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NORTHAMPTON PLANNING BOARD
MINUTES
Regular Meeting
March 3, 1976
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 PM in the Board of
Public Works Building, 125 Locust Street, by the Chairman, Dr.
Peter Laband.
The minutes of February 11, 1976 were approved as read.
On the matter of Brookwood Estates's request for modifica-
tion of the approved plan, the Chairman explained the history
Of this subdivision to the new members.' He then reviewed the
staff report on the question of modifying part of the plan
dealing with the south r-nd of Ellington Road and Crestview Drive.
Charles Dauchy, Conservation Planner, explained that it
was his impression that this area was an important recharge area
for the City wellfield to the northwest, and that if considerable
paving were to be done in the area, it might affect the v.lume
of water entering the recharge area. The Planning Director ex-
plained the options the Board had in this matter. The Chairman
suggested that the staff report be referred to the developer for
his information. Discussion followed on the possibility of
cluster, on the zoning provisions, and on the possibility of
visiting the site before the next meeting. It was decided that
such a visit would be arranged, with the representatives of the
developer in attendance.
On the matter of Kerrvman Realty Trust, the Chairman ex-
plained the history of this case for the new members, and re-
viewed the various requests being made. Dr. Platt asked why the
variance route was followed rather than amendment. There was
discussion o the desirability of getting a new plan with addi-
tional detail.
Dr. Platt moved to recommend:
(1) Obtaining a better site plan showing items suggested
by the staff;
(2) Denial of the request for a variance for new car sales
on the grounds of its not meeting state law limita-
tions on variances and on the fact that the new zoning
law, which the Planning Board will recommend be accepted
discourages use variances. The Board suggests that
amendment would speak to this issue more appropriately.