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1 1 1 PLANNING BOARD MEETING January 22, 1973 The meeting of the Lexington Planning Board was called to order at 7:35 p.m. by the vice chairman Dr. Clarke with members Costello, Graham, S. Brown, planning director Briggs and secretary Mrs. -Snow present. Mrs. Brown joined the meeting later in the evening. Also in attendance were planning consultant Charles Downe, Rene Cochin, L.W.V., & Frank Sandy C.L.C. The minutes of Planning Board meeting of Jan. 9, 1973, were approved MINUTES 1/9/73 as written. The Board reviewed drafts of letters (numbered 461 and #2) to the MALONEY B/A Board of Appeals regarding the Wm. E. Maloney petition, (hearing HEARING 1/30/73) which were prepared by Mrs. Brown. NURSERY The members voted approval of draft 462 as written. A memorandum from Mr. Briggs containing responses to requests for RULES & REGS. quotations to printers on the reprinting of "Rules & Regulations PRINTING Governing the Subdivision of Land in Lexington, Mass:'was noted. The Board voted concurrence with Mr. Briggs' recommendation that Hancock Press, lowest bidder, be awarded the job subject to Mr. Briggs' examination and approval of a sample of Hancock Press work. Renewal of membership in the Mass. Federation of Planning Boards was considered. Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was MASS.FED.PL.BD voted to renew the membership for 1973 and 6 months of 1974. MEMBERSHIP Mr. Briggs reported on the visit of Norman Ostroff, Esq. proponent OSTROFF of a plan for development of lots off Youn$ St. Mr. Ostroff's BATTLEVIEW proposal, based on a 1913 plan, to combine groups of three 25 foot lots as shown into 75 foot lots and his request for Planning Board comment was noted. The Planning Board will confer with Town Counsel before formulation of a response to Mr. Ostroff. A memorandum from Mr. McSweeney, dated Jan, 16. 1973 requesting STOP SIGNS Planning Board suggested listing of locations for needed stop signs in Lexington and a Traffic Committee report on number of accidents at specific intersections were noted. Following receipt of suggested location from members, Mr. Briggs will transmit the information to the Traffic Committee. Mr. Nishan Haroian, proponent of a town house/condominium development on Concord Ave., Messrs. Pavelka and Crowe of Eco-tecture, and Mr. William Whalon met with the Board by appointment at 8:00 p.m. Mr. Whalon outlined the proposal, which will require rezoning by Town Meeting to RM, and requested reconsideration of the Board of this pro- posal, which is similar to Mr. Haroian's 1972 plan. Mr. Pavelka architect, displayed a site plan and layout plans and explained improve- ments and modifications regarding lower density, covered parking and additional open space in "Minuteman Village". Financing plans were dis- cussed and approximate apartment rental and condominium cost figures were given. Mr. Stanley Brown requested exact amounts of these figures. The Board will review Mr. Haroian's proposal prior to the public hearing on rezoning which is scheduled for March 1, 1973. HAROIAN REZONING RM John Tulle, developer, representing Scott Properties, met with the Board WILLOW RIDGE to present a concept of a preliminary plan for lots at Wallington Lane SUBDIVISION and Blossomcrest Rd. The tentative plan is based on a 1913 plot plan