HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-03-05PLANNING BOARD MEETING
March 5, 1973
The meeting of the Lexington Planning Board was called to order at
7:35 p.m. by the chairman Mrs. Brown with members Clarke, Costello,
Graham, planning director Briggs and secretary Mrs. Snow present.
Also in attendance were C. Waixel, Lexington Minute Man and Margo
Gilson, L.W.V.
The minutes of Planning Board meeting of Feb. 19, 1973, were
approved as amended.
The Board reviewed a plan submitted on Feb. 23, 1973, with
application Form A73-9, showing land at 1037-1049 Mass. Ave.with
an existing dwelling and store. Board of Appeals permit for
division of the parcel, dated Feb. 20, 1973 was noted. Mrs. Brown
reported on verbal advice by the Town Counsel as to a notation to be
added to the plan: "Parcel A does not comply with Zoning By -Laws now
in effect.". Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was VOTED:
The plan entitled "plan of Land in Lexington, Mass.", dated
Feb. 14, 1973, by Miller & Nylander, showing Lot A-411049
Mass. Ave. and Lot B - #1037 Mass. Ave.submitted on
Feb. 23, 1973, with Application Form A73-9 by John J. Shanahan
requires no approval under the Subdivision Control Law.
Subject to the addition of wording of the abovementioned notation,
to the plan was so endorsed by members of the Board.
A plan submitted by Ella Bayliss on Feb. 28, 1973, with Application
Form A73-10 showing land at 92 Adams St. was reviewed by the Board.
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was VOTED:
The plan entitled "Subdivision Plan of Land in Lexington,
Mass." dated July 17, 1972, by Henry F. Bryant & Sons, Inc.,
showing Lot A and Lot C at 92 Adams St. requires no approval
under the Subdivision Control Law.
The plan was so endorsed by member of the Board.
At 8:00 p.m. Mrs. Gilson representing Concerned Citizens for
Regional Planning met with the Board by appointment for discussion
of H. Bill 2814 (copies distributed to members) submitted by Rep.
Vigneau of Burlington which would authorizeaccessto 250 acres of
undeveloped land at the Lexington/Burlington boundary. Mrs. Gilson
urged that a representative from Lexington, either Planning Board
member or Selectman, be present at the March 21 State House hearing
to register opposition to passage of the bill. A Planning Board
letter written in opposition to a similar 1972 House Bill was noted
and it was agreed that the Selectmen will be given a copy of this
letter accompanied by a statement reiterating that Planning Board
position at this time.
Mark Moore and Charles Spaulding, Spaulding & Slye, proponents of
rezoning of Drummer Boy land for condominium development, met with
the Board at 8:30 p.m. for explanation of their offer to the Town
of "an expense -free option to study the land and prepare a plan
of development best representing community needs". The land in
question is their 11 -acre parcel adjoining Lexington Lumber Co.
MINUTES 2/19
FORM A73-9
1037-1049
MASS. AVE.
SHANAHAN
FORM A73-10
92 ADAMS ST.
BAYLISS
H.BILL 2814
BURLINGTON
LINE
DRU144ER BOY
MOORE,SP.&SLYE
1
C
1
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This offer replaces the stated course of action as presented at the
public hearing on Feb. 15, 1973. The developers wish to cooperate
with the Planning Board and Bd. of Selectmen to arrive at recommend-
ations for land use at the Bedford St. site. They also displayed
a revised site plan for the Drummer Boy land. Road design and
traffic problems at the Bedford St. Hartwell Ave. intersection were
discussed.
Mr. John Rinehart, Mass. Port Authority, Hanscom Field, was present
to participate in discussion of the "Flintlock" rezoning proposal.
He expressed concern that future residents of Flintlock will have
cause for complaints about noise from air traffic on runway 4129
which is nearby and gave statistics on use of the runway. Copy of
Mr. Rinehart's letter dated March 1, 1973, to Mr. Barber, proponent
of the development, was noted. Mr. Rinehart will communicate with
the Planning Board re noise abatement procedures following his review
of a sonic study planned by Mr. Barber.
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Grammont, prospective buyers of land at Jean,
Morgan and Aaron roads, were present for continued discussion as to
status of Aaron Rd. Mr. Briggs' March 2, 1973, memorandum with info-
mation as to street classification, (1968 Planning Board Survey and
Listing) and work sheets were noted and Mr. Briggs reported on
telephone conversation with Mr. Zaleski on the matter. Classification
of Aaron Rd. as a "paper" street was determined. Mr. Cohen, Town
Counsel will be asked for written opinion that lots on Aaron Rd. lack
status as buildable lots. The Grammonts were advised to submit a
Form A application and plan showing division of 3 lots on Morgan and
Jean Rds.
DRUMMER BOY
FLINTLOCK
HANSCOM FLIGHT
PATH
JEAN,MORGAN &
AARON ROADS
Mrs. Ruth Mitchell met with the Board for discussion of definition of HOME OCCUPA-
"home occupation" as stated in the Zoning By -Law. Mrs. Mitchell's TION
letter to the Planning Board, dated 2/21/73 with respect to Bd. of
Appeals petition regarding a sign at the International Conservatory
of Music, 375 Lowell St. (hearing 2/20/73), was reviewed. Mrs. Brown
will request a ruling from the Town Counsel on the matter of definitions
of "home occupations" and "school" and discussion will be continued
following his response.
Progress with the Wetland Zoning project and revision of maps to
identify the three areas to be proposed were discussed. Overlays of
lot lines from Town Property Maps will be made to ascertain affected
landowners who will be contacted by the planning director. Drafts of
letters responding to written comments by residents on the proposal
will be prepared by Mrs. Brown. It was agreed that purchase of
blueline and sepia copies of revised wetland maps will be made.
Agenda for the Saturday, March 10 meeting of the Planning Board was
discussed.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:50 p.m.
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Thomas F. Costello, Clerk
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