HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970-11-09PLANNING BOARD MEETING
November 9, 1970
' Chairman Lund called to order the meeting on November 9 at 7:30 p.m.
with members Worrell, Graham, Clarke, and Mrs. Brown, and Planning
Director Zaleski present.
The plan submitted last week by William J. Dailey, Jr. with application FORM A70-35
Form A70-35, showing a division of property at Adams and North streets ADAMS & NORTH
subject of a special permit of the Board of Appeals, was reviewed by STREETS
the Board. The Planning Director reported that the plan did not con-
flict with the special permit. Upon a motion duly made and seconded
it was VOTED:
The plan entitled "Plan of Land in Lexington, Mass.", dated October
26, 1970 by Miller and Nylander showing lots at Adams and North
streets required no approval under the Subdivision Control Law.
The plan submitted with the application Form A70-36 was reviewed by
members of the Board. The Planning Director explained that a nota-
tion was added with the approval of Mr. Nylander reading "Lot 2 not
to be used as a separate building lot". Upon a motion duly made and
seconded it was VOTED:
The plan entitled "Plan of Land in Lexington, Mass., Land Court
Case No. 35933", dated August 19, 1970 by Miller & Nylander show-
ing land on Woburn St., Francis W. A. Smith, applicant, requires
no approval under the Subdivision Control Law.
The Board endorsed the plans.
The minutes of November 2, 1970 were approved as amended. 11/2 MINUTES
Mr. Gardner Ferguson of Lexington Federal Savings & Loan Association MUNICIPAL
met with the Board to discuss a proposed municipal parking area between PARKING
Muzzey & Clarke streets. Mr. Ferguson was not in favor of selling all MR. FERGUSON
or any part of the Association's land to the town. He claims that the
property at 11 Muzzey St. was for sale a year ago and that the town could
have bought it at that time. Other reasons follow: a. The land was
bought for and provides free parking essential for the operation of the
bank. b. Some of this land will be needed for access.to a future drive-
in window. c. The sale of the back land would separate the land of the
building at 11 Muzzey St. from the other property of the bank and in Mr.
Ferguson's opinion the bank is not legally allowed to own real estate for
investment purposes. Mr. Graham said that we need a sketch layout made
to see thettruse and our use side by side to clarify the Issue. General
discussion followed in which Mr. Ferguson did not agree with the Planning
Board that a municipal parking lot could provide necessary parking in a
more efficient way at no expense to the bank or that an arrangement could
be reached that could leave adequate land for future access to a drive-
in window.
After Mr. Ferguson had
left, the
Board
discussed the entire parking lot
concept and agreed to
propose articles
for the acquisition for municipal
parking of property available in
this
area.
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The Board amended the
wording of
the letter
to be sent to Mrs. Shhumacher TAX TITLE LOTS
regarding her request
to purchase
lots
82 and 83 Colonial Ave. off Wood MRS. SCHUMACHER
St. The Board is not
in favor of
the
town selling these tax title lots.
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The letter to the Conservation Commission re: Ingleside -Carnegie Place LETTER TO
' was discussed and approved after changes were made in the wording of CONSERVATION
the letter. In essence it read that if Mr. Spagnuola wishes to change COMMISSION
grading and drainage in this location, he must submit a formal applica- RE: CARNEGIE
tion for the revision of the subdivision, together with plans showing PL.-INGLESIDE
the proposed modification in a form suitable for recording.
The letter to the Board of Appeals explaining the Planning Board's policy LETTER TO B/A
of recommending underground wiring as a condition of special permits RE: WIRING
under section 13.2 was approved by the Planning Board.
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The Board discussed the proposal to replace the lengthy boundary descrip-
tions of the various zoning districts with maps of each district. The
Planning Director explained that the maps will show the boundaries of
each district in complete detail but should be easier to follow than
legal descriptions. The proposed notice to the newspaper with the details
of the Warrant Article will be held until next week so that it may be
reviewed by Town Counsel for his approval of the wording.
The Board voted to deny the request of Mr. G. Nicolai for the release
of the surety bonds now held to ensure the completion of the required
work in the Heritage Acres Subdivision. The denial was based on the
determination that the items of required construction and installation
have not been completed in a satisfactory manner according to the Town
Engineer. Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was unanimously
VOTED:
1. The work required under the terms of the Agreement of June 21,
1968 for lots 10, ill 12, 24 and 25 in the Heritage Acres subdivi-
sion having been partially completed, the obligations of the devel-
oper under the Agreement and the penal sum furnished to guarantee
said work shall be reduced from $6,000 to $3,000.
2. The work required under the terms of the Agreement of Jan. 5,
1970 to serve lots 13 through 23 inclusive in the Heritage Acres
subdivision having been partially completed the security held to
guarantee said work shall be reduced from $14,000 to $3,000.
The bond reductions on other subdivisions were deferred in the absence
of recommendations from the Town Engineer.
ZONING
DISTRICT
MAPS
HERITAGE
ACRES
MR. NICOLAI'S
REQUEST FOR
RELEASE OF
BONDS
The news release on zoning hearings to be held in Cary Hall on Dec. 7
NEWS RELEASE
on 2 proprosals to amend the Zoning By -Law was approved. The hearing
ZONING HEARINGS
on Zoning District Maps will be at 8 p.m. The hearing on the amendment
on Tennis Clubs will be at 8:15 p.m. Legal notices on both of these
will appear in the Minute -Man on November 19 and 26.
The letter from the Lincoln Planning Board announcing that Mr. David M.
LINCOLN'S
Donaldson will be Lincoln's liaison representative for the Town of
LIAISON
Lexington was noted and it was agreed that a letter should be sent to
REPRESENTATIVE
him acknowledging the announcement and saying that we shall contact
FOR LEXINGTON
him when problems of mutual interest or concern arise.
About 13 persons interested in the proposed Clematis Brook Village
development and the JCA report on Meagherville remained throughout
the open meeting to hear any progress on either of these matters.
The Planning Director announced that he had received from Norman
CLEMATIS BROOK
& MEAGHERVILLE
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Richards the text of the proposed Article for the rezoning of Trinity CLEMATIS BROOK
Covenant Church land to RE. The Board tentatively scheduled December 10 & MEAGHERVILLE
for a hearing on the Clematis Brook zoning change. No additional inform- (continued)
ation had been received from JGA on the Meagherville Study. Mr. Paul
Plasse asked if penalties could be imposed on JGA for being late.
Next discussed was the Concord Ave. study. Since it recommends the
acquisition of lands, upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board
VOTED:
To go into executive session to discuss matters the disclosure of
which would adversely affect the financial interest of the Town
or the reputation of any person.
After further discussion of proposed land uses and acquisitions, the
Board resumed open meeting.
At 10:30 p.m. the Board met with the Board of Selectmen in executive
session. After discussion on Worthen Rd. and other matters involving
the financial interests of the Town, the Planning Board returned to
its office and adjourned at 11:15 p.m.
Eric T. Clarke
Clerk
CONCORD AVE.
STUDY
EXECUTIVE
SESSION