HomeMy WebLinkAbout1952-09-15 PLANNING BOARD MEETING
IllMonday, Sept. 15, 1952
Present: Adams, Hathaway, Irwin, Johnson, Potter, Ripley
Meeting opened at 7:45 p.m.
Bill
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Bill presented by Mr. John Lichtenberg for $51.20 far bringing popu-
lation map up to date. Unanimously voted the bill. be paid*
PUBLIC HEARING - JAMES A. CARRIG
A public hearing was held at 8 o'clock in the Engineer's Room, Town
Hall, on petition of James A. Carrig and others to amend the Lexington.
Zoning By-laws so as to change to a local business district a section of
land at corner of Watertown st. and Concord Turnpike owned by James.A. Carrig.
In view of the large number attending, the meeting was adjourned to Cary
Hall. Mr. Daniel A. Lynch, attorney for Mr. Carrig, presented the petition
and stated what he believed were the advantages to be obtained from having
a shopping center in this area. He stressed the growth in population and
assessed valuation over a ten-year period, with the need for more business
area with adequate parking facilities; also a means of income other than
that of taxes from the home-owner.
Many questions and remarks were made by citizens attending. Among
the points brought out were that altho nearby cities and towns had more
business the taxes were just as high or higher; that it has been a matter
of policy of Lexington and neighboring towns to keep business off the Pike;
that once business is established in an area there is an insidious growth
and in a short time you no longer have a residential area; increased traf-
fic hazards; the desire to keep Lexington as free from scattered business
areas as possible and thereby keep the rural atmosphere.
The only person speaking in favor of the petition outside of the
petitioners was Mr. Carl Johnson of Blossom street. On show of hands there
were 8 in favor, 73 opposed. Those who specifically wished to be recorded
as against were:
Mrs. Fred Lynch, 56 Watertown St. Mrs. John Judge, 11.11 Concord Pike
Earl Fredrikson, 48 Golden ave. Arlon Tibbetts, 7 Briggs road
Howard Baldwin, 1 Briggs road Max Lipson, Newton, representing
Herbert Woodruff, 7 Ellis at. Belmont Springs Country Club
George Zwicker, 17 Bowman at. Arthur Ferrara, 16 Bowman st.
John Stevens, 10 Briggs rd. Frank Grosser, 112 Golden ave.
Arthur Mason, Watertown st. George Fortunato, 11 Bowman at.
John Harkness, 311 Moon Hill Fletcher Ashley, r, Moon Hill
Dr. & Mrs. Robert Schwab, 108 Pleasant Donald Clark, 25 Moon Hill rd
Frederick Childs Joseph Dahlstrom, 49 Golden ave.
Mario Pfaff, 1900 Mass.ave Mrs. Ingeborg Swenson, 145 Spring
Mr. & Mrs. Thwing, 3 Crescent st. Hildegarde McGonagle, 28 Watertown
Gordon Cunningham, 117 Golden ave. Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Ritchie, 37
.-� Wachusett Drive (by mail)
It was suggested by Mr. Harkness, Mr. Compton, and Mrs. Swenson that
in view of the anticipated growth of the town, the Planning Board make a
specific study of the problem of future areas for business zones.
Hearing closed at 9:15 p.m.
Carrig
Mr. James A. Carrig appeared for tentative approval of plans for devel-
opment of McCaffrey property on Lincoln street. Taken under advisement.
Ridge Associates
Mr. Burns reported he had gone over the area in question with a State
engineer. The State recommended the central entrance as against that near
Appleton street. It was suggested that the Board go down and look the situa-
tion over again. Time set for Wednesday, 5:15.
Meeting adjourned at 9:45 until Monday, September 29th.
Donald D. Hathaway,
Clerk
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