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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970-10-26PLANNING BOARD MEETING October 26, 1970 Mr. Eisenberg's set of "Road Grading Plans", showing topography above CLEMATIS BROOK elevation 210, for the proposed Clematis Brook Village were reviewed VILLAGE by the Board. The Planning Director explained suggested changes he had made on one of the site plans. Residents from the area were told that after preliminary plans are finally proposed there will have to be guarantees by a limited dividend corp. The town may enter into an agreement which will provide payment in lieu of taxes based on gross revenue. Trinity Covenant Church may come in for the zoning change to multi -family at the next Special Town Meeting. The Board discussed the Ingleside subdivision, Carnegie P1., and CARNEGIE PL. agreed that the planning director should write to the Conservation INGLESIDE Commission inviting them to meet with the Planning Board to find a SUBDIVISION solution to the "pond" problem under the Hatch Act or the original subdivision approval conditions. The Board approved the Planning Director's proposed suggestions TOWN REPORT for the Town Report glossary. GLOSSARY Chairman Lund called to order the regularly scheduled meeting for October 26 at 7:30 p.m. with members Worrell, Graham, Clarke and Mrs. Brown, DAC representative R. Galehouse, and planning director Zaleski, present. Upon a motion duly made and seconded, contingent on the receipt of DRUMMER BOY the request in writing for extension by October 27, the Board unan- ONEIDA CORP. imously VOTED: EXTENSION To extend to November 24, 1970, inclusive, the time within OF TIME which the Planning Board must act on the definitive subdivision plan entitled "Drummer Boy", August 18, 1969, revised to Sept. 1, 1970, as requested by the Oneida Corp., applicant. The minutes of October 19, 1970 were approved as amended. 10/19 MINUTES Letters to the Board of Appeals with recommendations in opposition LETTERS TO or for clarification were discussed by the Planning Board on the B/A variances or special permits requested by the following: Lexington Gardens Heywood, 72 Waltham St. Gaklis, 1265 Mass. Ave. The letter concerned with 1265 Mass. Ave. was signed by the chair- man. The other letters will be revised before mailing. The chairman displayed the 3 site plans and explained the latest MEAGHERVILLE ' memorandum on "Meagherville" received from JGA to the more than 40 JGA residents who crowded the room. This supplementary data, considered incomplete and more than a month late, included information on the possible methods of financing a development, subsidies, ownership and taxes and income to the town, but did not fulfill the expectations of the Board, since it lacked the promised traffic and engineering data and information on the number of children who hn uld be attending school. Residents were assured that after the preliminary report and plans were received there would be two information meetings. The Town Meeting will have to vote on any zoning changes. March would be the earliest date to vote on specific uses for this land. Mr. Eisenberg's set of "Road Grading Plans", showing topography above CLEMATIS BROOK elevation 210, for the proposed Clematis Brook Village were reviewed VILLAGE by the Board. The Planning Director explained suggested changes he had made on one of the site plans. Residents from the area were told that after preliminary plans are finally proposed there will have to be guarantees by a limited dividend corp. The town may enter into an agreement which will provide payment in lieu of taxes based on gross revenue. Trinity Covenant Church may come in for the zoning change to multi -family at the next Special Town Meeting. The Board discussed the Ingleside subdivision, Carnegie P1., and CARNEGIE PL. agreed that the planning director should write to the Conservation INGLESIDE Commission inviting them to meet with the Planning Board to find a SUBDIVISION solution to the "pond" problem under the Hatch Act or the original subdivision approval conditions. The Board approved the Planning Director's proposed suggestions TOWN REPORT for the Town Report glossary. GLOSSARY 10.26.70 minutes (continued) Members of the Capital Expenditures Committee joined the Board at 9:25 p.m. to discuss the capital budget. Proposals for acquisi- tions of land were discussed as follows: a) A playground for the Concord Ave. area. b) Muzzey and Clarke streets municipal parking area. The Planning Board agreed that money toward additional improvement of the Lincoln St. area (formerly town dump) should continue to be appropriated. Letters will be written to the Conservation Commis- sion and Recreation Committee to discuss how the various land require- ments in the Concord Ave. area can best be coordinated. The Planning Director will invite Mr. Ferguson to meet with the Board to discuss municipal parking. -2 CAPITAL EXP. COM. MEETS WITH P/B PROPOSED LAND ACQUISITIONS LINCOLN ST. PLAYGROUND CONCORD AVE. MUNICIPAL PARKG. MR. FERGUSON Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board VOTED: To go into executive session to discuss matters the disclosure EXECUTIVE of which would adversely affect the financial interest of the SESSION Town or the reputation of any person. After discussion of proposed conservation land acquisition, the Board resumed open meeting. Upon a motion duly made and seconded the budget as proposed by the Planning Director was approved. The following Board of Appeals decisions made Oct. 20 were noted: granted: not granted: Picariello - setback Colonial Pharmacy - sign ' Chabot - veterinary bldg. Sullivan - lot line changes Smith - sign Bedford Travelodge - Busa Bros. - sign directional sign Sargeant-Ehrnhardt - side yard 1 The Board reviewed letters to the Editor, Lexington Minute -Man, con- cerning "Meagherville" and the Planning Board. After discussion upon a motion made and seconded it was VOTED: The Chairman shall submit the facts and progress as follows: What the Town Meeting voted (Article 98), the Planning Board Report of what they intended the study to be, what the Con- sultant would prepare, and the "scope of service", the Contract. It should be made clear that everyone will have an opportunity to see and discuss the plans. The Chairman summarized possible articles for the Annual Town Meet- ing as follows: a) Possible zoning changes: Meagherville Clarke and Muzzey streets b) Land acquisitions: Concord Ave., Corridor reserved for Worthen Rd., provisions for parking in the Clarke and Muzzey streets area. The proposed position of a Housing Coordinator for Lexington was noted. Planning Board members will attend the SRC meeting on October 28. The meeting adjourned at 10:45 p.m. Eric T. Clarke Clerk OPERATING BUDGET B/A DECISIONS RESPONSE TO LETTERS TO EDITOR, LEX. MINUTE -MAN 1971 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING ARTICLES HOUSING COORDINATOR