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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1972-07-10PLANNING BOARD MEETING July 109 ' 1972 The meeting of the Lexington Planning Board was called to order at 7:30p.m. by the chairman, Mrs. Brown with members Graham, Clarke, S. Brown, resident planner Mr. Downs, planning intern Ennis and secretary Mrs. Snow present. Also in attendance were John Davies, DAC and Steve Politi, Lexington Minute -Man. The minutes of Planning Board meeting of June 25, 1972, were approved as MINUTES amended. 6/25/72 The Board reviewed a plan submitted with application Form A72-21 by Jacob FORM A72-21 Diemert, Esq. with application Form A72-21, entitled "Plan of Land in EAST & ADAMS Lexington, Mass.", dated March 9, 1972, by Miller & Nylander showing land STREETS on the southerly side of East St. and Adams St. requires no approval under the Subdivision Control Law. The plan was so endorsed by members of the Board. The Board reviewed a plan submitted by Mr. John J. McSweeney, Dir. of FORM A72-22 Public Work, with application Form A72-22, entitled "Plan of Land in BEVINGTON Lexington, Mass.", dated June 16, 19729 by Barnes Engineering Co.,Inc. MARRETT RD. showing land of Bevington at Marrett Rd. Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was VOTED: The plan submitted on June 28, 1972, by John J. McSweeney, Director of Public Works, with application Form A72-22, entitled "Plan of Land in Lexington, Mass.", dated June 16, 1972, by Barnes Engineering Co., ' Inc.showing land of Bevington at Marrett Rd. requires no approval under the Subdivision Control Law. The plan was so endorsed by members of the Board.. The Board reviewed drafts of two motions, prepared by Mrs. Brown and amen- ded as advised by letter dated 7/7/72 from the Town Counsel, regarding authorization to sign plans and instruments. Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was VOTED: That the Lexington Planning Board hereby rescinds the authority of Alexander V. Zaleski, former planning director, to endorse and sign plans and other instruments subject to the provisions of the Subdi- vision Control Law, an authorization first granted by vote of a majority of the Lexington Planning Board as of January 5, 1965, and recorded in Middlesex South Registry of Deeds in Book 10774, page 336. Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was VOTED: That the Lexington Planning Board hereby authorizes the chairman, Lois W. Brown, or the vice-chairman, Eric T. Clarke, to endorse and sign plans and other instruments to certify action taken relative to such plans and instruments by the Lexington Planning Board in accor- dance with the provisions of the Subdivision Control Law, Chapter 41, Sections 81K to 81GG inclusive. Revised draft of a letter to Mr. John Zamparelli, Register of Deeds, noti- fying him of these actions, was reviewed, approved by the Board and signed by all members present. Preliminary partial draft by Mr. Downs and Mr. Ennis of Planning Board SIGNATURE AUTHORIZATIOI RESCINDED- ZALESKI SIGNATURE AUTHORIZATIO] BROWN & CLARKE report to the Board of Appeals on the LExington Interfaith Corp. appli- cation, under Ch. 774, Acts of 1969, was reviewed by the Board. It was ' agreed that preparation of the report will be completed in advance of the Board of Appeals hearing scheduled for Aug. 1, 1972. A letter from Mr. John Davies, written on behalf of the DAC following his review of Interfaith site plans, was noted. Copies of the letter will be made for distribution to the members. Discussion of form and content of the draft, with suggestions for revision and amendment, followed. Mr. Eisenberg, architect, is to be contacted regarding a discrepancy noted in frontage measurements of the Garfield St. site. Planning Board recommendation for redesign of the plan to provide more rear yard area for the 6 units and increased parking radius was discussed. Mr. Lund and Mr. Eisenberg will be informed of the suggested revisions and invited to meet with the Board if they so choose to participate in further discussion of an alternate design. Mr. Edward Bograd met with the Board to request release of information re- garding recreation planning from the Planning Board office to Lexington Friends of Recreation, including a preliminary draft by Thomas Fennessey, planning intern, dated August 30, 1971, of a Recreation Program, and copies of other relevant material which may be helpful in preparation of plans for a long range recreation program by that citizens' group. After discussion and the establishment of some restrictions on certain Planning Board working papers as mentioned above, it was agreed by the members to make this material available to the Friends of Recreation. page 2 7/10/72 INTERFAITH ADPL. REPORT TO BD.OF APP. FRIENDS OF RECREATION E. BOGRAD Mr. Brown reported on telephone conversation with Dr. Liu, Haley & Aldrich,R.F.Q. Inc. who decline the Planning Board invitation to submit a proposal on the REFUSAL study of Munroe Brook Meadows area. Dr. Liu will confirm this refusal by HALEY & letter. ALDRICH A summary of statistics regarding 24 applicants for the position of Plan- PLANNING ning Director and a letter from the Town Manager dated July 10, 1972, re- DIRECTOR garding procedures for selection were noted. APPLICATIONS A letter from the Town Manager, requesting attendance of all chairmen of INTERACTION Boards and Committees at a meeting on July 25, 1972, relative to increased TOWN BOARDS interaction among Town Agencies, was noted. Dr. Clarke, vice-chairman, plans to represent the Planning Board at this meeting and requested that the members inform him of their ideas and suggestions regarding the matter within 2 weeks. The secretary reported on information regarding procedures as discussed 18 MONTH at a meeting of the Town Manager and Department Heads on June 29, 19729 BUDGET concerning the 18 -month (1973-74) budget schedule and plans. Mrs. Brown requested that the members reserve Wednesday, July 19, 1972, SPECIAL MTG. for attendance at an additional meeting of the Planning Board if it PLANNING BD. becomes necessary. Petitions of A Landry, Minute Man Lane, and R. Cataldo, Bow St.,(hearings BD. OF APP. ' 7/11/72) and the planning intern's memorandum of June 30, 1972, concerningLANDRY them were reviewed. It was decided that the Board would offer no comment CATALDO on the Landry petition. Mr. Ennis showed a map illustrating the Cataldo property on Bow St. and suggested alternatives to the proposed plan for page 3 7/10/72 creation of a lot of inadequate size. It was agreed that a letter will be, R. CATALDO written by Mrs. Brown on behalf of the Board (and transmitted to the Appeals Board) containing suggestions for redesign of the lot lines and opposing granting of the variance. Board of Appeals notices of hearings to be held on July 25, 1972, were BD. OF ABH. noted: 7/25/72 Friedman, 3 Paul Revere Rd., insufficient side yard, Cassidy, 25 Richards Rd., it It It Scott Properties, 32 Webb St. Bloomberg, 302 Marrett Rd., construction of dormers Tennis Club Guarantors Lexington Mews Trust Tennis Club petition for a special permit to construct additional tennis TENNIS CLUB courts will be investigated by Mr. Ennis, who will prepare a memorandum on the matter for consideration of the Board on July 17, 1972. Petition of Lexington Mews Trust for a variance regarding rear yard LEXINGTON requirements and a special permit to maintain a theatre and restaurant MEWS TRUST at #10 Muzzey St. was noted. Mrs. Samoylenko, owner, and Mr. Eisenberg, architect, met with the Board earlier in the evening to present revised plans for Lexington Mews and to explain the changes in layout necessary because of site problems encountered at the Muzzey St. site. Planning Board letter of April 11, 1972, to the Board of Appeals, written after review of the original proposal was noted and a portion read by Mrs. ' Irown. It was agreed by the members that a draft of a letter, expres- sing Planning Board approval of the revised plans will be prepared by the planning intern for review of the Board on July 17, 1972. Copy of an amended permit, received on June 29, 1972, granted to John J. CARROLL Carroll, 31 Allen St., by the Appeals Board, was noted and the amendment 31 ALLEN ST. read by Mrs. Brown. Mr. S. Brown agreed to compare the decisions and con- ditions on the amended permit with those on the original permit granted on June 6, 1972. Notice received from the Historic Districts Commission of a hearing to H.D.C. be held on July 12, 1972, on the application of Lexington Enterprises, PEKING REST. Inc. (Peking Restaurant) for exterior alterations and erection of signs at 27 Waltham St., was noted. A memorandum dated July 5, 1972, from Mr. Kenney, Chairman of the Bd. of A. ENNIS Selectmen, approving attendance of Allan Ennis at meetings of the TrafficTRAFFIC COMM. Committee was noted. Report of construction of "Burlington Plaza", Middlesex Tpk., Burlington "BURLINGTON published in Commerce Digest, June, 1972, was read by the chairman. It PLAZA" was suggested that telephone communication to obtain further information on plans for the shopping mall will be made with Mr. Martin Bernard, developer. Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was VOTED: To go into executive session for discussion of matters the disclosure EXEC. SESSION of which could adversely affect the financial interests of the Town or the reputation of any person. ' Following discussions regarding Planning Board requested by the Town Manager of the planning ner, open session was resumed. The meeting adjourned at 11:15 p.m. P 1 staff, and special work intern and resident plan - Donald M. Graham, Clerk page 4 7/10/72