HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-03-10BOARD OF APPEALS
' March 10, 1977
8 P.M.
Present:, George P. Wadsworth, Chairman
Ruth Morey, Vice Chairman
Irving H. Mabee
Thomas G. Taylor
Natalie Riffin, Associate
Robert M. Gary, Associate
Clarence D. Turner, Associate
The Board of Appeals met in the Selectmen's Meeting Room of the Town Office
Building for the purpose of voting on whether the Board will or will not hear a
second petition of Lexington Enterprises, Inc., d/b/a Peking Garden Restaurant,
27 Waltham Street. The first petition had been denied on January 27, 1977 by a
vote of2 in favor, 3 in opposition.
A letter dated March 9, 1977, from the Planning Board was read by the
Chairman. Letter stated Planning Board's reasons justifying a rehearing. ***
Before the vote on whether the Board will or will not hear a second petition
of Lexitgton Enterprises, Inc., d/b/a Peking Garden Restaurant, 27 Waltham Street,
Irving 4. Mabee and Thomas G. Taylor announced that they would abstain from voting
on thisiissue.
' Following discussion Clarence D. Turner made a motion to rehear a second
petitiois. Ruth Morey seconded the motion.
The motion to hear a second petition of Lexington Enterprises, Inc., d/b/a
Peking Garden Restaurant, passed unanimously, Clarence D. Turner, Ruth Morey,
Natalie'H. Riffin, Robert M. Gary and George P. Wadsworth voting in favor.
The hearing date was set for April 7, 1977. Regular members except those
who had ';abstained (Mabee and Turner) would "sit" for this hearing, also Associates
Natalie'H. Riffin and Robert M. Gary.
Other discussion:
Tho Board discussed informally the zoning articles (especially 74 through 88)*
proposed to be presented to the Annual Town Meeting by the Planning Board. No
formal action was taken by the Board at this time.
The meeting adjourned at 9:55 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Evelyn F. Cole
Administrative Clerk
*Proposed Warrant Articles which would amend Lexington's Zoning By-laws, all in
relatiom to Chapter 808.
*** Cop} of Planning Board letter follows.
A COPY OF PLANNING BOARD LETTER - 3/9/77
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'= PLANNING BOARD
enneth G. Brim March 9, 1977 TOWN OFFICE BUILDING
Planning Director Lexington, 3IA 02173
617/862.0500(Ext. 2;
Dr. George P. Wadsworth, Chairman
Board of Appeals
Letington, Massachusetts
Dear Dr. Wadsworth:
The Planning Board met with representatives of Lexington Enterprises,
Inc. on February 7, and again on February 14, 1977- During these
discussions we were apprised of the following:
1.'A revised interior layout, which you now have, has been prepared
which will provide improved access to the rear parking area.
2.;The petitioners consultant on odor control and dispersion,
Dr. ?Melvin W. First, has recommended changes to their venti-
lation. system such as the addition of charcoal traps and an
increase in vent stack height. Plans are in preparation for
implementing these recommendations.
3.'Arrangenents have been made with the Battle Green Inn on
Massachusetts Avenue for off-street parking of twenty cars
between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Each of the above items appears to be in response to specific
criticism of the previous petition raised by members of your Board.
The ability and willingness of the petitioner to respond to these
criticisms was in our opinion evidence of his desire to meet the
objections raised. The Planning Board felt that the petitioners
response to your permit denial created significant added information
and/or circumstances, none of which had been previously presented to
the Board of Appeals, and therefore justified a rehearing of the
request for a special permit. Accord4.ngly, the Planning Board voted
4 to 0, Dr. Eric Clarke being absent but concurrir.r, on February 14,
1977, to consent to a rehearing under the provi:b.::,s of Mass. General
Lata Chapter 40A, Section 20.
Very truly yours,
LEXINGTON PLANNING, BOARD
Paul. MacKenzie; Chairman
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