An invoice received from Jason Cortell and Assoc., Inc., dated Feb. 29,
<br />1973, for $4,000 for the completed Munroe Brook Area Study (25 copies) and
<br />300 copies of a summary of the study was noted. Authorization of payment MUNROE BR.
<br />of this invoice was voted by the Board. STUDY INVOICE
<br />Mr. Briggs reported on the itemized invoice of Charles E. Downs, dated C.E.DOWNE
<br />Feb. 16, 1973, for mapping and consultant work done in preparation of the WETLAND MAPB
<br />Wetland Protection Articles 78 and 79. The Board voted authorization of
<br />payment of the invoice from funds under Art. 82 of the 1972 A.T.M.
<br />The Board reviewed a plan submitted on February 23, 1973, by Mr. Shanahan,FORM A73-9
<br />with a plan showing land at 1037-1049 Massachusetts Avenue with an existing SHANAHAN
<br />store and dwelling, both built prior to Subdivision Control Law. Town 1037-49
<br />Counsel is to be consulted on wording of a note to be added to the plan MASS. AVE.
<br />before decision on Planning Board endorsement is made.
<br />Mr. John Tuttle, Scott Properties, was present by appointment to present WILLOW RIDGE
<br />a preliminary sketch of a plan for subdivision of land at Wellington La. SUBD.
<br />Rd. Contour features and wet areas were noted with respect to possible
<br />need for Hatch Act permit, and length and origin of a proposed cul-de-sac,
<br />legal status of Wellington La. and Meadowbrook Rd. were discussed. Three
<br />residents of the area who were present participated in the discussion. Town
<br />Counsel will be consulted as to legality of connecting the abovementioned
<br />cul-de-sac to an unpaved public way.
<br />Mr. Nishan Haroian, proponent of rezoning proposal at Concord Ave.(Minuteman
<br />Village"), Art. 93, and Mr. Wm. Whalon, Atty., met with the Board by appoint-
<br />ment for report on a conference with the Lexington Housing Authority regard-
<br />ing Mr. Haroian's commitment to supply 16 low/moderate income housing units
<br />in his proposed Townhouse/apartment development. Copies of Mr. Hareian's
<br />confirming letter to the Housing Authority, dated Feb. 16, 1973, were die-HAROIAN-
<br />tributed to members. Discussion of assurance of financing of the project MINUTEMAN
<br />possibility of taxnelief for the 16 low income units (if on a rental VILLAGE
<br />basis), property management structure and maintenance charges, allocation
<br />and locations of low income units followed, and Mr. Whalon was asked for
<br />specifics and flexibility of agreement with L.H.A.
<br />Mr. and Mrs. Grammont, prospective buyers of land bordered by Jean,Aaron GRAMMONT
<br />and Morgan roads, were present to participate in discussion of status of JEAN,AARON,
<br />the abovementioned Aaron Road. Mr. Briggs reported on his research of MORGAN RDS.
<br />records in the Bldg. Dept.(Permit for #1 Aaron Rd.) of 7/7/52, Planning
<br />Board files (FormA68-34, 12/16/68), consultations with the Engr. Dept.
<br />and with Mr. Zaleski, former planning director. Town Counsel will be con-
<br />sulted as to whether existence of a house with address #1 Aaron Rd. affects
<br />status as buildable of other land on Aaron Rd. It was voted, conditional
<br />upon Town Counsel's advice, that Mr. Briggs will advise the Grammonts that,
<br />based on legality of address #1 Aaron Rd., the Board has no apparent objection
<br />PLANNING BOARD MEETING
<br />February 26, 1973
<br />The meeting of the Lexington Planning Board was
<br />called to order at
<br />7:32 p.m.
<br />by the chairman Mrs. Brown with members Clarke,
<br />Costello, S. Brown,
<br />planning
<br />director Briggs and secretary Mrs. Snow present.
<br />Mr. Graham joined
<br />the meet-
<br />ing at 8 p.m. Also in attendnace were several residents and Cheryl
<br />Waixel,
<br />Lexington Minute -Man.
<br />An invoice received from Jason Cortell and Assoc., Inc., dated Feb. 29,
<br />1973, for $4,000 for the completed Munroe Brook Area Study (25 copies) and
<br />300 copies of a summary of the study was noted. Authorization of payment MUNROE BR.
<br />of this invoice was voted by the Board. STUDY INVOICE
<br />Mr. Briggs reported on the itemized invoice of Charles E. Downs, dated C.E.DOWNE
<br />Feb. 16, 1973, for mapping and consultant work done in preparation of the WETLAND MAPB
<br />Wetland Protection Articles 78 and 79. The Board voted authorization of
<br />payment of the invoice from funds under Art. 82 of the 1972 A.T.M.
<br />The Board reviewed a plan submitted on February 23, 1973, by Mr. Shanahan,FORM A73-9
<br />with a plan showing land at 1037-1049 Massachusetts Avenue with an existing SHANAHAN
<br />store and dwelling, both built prior to Subdivision Control Law. Town 1037-49
<br />Counsel is to be consulted on wording of a note to be added to the plan MASS. AVE.
<br />before decision on Planning Board endorsement is made.
<br />Mr. John Tuttle, Scott Properties, was present by appointment to present WILLOW RIDGE
<br />a preliminary sketch of a plan for subdivision of land at Wellington La. SUBD.
<br />Rd. Contour features and wet areas were noted with respect to possible
<br />need for Hatch Act permit, and length and origin of a proposed cul-de-sac,
<br />legal status of Wellington La. and Meadowbrook Rd. were discussed. Three
<br />residents of the area who were present participated in the discussion. Town
<br />Counsel will be consulted as to legality of connecting the abovementioned
<br />cul-de-sac to an unpaved public way.
<br />Mr. Nishan Haroian, proponent of rezoning proposal at Concord Ave.(Minuteman
<br />Village"), Art. 93, and Mr. Wm. Whalon, Atty., met with the Board by appoint-
<br />ment for report on a conference with the Lexington Housing Authority regard-
<br />ing Mr. Haroian's commitment to supply 16 low/moderate income housing units
<br />in his proposed Townhouse/apartment development. Copies of Mr. Hareian's
<br />confirming letter to the Housing Authority, dated Feb. 16, 1973, were die-HAROIAN-
<br />tributed to members. Discussion of assurance of financing of the project MINUTEMAN
<br />possibility of taxnelief for the 16 low income units (if on a rental VILLAGE
<br />basis), property management structure and maintenance charges, allocation
<br />and locations of low income units followed, and Mr. Whalon was asked for
<br />specifics and flexibility of agreement with L.H.A.
<br />Mr. and Mrs. Grammont, prospective buyers of land bordered by Jean,Aaron GRAMMONT
<br />and Morgan roads, were present to participate in discussion of status of JEAN,AARON,
<br />the abovementioned Aaron Road. Mr. Briggs reported on his research of MORGAN RDS.
<br />records in the Bldg. Dept.(Permit for #1 Aaron Rd.) of 7/7/52, Planning
<br />Board files (FormA68-34, 12/16/68), consultations with the Engr. Dept.
<br />and with Mr. Zaleski, former planning director. Town Counsel will be con-
<br />sulted as to whether existence of a house with address #1 Aaron Rd. affects
<br />status as buildable of other land on Aaron Rd. It was voted, conditional
<br />upon Town Counsel's advice, that Mr. Briggs will advise the Grammonts that,
<br />based on legality of address #1 Aaron Rd., the Board has no apparent objection
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