HomeMy WebLinkAbout1972-07-17PLANNING BOARD MEETING
July 17, 1972
' The meeting of the Lexington Planning Board was called to order at 7:35 p.m.
by the chairman, Mrs. Brown with members Costello, Clarke, S. Brown, planning
intern Ennis and secretary Mrs. Snow present. Also in attendance were F.Sandy,
CLC, J. Davies, DAC and S. Politi, Lexington Minute -Man.
Action of the Board on the Idylwilde Farms subdivision plan was considered.
Wordings of endorsement to be added to the definitive plan for the subdi- IDYLWILDE
vision, as dictated to Mrs. Brown by the Town Counsel, and of the Certificate EXTENSION
of Action of the Planning Board were discussed with respect to an apparent
discrepancy in elevation figures used as a basis for design. Discussion as
to procedures necessary for correction of the abovementioned wordings and the
data on the subdivision plan within the period of time in which the Planning
Board must act on the subdivision. Following telephone conversation with
Mr. Charles McDermott, attorney for Cape & Islands Financial Corp.,developers,
and upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was VOTED:
To extend the time required for Planning Board action on the definitive
plan for Idylwilde Farms subdivision to July 25, 1972, on the basis of
oral request by the applicant, Cape & Islands Financial Corp., received
on July 17, 1972, provided that a written confirmation of the request is
received in the office of the Planning Board prior to July 24, 1972,
otherwise the plans are disapproved.
Mr. Roland Greeley and Mr. Ted Nussdorfer of the Lexington Bicentennial BICENTENNIAL
' Committee met with the Board to discuss Planning Policy Questions regarding
accommodations for family camping, picnic facilities, procedures involved
with increased need for rooming and/or boarding houses and permits for fee -
paying off-street parking facilities, for visitors to Lexington during the
1975-76 Bicentennial celebration. Mr. Greeley presented questions on
several aspects of the abovementioned subjects. These questions will be
reporduced and distributed to Board members for review prior to discussion
of the items at a Planning Board meeting in September, 1972.
Mr. Costello informed the members of a SILC meeting scheduled for July 27, SILC MTG.
1972, at 8:00 p.m. in Weston. Topic for discussion will be an advanced COMMUTER RAIL
draft of a report to Governor Sargent of a Commuter Rail Improvement Study IMPROVEMENT
by that committee. Mr. Costello and Mr. Graham plan to attend.
Erik Lund, Interfaith Corporation, and Herbert Eisenberg, architect of INTERFAITH
proposed plan for low and moderate income housing at Garfield and Hickory CORP. HOUSING
streets, met with the Board at 9 p.m. for discussion of redesign of site
plan as suggested by the Planning Board. Advantages of increased rear
yard area to permit more private open space for each tenant was discussed
and Messrs. Lund and Eisenberg displayed a revised plan showing such re-
design. Interfaith Corp. will present this plan, which will require vari-
ance regarding inadequate front yard setback, as an alternate plan to the
Board of Appeals as well as the original plan, at the hearing on August 1,
1972. The plans will also be revised to show a 22' driveway turning radi-
us instead of 20' as shown. A plan of the site submitted by Francis Smith,
Esq. on Jan. 28, 1972, with application Form A72-1 was shown, and the frontage
measurement (160') which is shown as 163' on the Interfaith site plan was
noted. Correction of this descrepancy will be made. In answer to questions,
Mr. Lund informed the members that management will be responsible for rubbish
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disposal, cutting of grass and general maintenance at the project and explained
the basis for establishment of rental fees to tenants.
Section 36.24 of the Zoning By -Law was referred to and read and its pro-
visions compared with density of the proposed development. Reference was INTERFAITH
made to several nearby open areas (Town and privately -owned) which would PROPOSAL
compensate for lack of required open -space on the actual site after con-
struction.
The Board reviewed the revised draft of Planning Board report to the Board REPORT TO
of Appeals on the Interfaith application and editorial changes as suggested BD. OF APP.
by the members were made in the content. The cover letter was reviewed and
amended. Revised drafts of the report and of the letter including reference
to a minority report by Mr. Costello will be prepared by the chairman and
staff for review of the Board on July 19, 1972. Mr. Lund was given a copy
of a memorandum to the Planning Board dated July 7, 1972, from Mr. John Davies
expressing support of the Interfaith proposal on behalf of the DAC.
Discussion by the Board of distribution to public of compiled information re -TAX TITLE
garding tax title lots in Lexington was scheduled for the agenda of 7/24/72. LOT INFO.
The members were requested by Dr. Clarke to contribute suggestions which INTERACTION
would lead to closer involvement and interaction of Town agencies, prior to TOWN BOARDS
his attendance at the July 25th meeting of chairman of Boards and committees
with the Town Manager.
Mr. S. Brown reported on his review and comparison of the original and J. CARROLL
amended permits granted by the Board of Appeals to John Carroll, 31 Allen StPERMIT
Mrs. Brown informed the members of a Hatch Act hearing on Idylwilde Farms IDYLWILDE
subdivision plans, to be held on July 24, 1972. HATCH ACT
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 would adversely affect the reputation of any person.
Following discussion regarding Planning Board personnel, the meeting
adjourned at 11:45 p.m.
ADon"aldM. Graham, Clerk
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