HomeMy WebLinkAbout1946-03-19PLANNING BOARD MEETING
March 19, 1946
Present
Messrs. Nickerson, Ferguson, Houdlette, and Worthen.
Election of Officers
The present Chairman and Clerk were re-elected to serve for
the next year.
Robert C. Merriam
Land on Lincoln Street - Mr. Merriam showed a plan of proposed
"Five Forks Village", comprising some 25 acres on the northerly side
of Lincoln St., between Middleby Road and Five Forks, now owned by hiar�
A total of 19 proposed lots, with frontages on the curve of existing
Lincoln St., the lots running back to a maximum depth of about 800 feet.
No subdivision is involved, and the Board commented favorably on
the plotting of the land.
Lovell Bus Co. Garage
1
Mr. Merriam reviewed the development leading up to the Lovell
search for a new location nearer than Maynard, and the site at
Five Forks, the petition for this location having recently been '
denied by the Board of Appeals after some study. Mr. Merriam
presented a plan of land now under consideration by the bus
company, which contemplates building its bus garage off Bedford
Street on appxm1mate1y 1 acre of Phelps land, from the rear of
the Town's fire station property to the railroad tracks. The
buses would use Camellia Place, as access to Bedford St., which
right of way now exists. Mr. Merriam will consult with the
Selectmen and Fire Engineers on the matter, and requested a
recommendation by the Planning Board.
A majority of the Board members present were favorably
Inclined toward to use of this land for the garaging purposes,
contingent upon an improved Camellia Place, and that the buses do
not make use of Hancock Avenue or Hancock Street.
John Kellp
Mr. Kelly of East Street, appeared before the Board with plans
for lotting of three parcels of land owned by him on the corners of
Lowell and East Streets. The proposed widening of East Street was also
incorporated. A total of 24 lots, with acceptable frontages on .
existing streets and of generous size. Not a subdivision. The Board's
action not required, but commented favorably and reminded the owner
of the future Lowell Turnpike.
1
C
Faulkingham Petition
Re: Change from R-1 to C-1 at corner of Oak Street.
Petitioners' attorney has returned signatures after receiving
definition of area affected as determined by the Board.
Signatures do not appear on Form B, but on petitions of
somewhat similar wording drawn up in June, 1945. Question
as to legality of signatures and whether or not the Planning
Board should accept them.
The Chairman has referred the matter to the Town Counsel
for an opinion.
Town Meeting
The Board discussed briefly the articles in the annual
warrant in which we have an interest.
The meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m., sine die.
Respectfully submitted,
4444-It.4
Clerk, Pro -tem.