HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-04-17PLANNING BOARD MEETING
April 17, 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, Graham, S. Brown, planning
director Briggs and secretary Mrs. Snow present. Also in attendance were
K. Kreutziger, DAC, D. Whitney, planning intern and A. Frick, Conservation
Commission.
Minutes of eight meetings of the Planning Board were reviewed.
of March 12, 1973, were approved as written
March 17, 1973, approved as amended
March 19, 1973, approved as corrected
March 21, 1973, approved as written
March 26, 1973, approved as written
April 2, 1973, approved as amended
April 3, 1973, approved as written
April 4, 1973, approved as amended
The minutes
MINUTES
March 12 to
April 4, 1973
Existing drainage problems in the area abutting the proposed Columbus COLUMBUS ST.
St. subdivision were discussed and Mrs. Brown reported on her site review SUBDIVISION
of the neighboring land. Question of the need for a Hatch Act hearing on
the proposal was raised. Mrs. Frick and Mrs. Brown plan to visit the site
in the near future.
A letter citing soil removal and dumping on town owned open space adjacent
to Vine Brook accompanied by a petition signed by residents of the ILLEGAL SOIL
Maureen Rd./Emerson Rd. area was reviewed. The Board was informed that REMOVAL
the Engineering Department will attend to resolution of the complaint. VINE BROOK
Dr. Clarke's memorandum dated April 9, 1973, citing several items of TOPHET SWAMP
additional work regarding Tophet Swamp to be proposed by the Planning Bd. STUDY
(under Art. 54) inconjunction with the Engineering Dept. Landfill Study ART. 54
contract, was noted. It was agreed that a meeting of the Town Engr.,
Mr. Briggs, representatives of C. E. Maguire, Inc. (consultants), Mrs.
Brown and Dr. Clarke, and representative of the Conservation Commission
will be scheduled to discuss the content and scope of the Maguire proposal
as presented to the Engr. Dept. and inclusion of areas of Planning Board
concern in the study.
Mrs. Brown reported on telephone reports to her of removal of loam at ILLEGAL SOIL
Maloney land on Lowell St, Town By -Law and zoning by-law were referred REMOVAL
to re ruling and penalty for movement of earth. Procedures for enforcing LOWELL STREET
the by-laws were discussed. Mrs. Brown will prepare drafts of letters to
the Board of Selectmen and to the Lexington Minute Man with suggested
methods for enforcement, for consideration at the next meeting.
Mr. Briggs reported on the Board of Appeals Finding & Determination
hearing on April 11, 1973, on Hartwell Park subdivision (Tyco Labs) and HARTWELL PARK
issuance of permit was noted. F & D
The Board reviewed a plan submitted with FORM A73-14, by Francis W. Smith FORM A73-14
an April 13, 1973. Form of the plan by John J. Sullivan, Surveyor, and REED & BEDFORD
its lack of conformance regarding size of lettering and linen were dis-
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cussed. Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was VOTED:
' The plan entitled "Plan of Land in Lexington, Mass.", by John J.
Sullivan, submitted on April 13, 1973, by Francis W. K. Smith,
showing Lots "0 and P" at Reed and Bedford streets, requires n6
approval under the Subdivision Control Law.
The plan was so endorsed by members of the Board.
Announcement of the Mass. Federation of Planning Boards conference to be MFPB CONFERENCE
held on May 11 and 12 in Newton and program were noted. It was agreed to 5/11 & 12/73
request of the Town Manager that the registration fees for the planning
director and planning intern for the 5/12 seminar be paid from the in-state
travel account. Dr. Clarke and Mrs. Brown also plan to attend on May 12.
Preliminary plans for Willow Ridge subdivision were reviewed by the WILLOW RIDGE
Board. Connection of the proposed subdivsiion cul-de-sac to a private SUBDIVISION
way (Wellington La.) and alternative aecess design from Goffe Rd. were
discussed. Town Counsel will be consulted as to approval of a subdivision
with respect to inadequate connecting streets. A letter from the Town Engr.,
dated 4/11/73, containing recommended revisions of certain aspects of the
plan was read in part. Discussion is to be continued, with Mr. John Tuttle,
developer, at the April 23rd meeting of the Board.
A draft by Mr. Briggs of Planning Board request to the Town Counsel for
further investigation of details of the proposed Battleview subdivision was
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reviewed and, following revision, the letter was approved. BATTLEVIEW
SUBDIVISION
Letter from Town Counsel, dated April 11, 1973, with opinion as to status AARON,JEAN,
and buildability of lots at Aaron Rd. was reviewed. Copy of this letter, MORGAN RDS.
with a cover letter to be prepared by Mrs. Brown, will be sent to Mr. & Mrs.
Grammont, owners of Lots 9 and 8B on Aaron Rd. Copies of the Building
Inspector's letter of March 23, 1973, on the subject will also be included.
Mr. Graham reported on progress of Bicentennial planning and suggested that
Planning Board staff be commissioned to inventory Town resources with BICENTENNIAL
respect to 1975-76 needs and develop contacts with those involved in State
Bicentennial planning so as to be informed of meetings and any available
Federal or State planning assistance to Lexington.
A memorandum from Mr. Briggs, dated April 12, 1973, explaining source of TEMPORARY
funds for salary of a temporary typist was reviewed and it was voted to a OFFICE STAFF
authorize hiring of a typist as recommended by the planning director and
approved by the Town Manager.
A letter to the Planning Board from Spaulding & Slye, proponents of DRUMMER BOY
"Drummer Boy Green" condominium development, dated April 13, 1973, announ-SPAULDING&SLYE
cing thiir decision to sell the#r Lexington interests and expressing thanks
for Planning Board cooperation, was noted.
Board of Appeals notices of hearings to be held on April 24, 1973, were B/A HEARINGS
noted and Mrs. Brown's memo concerning the Manickas petition (addition to APRIL 24,1973
building) and Bottos (pizza house) petition was reviewed. Parking and MANICKAS&BOTTOS
traffic problems which would result from granting of these petitions were
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discussed. Mrs. Brown agreed to prepare drafts of letters to the Board
of Appeals concerning the abovementioned.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:00 p.m.
OMAS F. COSTELLO, Clerk
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