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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1972-02-07fl 1 i PLANNING BOARD MEETING February 7, 1974 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 and Lund, planning director Zaleski, and secreatry Mrs. Snow present. Also in attendance were Donald Olson, DAC, Frank Sandy, CLC, and Tom Curran of the Lexington Minute - Man. The minutes of the meeting of January 31, 1972, were approved as amended. Draft of a letter by the planning director to the Bd. of Appeals, with W.R. GRACE FAD supplementary recommdnations of the Board regarding pollution preven- BD. OF APPEALS tion related to the proposal of the W. R. Grace Co. was approved and was signed by the chairman. Draft of a letter by the planning director to the Building Inspectorake- porting an apparent violation of the Sign By -Law and the Zoning By -Law HAYDEN AVE. at #16 Hayden Ave. was approved as amended. VIOLATION The Board reviewed the draft of a press release explaining the four remaining rezoning proposals and the need for public hearing, to be published in the Lexington Minute -Man on Feb. 10th. Among the items in the draft discussed was the Heritage Realty Trust petition to re- zone from CH to CG land on Bedford St. for location of a Mobil Service Station. Dr. Clarke suggested that the Planning Board consider future revision of the Zoning By -Law so that the 200' setback now required on Bedford St. in that specific CH zone would be required in any change of zoning of this land. PRESS RELEASE PUBLIC HEARINGS REZONING PROP. Mr. John McSweeney, Town Engr., met with the Board at 5:00 p.m. for SITE EVALUATI©N further discussion of the extent of available information in the Engr. STUDIES/ENGR. Dept. relative to site investigation studies. Reference was made to conversation at the meeting of the Planning Board and the Selectmen on January 31, 1972, regarding Planning Board Article "S", at which Mr. McSweeney was present. Proposals received from the three consult- ing firms and the Board's letter of request for estimate were noted and discussed briefly by Mr. McSweeney. In response to questions by members, Mr. McSweeney stated that the Engineering Dept. (without additional staff) could supply the Planning Baord with most of the necessary data, but not with analysis of data of the type desired by the Board for site investi- gation studies of areas in LExington. He also agreed to assist the Plan- ning Board in the development of questions to be asked of consultants who may be hired to analyze the abovementioned data, at a time before devel- opment of a specific area is imminent. Mr. McSweeney expressed willing- ness to support Article "S" and to state in a latter to the Board the capabilities and limits of the Engineering Dept. regarding site studies. Mr. McSweeney was asked for explanation and definition regarding the BUTTERFIELD citizens' Article concerned with the abandonment of flowage rights at POND FLOWAGE Butterfield Pond and future development on Lowell St. but had no infor-RIGHTS ART. oration. Mr. S. Russian, one of the signers of the petition accompanying this Article, will be contacted by Mr. Zaleski. r I j II� A map showing tentative classification prepared by Mr. Zaleski to aid members standards, was shown to Mr. McSweeney review.and comments. Page 2 2.7.72 of certain Lexington streets in discussions of street and a copy given to him for STREET CLASS MAP/AVZ A plan submitted by F.J. Conroy, Esq. for F. L. Stevens ,Jr. with FORM A72-2 application Form A72-2 showing lots 1, 2 and 3 at Adams and North NORTH & ADAMS streets was considered by the Board. Endorsement of the plan was post-STEVENS poned for one week during which time the planning director will ask Mr. Stevens to consider revision of the shape of lots shown on the plan. Notices of intention to lay out streets, received from the Selectmen, were noted by the Board and maps showing locations of these streets were examined. Letters will be sent to the Selectmen recommending that the following streets be]aid out as public ways: Abernathy Rd. from Ingleside Rd., easterly to end. Mass. Ave. from westerly sideline of Depot Sq., westerly to easterly sideline of Meriam St. Dudley Rd. from Goffe Rd. southeasterly to Philip Rd. Emerson Rd. from 140 ft. east of the centerline of Maureen Rd. to 393 ft. west of the centerline of Maureen Rd. Goffe Rd. from Worthen Rd. 777 ft. easterly to Philip Rd. Heritage Dr. from Volunteer Way 1753 ft. to Volunteer Way Ingleside Rd, from Maple St. 2232 ft. northerly to Clyde P1. Maureen Rd. from East St. 503 ft. southerly to Emerson Rd. Clyde P1. from Ingleside Rd. 296 ft. southerly to end. Conestoga Rd. from Wood St. 794 ft. easterly to end. Bow St. from 54 ft. south of the centerline of Mill Brook Drain Ease- ment to 180 ft. northeasterly of the centerline of Mill Brook Drain Easement Birch Hill Lane from Lincoln St. 948 northeasterly to end Worthen Rd. from Pleasant St. 2069 ft. northwesterly to the limit of the previously accepted portion of Worthen Rd. Pheasant Lane from Lincoln St. 1066 ft. to Birch Hill Lane. Mass. Ave. from the westerly sideline bf Depot Sq. 137 ft. to the easterly sideline of Meriam St. Bow St., easterly side, from 54 ft.south of the centerline of Mill Brook Drain Easement to 180 ft. northeasterly of the centerline of Mill Brook Drain Easement. Mr. Zaleski reported on the visit of Messrs. Prelack and Sateriale, developers of Oak Park II subdivision, relative to the request of Saddle Club Area Swimming Pool Assoc. to purchase town -owned land in that cluster subdivision. The developers will state in a letter to the Planning Board their position opposing sale of this land for rec- reational facilities. Mr. Zaleski mentioned telephone calls from residents of the area expressing concern over the porposal. Discus- sion continued regarding the possibility of alternate sites for the pool and several privately and town -owned parcels in the area were pointed out by Mr. Lund. INTENT TO LAY- OUT STREETS SADDLE CLUB SWIM CLUB PETI- TION Page 3 2.7.72 ' Procedures for obtaining complete listing and information on all tax TAX -TITLE LOTS title lots in Lexington were discussed. Mr. Zaleski's memorandum of LISTING Jan. 13, 1972, regarding request to the Assessors office for assist- ance with this major project and Mr. Cronin's suggestions as to the extent of assistance by his staff were referred to. After consideration of volunteer help to compile this index of lots, it was decided that the Town Manager should be asked for secretarial aid from the clerical pool. Mrs. Brown agreed to confer with Mr. O'Connell on the matter and report on his response next week. 1 1 Mr. Benjamin Golini, 35 Balfour St., was present to explain to the Board GOLINI his proposal to build a house for his family on a tax -title lot which BALFOUR ST. is adjacent to his present home and which he wishes to purchase. After TAX TITLE LOT examination of a map of the location and brief discussion of lot sizes, the matter was tabled until the next meeting. At 10:10 p.m. the Appropriations Committee joined the Planning Board SITE INVEST. for discussion of budget requests and the special Planning Board Arti- ARTICLE cle asking $8500 for site investigations. The Appropriations Comm. stated that the Selectmen had deleted the $1500 line item for profes- sional services from the budget and combined it with other such figures from town departments to create a fund for all professional services under the jurisdiction of the Town Manager. They asked to be informed of the Planning Board's reaction to this plan before Saturday, with particular attention to whether the responsibility of an elected board to carry out its duties would be affected if the funds were placed in a general account under the jurisdicttn of the Town Manager. The put- posesof the special Article for site investigation were discussed. Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was VOTED: To go into executive session for discussion of matters the disclos-EXEC.' SESSION ure of which could adversely affect the financial interests of the Town. Following a discussion regarding land acquisition, the Appropriations Committee left the meeting at 11:15 and open session was resumed. The Board instructed the chairman to inform the Appropriations Comm. that they wish the line item of $1500 for professional services to re- main in the Planning Board budget. It was decided by the members that a regular meeting of the Planning Bd. will be held on Monday, February 21, 1972, at 7:00 p.m. An additional PL. BD. MTG. meeting of the Board will be held at Mrs. Brown's home, 37 Maple St. SCHEDULE at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 12, 1972. The meeting adjourned at 11:30 p.m. Donald M. Graham Clerk