HomeMy WebLinkAbout1933-04-24MEETING OF PLANNING BOARD
' April 249 1933
A meeting of the Planning Board was held in the Town Office
Building on Monday evening, April 24, 1933. Messrs. Duffy, Glynn,
Kimball, and Milne were present, also the secretary.
PROPOSED R-3 DISTRICTS
Continuing this subject from the previous meeting, it was felt
that Lexington will eventually be faced with the problem of suitable
locations for apartment houses, and therefore ought to be prepared
to meet it. Whatever policy is adopted, it should be sound and
calculated to afford adequate protection to the Town in later years.
Mr. Glynn expressed his opinion that unless the Planning Board
believes thoroughly in the wisdom of the amendment it proposes, it
should drop the matter for the present at least. Mr. Duffy recom-
mended that the Board recognize the problem resulting from vacant,
inclosed areas in certain sections of the Town, and should work out
some means of making them accessible or usable. If, in the case
under discussion, it seems inadvisable to promote the necessary
change in zone, Mr. Greeley ought to be informed promptly to that
effect. It was decided, finally, that the Board proceed with the
drafting of the proposed amendment.
As a method of procedure, Mr. Milne suggested:'
(a) That the Board make a finished draft of the proposed
amendment, embodying whatever restrictions are needed.
(b) That the Board vote whether or not to present the amend-
ment to the Town at this time.
(o) Ascertain whether Messrs. Greeley and Kraetzer are ready
to go ahead with their project, with such restrictions
in effect, under the proposed amendment.
(d) If the project can be carried out, present the amendment
at the next Town Meeting; if not, drop it for the present.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:05 o'clock.
Clark