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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-01-08PLANNING BOARD MEETING January 8, 1973 The meeting of the Lexington Planning Board was called to order at 7:35 p.m. by the chairman Mrs. Brown with members Brown, Clarke, Costello, planning director Briggs and secretary Mrs. Snow present. Also in attendance were R. Cochin, LWV, J. Davies, DAC, and F. Sandy, CLC. Messrs. Barber and Kallstrom joined the meeting later in the evening for participation in dis- cussion of the "Flintlock" rezoning proposal. The Board reviewed a plan submitted by Richard D. Thompson, agent FORM A73-1 for Mrs. Allyn, on Jan. 5, 1973 with Application Form A73-1,show- 917 MASS.AVE. ing land at #917 Mass. Ave. Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was VOTED: The plan entitled "Plan of Land in Lexinton, Mass.", dated Dec. 21, 1972, by Richard D. Thompson, showing at #917 Mass. Ave., requires no approval under the Subdivision Control Law. The plan was so endorsed by members of the Board. Mr. Costello questioned the legality of Planning Board action at a. meeting on Saturday, Jan. 6, 1973, of which no notice had been posted with the Town Clerk. Approval on January 6 of a draft of a letter to the Board of Appeals regarding the Marion H. Snow petition, was rescinded by vote of the members and the Board of Appeals will be notified of this action by letter. Draft of the letter will be con- sidered at the Planning Board meeting on January 15, 1973. PL. BD.ACTION EXTRA MTGS. Minutes of the Planning Board meeting of Dec. 26, 1972, were approved MINUTES 12/26 as written. A letter from the Town Engineer, dated Jan. 2, 1973, recommending BARRETT RD. release of bond on Barrett Road, Minute Man Highlands Section IV, was BOND RELEASE noted. Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was VOTED: The construction of ways and the installation of utilities to serve lots on Barrett Rd. from Worthen Road to station 7+15 having been fully completed in accordance with the terms of the Agreement dated July 6, 1970, the obligation of the developer, Partridge Associates, Inc. under said Agreement and the penal sum of the Aetna Insurance Co. surety bond 5-695748, dated June 30, 1970, and reduced by vote of the Planning Board on April 19, 1971, from $33,000 to $10,000, and reduced on June 7, 1973, from $10,000 to $9,000, is hereby released, as recommended by the Town Engineer. The Town Counsel will be requested to arrange for the release upon the execution by the developers of the grant of utilities. Mr. Briggs reported on his review of the "Flintlock" rezoning pro- posal. Based on his site review, he questioned the proximity of the Wood St. parcel to the Hanscom flight corridor with respect to the effect of noise of aircraft on future residents. The traffic impact of the proposed development on Hartwell Avenue was discussed briefly. Upon Mr. Costello's suggestion, Town Counsel will be asked for opinion concerning need for Town Meeting action to authorize the Town to enter Mr. Barber's proposed agreement con- cerning the low and moderate income housing feature included in the proposal. FLINTLOCK REZONING HANSCOM FLIGHT PATH l 1 A meeting of representatives of Town Boards and staffs to review the preliminary Wetland Protection District maps prepared by Charles E. Downe was scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 10, 1973, at 10 a.m. in the Planning Board office. It was agreed by a majority of the Board that it is not appropriate at this time that citizens review the maps before all comments of the abovementioned are received and any necessary revisions have been made. page 2 1.8.73 WETLAND MAPS Mr. John Snelling met with the Board by appointment to present COLUMBUS ST. preliminary subdivision plan for land at Columbus St. Reference SUBDIVISION was made to a plan submitted with Application Form A72-38, endorsed by the Board on Dec. 18, 1972, for abutting McMillen land. Mr. Snelling displayed a map of the area and described the topo- graphy of the site. A proposed layout plan was shown and drainage/ sewer provisions and direction of the flow of runoff was indicated. Mr. Snelling will file definitive plans for the subdivision following review of the preliminary plans by the Planning Board, Health Board and Engineering Dept. Mr. Briggs reported that his investigation had revealed that no funds are available at this time under "701" State Planning Assistance pro- gram for the updating of Lexington's comprehensive plan. Decision will be made, following evaluation of the needs of the Town, in mid- April regarding request for funds to the 1974 Town Meeting in the amount of 1/3 of the total cost for such updating, in order to apply for the remaining 2/3 from the State. Mr. Briggs was asked to obtain more information on this possible source of funding from Mr. John Dalton, Dept, of Community Affairs. The Board reviewed a letter dated Dec. 29, 1972, from the Town Counsel, regarding request of Wm. Maloney, Emerson Gardens developer, for reduction of amount required for bond on Emerson and Bryant roads, Mr. Briggs reported on reasons for lack of response by the Town Engineer, Mr. McSweeney, to the Planning Board request for his rec- ommendations on work to be completed on the roads and referred to Mr. McSweeney's recommendation on the matter in a letter dated August 2, 1972, Mr. Briggs will again confer with Mr. McSweeney on the matter, prior to Planning Board decision as to recommended amount of bond. Revised draft of the Planning Board Annual Report was reviewed and approved as revised. Historic District Commission notices of hearings to be held on Jan.11, 1973, were noted. Notice received from the Conservation Commission of a Hatch Act hearing on intended drainage improvement by the Town to Kiln Brook, to be held on Jan. 9, 1973, was noted. Board of Appeals decisions at hearings held on December 12, 1972 were reviewed. The meeting adjourned at 11:00 p.m. Thomas F. Costello, Clerk 701 PLANNING ASSISTANCE EMERSON CARD. REDUCTION OF BOND PL.BD.REPORT ANNUAL KILN BROOK HATCH ACT