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.
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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
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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