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Home My WebLink About1972-05-08L 1 1 PLANNING BOARD MEETING May 89 1972 The meeting of the Lexington Planning Board was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by the chairman Mrs. Brown with members Costello, Graham, Clarke, planning director Zaleski and secretary Mrs. Snow present. Also in attendance were Mr. T. Holzbog, DAC, Mr. F. Sandy, CLC, Mrs. Rene Cochin, LWV, and Mr. T. Curran, Lexington Minute -Man. The minutes of Planning Board meetings of April 12 and 18, 1972 were approved MINUTES as presented. 4/12 & 18 APPROVED Mr. J. McSweeney, Dir. of Public Works, and Mr. W. J. Martin, Asst. Town Engineer, met with the Board to discuss the definitive subdivision plan of IDYLWILDE Idylwilde Farms. Mr. McSweeney pointed out that the Town had replaced the ENGR.DEPT. culvert under Marrett Rd., but has not completed the replacement of drainage pipes downstream of Marrett Rd. Money for the installation of larger drains had been appropriated. No design of drainage within the subdivision can be expected to work effectively until the downstream installation is completed by the Town. Mr. McSweeney presented his views on the desirability of cons- truction of a straight ditch for drainage as opposed to a so-called "holding pond" on that portion of the land which will be deeded to the Town for con- servation. Planning Board decision on requested waiver regarding pavement width, as required in the Subdivision Regulations, was noted. The Board con- curred with Mr. McSweeney in his recommendation that the developer be denied waiver to reduce water main diameter from 8" to 6". It was noted that previous plans for Idylwilde subidvision, sumbitted by another developer, called for granite curbing on both sides of Idylwilde Rd. and that the plans revised July. 1971, show berm used on one side. Mr. McSweeney and Mr. Martin had seri- ous objections to the waiver of the requirement for granite curbing as request- ed by the applicant. The Subdivision Regulation requiring gravel in the tem- porary turn -around in cul-de-sacs was referred to by Mr. McSweeney and he ex- pressed his preference for temporarily paving the entire turn -around (120' dia- meter temporary Town easement - 100" diameter paving). Efficiency of designs, other than a circle, for turn -grounds and of wider driveways forming a "T" or a "+" instead of a circular turn -around were discussed. The Board examined a corrected plan submitted with application Form A72-15 by FORM A72-15 Atty. Stephen Russian on May 4, 1972, showing land at 16524 Marrett Rd. (lot 81524 MARRETT Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was VOTED: The plan entitled "Plan of Land in Lexington, Mass.", dated April 24, 1972, by Miller & Nylander, submitted by Stephen Russian, Esq. for Four Star Realty Trust, showing lot 8 on Marrett Rd. requires no approval under the Subdivision Control Law. The plan was so endorsed by members of the Board. Request by Stephen Russian, Esq. for a Certificate of Compliance regarding ful-C. OF,C. fillment of the conditions of the Planning vote of approval of June 22, 1948, 93 CEDAR SZ for 93 Cedar St. (veterans house) was reviewed by the Board. After explana- tion by the planning director of history and reason for need for such certifi- cate, and upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to authorize trans- mittal of the Certificate of Compliance as signed by Donald M. Graham, Clerk, and notarized by Mr. Zaleski. The amount of bond required to insure completion of Emerson and Bryant roads in BOND AMT. EMERSON & BRYANT RDS Page 2 5.8.72 the Town Engineer's written recommendation of April 28, 1972, was dis- cussed. The advantages of redesign of a portion of the incomplete road, including an island and reduced street pavement width, were discussed and it was voted by the members that Mr. Wm. Maloney, developer of Emerson Gardens, be informed by letter from the Planning Board of the amount of bond, as recommended by the Town Engineer, and be invited to meet with the Board and the Town Engineer for discussion of redesign of the last section of the road. Action regarding Planning Board decision on the amount of surety required of Emerson Gardens Corp. was delayed pending the above- mentioned meeting. At 8:30 p.m. the Planning Board met with the Selectmen in their Meeting Room for an informational meeting regarding the possible extension of MBTA to a terminal at Alewife Brook and/or to Rte. 128 in Lexington. Messrs. Young and Donham of Arlington, Mr. Bowyer, planner from Cambridge, and Mr. Hopkinson and Ms. Osdoby representing BTPR, were present by invi- tation to present points of view of the several municipalities involved, to inform those in attendance of progress of BTPR studies and plans and to invite and encourage Lexington's participation in subregional planning. Following comments from each of the abovementioned visitors and questions from members of the Planning Board and the Board of Selectmen, Chairman Kenney requested that the Planning Board meet with the Selectmen on Monday evening, May 15, 1972, for further discussion of the MBTA extension and of the proposed Hartwell Ave. connector. BOND AMT. EMERSON & BRYANT RDS. PL. BD./SELECT- MEN - MBTA EXTENSION Draft of a letter to Dr. Pearlman, Lexington Pediatric Assoc., regarding LEX. PED.ASSOC. parking in Lexington Center, revised by Dr. Clarke, was reviewed and app-,. PARKING,MUZZEY roved. Copies of this letter, Dr. Pearlman's letter of April 4, 1972, and STREET a cover letter will be sent to the Selectmen and to the Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Costello suggested that the Planning Board require increased parking PARKING CBD area in CBD and hold a public hearing, thereby making subsequent building permits subject to the proposed zoning amendments. It was voted to ask the Town Counsel whether a hearing in early summer would make restrictions effective until the next annual Town Meeting. Next considered was the draft of Planning Board comments on the site review MAJILITE CORP. of the proposed Majilite Corp. building at 35 Hartwell Ave. The Board votedBD. OF APP. to add a recommendation that the Board of Appeals permit contain a statement that a parking structure may be required in the event of a future use change to one requiring more aprking space. The planning director was requested to obtain information regarding the current status of the Masonic (Scottish Rite) Headquarters. MASONIC SCOT. RITE BLDG. The Board asked for plans or additional information regarding the Board of BD. OF APP. Appeals petitions regarding 11421 Lowell St. and division at 1111 Lowell St. 421 & 11 LOWELL ST. The Board read the complaint of Dr. Arne Korstvedt regarding the conditions DR. KORSTVEDT next to Carnegie P1. It was agreed to refer the complaint to the building CARNEGIE PL. inspector with copies to the Selectmen and the Board of Health. A status inquiry, dated May 3, 1972, from the Hanover Insurance Co., regard-INGLESIDE ing bond for Ingleside subdivision, lot 1121, was noted. It was agreed to LOT 21 BOND Page 3 5.8.72 refer the inquiry to the Town Engineer for reply. The request of Dr. Leader for the waiver of the asphalt berm adjacent to DR. LEADER his lot on Fairfield Dr. was reviewed. Mr. McSweeney was present and com- FAIRFIELD DR. mented on the request. It was the consensus of the Board that there is no ASPHALT BERM justification for the waiver in this case. A letter to this effect will be prepared for the May 15th meeting of the Planning Board. A request for information on buildable foreclosed lots received from the TAX TITLE LOTS Housing Authority was noted. The list of foreclosed lots with additional L.H.A. data on assessments (where available) and elevations will be sent to the Housing Authority, Selectmen and the Planning Board. Correspondence regarding the endorsement of plans by the majority of the SIGNATURES Planning Board and the planning director was reviewed and discussed. It PLAN ENDORSE.- was voted to execute the letter to the Register of Deeds with the author- MENTS.REG. OF ized signatures. DEEDS The 1972 Work Program was discussed briefly. It was decided to give prior -1972 PL. BD. ity to Open Space and Recreational Planning, Overdue Subdivisions, CBD P1anWORK PROGRAM Updating, and Wetland Development Regulation. The discussion will be con- tinued in future meetings. The Board reviewed and discussed the earlier joint meeting on rapid transit MBTA EXT. MTG extension. I The meeting adjourned at 11:12 p.m. OVA�4nald M. Graham Clerk 1