HomeMy WebLinkAbout1953-05-04PLANNING BOARD MEETING
' Monday, May 41 1953
Present: Adams, Grindle, Hathaway, Irwin, Potter.
Meeting opened at 7;45 o'clock.
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Bill presented by Adams Press, publishing hearing May 7, 14, John
Baskin, $7.50. Unanimously voted the bill be paid.
Hearing- Westgate Builders
Public hearing was held at 8 o'clock on petition of Westgate Build-
ers, Inc. for approval as a subdivision land on north aide of No. Hancock
St. about 160' east of Bertwell road having one proposed street running
north of No. Hancock for a distance of approximately 7501.
Mr. Thcmpson of Everett Brooks' office appeared for petitioner.
Eleven citizens were present. Several -questions were asked pertaining to
drainage, type of houses, etc. There were no objections providing the
houses were in keeping with present neighborhood. Mr. Foskett and Mr.
Taisy both recorded as in favor. Moved by Mr. Potter, seconded by Mr.
Irwin that the plans be approved subject to approval by Mr. Burns and
Board of Health. So voted.
Ampolo
Mr. Ampolo presented profiles for his plan previously presented.
These seemed to be in order. Moved by Mr. Potter, seconded by Mr. Grindle
that the plans be tentatively approved. So voted.
Universal Development Corp.
Mr. Ducharme and Mr. Nylander appeared with plan of Millbrook sub-
division between Adams and North streets, formerly Herlihy land, plan of
Miller & Nylander dated May 4, 1953. It was voted to tentatively approve
these plans subject to approval by Mr..Burns and Board of Health.
Stevens
Plan of Walter Black's showing abandonment of end of Slocum road
was turned over to Mr. S erns._ who will look into the legality.
Mr. Stevens also to get a copy of Belmont Zoning Laws.
Mr. Adams stated that Kell C oration is coarsing before the Board
of Appeals with request to privately meter a parking lot, and wished to
know the status of this request. Mr. Stevens' opinion was that altho this
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area is in C-2, this is not a permitted use and the Planning Board would
have a right to object.
With regard to problem of Mr. Wilson's backland on Cary Estate off
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Marrett road, Mr. Stevens stated this was a problem for Mr. Wilson to ,
work out himself and that no one could be compelled to build a road to
his land.
Peacock Farm
Mr. Robbins, 7.430 Mass. Ave., Cambridge of Mr. Compton's office
asked for final approval on rest of Phase 1 of Peacock Farm development
which includes next 10 lots on Mason street and Peacock Farm road. This
plan had been studied previously and it was tentatively approved subject
to approval by Mr. Burns and Board of Health. Date for hearing was set
for Monday, May 25, 8 o'clock.
Robinson Hill
Mr. Nylander appearing for Mr, Newgent presented plan of Robinson
Hill showing change in plan of aor road, it to join Cedar street in-
stead of Woodberry road. Mr. Nylander was informed that the Board would
like evidence that Mr. Newgent holds title before proceeding with any fur-
ther plans.
Selectmen
Thee. Board adjourned to the Selectmen's office. It was recommended
that the Selectmen consider widening the following streets: Burlington,
Allen, Concord avenue, Johnson road, and No. Hancock -street. It was '
stated that Burlington street is very definitely a traffic hazard and
will become more and more so with the new subdivisions rapidly beiAg
developed. This also holds true with No. Hancock street and Concord
avenue. Also, it would be well to take care of Allen street before it
becomes built up. The Selectmen stated these recommendations wouLld be
given careful consideration.
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Meeting adjourned at 10 p.m.
Thomas S. Grindle,
Clerk