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<br />PLANNING BOARD MEETING
<br />January 14, 1980
<br />The meeting of the Lexington Planning Board was called to order at 7:30 p.m.
<br />by the chairman Dr. Friedman with members Sandy, Nichols, Wheaton, planning
<br />intern Asen and administrative clerk Mrs. Snow present. Also in attendance
<br />were Charles E. Downe, Planning Consultant and Peter DiMatteo, Building
<br />Commissioner.
<br />Dr. Friedman reported on permission by Concord for construction of an LEXINGTON,
<br />office park on Virginia Road. Concord is now requesting construction of BEDFORD,CONCORD
<br />a loop road around Hanscom Field to alleviate the resultant traffic, LINCOLN COMM.
<br />and efforts by a 4 -town committee (Lexington, Bedford, Lincoln, Concord)
<br />to study the matter.
<br />Attorney Dennis Lowe, representing Theodore Freeman, and Attorney John
<br />Ryan, representing Frances Leavitt met with the Board for continued
<br />discussion of the rights in Ridge Road (see minutes of January 7, 1980).
<br />A plan, apparently acceptable to both parties, was shown. Mr. Lowe pre-
<br />sented a written request for extension of time for Planning Board action
<br />in order that negotiations with Ryan/Leavitt may be finalized. Upon a
<br />motion duly made and seconded, it was unanimously VOTED:
<br />To extend the time within which the Lexington Planning Board must
<br />act on the definitive subdivision plan entitled "Ridge Estates II,
<br />Lexington, Mass.", dated October 10, 1979, r. November 14, 1979,
<br />r. December 19, 1979, by Joseph W. Moore Co., to January 30, 1980,
<br />inclusive, as requested by Theodore L. Freeman, Trustee, Kerrie
<br />Realty Trust, applicant.
<br />RIDGE EST II.
<br />Mr. Lowe asked the Board's determination of the status of Lot 13 on MORRIS STREET
<br />Morris Street. The members will inspect the lot before the next meet- LOT 13
<br />ing as to its suitability for building.
<br />At 8:05p.m., Messrs. Moulton and Horan, Meredith and Grew, Richard Rogers,
<br />Sasake Associates, and Mr. Hamner, Hugh Stubbins Associates met with the
<br />Board for submittal of additional information on the rezoning proposal in-
<br />volving 15.7 acres at Route 2 and Spring Street. A 240,000 s.f. building
<br />and 600 car parking provisions are planned. Mr. Moulton estimated MEREDITH & GREW
<br />$300,000+ in tax revenue to the Town from the facility. Mr. Rogers REZONING TO CD
<br />showed plans of the three segment building, visible mainly from Rte.2,
<br />with the nearest residential abuttors screened from the parking areas
<br />by trees. Impact of resultant traffic on the residents of the area and
<br />users of the Spring St./Rte 2 interchange was discussed at some length
<br />and the developer stated that a traffic impact assessment is now being
<br />prepared. Question arose as to the specific proposed use of the complex and
<br />Mr. Horan appeared unwilling or unable to describe the use in more than
<br />general terms. A revised descriptive brochure was distributed to the
<br />members (see minutes of November 13, 1979). Public hearing on the
<br />proposal will be held on January 30, 1980, in the Science Lecture Hall.
<br />At 8:40 p.m., Robert Powers of the John R. Clarke Associates and archi- PARKER SCHOOL
<br />tect Anthony Casendino, CBT Inc., met with the Board for initial pre- CONVERSION
<br />sentation of conversion plans for the Parker School. The plans showed
<br />addition to the existing building. There will be 28 condominium units, .
<br />25% (7) of which will be dedicated for low income housing. First and
<br />second floor plans (all 2 -bedroom units), with 950 s.f. average floor
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