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PLANNING BOARD MEETING
Monday, Jan.25, 195)
Present: Adams, Grindle, Hathaway, Irwin, Potter, Ripley - Stevens
Meeting opened at 7:45. Mr. Robert Carrig was in and took plans
of Blanchard Road.
Kelly Amendment
Mr. Burnham Kelly and Mr. Roland Greeley were in for informal
discussion of a proposed amendment which would provide variation of lot
sizes over a large area provided the lots averaged up to the required area
in that particular portion. These variations would have to be approved
by both the Planning Board and the Board of Appeals at their discretion in
the belief that it would be for the welfare of the town as well as the sub-
divider. This plan has not operated in Massachusetts as yet but has worked
in enough places to be deemed practical, especially for a town such as Lex-
ington which has many large swampy and rocky areas. This plan would have
to be worked out carefully by town counsel as to legal procedure to be sure
that an approved plan was carried through to completion. A subdivider who
sells lots only would not need to go through this procedure, nor would it
be of advantage to developer; anyone who wished to create design in layout
would be the one affected. I`r. Kelly also expressed the opinion that he
felt it was mot desirable when hiring an assistant to have one with plan-
ning experience. There is already a town engineer and subdividers usually
employ the services of engineers in laying out their plans.
Zoning Petition
Dr. William Barnes and Mr. Brodhurst appeared with more signa-
tures for petition to be presented at town meeting as outlined in Planning
Board record for January 18th. Mr. Potter moved, Mr. Irwin seconded, that
date for public hearing caipetition as presented by John T. Blackwell and
others be set for Monday, February 15th and that it be advertised January
28 and Feb. 4. So voted.
Barnes
hr. and Mrs. George L. Barnes and Mr. Nylander presented for
tentative approval plans for subdivision of property on Massachusetts ave-
nue between Summit avenue and Jean road comprised of 19 lots, plan of
Miller and Nylander dated January 19, 1954. Plans taken under advisement.
Tweedy
Ir. James K. Tweedy of Colony road appeared with pla$ for signa-
1 III ture of Board as not requiring approval. This showed small portion of lot
which he wished to sell to abutter. This plan was signed by the Board.
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Stevens A• ,
I.cConchie. hr. Stevens advised the Board not to approve Mr.
IlcConchie's plan on North street until completed subdivision plan was
brought in. Until such time the Board is not in position to express
an opinion.
Burlington St. The change in zoning has thrown this plan out.
Friel. Er. Friel receive$ building permit for one lot and
cannot subdivide except by Board of Appeals. Board was advised to object
since they wish to obtain option for new road on this lot. The Board
has authority to get option and should go ahead and get it now.
Philemon St. Advised not to sign plan on Philemon street as
there is no street involved in Le:dngton and is therefore riot under the
Board's jurisdiction.
Yeoman. Mr. Yeoman has first to acquire land, then it is a
matter for Board of Appeals.
Sarnow
Iir. Frank Sarnow Jr. presented plan for signature of the Board
as not requiring approval. This plan was signed by the Board.
Meeting adjourned at 10:30 o'clock.
Thomas S. Grindle,
Clerk
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