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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970-09-14PLANNING BOARD MEETING September 14, 1970 The meeting of the Lexington Planning Board in its office in the Cary Building on September 14, 1970 was called to order by chairman Lund with members Clarke and Graham, and planning director Zaleski present. A letter prepared by the planning director to the Mass. Port Author- LETTER TO PORT ity, requesting to know whether the newly acquired MPA land adjacent AUTHORITY, RE: to Hanscom Field in the Town of Concord would permit a change that HANSCOM FIELD might affect land development and use in the contiguous portions of the Town of Lexington, was approved and signed with copies sent to the Selectmen, Town Manager and AFSC. A letter from the Town Manager to Mr. George Cass was discussed. IDYLWILDE The letter was a response to Mr. Cass' request for the insertion DRAINAGE of an Article for drainage which will affect Idylwilde in the Warrant for the Fall 1970 Special Town Meeting. The Town Manager was not optimistic that the Selectmen would agree to this but expected this request would be included in the 1971 Annual Town meeting. The planning director would discuss this with the Town Manager to find out if it would be included in the Budget to be acted upon by the Town Meeting. Chairman Lund shared briefly with members the similar problems of the Milford Planning Board. The minutes of the August 31 meeting were approved as amended. 8/31 MINUTES FORM A70-26 HAYDEN WOODS Upon a motion duly made and seconded, contingent on the receipt of DRUMMER BOY subject to notification the request for extension by September 15, the Board unanimously ONEIDA CORP. That the extension has been received. VOTED: F. JOYCE To extend to October 27, 1970, inclusive, the time within which the Planning Board must act on the definitive sub- division plan entitled "Drummer Boy", August 18, 1969, revised to September 1, 1970, as requested by the Oneida Corporation, applicant. The Chairman read Town Counsel's letter which was accompanied by VILLAGE CIRCLE the instruments required for the release of all lots in the sub- division entitled "Village Circle" from the covenant dated July 2, 1970. Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board VOTED: To release from the restrictions of the Covenant all lots in the "Village Circle" subdivision, satisfactory bond hav- ing been posted by the developer, and to execute the release of Covenant, as prepared by the Town Counsel. A letter from the Town Manager to Mr. George Cass was discussed. IDYLWILDE The letter was a response to Mr. Cass' request for the insertion DRAINAGE of an Article for drainage which will affect Idylwilde in the Warrant for the Fall 1970 Special Town Meeting. The Town Manager was not optimistic that the Selectmen would agree to this but expected this request would be included in the 1971 Annual Town meeting. The planning director would discuss this with the Town Manager to find out if it would be included in the Budget to be acted upon by the Town Meeting. Chairman Lund shared briefly with members the similar problems of the Milford Planning Board. The next item discussed was a letter Beranek and Newman recommending that from Town Counsel re: Bolt it would be proper for the FORM A70-26 HAYDEN WOODS Board to endorse the plan and hold it subject to notification BB 5 N That the extension has been received. Upon a motion duly made F. JOYCE and seconded, the Board VOTED: Planning Board Minutes, 9.14.70 (continued) -2 To sign the plan submitted with Form A70-26, Frederick R. Joyce, FORM A70-26 ' Lot 290, Hayden Ave., and to hold the plan for release by the (continued) Town Counsel upon receipt of a request in writing for extension of time to prepare a corrected plan. The petition of Daniel Brzezenski, 43 Robinson Rd., to be heard on BRZEZENSKI September 29th, for a yard variance to 9 ft. to permit the addition B/A HEARING of a 2 -car garage was discussed. The Board decided to make no recommendations. i 1 The petition of Oneida Corp. to be heard on Sept. 29, for a special DRUMMER BOY permit to add eleven lots to the existing Drummer Boy "cluster" ONEIDA subdivision, was discussed next. The planning director will pre- pare the draft of a report required under PUD regulations and dis- tribute to members for review. Mr. Ralph Cataldo met with the Board to discuss the possible devel- BOW ST. FARM opsent of 7 1/2 acres of land shown as lot 91 and presently used as farm land. He expressed willingness to cooperate with the Planning Board and other Town agencies regarding any proposed development. The planning director said that he would like to know the future plans for the adjacent land so that planning for the entire area could be considered. It was suggested that easements along the brook should be considered in any plan. Other Boards will be notified of the possible development of this parcel. No plans were submitted at this time. The 5th draft of the Policy Statement on Multiple Family Dwellings MULT. FAMILY was discussed. Upon the motion duly made and seconded, it was DWELLINGS unanimously VOTED: POLICY STATEMENT To approve the Policy Statement on Multiple Family Dwellings as amended. Next discussed was Mr. Tropeano's letter which claimed that more VINE BROOK work had been completed on Vine Brook Meadows I and II than was MEADOWS I & II reported by the Town Engineer. Action was deferred pending recommendations from the Town Engineer. No additional Warrant Articles for Special Town Meeting were SPECIAL TOWN proposed. It was suggested that money articles at this time MEETING should be avoided because it confuses budget planning. WARRANT ARTICLES The following Board of Appeal decisions of hearings held on B/A DECISIONS September 8, 1970 were noted and filed: Walnut Farm Trust John F. Frazer Joseph F. Chabot James P. Kiley Ida G. Krebs Mrs. Schontag Anna Wallis tennis courts garage front set back maintain a sign tool shed - rear yard 4'8" add prefab. classroom kindergarten renewal subdivide into 2 lots no decision granted granted not granted granted granted not granted Planning Board Minutes, 9.14.70 (continued) -3 The Board, having given careful consideration to the request of Dr. BOWMAN SCHOOL Provost, 229 Worthen Rd., for the sale of a triangular parcel of LAND land separated from the remainder of Bowman School by Worthen Rd., recommendated that the land not be sold at this time, so as not to foreclose the possibility for a future laying out or realignment of streets or lands in that area. They recommended, however, that the Provosts be permitted to use this land under whatever nominal lease arrangement may be legally possible until such time as Town's inter- ests and needs can be determined. The Board commended the planning director on his excellent report MOBILE HOMES entitled "Mobile Homes" which he had distributed to Board members REPORT prior to the meeting. Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board VOTED: EXECUTIVE To go into executive session to discuss matters the disclosure SESSION of which would adversely affect the financial interest of the ' Town or the reputation of any person. After further discussion of the Green and White Land, the Board resumed open meeting. It was made known to the Board that Mr. Antonorelli, who has an DATE SET TO option on a piece of land on Concord Avenue on which he would like MEET WITH MR. to build apartments, requested a meeting with the Board. The date ANTONORELLI agreed upon for the meeting is September 28th at 7:45 p.m. Also, Mr. Robert Cass would like to confer with the Planning Board DATE SET TO about the Idylwilde subdivision which has a drainage problem. The MEET WITH date agreed upon to meet with him is September 23 at 7:30 p.m. MR. CASS The Planning Board will not meet on Monday, Sept. 219 1970. P/B MEETINGS The Board will meet at 7:30 p.m., Sept. 23, in its office with Mr. Robert Cass and then meet in joint session with the Library Trustees at Cary Library. The meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m. ? 44-stl Erik Lund Chairman The following additional notices of Board held September 29, 1970 were noted: of Appeals hearings to be B/A HEARINGS Paul Marashio permit for greenhouse & veg. stand Barrett side and front yard variance Dhimos variance for an addition The Board, having given careful consideration to the request of Dr. BOWMAN SCHOOL Provost, 229 Worthen Rd., for the sale of a triangular parcel of LAND land separated from the remainder of Bowman School by Worthen Rd., recommendated that the land not be sold at this time, so as not to foreclose the possibility for a future laying out or realignment of streets or lands in that area. They recommended, however, that the Provosts be permitted to use this land under whatever nominal lease arrangement may be legally possible until such time as Town's inter- ests and needs can be determined. The Board commended the planning director on his excellent report MOBILE HOMES entitled "Mobile Homes" which he had distributed to Board members REPORT prior to the meeting. Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board VOTED: EXECUTIVE To go into executive session to discuss matters the disclosure SESSION of which would adversely affect the financial interest of the ' Town or the reputation of any person. After further discussion of the Green and White Land, the Board resumed open meeting. It was made known to the Board that Mr. Antonorelli, who has an DATE SET TO option on a piece of land on Concord Avenue on which he would like MEET WITH MR. to build apartments, requested a meeting with the Board. The date ANTONORELLI agreed upon for the meeting is September 28th at 7:45 p.m. Also, Mr. Robert Cass would like to confer with the Planning Board DATE SET TO about the Idylwilde subdivision which has a drainage problem. The MEET WITH date agreed upon to meet with him is September 23 at 7:30 p.m. MR. CASS The Planning Board will not meet on Monday, Sept. 219 1970. P/B MEETINGS The Board will meet at 7:30 p.m., Sept. 23, in its office with Mr. Robert Cass and then meet in joint session with the Library Trustees at Cary Library. The meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m. ? 44-stl Erik Lund Chairman