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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1972-11-27PLANNING BOARD MEETING November 27, 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 and S. Brown, and secretary Mrs. Snow present. Also in attendance were Conservation Comm. member, Mrs. Frick and Assoc. member Dr. Friedman, Frank Sandy, CLC, M. Gilson, LWV, K.Krautziger, DAC, and C. Waixel, Lexington Minute -Man. The Board considered the request of Alfred P. Tropeano, Esq. for extension of time within which the Planning Board must: act on "Hartwell Park" subdivision. HARTWELL PARK Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was VOTED: EXTENSION To extend to December 19, 1972, inclusive, the time within which the Lexington Planning Board must act on the definitive subdivision plan entitled "Hartwell Park" dated May 23,1972, revised November 1, 1972. The Town Clerk will be advised of this extension by letter, with copies to the developer and Town Counsel. Mrs. Brown reported on her conference with Mr. Heustis, Health Director, who informed her that specific Board of Health recommendations will be transmitted to the Planning Board following Health Board review on 12/4/72 of the draft of conditions prepared for use in a Certificate of Action; in event of approval of the subdivision. The Board reviewed a plan submitted with Appl. Form A72-37 on November 20, 1972, by Robert L. Lyon showing land at #5 Lake St. Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was VOTED: FORM A72-37 The plan entitled "Plan of Land in Lexington, Mass." dated LAKE STREET Nov. 9, 1972, by Miller & Nylander showing land at Lake 9t. (house #5) submitted on Nov. 20, 1972, by Robert L. Lyon with Application Form A72-37 requires no approval under the Subdivision Control Law. The plan was so endorsed by members of the Board . Copy of a letter to Mr. Harmon S. B. White from Richard Galehouse of S.D.D. Assoc., dated Nov. 27, 1972, reporting on review of the MUNROE BR. draft copy of "Munroe Brook Area Study" was reviewed. The revised STUDY draft of the study, which was reviewed by members, was discussed and, upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was VOTED; To accept the revised draft report of "Munroe Brook Meadow Area Study" as submitted by Eco -Systems Division of Jason Cortell Associates and to authorize its printing in the form submitted. The Planning Board will be supplied with twenty five (25) copies of the report in final form as stated in the Planning Board/Eco-Systems contract of July 14, 1972. Delivery will be made on December 1, 1972. A letter from the. Planning Board to Eco -Systems regarding the latest ' alteration of schedule per vote of November 20, 1972, was read and approved by the Board.. At 8:00 p.m. Mr. Daniel Power, on behalf of the Land Use Committee of St. Brigid's Church,met with the Board for presentation of a ST. BRIGID preliminary proposal to build 16 townhouse units of low and moderate REZONING/RM income housing on land adjacent to the church parking lot. Rezoning - 2 - to RH will be requested of Town Meeting. Also present were ST. BRIGID Fr. Michael Groden and John Truslow of the Archdiocesan Planning (cont'd) ' Office, Msgr. John Keilty, Pastor, J. Burlage and A. Cvijovic of the Architects Collaborative and several interested residents. Data sheets were distributed to the members and site plans, snapshots of the site taken from various aspects, circulation plan and a model of the proposed housing were displayed by Mr. Burlage. The development will be named "Lexington Cooperative Homes", Mr. Jas. Dolan explained plans for financing through MHFA and gave breakdown of 16 units as four 2b.r., eight 3 b.r., and four 4 b:.r,. Mrs. Frick, Conservation Comm., requested a topographic map of the site to indicate wet areas and referred to need for a Hatch Act hearing. Mr. Power requested an indication of the view of the Board on the preliminary proposal and later in the evening was informed that the Board is generally in support of the preliminary plan as presented and will support, but not sponsor, the Article for rezoning to RH. Discussion of wetland protective zoning followed and the draft WETLAND ART. articles of Mr. Zaleski, Mr. Sandy and Mr. Lund were reviewed and DRAFT compared. Fred Friedman reported on the views of the Conservation Comm. as developed at the Commission meeting of Nov. 21, 1972. It was agreed that the next step in preparation of an Article will be development of criteria for defining areas in need of protective zoning and Dr. Friedman offered to prepare a list of parcels to be categorized for consideration of the Planning Board at the Dec. 4 meeting, at which time discussion of the 3 drafts and Mr. Downe's samples of wetland zoning in other towns will continue. Mr. Roland Greeley, Lexington Bicentennial Committee, met with the BICENTENNIAL Board at 9:30 p.m. for discussion of land problems during the 1975-76 LAND USE celebration. A memo prepared by Mr. Downe following his Nov. 22 conference with Mr. Greeley was referred to. It was agreed that a GREELEY general philosophy establishing extend and types of activities acceptable to the Town, limits of responsibilities desired and an inventory of resources should be developed prior to attempts at solving specific land use problems. Possible assistance from MAPC in the form of studies was considered and the need for guidelines with respect to policies on private camping grounds, picnic areas and necessary equipment, and a major camp area was stated by Mr. Greeley. The members agreed that the Planning Board should take initiative in assuming responsibilities for decision making in these areas. A meeting of Mr. Greeley, Mr. Downe and, possibly, Mr. Geizentanner of the MAPC will be scheduled in the near future for further discussion of the abovementioned. Memo from the Selectmen dated Nov. 20, 1972, regarding federally assisted "701 Planning Assistance Program" and copy of an explanatory 701 PLANNING letter from Mr. John Dalton, DCA, was noted. It was decided that, ASSISTANCE following establishment of the 1973 P1anding Board Work Program, the Town Manager will be consulted on his views as to possible Lexington participation in the "701" program. ' Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was VOTED: To go into executive session for discussion of matters the EXEC. SESSION disclosure of which could adversely affect the financial interest of the Town or the reputation of any person. r ' Following the Board at 11:10 1 1 - 3 - discussion regarding selection of a Planning Director, voted to resume open session and the meeting was adjourned p.m. A- Thomas F. Cost lo, Clerk