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<br />PLANNING BOARD MEETING
<br />October 15, 1974
<br />The meeting of the Lexington Planning Board was called to order at 7:45 p.m.
<br />by the chairman Dr. Clarke with members Costello, MacKenzie, planning
<br />director Briggs and secretary Mrs. Snow present. Also in attendance were
<br />Gary Marshall, D.A.C., Paul Restuccia, Lexington Patriot, and Rosemary
<br />O'Leary, Lexington Minute -Man.
<br />Attorney Paul Counihan, engaged as legal counsel for the Planning Board ST.BRIGIDS
<br />in the St. Brigid's case, met with the Board for discussion of procedures HOUSING
<br />and details of the Bedford and Concord housing appeals under Chapter 774. APPEAL
<br />At 7:55 p.m., upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was VOTED:
<br />To go into executive session for discussion of matters the disclosure
<br />of which could adversely affect the financial interests of the Town
<br />or the reputation of any person.
<br />At 8:15 p.m., following discussion of Planning Board intervention in the
<br />St. Brigid's case, open session was resumed.
<br />The minutes of Planning Board meeting of September 16, 1974, were MINUTES 9/16
<br />approved as amended.
<br />Minutes of September 30, 1974, were approved as written. MINUTES 9/30
<br />Plan submitted by Andrew Bayle with Application Form A74-26, showing land FORM A74-26
<br />at Stratham Rd. was reviewed and Mr. Briggs reported on his investigation BAYLE
<br />as to the status of Stratham Rd. (private driveway). It was agreed that STRATHAM RD.
<br />' Mr. Bayles' plan to divide the 2 1/2 + acre lot, with Stratham Rd. as
<br />legal frontage for one lot, could not be endorsed as a "Form A" plan.
<br />Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was VOTED:
<br />The plan submitted by Andrew Bayle with Application Form A74-26 on
<br />October 3, 1974, entitled "Plan of Land in Lexington, Mass.", dated
<br />June 11, 1974, by Miller & Nylander, showing lots 1 & 2 at Stratham
<br />Rd. and Massachusetts Ave. REQUIRES approval under the Subdivision
<br />Control Law.
<br />Mr. Bayle will be informed of this action of the Board by the planning
<br />director.
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<br />At 8:30 p.m. George Walker, District Manager -Postal Service, Al Harding, POSTAL FACILE".
<br />architect, Norman Richards, Esq., Martin Smith, architect, and John Raftes,ITY BUILDING
<br />real estate broker, met with the Board for discussion of the Postal Ser-
<br />vice Facility building plans, proposed for construction at Hayden Ave.
<br />(B/A hearing 10/24). Mr. Richards displayed a map of the parcel (CR zone)
<br />and noted its relationship to abutting RO zone. Mr. Walker explained need
<br />for such a depot, described its functions, and indicated that the existing
<br />Mass. Ave. facility would be abandoned in the future, and a small "store-
<br />front" type of Post Office would be established in Lexington Center for use
<br />of the general public. Mr. Richards presented tabular breakdown of Post
<br />Office vehicle traffic, employee traffic and traffic flow figures. Section
<br />25.23 of the Zoning By -Law, regarding land use of the parcel for public
<br />services purposes was referred to. Use ratio and adequacy of parking provisions
<br />for P.O. and employee vehicles was discussed. Lack of provision for a water
<br />retention area on site and impact on nearby Waltham St. residents were noted.
<br />Gary Marshall, D.A.C., was requested to review and comment on the proposal,
<br />and Mr. Briggs was asked to draft a letter to the B/A following receipt of
<br />Mr. Marshall's report.
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