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)
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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Erik Lund
Chairman