Richard S. Kraska for a restaurant and signs (the original petition for signs only was withdrawn) were noted by the Plan- ning Board. Members discussed briefly the access, parking requirements, possible underground wiring requirements, desirability of requiring screening or planting of trees, a question of the Hatch Act and refer- ence to a letter from Mr. Morehouse, Soil Conservation Service. It was decided to postpone further discussion of this petition until the Plan- ning Director has an opportunity to study the plans and make recommenda- tions. The Board unanimously approved with minor amendments the letter drafted by Mrs. Brown to Mrs. Florence Britt, 7 Raymond St. explaining the EATON RD. WILSON FARMS KRASKA, DENNY'S RESTAURANT AND SIGNS RAYMOND ST. REZONING TO CB DISTRICT