HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-04-30PLANNING BOARD MEETING
April 30, 1,111
' The meeting of the Lexington Planning Board was called to order by the
chairman Mrs. Brown with members Costello, Clarke, planning director Briggs
and secretary Mrs. Snow present. Also in attendance were Mr. Robert Bowyer,
DAC, Kenneth Kreutziger, DAC, Frank Sandy, CLC and Cheryl Waixel, Lexington
Minute -Man.
An instrument prepared by the Town Counsel for release of lots 15-20, in- IDYLWILDE
clusive, and 22-27 inclusive, in Idylwilde Farms subdivision was reviewed.RELEASE OF LOTS
The release was signed by a majority of the Board and Mrs. Brown's signa-
ture notarized by Mr. Costello.
The Board reviewed a request by Barry Solar, Esq., on behalf of C-R Trust,
dated April 24, 1973, for extension of time on C-R Trust subdivision. Upon
a motion duly made and seconded, it was VOTED: C-R TRUST
To extend to June 30, 1973, inclusive, the time within which the EXTENSION
Lexington Planning Board must act on the preliminary subdivision plan
entitled "Preliminary Plan of Land in Lexington, Mass., Property of C-R
Trust", dated January 26, 1973.
The Town Clerk will be informed of this action of the Board.
The Planning Board and Mr. Bowyer met with the Board of Selectmen at 8 p.mRED LINE
for discussion of the Lexington position on extension of the Red Line EXTENSION
' through Lexington to Rte.128. A letter from Mr. Bowyer to the Selectmen
and to the Planning Board, dated April 26, 1973, was read in part with re-
gard to implications to the Town of the rapid transit extension, and devel-
opment of design criteria and negotiating strategy. It was decided that an
investigating committee will be formed consisting of 6 DAC members and one
member each from the Planning Board and the Board of Selectmen. The Select-
men will communicate with Sec. Altshuler, D.O.T., informing him of formation
and purpose of the investigating committee and plans for Lexington's prelimin-
ary position statement.
It was noted that a Hatch Act hearing on Springdale Estates subdivision willSPRINGDALEbe held on May 8, 1973, at 8 p.m. Mrs. Brown will make an effort to attend. HATCH ACT
At 8:45 p.m., upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was VOTED:
To go into executive session for discussion of matters the disclosure EXEC. SESSION
of which could adversely affect the financial interests of the Town or
the reputation of any person.
Following discussioncf correspondence fromthe Town Counsel regarding sub- SUBDIVISION
division streets, it was voted to resume open session at 9:20 p.m. STREETS
Mr. John Tuttle, proponent of Willow Ridge subdivision, met with the Board
for discussion of design of access to the subdivision. Eight residents of WILLOW RIDGE
the area were also present.. Excessive length of the proposed cul-de-sac SUBDIVISION
as shown on the preliminary plan was discussed and those members present
indicated disfavor with the subdivision plan on that basis. Town Engineer's
letter of comments on the plans, dated April 11, 1973, was read. Reference
was made to an alternate access design over a Town Easement at the end of
Goffe Rd. Planning Board files will be researched to find reference to the
easement as described by Mr. Tuttle, following which further discussion
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be scheduled.
' The Planning Board meeting schedule for May was considered. It was MEETING
decided, following review of a letter dated April 20, 1973, regarding SCHEDULE
"holiday meetings", that the fourth meeting of the month will be held on
Tuesday, May 29.
Plan for Lexington Investment & Development Corp.(F&D hearing,May 8) LEX. INVESTMENT
were reviewed and previous B/A action on neighboring office buildings & DEV. CORP.
noted. Photogrammetric map #35 was examined regarding land contours whichF&D MAY 8
prohibit construction of the required 113 parking spaces and petition for
variance allowing only 61 spaces discussed. Need for additional catch
basin was pointed out. Mr. Briggs reported on site review, including
data on parking lot use in the CO zoned area. The petitioner is to be
informed of Planning Board opinion as to inadequate number of parking
spaces and the drainage problem and, if no revised plan is forthcoming,
Mr. Briggs will prepare a draft recommending denial of the petition.
Revised plans for Columbus St. subidWsion, with changes in road dimen- COLUMBUS ST.
sion and 5 foot buffer area at the end of the cul-de-sac, were reviewed. SUBDIVISION
Plan showing proposed drainage flow was explained by the planning director.
Mr. Briggs reported on conference with Bob Sloan, State Dept. of Trans- BICENTENNIAL
portation, re need for independent Bicentennial planning on the part of
Lexington and other outlying towns. He informed the Board of Mr. O'Connell's
request of Planning Board staff for inventory and classification of Town
resources and facilities. Amount of time to be allotted to this task was
' discussed.
The meeting adjourned at 10:30 p.m.
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Thomas F. Costello, Clerk
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