HomeMy WebLinkAbout1964-09-22-LCC-min.pdf TOWN OF LEXINGTON
CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Minutes of the Regular Meeting Held Tuesday, Sept. 22 :
Mr. Sussman called the meeting to order at 8 :30 p.m.
All members were present except Mr. Mazerall and Mr. Ripley.
OLD BUSINESS
Mr. Sussman reported that Mr. & Mrs. Harrison have signed
the Town' s Option to Purchase.
NEW BUSINESS
The LOC met with the Board of Assessors at 9 :15 p.m.
Mr. Sussman explained the meaning of a conservation
easement, and the Commissioners answered several questions from
members of the Board.
Mr. Sussman then explained the Commission' s point of view:
that there are farmlands and other private open spaces in Lexing-
ton which the Conservation Commission and others would like to
remain open land. People rendering easements to the Town would
hope for tax abatements, since such easements expressly forbid
building on the land. This restriction is said to reduce the
sale value of the land.
Mr. Rush, Chairman of the Board of Assessors, said that
their office has to assess on a fair cash value, but restrictions on
land do affect the value . Each piece of land would have to be
assesTEd separately; no general decision could be made. Mr.
McCurdy felt that an easement would be a reason to give an abate-
ment. The other members concurred.
The Commission and the Board agreed jointly upon further
action to be taken.
The LCC adjourned at 10 p.m. The next meeting will be
Thursday, Oct. A, in the Town Accountant ' s Office.
Neva M. Reiner
OCT 7 1964