HomeMy WebLinkAbout1926-05-21PLANNING BOARD MEETING
Lexington, Mass.
Maar 21, 1926.
Present:Emery, Chairman. Members, Worthen, Duffy, Glynn,
Freeman, Milne,
Mr. Joseph Swan appeared relative to plans
for development of real estate off Vine St, and Hayes
Lane. After review of his plan he was asked to present
topographical and more extended data, as the board was
unwilling to approve any plan where the data was in-
sufficient to permit of a comprehensive viewing of the case.
It was voted: -
That the Selectmen be urged to request the
County Commissioners to take action on the petition now
before them asking establishment of the boundaries of
numerous streets in the town, and as set forth in a
communication sent to the Selectmen several years ago by
the former Town Engineer.
The State Highway Commission having'stated that
' they would not undertake the construction of Bedford St,
unless a 60 ft. way was established, the Selectmen had
called on the Board for the building set -back releases
secured some time ago, A discussion of the development
of Bedford St. as a main through highway, brought out
the desirability of deflecting this traffic from the
center and lower Mass. Ave. It was voted:.
That the Planning Board recommend to the
Selectmen that suitable action be taken to secure the
layout as a town way of at least 50 ft. in width, East
Street from Lowell Street to Adams Street, a new way in
continuation of East St. to Hancock St. at or near the
junction of North Hancock Street substantially as shown
on the accompanying blue print of Town Engineer's plan of
June 10, 1925; and that the Selectmen consider also the
advisability of widening North Hancock St, easing the
curves or otherwise fitting it to receive through traffic
from Bedford St, to Lowell St,, so that the passing of
this heavy traffic through the center of the town may be avoided,
The matter of -set -back releases on Mass. Ave,
was again brought up. In view of recent construction it
was agreed that a width of 96 ft. for the Avenue through
the business zone was sufficient. The Town Engineer was
directed to proceed with the laying down of new lines in
this area so that the drawing of new releVes might go
forward. It was voted to secure the releases by sections,
and not attempt a covering of the entire length at one time.
Adjourned, 10.30.
Clerk.