HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970-02-23PLANNING BOARD MEETING
February 23, 1970
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. on February 23, 1970
in the office of the Lexington Planning Board by chairman Lund with
members Clarke, Fowle, Graham, Worrell and Planning Director Zaleski
present.
The question of providing trenches in the Winthrop Rd. area was dis-
cussed. The Selectmen are agreeable to have the trenches dug by
Town forces and the Board voted to authorize soil evaluation by
I. v. Szillassy for not more than $200.
The minutes of the Planning Board meeting of February 16, 1970
were approved.
VINE BROOK RD.
AREA SOIL
EVALUATION
MINUTES APPROVED
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was unanimously VOTED: EXT. OF TIME FOR
To extend the time within which the Planning Board must act on PL. BD. ACTION
the definitive subdivision plan entitled "Springdale Estates", SPRINGDALE EST.
dated July 13, 1969 by Miller and Nylander to April 28, 1970,
as requested by the developer.
The draft of the letter on Downing Rd. acceptance was discussed and
the planning director requested to make the agreed-upon changes.
The letter to the Board of Appeals opposing the variance for a
commercial garage at 430 Concord Ave. was approved.
It was decided to inform the Selectmen in reply to their inquiry
that no housing programs under consideration in Lexington would be
jeopardized by the abandonment of the Workable Program.
' The request from the Selectmen for recommendations by the Planning
Board for a sidewalk installation policy was discussed next. Mr.
Worrell agreed to explore the matter in more detail with a member
of the Board of Selectmen.
Next considered was the request by the Selectmen for comments of the
Planning Board regarding the proposed direct access to the new
Junior High School site. After some discussion it was decided to
inquire about the location preferred by the Permanent Building Com-
mittee and to discuss the specific recommendations then.
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was unanimously VOTED:
The construction of ways and the installation of utilities in
the Loring Hill Estates, Sec. V subdivision having been
partially, but not fully, completed, the security furnished to
guarantee the construction under the terms of the bond dated
January 2, 1968 and the obligations of the developer thereunder
are hereby reduced from $25,000 to $5,000, as requested by the
developer and recommended by the Town Engineer.
The Town Counsel is authorized to return to the developer
deposits in excess of $5,000.
A group of residents of Winthrop Rd. and environment met with the
Board to discuss the problems which may be incidental to the develop-
ment of tax title land off Winthrop Rd. Mr. Drake pointed out that
a number of dwellings in the area have wet basements and expressed
' fears that land development may adversely affect the conditions. The
Board pointed out that the basements are substantially above the level
of water in the brook and the wetness may be due to the impoundment of
water next to the houses and could be corrected by proper drainage of
the area. Mr. Drake stated that the residents would prefer to see the
area undeveloped and preserved in its natural state, even if it means
having continued wet basements.
DOWNING RD.
ACCEPTANCE
B/A PETITION
OPPOSED
WORKABLE PROGRAM
SIDEWALK
INSTALLATION
POLICY
PROPOSED ACCESS
TO JR. HI.
SCHOOL
LORING HILL
ESTATES SEC. V
REDUCTION IN BONI
RESIDENTS RE.
WINTHROP RD.
AREA DEVELOPMENT
February 23, 1970 -2
Next reviewed were the drafts of Planning Board reports on Articles 85,
77-819 93-97, 91 and 99, 98 and 101. REPORTS REVIEWED
Considering Article 85, the question arose whether Art. 85, Art. 86 ARTS. 85 d 86
or both should be supported. It was agreed that Mr. Worrell would
prepare reports on Articles 85 and 86.
The draft of the report on Article 101 was reviewed next and generally
approved subject to a modification of the first paragraph and subject ARTICLE 101
to a review of other RM rezoning proposals.
The meeting adjourned at 11:05 p.m.
' Francis T. Worrell
Clerk
Mrs. Riffin, Mrs. O'Brien of MAPC, Attorney Patricia Hagedorn,
MAPC OPEN SPACE
Mrs. Frick of Lexington Conservation Commission and Mr. Jackson of
PLAN RE.
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Lincoln met with the Board regarding the development of land in Lex-
ington south of Cambridge Water lands and next to Waltham city line.
HOBBS BROOK AREA
Mrs. O'Brien made a presentation explaining the position of the MAPC
relative to the regional open space plan implementation. She stated
that the MAPC will call a meeting of the municipalities adjacent to
this area, MAPC and the Mass. Dept. of Natural Resources in the near
future. The planning director mentioned having received a call in
opposition to the proposed rezoning from the Lincoln Planning Board
and the planning director of the City of Waltham (after a consultation
with the mayor). A general discussion of the area and its future uses
followed. Mr. Jackson submitted a letter from a group of Lincoln
residents nearby opposing the rezoning.
Mr. McSweeney, Town Engineer, met with the Board and exhibited a plan
TOWN ENGR. RE.
of the proposed school taking for the Cotton -Ashley land, asking the
COTTON -ASHLEY
Board's opinion regarding the width of access from Worthen Rd. It
LAND
was the consensus to provide 100 ft. wide access strip, if possible.
Decisions of the Board of Appeals hearings held on February 10, 1970
B/A DECISIONS
on the following petitions were noted:
FEBRUARY 10,1970
Hartwell Trust - granted. Knights of Columbus - granted.
Robert E. Doran - granted. Robert Bradley - granted.
Mildred E. Whitney - granted. David Blake - denied.
The Board specifically noted that Mrs. Whitney was granted a special
M. WHITNEY
permit to conduct a secretarial service in a residential district
B/A PERMIT
contrary to provision of the Zoning By -Law.
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Other correspondence, as listed in the agenda under information, was
CORRESPONDENCE
noted and placed on file.
ON FILE
Next reviewed were the drafts of Planning Board reports on Articles 85,
77-819 93-97, 91 and 99, 98 and 101. REPORTS REVIEWED
Considering Article 85, the question arose whether Art. 85, Art. 86 ARTS. 85 d 86
or both should be supported. It was agreed that Mr. Worrell would
prepare reports on Articles 85 and 86.
The draft of the report on Article 101 was reviewed next and generally
approved subject to a modification of the first paragraph and subject ARTICLE 101
to a review of other RM rezoning proposals.
The meeting adjourned at 11:05 p.m.
' Francis T. Worrell
Clerk