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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1926-07-08PLANNING BOARD MEETING IRXINGTON TOWN HALL July 8,1926. Present: E. B. Worthen, (acting Chairman), J. H. Duffy, C. E. Glynn, W. D. Milne, C. B. French. The petition of Catherine F. Herbert and Erma E. Hargrove for an amendment to the Zoning By- law creating a business district at the junction of Marrett St. and Massachusetts Ave. was read„ Mr. and Mrs. Herbert were present and there was informal discussion of the matter, The Board then voted to set a date for public hearing on the matter as re- quired, and named F'A ay, August 13, 1926 at 8 P.M. at the Town offices. There was then discussion of the treatment of Grapevine Corner with special reference to the Capper land. It was decided that the Board was not called upon to render a formal opinion on the matter of a filling station permit at this location. The discussion was then confined to the matter of the treatment of the corners. It was finally voted: "The Planning Board recommends that the Selectmen take such measures as may be necessary to secure permanently as open plots the areas at Grape- vine Corner, so-called, designated;"Grass plot" on Town Engineer's sketch plan dated July 8, 1926s, and futhermore, that if the Selectmen see fit to grant per- mit or permits for filling stations at this location, they further secure the arrangement of drives and sidewalks designated on the same plan, to be so main- tained during such use of the area, securing however a treatment of all the corners harmonious with that specifically shown for the Capper corner." There was some discussion in regard to the development of the Capper back areas, but no decision was reached. The meeting adjourned at 11;40 P.M.