HomeMy WebLinkAbout1949-01-25 PLANNING BOARD MEETING
January 25, 1949
Present: Cromwell, Richards, Johnson, Ripley, Adams, Burns and Mr.Blackwell.
The records of the previous regular meeting were read and accepted.
Parking Deter Locations
Mr.Burns asked some suggestions as to location of parking meters.
These were from Clarke street to the First National on the west side of the
Avenue and from Grant street to Merriam on the east side, and on Waltham,
Grant, Muzzey, Clarke and Merriam streets and Depot square were suggested.
Location of Third Station
A letter was received from the Selectmen, enclosing a request from
the Board of Fire Engineers, to approve a site for a third fire station, on
land now owned by the Town around the Old Reservoir. 1r.Johnson moved and
Mr.Richards seconded a motion to approve the proposed location with the
recommendation that title to lot 4, Marrett road, on Block Plan 65, be se-
cured to permit the completion of Outlook Drive to Marrett road. So voted.
loss Development
Mr.Adams brought up request of John T. Cosgrove on behalf of A.A.
Ross for permission to go ahead on extension of the Battle Green Develop-
ment. The Board felt that the subject as covered in a letter to Mr.A.P.
Tropeano still was in effect.
Blackwell's Bill
Bill for $500 for half of remaining work was presented by Mr.Black-
well. Mr.Riehards moved and Mr.Ripley seconded a motion to pay the bill.
7vning By-laws
A general discussion was held. The Garden Apartment zone was speci-
fically given a going over. Program was discussed. It was voted that a
legal opinion be secured on the combining of frontage, side yards, etc. of
business areas were figured and discussed. T zones were retained.
The meeting was adjourned at 11 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Alan G. Adana,
Clerk