HomeMy WebLinkAbout1948-05-11 PLANNING BOARD MEETING
May 11, 1948
Present: Cromwell, Burns, Johnson, Adams, Richards
John Blackwell
Mr.Blackwell met with the Board to discuss acting as an expert
advisor. Recommendations for an aerial surrey from Mr.Blackwell and Mr.
Paxton, Chairman of the Board of Selectmen, were reported by Mr.Cromwell.
The Selectmen are not asking the aerial surrey of the Planning Board but
as it would be helpful for many departments, the Selectmen will try to
find funds to aid in the expense. Two bids have been received for this
type of survey. Mr.Blackwell explained further their use and importance
to the future growth of the town. In fact it would be impossible to re-
zone Lexington without this type of map. Be expects to completely re-
write the zoning by-laws and re-draw the map. He also expects to lay out
the entire into neighborhood layouts. The 03500 appropriated at last
annual town meeting will be sufficient. The revisions will be made with
the public cooperation: i.e. group meetings, etc. $2500 is for re-drawing
zoning by-law and map and $1000 is preliminary neighborhood study. Bir.
Richards moved and Mr.Johnson seconded a motion that $2500 be appropriated
for the purpose of revising the zoning by-law and map by Pdr.John Blackwell
as suggested in Mr.Blackwell's report of Dec.31,1947. Unanimously voted.
Mr.Johnson moved and Mr.Richards seconded a motion that $1000 be appro-
priated for the purpose of an overall neighborhood development study and
other studies of Lexington by Mr.Blackwell.
Conference with Selectmen
Mr.Cromwell will visit the Selectmen next Monday to arrange for a
new aerial map.
Bill for Oilcloth
Voted to approve bill to Beteman's for oilcloth, $2.10.
Brackett Subdivision
A proposed subdivision of the land at the corner of Revere and Han-
cock
attcock streets was discussed by the Board. Mr.Adams will see Mr.Braekett. Mr.
Richards moved and 64r.Johnson seconded a motion that the Plsrn;ng Board after
having carefully studied and reviewed page by page the new Board of Surrey
Regulations, do hereby officially adopt them. Voted unanimously.
Silva development on Sunnvkaoll Road
It has been reported that work has been started on his proposed devel-
opment and the situation was discussed. Mr.Burns will discuss the matter
with the Building Inspector.
IIIThe meeting adjourned at 10:20 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Alan G. Adams,
Clerk