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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1963-06-081 1 1 PLANNING BOARD MEETING June 8,1963 A meeting of the Lexington Planning Board was held in its offices Town Office Building, on' Saturdays June 8s 1963 at 11:00 a.m. Present were Chairman Mabees Members Campbells Greeley and Meyer. The meet- ing was held in substitution of the one regularly scheduled for June 10. The Board was unable to obtain a quorum for the June 10 meeting wlich was cancelled. The Board began it's meeting with a conference with Nicholas Fauci and Wilbur C. Nylanders civil engi- neer, regarding the possibility of creating two addi- tional house lots on a proposed extension of Sherburne Road beyond lots 22 and 23 in the Colonial Acres devel- opment so as to make a section of this road greater than 500 feet in length. Mr. Fauci presented an un- dated sketch plans nrepared by Miller & Nylander, show- ing this proposal. After discussing the matter, the Board recom- mended two possible solutions to the problem: 1. That the owner of the proposal for subdivi sions 'Colonial Development Corp. have a definitive plan prepared showing Sherburne Road laid out completely as indicated on said corporation's study plans prepared by William J. Fords Jr., civil engineers and dated May l9s 1958. With this plan it was suggested that a covenant be filed so that the two pro- posed lots Mr. Fauci wished to build upon could be released from,the provisions of the covenant upon substitution of an agreement secured by a bond to construct the road to service said two lots provided a temporary cul-de-sac be constructed southerly of these two lots. 2. That the owner, as aboves have a definite plan prepared showing Sherburne Road between Dane and Worthen Roads not joined but with perma- nent cul-de-sacs. COLONIAL ,ACRES N.FAUCI COLONIAL DEVELOPMENT C ORP . Considered next and annroved for payment were the following bills which had -'been presented: Courier- of L�_s Citizen Co.s 753 copies of planning board's Summary Re- port of Marchs 1963-4853,00; L. M. Foster, Inc., office supplies --$10.67. 6/8/63 -2- Considered also was the Following Form A applica- FORMS A tion for determination of Planning Board jurisdiction: x#63-37, submitted May 31, 1963 by Nye Industries, Inc,, Harold E. Roeder, Treasurer; plan entitled Plan of Land in Lexington, Mass.", Scale: 1" 6012 dated May 31, 1963s Miller & Nylander,, C.E.'s & Surveyors. Mr. Mabee reported that at an informal planning session a majority of the Board had endorsed the plan accompanying this application. Thereupon, it was moved, seconded, and unanimously VOTED: that the action of three members of the Board A letter, dated June 31 1963s was received from John J. Carroll, town engineer, stating that the plan entitled "Plot Plan Land in Lexington, Mass.", dated April 23, 1963s prepared by Albert A. Miller, and show- ing the foundation at "Countryside" on Woburn Street was substantially correct, and stating further that the detail plan which the Town of Lexington engineering de- partment made in 1959 for curbing at this site appar- ently had this building foundation plotted incorrectly. (See minutes of Planning Board Meeting of May 6, 1963.) After a discussion of the situation in regard to Mr. Currier's xiroperty at Countryside, it was de- cided to write Mr.Currier sk letter stating that the Board was not in favor of a change of zoning in this. area. (See addendum.)" F_J be validated in determining on June 3, 1963 that the plan accompanying Form A application #63-37 does not require approval under the Sub- division Control Law, and that said plan be so endorsed. Taken under consideration next were the notices BOARD OF of hearings to be heard by the Board of Appeals on APPEALS June 25, 1963. It was decided to take no action on these notices with the exception of those of Anthony , COLONIAL DiRocco, and Colonial Development Corp. DEVELOPMENT CORP. In regard to these cases, it was decided to - write two letters to the Board of Appeals, one favor- DiROCCO ing the granting of the variance sought by the Colonial Development Corp., and the second requesting more in- formation in regard to the petition of Anthony J. Di - Rocco. (See addenda.) A letter, dated June 31 1963s was received from John J. Carroll, town engineer, stating that the plan entitled "Plot Plan Land in Lexington, Mass.", dated April 23, 1963s prepared by Albert A. Miller, and show- ing the foundation at "Countryside" on Woburn Street was substantially correct, and stating further that the detail plan which the Town of Lexington engineering de- partment made in 1959 for curbing at this site appar- ently had this building foundation plotted incorrectly. (See minutes of Planning Board Meeting of May 6, 1963.) After a discussion of the situation in regard to Mr. Currier's xiroperty at Countryside, it was de- cided to write Mr.Currier sk letter stating that the Board was not in favor of a change of zoning in this. area. (See addendum.)" F_J 6-8-63 .3 - Read to the Board was a letter, dated June 4, 1963s from the Board of Selectmen accompanied by another EMERSON letter, dated May 27, from Fern C. Church'to the Board ROAD of Selectmen with reference to the various sections of Emerson Road (see addenda). It was decided that Chair- man Mabee would meet with the Board of Selectmen on June 10 to explain the Board's position in regard to this matter. Also considered was a letter from the Select- RTE. 3 men with regard to a proposed Route 3 Advisory Com- ADVISORY' mittee of the T.M.M.A. Mr. Greeley was appointed as COMMITTEE the BoardIs representative to serve on this Committee. T.M.M.A. The Board authorized Mr. Mabee to write a letter to Mr. Snow engaging his services as planning PLANNING consultant to the Board and setting forth these ser- CONSULTANT vices beginning June 17, 1963s all as previously dis- cussed with Mr. Snow at an executive session held dur- SNOW ing a previous regular meeting of the Board. (See addendum.) The Board adjourned its meeting at 10:15 p.m. Joseph A. Campbell -- Clerk ADDENDA Board of Appeals June 12 ,9 1963 Town Office Building Lexington 73, Mass. Re: Colonial Development Corp. Gentlemen: Reference is made to the June 6 notice of the Colonial Develonment Corporation petition for a variance in re- gard to Lot 45 on Worthen Road and Lot 33 on Sherburne Road. The Planning Board wishes to be recorded as being in favor of granting the variances mentioned. Sincerely yours, /s/ Irving H. Mabee, Chairman -4 - June 10, 1963 Board of Appeals Town Office Building Lexington 73, Massa Gentlemen: "?ith reference to the notice of hearing to be heard on June 25, 1963 on petition of Anthony J. DiRocco, the Plan- ning Board may have a real interest in this.. The Board cannot tell from the notice which Dunham Street is involved (the area off Utica Street or the area off Webb Street), nor where the lot in question is located on either. The Assessor's man numbers the lots in the 60's in one case and the 90's in the other. May the Board please have further details? Sincerely yours, LEYTNGTON PLANTING BOARD /s/ Irving H. Mabee, Chairman June 10,1963 Mr. Irving Currier 295 Woburn Street Lexington 73, Mass. Dear Mr. Currier: Having received assurance from the Superintendent of Public Works that the map of your Countryside property, dated April 231 1963s is substantially correct, the Planning Board has again reviewed informally your expressed desire for a change in the zone boundary. We cannot recommend such a change because: 1. Tile do not consider expansion of the Cl District in this area desirable; and 2. Change of boundary, as desired by ,you, would not relieve your apparent problem. A building erected on the so-called cellarhole would fail to conform to the required 20 foot front yard provision. Any expansion of business use on the property would fail to com- ply to the parking regulations, therefore you would have to go to the Board of Appeals even if the zone boundary were changed. Whether your case -merits some special remedial action is up to the Board of Appeals. We therefore refer you to them for whatever action they may deem appropriate. I I 6�8-63 -5- We would support, before the Board of Appeals.. a request to validate the maintenance of parking space on that Dart of your property which is not in the C 1 zone. We would oppose any further expansion of buildings devoted to business use. We are sending a copy of this letter to the Board of Appeals. It is for you to petition them if you so desire. Yours very truly, LEXINGTON PLANNING BOARD /s/ Irving H. Mabee, Chairman cc: Board of Anneals M:m Board•of Selectmen May 27, 1963 Town of Lexington Lexington, Massachusetts Gentlemen: As a taxpayer nd - � to my mind a very large one - I wish to protest the planning of Fmerson Road. I -Te live on the section between.Adams Street and East Street - the first sec- tion built. When we moved in the builder numbered the house #8. About three years later we were informed by the town the number had been changed to #285. This inconvenience.we can and did put up with. I notice from a recent article in the Minute Man that there is some question that the various sections of Emerson Road will ever be joined together, and even if they are it could be n0 or 15 years hence. It would seem pretty ridicu- lous to me to have four or five Emerson Roads, all in various parts of town, for a number, of, years, and it is pretty obvious that if the decision is finally made not to connect these sections, that several of them will have to be renamed,. Delivery of mail, merchandise, police,f ire and other protective services is already very confusing for Emerson Road residents, and before this situation progresses further along the road to utter chaos I beg of you to consider giving these new sections of Emerson Road other names now. Let us, the original residents of Emerson Road retain the name and -our original numbers and Rive these new streets other names. When, as, and if T'merson Road ever becomes a throughway, then these other streets can be renamed, but at present this seems unlike- ly. 6-8-63 -6- I feel that whoever is responsible for this hodgepodge ' of Emerson Roads is not acting in the best interests of the residents and taxpayers and before it goes any further I believe serious consideration should be given to having just one Emerson Road'from.'Adams Street to East Street. I ask that we original residents be the ones to retain the name of Emerson Road not only because it is logical, but because as you all know all the streets in the Burnham Farms section are named for authors. Very truly yours, /sl Fern C. Church 285 Emerson Road (preferably #8) Lexington June 12, 1963 Mr. Samuel P. Snow 25 Prospect Hill Road Lexington 73, Massachusetts De a Sam: , The Planning Board is pleased that you will serve for an indefinite period, starting June 17, 1963, as Consultant to the Lexington Planning Board. In accordance with our conversation, the Board desires that you devote a maximum of 14 hours per week to the Planning Board for which you will e reimbursed at the rate of $10 per hour. Specifically, the oard outlines work projects in order of preference as follows: 1. Investigate and report to the Board concerning subdivision plans submitted for approval. 2. Check and review all Form Ats submitted to the Board. 3. Prepare agenda and necessary materials for Planning Board meetings. 4. Prepare minutes of meetings. 5. Consult with the Board at regular meetings concerning re- vision of zoning by-laws. ' 6. In cooperation with Mr. Alfred Gray, Executive Secretary of -7 the Board of Selectmen, take necessary steps as required for land acquisition as follows: a. Emerson Road b. Worthen Road c. Recreational In addition to the above listed items there may be from time to time additional duties which the.Board may request you to perform. At that time, however, the Board will make such requests in writing. Again, we are pleased that you will be working with the Board in a new capacity and look forward to your starting as Con- sultant on June 17th. Beat regards. Sincerely yours, Isl Irving H. Mabee, Chairman