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Home My WebLink About1947-02-24 PLANNING BOARD MEETING February 24, 1947 111 Present: Messrs.Worthen Richards and Cromwell Selfridge Property The Board attended a hearing of the Board of Survey on the Selfridge development. Mr.Bidwell asked the Board of Survey to withhold approval on the grounds that the development would impair the values of property owned by his clients, Miss Robinson, Lrs.Willard and Mr.Carl Bolter. Be said he had no criticism of the street layout as approved by the Planning Board. His criticism was in regard to the character of the homes likely to be built by the developer. He contended that the Board of Survey could withhold approval until they had a chance to de- termine the character of the homes to be built. The Board of Survey indicated that their powers did not extend as far as contended by Mr.Bidwell. No decision was made as the developer had not filed a bond. &der Property The Board met with the Board of Survey and with Mr.Ryder. Mr.Ryder indi- cated satisfaction on theroposal that the town build a street through its property (taken from Ryder on Waltham Street to the now isolated acreage. He also indicated, however, that he had suffered a greater loss through the taking of the other right of way to Park Drive and asked that this right of way be re- turned. The Board of Survey suggested that he put a price on the damages due to the loss of the right of way. E .Ryder insisted that he wanted the right of way and that if he couldn't get it the damages would be very great. He was told that a street through the right of way would not be desired. Mr.Ryder than said he would confer with his brother as to the price to be set for damages and would advise the Board of Survey on this point the follow- ing Monday. It came out in the discussion that Mr.Ryder could not build a street through to Fair Oaks because while he had formerly owned property bordering on that section he had "lost it in the land courts." Be said this occurred about six months ago. The meeting adjourned. Respe V4Iffi/A.— ' ted, URichard P.Cromwell '' Clerk l