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PLANNING BOARD MEETING November 12, 1973 The meeting of the Lexington Planning Board was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by the chairman Dr. Clarke, with members Costello, S. Brown, Graham, planning director Briggs, planning intern Whitney, and secre- tary Mrs. Snow present. Also in attendance were F. Sandy, CLC, Eliz. Ives, LWV, and Richard Rogers, DAC. The minutes of Planning Board meeting of October 29, 1973, were approved as written. Plan submitted by Gerald Cournoyer, Esq. for Custom Bilt Homes, with Application Form A73-34, Mrs. Brown's memo on the matter, dated Nov.8, 1973, and Mrs. Brown's draft of a letter of Planning Board refusal to endorse the plan as shown, were reviewed. Mrs. Brown reported on con- ference with Town Counsel with respect to his advice to reject, based on the status of Valleyfield St. Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was VOTED: To reject the plan entitled "Plan of Land in Lexington, Mass.", dated Oct. 29, 19739 by Miller & Nylander, showing Lot D on Valleyfield St., submitted by Gerald Cournoyer, Esq. for Custom Bilt Homes, Inc. on November 1, 1973, with Appl. Form A73-34. The applicant, Town Counsel, Town Clerk and Building Inspector will be informed of this action of the majority of the Board. ' It was also voted that Town Counsel will be asked for further legal advice on the matter by letter, which will include Mr. Costello's comment: "The Planning Board is deliberately conspiring to deprive the petitioner of equal protection under the law in that this is clearly not a subdivision and the Lexington Zoning By -Law clearly states that a lot laid out prior to March 17, 1924, can have any area and any frontage." Following Mr. Costello's comments, Mr. Graham stated that as a Planning Board member, he is not engaged in a con- spiracy to deprive a citizen of his rights. Messrs. William and Jack Maloney, developers of Emerson Gardens, met with the Board at 8 p.m. to obtain Planning Board view on alternate plans for completion of Bryant Rd., which they have blocked to traffic at this time. Mr. Maloney reported on removal of barriers by motorists who use Bryant Rd. as a cut -through, and trespassing on lawn and side- walk areas. Questions were raised as to whether Bryant Rd. should he opened to one-way traffic or closed off permanently at that point by action of the Selectmen, to curtail its use by motorists who wish to avoid traffic signals at Maple/Lowell streets intersection. The prob- lem will be referred to the Traffic Safety Committee for resolution. The Board considered the plans submitted by Sheraton/Lexington Motor Inn for expansion of the existing facility (F&D hearing 11/20/73). Mr. Briggs reported on the Health Director's finding of inadequate and ' substandard kitchen facilities, and the petitioner's plans to upgrade and expand the facilities. Planning Board recommendations on the other aspects of the plan were discussed and Mr. Briggs was instructed to prepare a draft of a letter to the B/A on the proposal for review at the next meeting. MINUTES 10/29 FORM A73-34 CUSTOM BILT (HAMILTON) REJECTED EMERSON GARDENS BRYANT RD. COMPLETION PLAN' SHER.LEX.MOTOR INN F&D 11/20