HomeMy WebLinkAbout1967-11-06PLANNING BOARD MEETING
' November 6, 1967
A regular meeting of the Lexington Planning Board was
held in its office, Town Office Building, on Monday, November
6, 1967. The meeting was called to order by Mrs. Riffin, vice
chairman, at 7:30 p.m. with members Fowls, Lund and Worrell,
and Planning Director Zaleski present.
Minutes of Planning Board meeting of October 30, 1967 MINUTES
were approved.
Mr. Robert Bond, chairman of Recreation Committee, met
with the Board to discuss the possibility of using the big pond RECREATION COM.
among old gravel pits at North St. for swimming. The Board -
suggested that further study may be needed to determine the NORTH ST.
pros and cons of filling the little,pond with salt water type
of fill and developing the area for swimming. The Board also
stressed the need to speed the construction of the swimming
pool in the center playground. The Board agreed to help expe-
dite this, if possible.
Draft of letter to the Selectmen relative to the em-
ployment of a negotiator was distributed to Board members.
' Plan submitted with Form A #67-46, as follows, was re-
viewed by members and it was noted that the lots substantially FORMS A
agree with lots recorded in 1941. The Board voted to endorse
the plan as not requiring approval under the Subdivision Control
Law.
#67-46, submitted by Robert H. Dunning, Oct.31, 1967; Dunning
plan entitled "Plan of Land, Lexington, Mass..", dated
Oct. 21, 1967, by Robert H. Dunning, Surveyor.
Plan submitted with Form A #67-47, as follows, was re-
viewed by members of the Board. It was noted that lot 15B
does not have the frontage required under the zoning by-law.
The Board voted that the plan as submitted requires approval
under the Subdivision Control Law.
#67-47, submitted Oct. 31, 1967 by Kingston Homes, Inc., Kingston Homes
plan entitled "Plan of Land in Lexington, Mass.",
dated 9/14/67 by MacCarthy Engineering.
The Board met next with Dr. Verdone. Upon a motion
duly made and seconded the Board voted to go into executive VERDONE
session to discuss matters the premature disclosure of which may
adversely affect the financial interest of the Town. Following
a discussion of land acquisition the Board voted to resume open
meeting.
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CONESTOGA RD. Letter from Town Counsel relative to Conestoga Rd. sub-
division, advising against a temporary approval with septic
tanks, was read and noted. I
It was decided to recommend to the Selectmen that an
COPIER electrostatic copier be acquired for use by all departments
in Town Office Building.
BUDGET Next discussed was the 1968 operating budget. The
proposed budget was approved (see addenda).
FORD DEALER- The Board next took up the discussion of the proposal
SHIP to locate a Ford dealership in CH 1. Various possibilities
were considered and it was decided to explore the possibili-
ties further.
Mr. Robert Whitman, Chairman of the Citizens Planning
CITIZENS PLAN- Organization, met with the Board to advise them that on
NING ORGANIZA- December 6 the L.W.V. would hold a meeting at which time a
TION 45 minute presentation regarding the progress of the 701 Master
Plan Study would be made by George Johnson of,M & E, introduced
by Mr. V. T. Boughton. Participation by the Planning Board may
be desirable. The Board felt that such presentation may be pre-
mature in view of the delay in the completion of the study. Mr.
Whitman agreed to convey this.
Notices of Board of Appeals hearings to be held on ,
Nov. 21, 1967, as follows, were read:
Norbert Todtenkopt Gerald Jones
George Sullivan Raymond Bell
Pasquale Barbieri Adolph Cuccinello
Lexington Trust Co. Dunfey-Lexington Trust
It was decided to postpone the review and discussion of these
petitions for one week.
The Board then met with Mesdames Battin and Relman and
Messrs. Bryson and Adams of the Structure of Government Com-
mittee for a discussion of their proposals.
The meeting adjourned at 11:05 P.
vert N. Fowl ,
Clerk
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41850. 3,730.
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1968 BUDGET ESTIMATE - PERSONAL SERVICES
Planning Director S26C 12,487 S26D
12964
12,845
Planning Intern S7F 6,339 S15A
6339
29060
17 weeks
SH
5410
22 wks SH, 1/2 time
Secretary S7F 5,410 S7A
4351
31824
32.2 wks S7A full time
incl.2 wks.overlap for
familiarization.
$18,729
EXPENSES
1967
1968
1650-205
Office supplies 350.
275.
208
Reproduction supplies 170.
200.
210
Books & subscriptions 5b.
150.
PAS
sub. included
305
Printing & stationery 650.
650.
100,
307
Printing, reports
308
Reproducing-services 250.
100.
310
Postage 20.
25.
'
325
Legal advertising 1,500.
1,000.
335
Car and travel 360.
360.
340
Professional services 500.
500.
385
Tuition 300.
-
399
Contractual services 200.
150.
405
Dues & membership 200.
120.
PAS
sub. excluded
510
Office equipment 300.
300.
Filing cabinets, chairs
41850. 3,730.
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