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HEARING
March 15, 1949
Present: Cromwell., Ripley, Couette, Johnson, Adams and Torn Engineer Burns.
Hearin,7 on the Fetit!On of Davir7 a oa.. to amend the C-1 zone as advertised
at 8 p.m. in the Selectmen's Room.
Mr.Cromtirell opened the meeting by reading the petition. He then
asked for comments. I:Ir.Robert L.Ryder then spoke in favor of the petition-
er. He said that a canvass of the neighborhood had been made and that with
few exceptions all were in favor. The commercial development of the
neighborhood had destroyed the area's value as an R-1 area. Mr.Rix has no
purchaser as yet for the property. A drainage easement has been given to
the Torn.
IIr.Custance spoke in favor of extending good potential business
property and of deepening the C-1 area. He also Epoke in behalf of the Cham-
ber of Commerce.
Frederick 2arello, a nearby resident, is in favor of the amendment.
U%Downey of Farmcrest avenue asked a question. *.Dorney of P'armcrest ave-
nue spoke in favor and stated that I;ir.Rix had improved his property. JIr.
' Cogswell of 243 IIarrett road spoke in favor. I'Y.Couette asked if drainage
had been definitely established and the answer was "no". 11 -.Ryder sub-
mitted plan of a proposed layout which he thought would make the easement a
fact. Mr.Couette asked if the locus mould be developed as one parcel and
the answer was "yes". He also asked what are the back land plans - the
answer etas possible land lotting development.
12r -Briscoe of Farmcrest avenue arose in objection. He stated that
not everybody had been asked. I:r.Ilorse of Fhrmcrest avenue stated that he
had not been as::ed. He complained of present traffic congestion. He asked
if there were any plans of development and I.Y.Rix said there were no plans.
If he sold the development it will be a benefit to the neighborhood.
Lbr.Downey asked about I:?r.Rix's proposed gift of ground for play-
ground at time of gasoline perriit. I.Ir.Ryder said backland for this purpose
was still good. Is.Downey registered opposition. M—.Kraff said that he had
offered to buy this land for housing purpose. He repeated a lot of hearsay
evidence on misrepresentation. Ile feared competition. He was against the
proposal.
I:k'.Cox of Waltham street stated that although he signed the petition
he is against the proposal. I.Ir.Ryder answered I:Ir.Kraff and so did
I:Ir.I7orris asked if there were any actual abuttors present and was answered
"Yes".
The meeting adjourned at 8:55 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Alan G.Adams,
Clerk
' PIAh7'I2IG BOARD IMETING
Fir^�►RI';G
1:_arch 15, 1949
Present: Ripley, Couette, Johnson, Adams, and Town Engineer Burns.
Hearinp on the Proposal to amend the zoning by-law and map at the Junctijon
of 1,1arrett road and School street as advertised at 8:30 p.m.
I&% Adams in the absence of T,r.Cromwell acted as chairman and Ear.
Ripley acted as clerk.
Mx.Adams opened the meeting by reading the notice and they, asked
who was in favor. There were only two present, L+r.f",orash, owner of some of
the property affected, and 11r.Robert C. ?Ierriam. 11r.,'.'crash favored the
petition, as did Mr.l'erriam. Ir.Merriam asked how mazy abuttors were noti-
fied and was told that there were four.
The hearing was adjourned at 9:03 P.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Aiden L.Fipley
Clerk Pro -tem
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