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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1952-03-10PLANNING BOARD MEETING Monday, March 10, 1952 Present: Adams, Hathaway, Irwin, Ripley. Meeting opened at 7145 o'clock. Nominations for offices of Clerk and Chairman being in order, Mr. Ripley nominated Mr. Donald Hathaway for office of Clark, Mr. Irwin seconded. Upon vote, Mr. Hathaway duly elected. hir. Alan Adams renominated to serve as Chairman by Mr. Irwin, Mr. Ripley seconded, and by vote Mr. Adams duly elected. Tomer Estate Mr. Caouette appeared for Mr. Roger B. Tyler and Mr. Albert B. Wolfs, Trustees of Tower Estate, on petition for definitive approval of subdivision layout plans and profiles for extension of Philip Road, Lantern Lane, and Dawes Road. Present also were Mr. Albert Moll of 25 Dawes Road and Mr. dobn A. Anderson of 30 Dawes Road, both of whose wished to be recorded as in favor. No objectors appearing the plans were tentatively approved subject to approv- al by Town Engineer. it o Mr. Peter Zitso appeared with petition to consider an amendment to the Lexington Zoning By-law so as to change certain land on Waltham Street ' from an 11-1 to a C-1 district. Eighteen citizens were present. Speaking in favor were Mr. Zitso, Mr. Brenchick for Arts & Crafts Society, and Mr. William Lyon. Mr. George Morse speaking for Mrs. Morse was also in favor, their pre- vious objection having been withdrawn. Opposed was Mrs. Robert Prescott of 6 Fbrest Street, who definitely felt the area should be kept strictly residen- tial. Following adjournment of the hearing, it was moved by Mr. Irwin, seconded by Mr. Ripley, that the Board recommend the adoption of the amend- ment. So voted. A Advertised hearing to consider an amendment to the Zoning By-law so as to change certain land of Lima on corner of Waltham Street and Concord Avenue from an R-1 district to a C-1 district. Mr. Caouette and Mr. Lyon wished to be recorded as being in favor. No objectors appearing, Mr. Hathaway moved, Mr. Irwin seconded, that the Board recommend the amendment be adopted. So voted. Advertised hearing to consider an amendment to the By+ -law to correct an error in the description of land of Sellars on Concord Avenue. Mr. Caouette and Mr. Lyon in favor. No objectors appearing, Mr. Ripley moved, Mr. Irwin seconded, that the Board recommend the adoption of the amendment. So voted. Ethel F. Bonn, et Al. Advertised hearing on petition of Mrs. Ethel Bean and others to amend the Zoning By-law to change a certain portion of land between 11-1 zone and Route 128 to U-1 zone. Mr. Brodhurst of 294 Washington St., Boston appearing in the interest of Mrs. Bean, spoke in favor of the change. Mr. John Black- ' well of 7 Bennington Road, Lexington, also spoke in favor, stating that there were only 1/,..4 acres as against 275 acres already in the zone; that the to= would be the direct beneficiary on 29 lots which it owned. Mr. Irwin inquired if there was a specific reason for wishing this change at the present time, to which Mr. Blackwell replied that there was not, altho there were several com- panies who might be interested. Dr. William Barnes, 40.4 Bedford Street, stated he believed these lots might be turned into productive use which would otherwise be of no use to anyone. Mr. William L. Patten representing the B & M R.R. asked to appear in favor and assured that the Railroad will cooperate in any way. Also speaking in favor were Mrs. Bean and her daughter, Mrs. Deming of Everett. A letter was also received from Nathaniel Hamlen of Boston in favor. Hearing adjourned. Mr. Hathaway moved and Mr. Irwin seconded that we approve this recommendation subject to conference and approval of Town Counsel. So voted. Bleren Mr. John Bieren of Bedford street appeared with plan on which be wishes access to lot in rear of present building. Plan left for further consideration.. ME s Newsrent Mr. Harvey Newgent of Mariam Street appeared with plans of Patriot's Forest off Wood street. He wishes three rulings in writings 1. Can land on Route 128 be considered for frontage. , 2. Can public playground land in rear of his lots be added to make up total area required. 3. Is there some other way of building a street without putting up a bond. Taken under advisement. CfF_ Letter received from Mr. Charles Gredler requesting information concern- ing a proposed road in the vicinity of his home. Bills Bills presented as follows: Membership in Federation of Planning Boards for 1952 - $W.00. Adams Press, 5 hearings, $45.00; Site and Shelter, $3.76. Louise Baker, secretarial service, February, $lU.W. Moved by Mr. Ripley, seconded by Mr. Irwin these bills be paid. So voted. S marield Sewer Letter received from Mr. Roland Greeley re: Sunnyfield Sewer project. Voted to table this matter until after town meeting after which it would be _2. I brought up at a later date. Percolation Test It was suggested that in the future all definitive approvals include percolation tests. LAyout of Streets letter read from Board of Selectmen asking if they have the approval of the Planning Board in accepting the following streets: Roodcliffe road, Hudson road, Underwood ave., Normandy road, Munroe road, ?Milson road, Preston road, Independence ave., Barrymeade drive, and Hillerest street. Moved by Mr. Irwin, seconded by Mr. Ripley that we approve the layout for acceptance by the town of all the above streets. So voted. 1 1 lmb Meeting adjourned at 11:0 p.m, Donald D. Hatbavay, Clerk