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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1972-11-20,PLANNING BOARD MEETING November 20, 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, Clarke, S. Brown, Graham and interim planning director Downe and secretary Mrs. Snow present. Also in attendance were Mrs. Flick and Messrs. Williams and Larson of the Conservation Commission. Ken Kreutziger, D.A.C. and Cheryl Waixel, Lexington Minute Man. The minutes of Planning Board meeting of Nov. 13, 1972, were approved as amended. Draft of a letter to the Board of Appeals concerning Lexington Gardens petition (hearing Nov. 28, 1972) was reviewed and a portion of 1970 Bd. of Appeals permit, reflecting Planning Board recommen- ations at that time, was read. Th$ members voted approval of the letter. 1 1 The Board reviewed plans submitted by Michael Murphy for Cabot,Cabot & Forbes on Nov. 13, 1972, with Application Forms A72-35 and 36. Mr. Downe reported on his conferences with Mr. Murphy to establish intent of the applicant and noted previous Form A endorsements with respect to the same land. Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was VOTED: The plan entitled "Plan of Land in Lexington, Mass." dated Oct. 31, 1972, by Miller & NylandDirsubmitted by Michael Murphy for C.C. & F. on November 13, 1972, showing lot 6 on. Westview St. requires no approval.under the Subdivision Control Law. Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was VOTED: The plan entitled "Subdivision of Land Court Case #28759, Land in Lexington, Mass." dated Oct. 30, 1972, by Miller & Nylander, submitted by Michael Murphy for C.C. & F. on Nov. 13, 1972, showing Lots 3 and 4 on Westview St. requires no approval under the Subdivision Control Law. Both plans were so endorsed by members of the Board. MINUTES 11/13 B/A HEARING LEX. GARDENS FORM A72-35 FORM A72-36 C.C. & F. WESTVIEW ST. Mr. Donald Jenkins Jr. met with the Board at 8:00 SPRINGDALE �� �� p.m, to present ESTATES SUBD. revised plans for Springdale Estates subdivision and to request action of the Board on the plans prior to the January 23, 1973 time limit. Mr. Jenkins gave history of the site of the proposed sub- division, referred to Board of Appeals permit for Planned Unit Development issued to a former owner in May 1969, and stated that Town installation of sewer lines to serve the subdivision has been accomplished. He pointed out modifications he: had made to original plans according to Engineering Dept. recommendations described in a letter from the Planning Board dated Nov. 8, 1972. The Planning Board and the Conservation Commission representatives requested that Mr. Jenkins supply a plan showing proposed contours at the end of the cul-de-sac with- in the subdivision. The revised plans (including proposed contour plan) will be submitted to the Engineering and Health Departments for review as to conformance with their requirements and, upon receipt by the Planning Board of their responses, the Town Cojnsel will be asked to prepare necessary instruments. Mrs. Brown reported on a telephone conference with Town Counsel re garding Planning Board procedure and action on the "Hartwell Park' HARTWELL PARK 1 page 2 11.2.72 subdivision with reference to a letter of disapproval from HARTWELL PARK Mr. Huestis, Health Director, dated Nov. 20, 1972. A draft of a letter to Mr. Tropeano, owner, suggesting need for extension of time within which the Planning Board must act on the subdivision beyond November 28, 1972, was reviewed and following amendment, it was voted that the letter be sent. Mrs. Brown reported on the meeting of Planning Board members WETLAND S. Brown, L. Brown and E. Clarke, Mr. Downe, interim planning IDENTIFICATIOA director and Conservation Commission member M. Rawls and Assoc. member L. Nichols on November 17, 1972, for discussion of criteria for identifying land in need of wetland zoning pro- tection and procedures for preparation of an Article for the 1973 Town Meeting. Mr. Downe displayed maps showing flood- plain/watershed protection districts in several Mass. municipalities. Erik Lund's draft of a conservancy zoning proposal and Alexander Zaleski's latest draft of a wetland zoning article were referred to. Copies of Mr. Zaleski's draft will be distributed to members. Following discussion of scope, content and form of an Article, the Board agreed to proceed actively with its development for the 1973 A.T.M. before the Dec. 29, 1972, deadline for submission and to con- tinue with identification of specific parcels after that date, for proposal at a later date. If it is apparent that success of the Article will be dependent upon identification of specific area, the Article will be sub- mitted to a future Town Meeting. Dr. Clarke agreed to represent the Planning Board at the Conservation Commission meeting November 21, 1972. Xr. Browne and Mr. Downe reported on their review of the revised MUNROE BROOK draft of the Munroe Brook Meadow area study, which was submitted MEADOW STUDY by Eco -Systems (single copy) on Nov. 17, 1972. It was decided that members Clarke, Graham and Costello will review the additional material included in the draft prior to Planning Board action on final approval on Nov. 27, 1972. A letter from Mr. Harman S.B. White, Ben Franklin Homes, Inc. principal landowner of the subject area was noted. Copies of this letter will be distributed SCHEDULE to all members. Following discussion of additional time needed for CHANGE review of the revised draft and upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was VOTED: To alter the schedule as stated in the Eco-Systems/Planning Board contract of 7/14/72 and subsequently altered by mutual agreement to the following: November 27, 1972 -date of final approval by Planning Board December 1, 1972- completion date of printed report. Eco -Systems will receive written notification of the alteration. Mr. Downe and Mr. Clarke who had left the meeting at 8:05 p.m. to meet with the Board of Selectmen for discussion of parking in the page 3 11.2.72 ' Central Business District, returned at 8:30 p.m. It was reported CBD PARKING that Mr. McSweeney, Dir. of Public Works and Engineering, will TAMS STUDY investigate the status of a TAMS traffic study proposal for Lexington . The Selectmen believe this study will provide the parking information desired by the Planning Board. The Board discussed the request of residents on Fairfield Dr. for installation of "colonial type" street lights. The Planning STREET LIGHTS Board is requesting D.A.C. review and recommendations and Mr. FAIRFIELD DR. Kreutziger, who agreed to make this report was given all pertinent material. The Board considered the meeting schedule for December, 1972. It MEETING SCHED. was agreed that regular meetings will be held on December 4,11,18 and 26, 1972. The first meeting in January will be held on DECEMBER Jan. 2, 1973. The Town Clerk will be informed of this schedule. Mrs. Brown reported on the Emerson Gardens bond situation. A EMERSON GARD. letter from the Town Counsel, dated 11/10/72, naming the Aetna BOND Casualty Co. as surety and enclosing unsigned copies of instru- ments was noted. Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was VOTED: To go into executive session for discussion of matters the disclosure of which could adversely affect the reputation EXEC. SESSION ' of any person. Following discussion of the Planning Director situation and of Planning Board recommendations for representation to SILC, open session was resumed at 10:15 p.m. Mr. Costello informed the Board of his proposal regarding in UNDERGROUND stallation of underground high tension wires in Lexington, to be HIGH TENSION submitted to the State Legislature by Rep. Lincoln Cole. He WIRE INSTALLA- requested Planning Board support in the matter. Following TION receipt of additional information on possible increased electrical rates, the Board will consider their position. The meeting adjourned at 10:20 p.m. Thomas F. Costello, Clerk