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PLANNING BOARD MEETING
March 15, 1971
Chairman Lund called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. with members
Clarke, Graham, Costello and Mrs. Brown, Lexington Minute Man reporter
Tom Curran, and secretary Mrs. Cole present.
The Board approved and signed the Report on Article 33, Worthen Rd.
from Marrett Rd. to Sherburne Rd., as submitted by the chairman.
The letter to the chairman of the Joint Committee on Transportation,
the Honorable George V. Kenneally, in support of H1861, which provides
for the additional bonding authorization for the extension of MBTA
services, was approved by the Board.
The executed copy of the release of conditions of the remaining lots of
the Oak Park II, Fairfield Dr. subdivision, prepared by Town Counsel,
was approved by the Board.
Mr. A. P. Tropeano met with the Board to discuss Article 73, regarding
a possible revision of the boundaries of land to be rezoned to CG.
Ten residents of the area under consideration were present. Mr. Lund
would prefer that the Article be postponed. Mr. Costello would be in
favor of including the Orcutt property at 1 Vine Brook Rd. No change
was made in the Planning Board Report on the Article as previously
signed by F. Worrell, E. Clarke, D. Graham and Lois Brown. Mr. Tropeano
stated that his motion will be worded in accordance with the boundaries
recommended in the Planning Board report, thus not including the Orcutt
property.
The Board adjourned at 8 p.m. to participate in the Annual Town Meeting
in Cary Hall.
Donald M. Graham
Clerk
ARTICLE 33,
WORTHEN RD.
MBTA
RELEASE
OF LOTS,
OAK PARK II
SUBDIVISION
ARTICLE 73,
MR. TROPEANO
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correspondence, and recommending against the sale of these lots.
The Board voted to mail the Meagherville Report and copies of the Plan- P/B REPORTS
ning Board reports on zoning Articles 68, 69, 70, 72 and 74 to all Town
Meeting Members.
The Board of Appeals notices for hearings to be held March 23 were noted B/A NOTICES
as follows:
Mrs. Chas. Gredler - reading school at 119 Burlington St.
N. I. Sebell - swimming pool at 100 Burlington St.
Lexington Gardens - replace a greenhouse
Gaklis - extend hours, use portable booths at nursery
Lexington Housing Authority - garden apt. housing for elderly (Vine Brook)
The Board requested the Planning Director to write a letter to the Board of
Appeals recommending that the petition of Arthur Gaklis be denied and stat-
ing reasons for this decision.
The Board reviewed the Lexington Housing Authority's plans for the Vine HOUSING
Brook Road site. The Planning Director recommended that the driveway be AUTHORITY
changed to eliminate curves, the buildings should be moved north onto VINE BROOK
higher ground and questioned the width of the right of way. SITE
A copy of the plans was given to Mr. Pierce to be reviewed by the DAC and
a set will be sent to the Town Engineer for his comments.
The Board noted the following information:
The budget and salary recommendations of the Town Manager
The recommendations of the Traffic Committee to the Selectmen (Hadley Rd.)
The MBTA request for support. (the Board voted support)
Board of Appeals decisions for hearings held Feb. 23 (all granted)
and the conditions set for the Wagon Wheel Nursery and Chalet
Susse - Denny's Restaurant.
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 discussion of matters affecting the reputation of a person and the
financial interests of the Town, the Board approved the following bills:
The minutes of hearings on Articles 72 and 74, Barbara Gilson, $40.50.
Final payment under agreement of the Meagherville Study, JGA, $1682.10.
The meeting adjourned at 11 p.m.
Donald M. Graham
Clerk
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