HomeMy WebLinkAbout1948-11-30 PLANNING BOARD MEETING
November 30, 1948
Present: Johnson, Burns, Adams, Ripley, Cromwell, Richards.
The records of the previous meeting were read and accepted.
Golden Avenue Subdivision
MSr. Fbrd of Everett M. Brooks Co.,C.E., presented plan (sub-
mitted last week) of Golden avenue for final approval. Mr.Burns
suggested marking limits of temporary turn-around and bounds. The
Board approved the plan in form with minor changes. The date of
hearing was set for Tuesday, December 14, at 8 p.m in the Select-
men's office.
Arts & Crafts Society Deleaatiox
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Consisting of Messrs. Hubbard, Parsons, Cass, Hardy, Vadebon-
couer, and Zitso. Mr.Cass was the spokesman for the group. Mr. Cass
stated that the group wished to expand and broaden the 'Zoning By-laws
so as to permit home arts and crafts. He outlined the reason for the
Arts & Crafts Society and why they were before the Board, and then
quoted Sec. 4, and would like to insert new section before sub-section
6. The present law might be interpreted to allow needed crafts uses
but a new section was suggested as follows: "5-A - The right to prac-
' tice and teach vocational and avocational Arts and Skills, to wit: por-
trait, landscape, textile, tray and other painting generally asso-
ciated with the arts; ceramics, needlework, photography, music (vocal
and instrumental), decoration, metal work (silversmithing and allied
arts), jewelry making, woodworking (carving, cabinet making and allied
crafts), sculpturing, literary pursuits, pottery, weaving and rug hook-
ing, insofar as such practice or teaching does not alter the character
of the premises on which they are located or impair the neighborhood."
Another section was suggested as follows: "5-B. The conduct of
any normal business or professional practice within the home which does
not alter the character of the premises on which they are conducted or
impair the neighborhood."
After considerable discussion the group left with the decision
that both groups would further consider the subject. Mr.Blackwell
(who just came in) will look up the data on "customary home occupa-
tions".
Letter from Six Moon Hill. Inc,,
Mr. Burns discussed the layout. Held over.
Mr Blackwell
Mr. Cromwell discussed two bills presented by Mr. Blackwell. First
bill is for $550 for Town studies. This is to be paid for from the $1200
appropriation (less $450 already paid for aerial survey). Mr.Richards
moved and Mr. Ripley seconded a motion to approve this bill. So
voted. Second bill is for $500 on account on the project of re-
drafting zoning by-law and map. Mr.Worthen moved and Mr.Johnson
seconded a motion to approve.
Budeet for 149
Letter from Mr. Blackwell containing various suggestions for
the coming year. Mr.Blackwell left the room and there was long and
continuous discussion. It was decided to ask for $20017.
Fleeting adjourned at 10:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Alan G. Adams,
Clerk
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