HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971-09-27PLANNING BOARD MEETING
September 27, 1971
' The meeting of the Lexington Planning Board was called to order at 7:35 p.m.
by the Chairman, Mrs. Brown with members Clarke, Costello, planning director
Zaleski and secretary Mrs. Snow present. Also in attendance were Mr. Sandy
of C.L.C., Mr. Curran of the Lexington Minute -Man and Mr. Pierce, Design
Advisory Committee.
Mrs. Brown reported on the Planning Board meeting on Sunday, Sept. 26, 1971,
which included a visit to Ingleside subdivision and Carnegie Place.
A letter from Mr. Gibson, Sr. High School, was read and discussed. Mrs. STUDENT ATTEND -
Brown has agreed to telephone Mr. Gibson to discuss his request to allow ANCE PLANNING
the attendance of students at Planning Board meetings. BD. MEETINGS
Mr, and Mrs. Robert Colbourne, Dr. John Bergmeyer and Mr. Charles Hagenah MOUNTAIN RD.
met with the Planning Board by appointment to discuss the proposed plan to'-COLBOURNE
improve Mountain Rd. A preliminary plan for access by Mr. Colbourne was
examined and compared with a suggested plan drawn by Mr. Zaleski and al-
ternate turnaround plans were discussed. Mr. Colbourne will submit a
definitive plan of the access road and a public hearing will be held before
a Planning Board decision is made.
Mr. Otis Brown, developer of Battle Green Office Park on Militia Dr. met BATTLE GREEN
with the Board by invitation at 8:00 p.m. to discuss plans for completion OFFICE PARK
of this overdue subdivision. Paving of a cul-de-sac and Edison installa-
tions to complete a portion of the subdivision were discussed, as well as
alternate pla s for the remaining 3 unbuilt lots. Mr. Brown, Mr. Douglass
and Mr. Sparr, owners of the land, will confer and the Planning Board will
be informed iwa written statement of their intentions for the completion of
the turnaround in front of these 3 lots.
Mr. Lund joined the meeting at this time.
The Board discussed the revised plan submitted by John Hinchcliffe with the
application Form A71 -15B, showing lots at the junction of Washington and FORM A71 -15B
Warren streets. WASHINGTON &
Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was VOTED: WARREN STS.
The plan entitled "Plan of Land in Lexington, Mass.", dated Sept. 21,
19719 by Miller & Nylander, requires no approval under the Subdivision
Control Law.
The plan was so endorsed by members of the Board.
Mr. Costello requested that the plan of this land previously submitted by
Mr. Hinchcliffe with Form A71-15 which had been endorsed by the Board be
returned to the Board, if possible.
The Conservation Commission met with'the Planning Board by appointment at CONSERVATION
8:55 p.m. In attendance were members Kassler, Frick, Rawls, Cohen, COMMISSION
Chairman, Mr. Brown, Assoc. members Friedman, Solomon, Nichols and Smith,
' secretary Mrs. Greene and Mr. Paul Mazerall.
There was a discussion of the Ballou land which is being acquired by the BALLOU LAND USE
Town for conservation. It was agreed that no proposals are under con-
sideration for active recreation use for any of this land.
' Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was VOTED:
To go into executive session to discuss matters the disclosure of EXECUTIVE
which could adversely affect the financial interest of the Town or SESSION
the reputation of any person.
Following a discussion pertaining to land acquisition, it was voted to
resume open session.
The subcommittee on scattered site housing of the LCSR has requested LCSR
that a representative of the Planning Board be present at their SCATTERED SITE
meetings. Mr. Lund or Mr. Costello were suggested as representatives. HSG. SUBCOM.
Mr. Lund declined and Mr. Costello will inform the Board of his decision
at the next meeting.
Mr. Costello requested that the planning director investigate the use 465-475 MASS.
of premises at {465-475 Mass. Ave. which appear to be occupied by at AVE.
least three families.
In the discussion of the proposed Scottish Rite complex the question of MASONIC SCOT.
the proposal qualifying under our Zoning By -Law was considered first. RITE COMPLEX
Members questioned whether the proposed use served Lexington, was educa-
tional or charitable, or an administrative national headquarters. It
was agreed to recommend that, if the Board of Appeals finds the complex
eligible for a special permit, the following conditions be imposed:
1. No portion of the.land to be sold.
2. No expansion of use and no major physical changes without a new
hearing.
3. The two parcels involved to be combined into one lot.
4. The facilities should be open to the public at reasonable times.
It was decided to hold Planning Board meetings on October 4, 6 and 13. P.B. MEET.
SCHEDULE,OCT.
The Board agreed to recommend to the Selectmen the acceptance of a 1/4 GIFT OF LAND
acre parcel of land at Rte. 2 and bayden Ave. offered as a gift by B, B & N
Bolt, Beranek and Newman. A letter of thanks for the offer will be sent
to Mr. Newman by the chairman.
The Board agreed to have a letter sent to the Selectmen, Town Manager STAR MKT.
and Bldg. Inspector relative to the continued use of RO land at Waltham PARKING VIOLA_
line as a commercial parking lot by the Star Market. TION
The meeting adjourned at 11:20 p.m.
' Donald M. Graham
Clerk