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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971-03-22PLANNING BOARD MEETING March 22, 1971 Chairman Lund called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. with members Clarke, Graham, Costello and Mrs. Brown, planning director Zaleski and secretary Mrs. Cole present. Also present was Mrs. Eric T. Clarke. Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board unanimously VOTED: To disapprove the definitive subdivision plan entitled "Drummer Boy", August 18, 1969, revised to September 1, 1970, unless the Board receives a request for the extension of time from Oneida Corporation, applicant, in which event the Board will extend to April 27, 1971, inclusive, the time within which the Planning Board must act. Note: Request received on March 23 and time for action was extended. Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was unanimously VOTED: To extend to April 27, 1971, inclusive, the time for Planning Board action on the definitive subdivision plan entitled "Idylwilde", dated Dec. 29, 1969, as requested in writing by the applicant, Trustee of JoJen Realty Trust. The Board noted the letter from Jenkins Realty, Inc. requesting an extension of time and stating that on October 2, 1970 title was passed from Ernest W. Kitchen, Inc. to Jenkins Realty, Inc. for land off Bates Rd. relating to the "Springdale Estates" subdivision. The deeds to Jenkins Realty, Inc. are recorded as Certificate of Title Book 797, ' Page 65, No. 133415, Land Court Case No. 6686 and in Book 11899, Page 19 at the Middlesex South District Registry of Deeds. Upon the motion duly made and seconded, it was unanimously VOTED: To extend to April 4, 1972, inclusive, the time for Planning Board action on the definitive subdivision plan entitled "Spring- dale Estates", dated July 13, 1968. The Board unanimously approved the letter drafted by Mrs. Brown to the Board of Appeals recommending that the petition of Arthur Gaklis to extend the hours of retail operation during the spring selling season, and to add a portable cashier's booth, at 1265 Mass. Ave. be denied. The Board unanimously approved the letter to the Board of Appeals requesting that no action be taken on the petition of the Lexington Housing Authority until the Planning Board has an opportunity to review the layout and make a report and recommendations. Mr. Emilio Spagnuola, treasurer of Kingston Homes, Inc. met with the Board to discuss the drainage problem and a change in the layout of the subdivision on Ingleside Rd. off Maple St. Mr. Spagnuola asked whether it would be acceptable to the Board if the Ingleside subdivision were revised so that Ingleside Rd. would terminate in a cul-de-sac near the land of Benjamin Franklin Homes, rather than connect to it. He said that under these circumstances Benjamin Franklin Homes would grant him an easement to drain the low portion of the Ingleside subdivision into the brook on the Benjamin Franklin Homes' land. Board members agreed EXTENSION OF TIME DRUMMER BOY, ONEIDA CORP. EXTENSION OF TIME, IDYLWILDE EXTENSION OF TIME, SPRINGDALE ESTATES A. GAKLIS 1265 MASS. AVE. LEXINGTON HOUSING AUTHORITY MR. SPAGNUOLA INGLESIDE RD. n 1 1 to study the matter and requested Mr. Spagnuola obtain a letter from Benjamin Franklin Homes indication its general agreement to the terms outlined. Noted and discussed briefly was a letter from the Board of Selectmen asking for Planning Board recommendations regarding a proposed bridge or tunnel to be built by the Mass. Dept. of Public Works to provide access to certain land in the town of Burlington on the easterly side of the new Route 3. This would affect land adjacent to lots on Turning Mill Rd., Lexington. House Bill H3344 would authorize and direct the Mass. DPW to provide the access. No action was taken by the Planning Board at this time. Copies of the letters, Legislative Bill H3344, the map and illustration with alternative proposed plans for the access from Middlesex Turnpike will be made for Board members. The Planning Board adjourned at 8 p.m. to participate in the Town Meeting in Cary Hall. Qonat M. Graham Clerk ACCESS TO LAND BETWEEN ROUTE 3 & TURNING MILL RD.