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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-02-26An invoice received from Jason Cortell and Assoc., Inc., dated Feb. 29, 1973, for $4,000 for the completed Munroe Brook Area Study (25 copies) and 300 copies of a summary of the study was noted. Authorization of payment MUNROE BR. of this invoice was voted by the Board. STUDY INVOICE Mr. Briggs reported on the itemized invoice of Charles E. Downs, dated C.E.DOWNE Feb. 16, 1973, for mapping and consultant work done in preparation of the WETLAND MAPB Wetland Protection Articles 78 and 79. The Board voted authorization of payment of the invoice from funds under Art. 82 of the 1972 A.T.M. The Board reviewed a plan submitted on February 23, 1973, by Mr. Shanahan,FORM A73-9 with a plan showing land at 1037-1049 Massachusetts Avenue with an existing SHANAHAN store and dwelling, both built prior to Subdivision Control Law. Town 1037-49 Counsel is to be consulted on wording of a note to be added to the plan MASS. AVE. before decision on Planning Board endorsement is made. Mr. John Tuttle, Scott Properties, was present by appointment to present WILLOW RIDGE a preliminary sketch of a plan for subdivision of land at Wellington La. SUBD. Rd. Contour features and wet areas were noted with respect to possible need for Hatch Act permit, and length and origin of a proposed cul-de-sac, legal status of Wellington La. and Meadowbrook Rd. were discussed. Three residents of the area who were present participated in the discussion. Town Counsel will be consulted as to legality of connecting the abovementioned cul-de-sac to an unpaved public way. Mr. Nishan Haroian, proponent of rezoning proposal at Concord Ave.(Minuteman Village"), Art. 93, and Mr. Wm. Whalon, Atty., met with the Board by appoint- ment for report on a conference with the Lexington Housing Authority regard- ing Mr. Haroian's commitment to supply 16 low/moderate income housing units in his proposed Townhouse/apartment development. Copies of Mr. Hareian's confirming letter to the Housing Authority, dated Feb. 16, 1973, were die-HAROIAN- tributed to members. Discussion of assurance of financing of the project MINUTEMAN possibility of taxnelief for the 16 low income units (if on a rental VILLAGE basis), property management structure and maintenance charges, allocation and locations of low income units followed, and Mr. Whalon was asked for specifics and flexibility of agreement with L.H.A. Mr. and Mrs. Grammont, prospective buyers of land bordered by Jean,Aaron GRAMMONT and Morgan roads, were present to participate in discussion of status of JEAN,AARON, the abovementioned Aaron Road. Mr. Briggs reported on his research of MORGAN RDS. records in the Bldg. Dept.(Permit for #1 Aaron Rd.) of 7/7/52, Planning Board files (FormA68-34, 12/16/68), consultations with the Engr. Dept. and with Mr. Zaleski, former planning director. Town Counsel will be con- sulted as to whether existence of a house with address #1 Aaron Rd. affects status as buildable of other land on Aaron Rd. It was voted, conditional upon Town Counsel's advice, that Mr. Briggs will advise the Grammonts that, based on legality of address #1 Aaron Rd., the Board has no apparent objection PLANNING BOARD MEETING February 26, 1973 The meeting of the Lexington Planning Board was called to order at 7:32 p.m. by the chairman Mrs. Brown with members Clarke, Costello, S. Brown, planning director Briggs and secretary Mrs. Snow present. Mr. Graham joined the meet- ing at 8 p.m. Also in attendnace were several residents and Cheryl Waixel, Lexington Minute -Man. An invoice received from Jason Cortell and Assoc., Inc., dated Feb. 29, 1973, for $4,000 for the completed Munroe Brook Area Study (25 copies) and 300 copies of a summary of the study was noted. Authorization of payment MUNROE BR. of this invoice was voted by the Board. STUDY INVOICE Mr. Briggs reported on the itemized invoice of Charles E. Downs, dated C.E.DOWNE Feb. 16, 1973, for mapping and consultant work done in preparation of the WETLAND MAPB Wetland Protection Articles 78 and 79. The Board voted authorization of payment of the invoice from funds under Art. 82 of the 1972 A.T.M. The Board reviewed a plan submitted on February 23, 1973, by Mr. Shanahan,FORM A73-9 with a plan showing land at 1037-1049 Massachusetts Avenue with an existing SHANAHAN store and dwelling, both built prior to Subdivision Control Law. Town 1037-49 Counsel is to be consulted on wording of a note to be added to the plan MASS. AVE. before decision on Planning Board endorsement is made. Mr. John Tuttle, Scott Properties, was present by appointment to present WILLOW RIDGE a preliminary sketch of a plan for subdivision of land at Wellington La. SUBD. Rd. Contour features and wet areas were noted with respect to possible need for Hatch Act permit, and length and origin of a proposed cul-de-sac, legal status of Wellington La. and Meadowbrook Rd. were discussed. Three residents of the area who were present participated in the discussion. Town Counsel will be consulted as to legality of connecting the abovementioned cul-de-sac to an unpaved public way. Mr. Nishan Haroian, proponent of rezoning proposal at Concord Ave.(Minuteman Village"), Art. 93, and Mr. Wm. Whalon, Atty., met with the Board by appoint- ment for report on a conference with the Lexington Housing Authority regard- ing Mr. Haroian's commitment to supply 16 low/moderate income housing units in his proposed Townhouse/apartment development. Copies of Mr. Hareian's confirming letter to the Housing Authority, dated Feb. 16, 1973, were die-HAROIAN- tributed to members. Discussion of assurance of financing of the project MINUTEMAN possibility of taxnelief for the 16 low income units (if on a rental VILLAGE basis), property management structure and maintenance charges, allocation and locations of low income units followed, and Mr. Whalon was asked for specifics and flexibility of agreement with L.H.A. Mr. and Mrs. Grammont, prospective buyers of land bordered by Jean,Aaron GRAMMONT and Morgan roads, were present to participate in discussion of status of JEAN,AARON, the abovementioned Aaron Road. Mr. Briggs reported on his research of MORGAN RDS. records in the Bldg. Dept.(Permit for #1 Aaron Rd.) of 7/7/52, Planning Board files (FormA68-34, 12/16/68), consultations with the Engr. Dept. and with Mr. Zaleski, former planning director. Town Counsel will be con- sulted as to whether existence of a house with address #1 Aaron Rd. affects status as buildable of other land on Aaron Rd. It was voted, conditional upon Town Counsel's advice, that Mr. Briggs will advise the Grammonts that, based on legality of address #1 Aaron Rd., the Board has no apparent objection Page 2 2.26.73 to endorsement of a plan submitted with Form A application, showing divi- sion of lots as proposed. Mr. O'Connell joined the meeting at 9:20 p.m. Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was VOTED: To go into executive session for discussion of matters the dis- EXEC. SESSION closure of which could adversely affect the financial interests of the Town. Following discussion of Warrant Articles, 1973 Annual Town Meeting, open session was resumed and the meeting adjourned at 11:15 p.m. Thomas F. Costel o 1 1