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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1933-03-07il t PLANNING BOARD MEETING March 7, 1933 A meeting of the rlanning Board was held in the Conference Room of the Town Office Building Tuesday, March 7, 1933. Messrs. Duffy, Glynn, Milne Scheibe, Kimball and Robinson were present. The secretary was also present. The two new members, Uxasb Kimball and Sheldon Robinson were elected March 6th. The resolutions drawn up for lir. Emery were signed by the those who were members of the Board with him. The secretary was Emery instructed to write a note of sympathy to accompany the resolutions Resolu- when sent to krs. Emery.rens The Board was reorganized, Mr. Duffy being elected as Chairman and br. Robinson as Clerk. Organization A letter was read from the Selectmen asking for a report on the proposed road from Lowell Street to the Winchester.Line as a link between the Town of Winchester and the Town of Lexington and a road to connect with the proposed new State Highway parallel to Concord Avenue. Mr. Fiilne felt that the Board should not commit themselves until the plans are more clearly defined. The proposed road will go from the junction of Woburn & Lowell Streets to the junction of High & Ridge Streets, Winchester. There is need of a street in this section but its location is un- certain. Mr. Duffy suggested asking one of the Selectmen to meet with the Planning Board for a discussion of the matter. The secretary was instructed to acknowledge their letter and ask to have a member designated to confer with the Board when convenient. High St. Winchester The matter of Vine Brook was brought up and Mr. Duffy ex- plained to the new members about the proposed plan of the Selectmen to have the unemployed men deepen and widen the brook below Hayes Lane. P It was stated that if extensive improvements were made in the area southwest and west of Vine Brook Road, it would dump a lot of water in the meadow at Hayes Lane. Metcalf & Eddy made a study of it for this reason. It was stated that Fir. Burhham was opposed to having the brook deependd adjoining his property as he thought it would spoil Vine it for farm purposes. Mr. Robinson stated that he was on the Brook committee that investigated Vine Brook and that Mr. Burnham was not opposed to the project but was in favor of it. Unless the brook is bordered. by a road, it will be made a backyard and used as a dump. Mr. Glynn is to arrange with the Selectmen fbr an appoint- ment on this subject. The proposed multiple dwelling was then discussed and explain- ed. to the members by Mr. Glynn. -2- The 2r The feeling of the Planning Board is to try to keep Lexington on the basis of single family grouses. The Town is zoned 95% single family areas which shows that it is backed by the citizens. It is felt also that wherever the new R3 zone is created, it should be bordered by a business zone and should be a buffer between the business zone and the residencezo ne A+r. Duffy stated that hIr. Hartman informed him that under Chapter 39 of the Acts of 1929, that act controlling hearings for zoning changes is liberalized so the Board may proceed, withput them. Mr. Milne felt that as long as the Board can discourage apartment houses outside the business district, it will be better for the Town. It was thought that a dwelling house of this sort would be nice for a while but would not be very attractive if allowed to depreciate and run down. Mr. Duffy stated that all boards held to the principle that -Lexington, because of its relation to Boston, because it is restricted as to manufacturing, should be preserved for single family houses. The prevailing sentiment of people coming to Lexington is that they came because Lexington is a single family town. He also asked if the Board thought they were progressed enough to hold a hearing to get a broader aspect of the thing before it is presented to the Town. It was thought that it would be inadvisable to hold a hear- Proposed ing at the present time as there is no immediate demand for this multi le — now on account of lack of finances. The article will be brought we up and when it is found that no hearing has been held, it will go b default. The Board thought that it would be wrong to drop the matter now when so much work has been done on it. A definite program should be on file so it may be ready when the matter is taken up. Mr. Glynn moved that the Board complete the study of the general matter of zoning for apartments and place it on file for future consideration. The motion was seconded. and it was unanimously voted. Bill was received from Mr. Hartman in the amount of X50.00 for his services. Mr. Duffy stated that he thought some definitedraft of amendments should be made before the bill is paid. The meeting was adjourned at 10:30 P. Di. until Monday, March 13th. Respect ully submitted, Clerk rm March G, 1933 cF rs. 11rederi c'r i:. -. ery 3 ""tetson street Lexington, &,`_ssnohusetts 'he formal resolutions which acco^rpany tills letter can at best Inadequately express the cense of Persinal loss felt by not only the ndivid,.zal renbers of the Planning, Board but by €..1'r who 'mv,a had occ aslon to :ork sfith Mr. Enery in vz•.r ous -orrn aff al re . csd,� coo,)epation in an.* worthwhile enf.�?rprls-- 'ia.s alp ev.vs been an tnspIration.. s.)y pathy. '`: = th this ltitt��r L,oe s our sincere ','ours very truly, THE PLANNING BO AE% Sidi Clerk 1