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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971-11-0111 r 1 PLANNING BOARD MEETING November 1, 1971 The meeting of the Lexington Planning Board was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by the chairman, Mrs. Brown with members Clarke, Costello, Lund and Graham, planning director Zaleski and secretary Mrs. Snow present. Also in attendance were Frank Sandy, CLC, Tom Holzbog, DAC, Tom Curran, Lexington Minute Man, Mr. Donald E. Watson and Atty. Norman Richards. The draft of a letter to Mr. Emilio Spagnuola, developer of Ingleside and Carnegie P1. subdivisions was read and considered by the Board and the SPAGNUOLA amendments made as a result of comments by Board members noted. Mr. INGLESIDE, Costello requested that the letter to Mr. Spagnuola be reviewed by the CARNEGIE PL. Town Counsel prior to being sent to Mr. Spagnuola. It was voted that the letter be sent as amended. A copy of Dr. Clarke's memorandum on Street Design Standards and Mr. ST. DESIGN Zaleski's comments on it were given to Mr. Holzbog. Discussion of this STANDARDS matter will be held on or before Nov. 15, after review of the memoranda by the DAC. A plan submitted by Mr. Donald E. Watson with the application Form A71-24, showing lots 18, 19, 20 and Parcel A on Sunnyknoll Terr. was reviewed by FORM A71-24 the Board. Mr. Richards presented Mr. Watson's proposal to combine lots SUNNYKNOLL TERR 18 and 19 and lot 20 and Parcel A into lots. Upon a motion duly made andWATSON seconded it was VOTED: The plan entitled "Compiled Plan of Land in Lexington, Mass.", dated Oct. 27, 1971, by Joseph W. Moore Co., Inc. requires no approval under the Subdivision Control Law. The plan was so endorsed by members of the Board. Regarding the acceptance by the Town of Sunnyknoll Terr., it was suggested that Mr. Watson write to the Selectmen regarding its qualifications for acceptance as a street at this time, so as to have an Article in the March Warrant. The Planning Board will also write to the Selectmen en- couraging action on this matter. The question of whether the Planning Board should, as a matter of policy,PL. BD. POLICY favor any multiple dwelling developments without some subsidized feature RE. MULTIPLE was discussed. Lexington's need for a wider range of types of housing DWELLING W. was considered and a definition of what constitutes high density was dis-SUBSIDIZATION cussed. After considerable discussion the majority of the Board reaffirmed its previous policy, adopted on Sept. 14, 1970, and published in the Lexington Minute -Man and the Meagherville Area Study, of not supporting any multi -family dwelling development which does not contain a substantial per- centage of dwellings for people of low and moderate income. It was agreed to appraise Mr. Wayne Barber of the Board's position in advance of his scheduled meeting with the Board on November 8. A letter from the Town Engineer with recommendations regarding Birch Hill Estates subdivision and the request of William E. Maloney, through his BIRCH HILL attorney, Mr. Donald Katz, for reduction of bond was considered by the ESTATES BOND REDUCTION -2 - members. Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was VOTED: - To deny the request of the developer through his attorney for the release of security held by the Town to ensure the construc- tion of ways and installation of utilities in the Birch Hill Estates subdivision. The reason for the denial is that the required sluiceway between lots 10 and 11 has not been completed to the satisfaction of the Town. Mr. Zaleski reported that he had contacted Mr. Paul Nelson, Oneida Corp. regarding Drummer Boy subdivision. Mr. Nelson will request an extension of time until Jan. 3, 1972, before which the Planning Board must act on approval of this anbdivision, excluding Oneida Rd. Mr. Zaleski recommended that the Planning Board authorize the Town Counsel to prepare the necessary papers for this approval. Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was VOTED: To request the Town Counsel to prepare the necessary instruments for the approval of the Drummer Boy subdivision, excluding Oneida Rd. and lots 47 through 62 fronting thereon. DRUMMER BOY TIME EXTENSION & APPROVAL Following a discussion of the value to the Planning Board of member- URBAN LAND INST ship in the Urban Land Institute including the availability of land MEMBERSHIP development and planning studies which would be of interest and assistance, and upon a motion duly made and seconded it was VOTED: To authorize the application for membership of Alexander V. Zaleski Planning Director, in the Urban Land Institute for one year. Budget proposals for 1972 were reviewed by the Board. Question of the BUDGET 1972 need for additional funds for the services of a consultant on a specific program was considered and the possibility of requesting funds under "personal services" for the hiring of a full-time technician will be discussed in 3 weeks. Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was VOTED: To approve the estimate of the Planning Director for the Planning Board expense budget for 1972. A letter from William Hamilton regarding a high rise apartment structure off Concord Ave. was read and a map of the area examined by the members.HAMILTON Mr. Hamilton is to be invited to discuss this proposal at a meeting of HI -RISE CONCORD the Planning Board on Nov. 15, 1971. AVE. A copy of a letter from Donald Irwin, Bldg. Inspector, to Wilbur CENTRAL BLOCK Jaquith, Chairman of the Historic Districts Commission, regarding BLDG. PERMIT the application for building permit for the Central Block was read and noted. Notices of Board of Appeals hearings on Sept. 30 and Oct. 7, 1971, were noted. Board of Appeals permits for variance for: Francis & Marion Napoli Jeanne Fleming Thomas R.& Effie B. Russell Anthony R. Cataldo Chandler Leasing Division Pezrow Enterprizes, Inc. were discussed briefly by the members. 1 1 Letters of appreciation for offers of gifts of land to the Town by Mrs. Tarbox and by Bolt, Beranek & Newman were sent by Mr. Cataldo and contents noted by the Board. A memorandum from Mr. O'Connell regarding the availability of 3 conference rooms in the Town Office Building was read and explained by the planning director. 3 GIFTS OF LAND BB&N/TARBOX CONFERENCE RMS. T. OFFICE BLDG. A draft of a letter to the Conservation Commission containing the PL. BD. POLICY Planning Board's policy statement regarding land acquisition for con- LAND ACQ. servation was read to those present by Mrs. Brown. Several changes and CONSERVATION revisions were suggested by members to be made before the Planning Board meeting on Nov. 3, and the letter tentatively approved subject to these changes. Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was VOTED: To go into executive session to discuss matters the disclosure EXECUTIVE SESS. of which could adversely affect the financial interest of the Town LAND ACQ.,CONS. or the reputation of any person. Following a discussion of land acquisition for conservation it was voted to resume open session. The minutes of the Conservation Commission meetings of Sept.27, Oct.4, CONS.COMM. 11, and 18, 1971, and the minutes of the Selectmen's meetings of MINUTES August 16, 1971, and October 18, 1971, which were received in the SELECTMEN°S office of the Planning Board were noted. MINUTES A plan submitted by Mr. George Baldwin showing land on Adams St. with ENDORSEMENT the area and frontage required by the Zoning By -Law, was reviewed by A71-23 the Board. Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was VOTED: ADAMS ST. The plan entitled "Plan of Land, Lexington, Mass.", dated Oct. 28, 1971, submitted by George Baldwin, on Oct. 29, 1971, with Appli- cation Form A71-23, by Henry F. Bryant & Sons Inc. showing land on Adams St. requires no approval under the Subdivision Control Law. Four members voted in favor and Mr. Costello abstained. The plan was so endorsed by those members who voted in favor. Mrs. Brown reported that she had received a letter regarding the re- BURL. LINE moval of gravel at the Lexington/Burlington line from the Town Manager GRAVEL REMOVAL in response to her verbal inquiry. The -meeting adjourned at 11:00 p.m. 'l't Donald M. Graham Clerk