HomeMy WebLinkAbout1955-01-31 PLANNING BOARD MEETING
Monday, January 31, 1955
Present: Adams, Grindlea Hathaway, Irwina Jaquith, Ripley - Snow, Stevens
Meeting opened at 7:50 o'clock. The record of the previous meeting
was read and approved.
Board of Selectmen
Mr. Haskell Reed, reporting for the Board of Selectmen, stated that
the Board felt it would be better to hold from the forthcoming Town Meet-
ing the articles on the municipal parking area between Waltham and Massey
streets, and the new road from Bedford St. to Hastings Park. The Selectmen
felt that they needed more time for hearings and in which to properly pre-
pare presentation data. Mr. Reed further stated there probably would be a
Special Town Meeting scheduled in May at which time the Selectmen. felt
the information relative to these articles would be in proper form.
Busa
A public hearing was held at 8 o'clock relative to an. application
by Antonio Busa to approve a subdivision plan whereby a lot having an area
of about 61,633 sq. ft. is created at a distance approximately 350 ft.
from Lowell St. and an easement estab-lished from Lowell St. to said lot.
The Boston Edison Co. proposes to build a distribution substation on the
lot. Mr. Joseph B. Pellegrino,-District Manager of Boston Edison Co.
represented the petitioner, and seven other citizens were present. Mr.
Pellegrino explained that the Wires which would provide power to the sub-
station would be installed underground to the station frau Lowell St. and
then out again on poles, using the regular system on Lowell St. Construc-
tion would consist of a bank of switches and one or two transformers set
on piers on a concrete foundation, this entire installation being enclosed
with a 10 ft. wire fence. When asked if all the wires could be run under-
` ground, Mr. Pellegrino replied that although it could be done it was not
desirable to do so from the Edison standpoint. It was pointed out there
were already poles along the easement. Mr. Pickering of 9 Summer St.
asked what, if any, effect there would be upon television reception and Mr.
Pellegrino assured him that there would be no ill effects, that the picture
would be clearer if anything because there would be a greater and more even
flow of power. He stated it was improperly operated motors which created
trouble and that no motors were involved here. At a later date project
plans will be submitted to the town engineer for approval, including loca-
tion of underground installation. It is proposed to add more transformers
as the need arises with the growth of population. A letter was read from
the M. D. C. stating that they had no objection to the proposed use pro-
vided the substation plan was amended by adding tie-in data locating the
M. D. C. sewer easement in the northwest corner of the proposed company lot.
The Edison Company has already complied with this request.
Those wishing to be recorded in favor were Daniel and Alfred Busa,
Mrs, Vivien Reed and Mr. Haskell W. Reed. There were none opposed.
Bills
Louise M. Baker, secretarial service Jan. 3, 10, 17, 21.E and 31 @ $5,
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$25.00; postage, hearing on Busa, $0.72, total $25.72. Foto-Beam,Inc.,
1 lettering angle, $1.54. Unanimously voted the bills be paid.
Seabury
Mr. Mortimer A. Seabury Jr., Mr. John Groden, attorney, and Mr.
Eduard Henri Bullerjahn, architect, appeared with petition signed by 103
citizens asking for change in zoning from R-1 to A-1 of land between
Marrett Road, Route 128 and Massachusetts Ave. on which it is proposed to
build a roadside hotel. A fee of $30.00 was paid, any additional expense
to be billed them. The date for hearing was set for Thursday, February 17,
1955, 81-00 o'clock in Estabrook Hall.
Cary Estate
Mr. Spinelli appeared for advice as to next procedure on his plan for
Cary Estate. Was advised that this plan had been tentatively approved and
he should bring in the necessary plans and forms for the next section he
wished to develop, for definitive approval.
Techbuilt, Inc.
Mr. Charles Brown and Mr. Nylander appeared for Techbuilt, Inc. for
informal discussion on plan dated Jan. 29, 1955, Miller & Nylander, t.E.s
land formerly known as Corrigan property and bounded in part by Robinson
Road and Route 128.
Crosby Road
It was the feeling of the Planning Board that it would be desirable
for the Town to purchase the two remaining lots on Crosby Road. It was decided
to invite both Mr. Paul Palmer and Mr. Robert Hunter to meet with the Board
for further discussion at their meeting on Monday,. Feb. 7, at 8:15 o'clock.
Form A 55-7, presented by Marion J. Ryan, by her attorney John E. Ryan, "Plan
of Land in Lexington, Mass.," scale 20', Sept. 29, 1954, Miller & Nylan-
der, C.E.'s.
Form A, 55-8, presented by Harriet M. Trenholm, by John E. Trenholm, legal
Guardian, "Plan of Land in Lexington, Mass.," scale 1 in. = ) 0', Jan. 24, 1955,
Fred A. Joyce, Sw eyor.
Form A= 55-6, presented by Tower Estates Trust, Tyler & Wolfe, Trustees, "Plan
of Land in Lexington, Mass.," scale 1" - 50', June 30, 1951 , Everett M.
Brooks C.E.
C. Dr colt "Plan of Land in Lexington,
Form A 55- � presented by JohnDriscoll, �� , Mass.,
scale 1" - 40', Nov. 23, 1954, Miller & Nylander, C.E.'s.
,orm A, 55-11, presented by First Congreational Society in Lexington, Norman
T. May,"Plan of Land in Lexington, Mass.,11 scale 1" : IO', Jan. 24, 1955,
Miller & Nylander, C.E.'s
Form A¢ 55-10, presented by Irene B. Graziano, "Plan of Land in Arlington and
Lexington," scale 20' - 1", January 31, 1955, Kenneth B. Oates, Engineer.
Form A: 55-12, presented by DeVries Construction Co., Inc., "Subdivision
Plan of Part of Sun Valley, Lexington, Mass., Owned by DeVries Construc-
tion Co., Inc.," scale 1" - 101, January 21, 1955, Kenneth B. Oates, C.E.
On motion of Mr. Ripley, seconded by Mr. Irwin, it was unanimously
VOTED: all above plans be signed bearing the endorsement "Lexington
Planning Board approval not required under subdivision con-
trol law."
Action on petition for recreation area in Grove St. area, signed by
John E. Ward and others, deferred for' further study.
Meeting adjourned at 11:10 o'clock.
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Wilbur M. Jaquith,
Clerk
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