HomeMy WebLinkAbout1965-06-28PLANNING BOARD MEETING
' June 28, 1965
A regular meeting of the Lexington Planning Board
was held on Monday, June 28, 1965 in its office, Town
Office Building. The meeting was called to order by Chair-
man Bryson at 7:30 p.m. with members Campbell, Powle and
Greeley, and Planning Director Zaleski present.
Minutes of meeting of June 14, 1965 were approved.
Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was unani-
mously voted to pay ASPO membership dues for the next year
commencing July 1, 1965 in the amount of $100.
It was voted to have a Planning Board meeting on
August 2 and not on August 9, 1965.
Plan submitted with the following Form A was re-
viewed and endorsed by members of the Board as not requir-
ing approval under the Subdivision Control Law:
#65-29, submitted June 28, 1965 by Walter E. and
Doris G. Sands by Harold E. Stevens, Atty.; plan
entitled "Plan of Land Lexington, Mass.", dated
May 29, 1965, E. Conrad Levy & Assoc., Surveyors
and Engineers, and showing lots 118 and 121
Meriam St.
Mr. Donald Legro, Town Counsel, met with the Board
and submitted a draft of Agreement revised by him for EDA
planning consulting services for Central Business District.
The revisions were in details and in the manner of payments.
Mr. Legro left four copies of the draft with the Planning
Board. The draft, as revised, was approved by the Board
by a unanimous vote subject to acceptance by EDA.
MINUTES
BILL
MEETING
FORM A
1041aW_1100ZA
At 8:00 p.m. the Board met with Messrs. Hayes, Han-
son, Bond and Sparrow of the Recreation Committee and with RECREATION
Mr. Bertini, Recreation Director. A memo by the planning COMMITTEE
director regarding Lexington's recreational facilities was
distributed to members of both groups.
Mr. Hayes, chairman of the Recreation Committee, out-
lined some of the past efforts of the Recreation Committee,
particularly as regards the development of play area next
to Grove St. and Rte. 128. Next to Harrington Schdol and
extending to Woburn St. there will be a major playground in-
volving acquisition of land near Woburn Sto on which the
' Recreation Committee would appreciate the assistance of the
Planning Board (cost $248,000 more or less, not including
land acquisition). There are new ball fields on Adams,
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Fiske, Hastings school grounds. Mr. Hayes explained that '
the Selectmen are going to prepare a record of tax ]ands
some of which could be transferred for recreation. Mr.
Fowle pointed out that the accessibility of playgrounds in
a consideration. The Board suggested that a program of
ear -marking and acquiring land for playgrounds be set up.
Several possible locations were discussed. Mr. Zaleski
asked about the development of neighborhood parks and pic-
nic areas. Mr. Bertini stressed the need for adequate play-
ground facilities with each new school.
Mr. Leslie York, chairman of the Industrial Land
INDUSTRIAL Committee of the TMMA met with the Board and read a letter
ZONING from Mr. O'Connor regarding his property on Hartwell Ave.
and industrial zoning regulations. A general discussion
followed regarding the requirements for industrial zoning in
Lexington. Mr. York suggested a reduction of requirements
in CM 1 districts as follows:
Minimum lot area - 100,000 sq.ft.
Lot coverage maximum - 40
Street frontage - minimum - 200 ft.
Front yard - 65 ft.
Rear and side yards - 30 ft.
EMERSON ROAD Mr. Legro's letter regarding the release of Lidberg
option was read and discussed. It was unanimously voted to
LIDBERG authorize Mr. Legro to release Mr. Lidberg's option.
Mr. Legro, Mr. Prelack, Mr. Sateriale and Mr.
OAK PARK Zygarmy met with the Board regarding the Oak Park subdivi-
sion. Mr. Legro explained the status of legal instruments
OAK PARK CORP. pertaining to the subdivision, including deed from Buss, to
Oak Park Corp., discharge of existing mortgage, covenant and
grant of easements including a 100 ft. public access ease-
ment along Vine Brook. On recommendation of the Town
Counsel, upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was unani-
mously
VOTED: to approve the definitive subdivision plan of Oak
Park subdivision, dated November 23, 1964, by Joseph
Moore, R.L.S., subject to terms and oonditions of the
Covenant given June 28, 1965 by the Oak Park Corpora-
tion, and to name the streets in the subdivision Oak
Park Circle and Saddle Club Road, as shown on the
plan.
Plans submitted with Form A applications were reviewed
FORMS A and endorsed as not requiring approval under the Subdivision
Control Law:
#65-27, submitted June 28, 1965 by Conservation Comp '
mission, A. V. Zaleski for J. Sussman; plan entitled
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"Plan of Land in Lexington, Mass.", scale: 1"
60', dated Oct. 16, 1964, Miller & Nylander, C.E.'s
& Surveyors.
#65-28, submitted June 28, 1965 by Frank Oliveira
by Alfred Tropeano; plan entitled "Plan of Land in
Lexington, Mass.", dated June 8, 1965, scale: 1" _
401, Miller & Nylander, C.E.'s & Surveyors.
The PAS dues' payment for the year commencing July
1, 1965 was approved.
A discussion followed on the over-all zoning changes
as proposed in the Planning Director's memo of June 2, 1965.
Board of Appeals notices for July 6 hearings were BOARD OF
read. It was decided to object to Mr. Newgent's petition APPFALS
for lot subdivision at Reed St. and Augustus Rd.
The meting adjourned at 12:10 a.m. June 29, 1965.
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Arthur E. Bryson, Jr.
Chairman
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