HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970-06-22PLANNING BOARD MEETING
June 22, 1970
' The regular meeting of the Planning Board was held in its office on
Monday, June 22, 1970 at 7:30 p.m. Chairman Lund opened the meeting
with members Brown, Graham, Clarke, Worrell and Planning Director
Zaleski present.
The chairman announced that John Culp would not be meeting with the JOHN CULP
Board as scheduled. JUSTIN GRAY A.
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board VOTED: DEPT. OF
To authorize the submission of the second bill to the Department COMMUNITY AFFRS
of Community Affairs for $1,500 for assistance to housing studies. BILL FOR $1500
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board VOTED: RELEASE OF BOND
To deny the request for the release of the Conestoga Rd. CONESTOGA RD.
(Woodside Acres) bond for the reason that certain required DENIED
items of work enumerated in the Town Engineer's letter of
June 18, 1970, have not been completed.
A letter prepared by Mr. Worrell, to the Board of Selectmen regarding SIDEWALK POLICY
the sidewalk policy was approved by the Board as amended. LETTER APPROVED
A letter to Board of Appeals, stating the Planning Board's opposition LETTERS RE.
to the granting of any of the special permits or variances for the GAKLIS-SEASONS
' Seasons Four, was approved and signed. Also approved and signed were FOUR"_$SPANSION
a letter to the State DPW regarding lowering the Rte. 2A - Marrett Rd. AND MARRETT RD.
culvert and a letter to the Town Engineer asking for a redesign of CULVERT
the culvert under Marrett Rd. which the developer of Idylwilde could
plan to match.
Developments in the Kendall Rd., John Poulter Rd. and Viles Rd. areas DEVELOPMENTS
which have
not been completed
according to agreements were discussed
NOT COMPLETED -
next. The
planning director
was asked to write each of these developers
KENDALL RD.,
suggesting
compliance within
60 days for all items of work not
J. POULTER RD.,
completed.
VILES RD.
The planning director reported he had written the Town Engineer IDYLWILDE
regarding Idylwilde subdivision and was informed the Board would have SUBDIVISION
to wait for his decision. The planning director was asked to request T.E. DECISION
preparation of papers for approval of this subdivision definitive plan
by Town Counsel.
A letter to Fred E. Hastings regarding the purchase of lot 17 on FRED E.HASTINGS
Waltham Street was approved with a copy to be sent to Atty. Harold LOT 17
Stevens. WALTHAM ST.
The Board discussed the Munroe Brook area owned by Benjamin Franklin MUNROE BROOK
Homes, Inc. The planning director reported the map submitted by Mr. AREA -
White has been transmitted to the Town Manager and the Town Engineer B. FRANKLIN
is working on it now and the Town Manager is negotiating for the HOMES, INC.
school site. The planning director was asked to prepare a reduced COMBINED MTG.
map showing street and lot lines and transmit a copy with a letter to the JULY 13, 1970
Town Manager, Town Engineer, Board of Selectmen, Recreation Committee,
Conservation Commission, Design Advisory Committee, School Committee,
inviting representatives of these groups to attend a meeting with the
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Planning Board on July 13 to discuss land use of the entire Munroe
' Brook area.
The Board discussed the Board of Appeals decision to grant the
petition of Lexington Chalet Inc. for a sign. Also discussed was
the policy of the Board of Appeals used in informing the Planning,
Board before decisions are officially posted with the Town Clerk.
The Tophet Swamp - Shawsheen River area was discussed and a report
prepared by the planning director was reviewed. The planning
director was asked to find out when the Town Engineer's Tophet Swamp
study e&ould be completed and available. Mr. Frank Sandy suggested
ponding for an overall project and it was suggested the planning
director contact Mr. Steven Ells of the Department of Natural Resources
for an appointment to discuss this matter.
The Conservation Commission minutes were noted and placed on file.
MUNROE BROOK
AREA MTG.
B/A DECISION
LEX. CHALET IIC
SIGN GRANTED
TOPHET SWAMP -
SHAWSHEEN RIVER
AREA
CONS.COMM.MINS.
The planning director reported a Mason St. resident's complaint to MASON ST.
the Board of Selectmen regarding the heavy traffic on Mason St. TRAFFIC
Which is used as a by-pass of Pleasant St. This matter will be studied COMPLAINT
by the Traffic Committee.
A leter, dated May 15, 1970, from Robert L. Lyon regarding the
Clarke St. - Muzzey St. parking area was reviewed again by the Board.
The chairman asked the planning director to prepare a form letter from
owners stating the owners would be willing to sell a portion of their
land pFoviding the Town buys all such land for parking or municipal
purposes. Upon a motion duly rbade and seconded, the Board voted to
go into executive session to discuss matters the disclosure of which
would adversely affect the financial interest of the Town or the
reputation of any person. After further discussion of land acquisition
in this area, the Board resumed open meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 10;00 p.m.
Eric T. Clarke
Clerk
I I
ROBERT L. LYON
CLARKE ST. -
MUZZEY ST.
PARKING AREA
EXECUTIVE
SESSION