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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971-02-01PLANNING BOARD MEETING February 1, 1971 ' Chairman Lund called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m, with members Clarke, Graham and Mrs. Brown, DAC representative Notkin, Planning Director Zaleski and secretary Mrs. Cole present. Minutes of January 25 were approved as submitted. 1/25 MINUTES Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was unanimously VOTED: EXTENSION To extend to February 23, 1971, inclusive, the time within which OF TIME, the Planning Board must act on the definitive subdivision plan DRUMMER BOY, entitled "Drummer Boy, Lexington, Ma.", dated August 18, 1969, CODA revised to September 1, 1970, as requested by the Oneida Corp., applicant. A letter received from the Board of Health was noted, approving the subdivision, but asking questions about the effect of the increased run-off on the areas downstream. The Board noted Mr. Lyon's letter suggesting that a plan be made of MR. LYON'S the land that the town wishes to acquire from Goldberg and Sheldon at LETTER 19 Muzzey St., and offering to get the legal documents signed. Refer- MUZZEY- ence was made by Board members to the fact that Goldberg and Sheldon CLARKE would agree to give an option if all other options were obtained. Members were concerned as to whether the reluctance of the Lexington ' Federal Savings and Loan Association and Mrs. Carroll to agree to an option would affect Goldberg and Sheldon's action. The Board requested the Planning Director to prepare a map, including a ten foot right of way, and a letter of intent to be signed by Mr. Goldberg. The Board discussed the proposed letter to the Selectmen and the map TAX -TITLE showing tax -title lot 2, Reed St. The letter recommended against the LOT 2 sale of the lot since it would be substandard even if combined with the REED ST. adjacent 25 ft. Tansey lot. Discussed, briefly, was a suggestion by Frank Sandy that owners of substandard lots bought from the Town be required to apply for FHA subsidy under Section 235 of the 1960 Housing Act in order to have some scattered subsidized housing. The letter was approved as amended by the omission of the last paragraph referring to the Meagherville housing study. Drs. Stewart, Joseph, Potter, Black, and Ellicott of the Lexington Medi- MEDICAL cal Center Building and Clinic Association, owners of the property at 16 CENTER Clarke St., met with the Board to discuss options or agreements involv- LAND ing sale of a portion of their land for municipal parking and rezoning to CB in accordance with 1971 Annual Town Meeting Articles. Mr. Lund explained, with the use of maps, the area that the Planning Board would like the Town to acquire and mentioned the present position that Mrs. Carroll and Lexington Federal Savings & Loan Association were taking in regard to their land. A general discussion, regarding the proposed arrangements and the land uses in the event the rezoning is voted, fol- lowed. The physicians present expressed acceptance of the Board's pro- posal, subject to approval by the corporation and by their lawyer. Mr. Zaleski will prepare a map and a letter of intent for their review. The Board noted the letter from the Selectmen notifying the Planning WORTHEN RD., 2.1.71 minutes (continued) -2 ' Board, according to G.L., Ch. 41, Section 81-1, that the Selectmen intend WORTHEN RD., to lay out Worthen Rd. from Marrett Rd. to Sherburne Rd. The public SHERBURNE RD. street hearing will be held in the Bird Room, Cary Building, February 8 TO MARRETT RD. at 7:15 p.m. The Board noted the Conservation Commission's request for letters support- CONSERVATION ing their proposed conservation land purchases and agreed to comply. The COMMISSION Planning Director will prepare the letters. REQUEST The Board reviewed the plans for Denny's Restaurant adjacent to the Chalet DENNY'S Motor Lodge on Bedford St. and the proposed letter to the Board of Appeals RESTAURANT with seven recommendations of conditions and limitations for the special B/A PERMIT permit. Mr. Clarke expressed some reservations about insisting that the Chalet be made to relocate the waterpipes just to comply with the law. After discussion the Board agreed that the letter be signed as proposed. The Board of Appeals decisions on January 26 hearings were noted as B/A follows: DECISIONS Smith - insufficient front yard - granted Catalano - continue selling at 643 Waltham St. - granted Mystic Valley Mental Health Assoc. - remodel barn - granted Conroy - Professional Bldg. in RS district - granted McSweeney Bros. Trust - redivide lots on Eaton Rd. - not granted Wilson Farm - nursery to sell supplementary items - withdrawn ' Mrs. Brown, having attended the Board of Appeals' hearings, explained that the withdrawal by Mr. Wilson of his petition was a result of the way the Board of Appeals interpreted the Planning Board letter to the Building Inspector as regards restrictions applying to special permit uses. It was suggested that the meaning of the Planning Board's letter should be clarified in a discussion with the Board of Appeals. Mrs. Brown referred to the conditions imposed on the Conroy petition and reported that the neighbors were coneerned with road -side parking and the constant possibility of having their driveways blocked. Mrs. Brown reported that she had driven through the area of the Edward WINCHESTER Dr. subdivision in Winchester, subject of the Winchester Planning Board PUBLIC hearing scheduled for February 1. There was no information on the HEARING details to be covered at the hearing. Also noted by the Planning Board were the following: INFORMATION 1. The changes in the Planning Board budget recommended by NOTED the Town Manager reducing the amounts for professional services and furniture. 2. The letter from the Selectmen asking the Planning Board to advise them if any money will be required for Town Meeting Articles. A meeting with the Selectmen has been scheduled for February 8 to discuss this item and the ' Clarke St. parking lot. 3. The letter from Town Counsel with redrafts of Planning Board Articles 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70 and 71. 1 1 [1 2.1.71 minutes (continued) -3 Mrs. Brown reported that according to Mr. Page and Ann Wallace, two REGIONAL of the Lexington members of the committee, the Regional Vocational VOCATIONAL School District Planning Board are not interested in discussing TECHNICAL sites at this time. Sites will be discussed if the Town votes to SCHOOL join the Vocational School District. Mr. Charles Gallagher, Chairman of the Recreation Committee, met RECREATION with the Planning Board to discuss the Recreation's intent to lay COMMITTEE out a comprehensive pian for walking and bicycle paths. The paths WALKING would be planned across town -owned land, therefore requiring no AND land takings, and utilize recreation and conservation areas and school BICYCLE lands. The map, now at the library, prepared by the Radcliffe summer PATHS seminar will be used. It includes small lots not owned by the town. Mr. Notkin offered the DAC's help. The Board requested the Planning Director to write a letter to the DAC suggesting that their aid and ideas in the planning and preparation of this project would be appre- ciated. Mr. Gallagher said that the Recreation Committee meets every third Thursday. The meeting adjourned at 9:12 p.m. Eric T. Clarke Clerk