There was no police report.

There was a meeting on Thursday, April 19^th, sponsored by the City of Boston’s Transportation & Public Works Department and the Basic Services Committee. The meeting was to inform business owners and residents about Phase I construction on Spring and Centre Streets. Phase 1 starts at the intersection of Spring and Centre and will end just before Mount Vernon Street.

Work will begin in May and should be completed by December. Construction will be done in small work zones, about 400 feet, to limit disruptions. Left turn lanes will be added to the intersection of Centre and LaGrange. In addition to the new turning lanes, the lights will have pedestrian chippers and the crosswalks will be raised.

The projected cost of Phase I is 1.3 million dollars. The cost of Phase II is estimated at 3.5 million dollars. The City is paying the entire cost of Phase I but looking for state funds to help pay the cost of Phase II. Phase II is scheduled to begin in the fall of 2002.

The following request for zoning relief were made at the April meeting:

88 Spring Street – Taylor Rental: Proposal to erect a freestanding sign. The sign will be four feet by four feet. Neighbors reviewed the sign and do not oppose it. RECOMMEND APPROVAL.

450 Belgrade – Lords and Lady’s: Proposal for a second floor addition to the back of the building. There is a rear yard violation. RECOMMEND APPROVAL.

4-6 Baker Place: Proposal to build a four family dwelling. The owner did not show up at the meeting. The Zoning Advisory Committee routinely recommends disapproval when a plan is to go before the Zoning Board and the Committee has not had a chance to review the plan. The recommendation was amended to say, "We recommend the owners seek a deferral from the Zoning Board so that they may present the plan before the Zoning Advisory Committee before going before the Zoning Board."

The Neighborhood Council unanimously approved the amended recommendation

The next Zoning Advisory Committee meeting will be held on May 16 at the Roche Community Center.

There was a brief discussion about the church planned, across from the Elks Hall. ISD had issued some violations for the empty lot. The violations have been corrected. The Church plans to begin construction in the near future.

Stephen Smith, Brian Smith, Bill Smith, Bill McDonough, Don Torok, Kay Ryan, Joe Conran, Sandi Serkess

Larry Costello could not attend.

(Minutes prepared by Don Torok)

These and prior West Roxbury Neighborhood Council minutes are available on the Internet at http://members.aol.com/lcostello/wrnc