HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-06-18PLANNING BOARD MEETING
June 18, 1973
The meeting of the Lexington Planning Board was called to order at 7:30 p.m.
by the Vice Chairman Dr. Clarke with members Costello, Graham, planning
director Briggs, planning intern Whitney, secretary Mrs. Snow present. Also
in attendance were A. Frick, Conservation Commission, F. Sandy, CLC, and
C. Waixel, Lexington Minute -Man.
The first order of business was review of the revised C.E. Maguire/Planning
Board/Engr. Dept. contract for the study of Tophet Swamp. The section of
the contract concerning areas of Planning Board interest was read by TOPHET SWAMP
Dr. Clarke. Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to sign STUDY
the contract as revised.
The twenty day appeal period following approval of the Columbus St. sub -COLUMBUS ST.
division having expired, the members present reviewed the plans now SUBDIVISION
showing existing and proposed contour lines as required by the Planning
Board. Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to endorse the
plan as approved subject to the terms and conditions contained in a
Certificate of Action dated May 29, 1973, and subject also to a covenant
dated May 299 1973.
The instrument prepared by Town Counsel for release of lots 9 and 10 HARTWELL PK.
at Hartwell Park subdivision and a letter dated May 30, 1973, from LOT RELEASE
Mr. Callaghan, advising Planning Board endorsement, was reviewed.
' Dr. Clarke read the wording of the Release and Mr. Briggs reported on
his conference with Town Counsel as to the requirement for the develop-
ers' compliance with restrictions as stated in the Certificate of
Action dated Dec. 11, 1972. Mr. Costello suggested that an additional
sentence be added to the release to ensure that the developer is not
released from any restrictions other than those concerning and/or sale
of lots 9 and 10. Town Counsel was asked for his pionion on this clari-
fication of the text and will inform the Board of his position.
Mr. Briggs reported on his conference with Mr. Stoico, developer of VILLAGE CIR.
Village Circle subdivision regarding point of termination of sidewalk SUBDIVISION
within the cul-de-sac (Village Circle). The Board approved revision
of the plan to allow installation of the sidewalk on the northerly side
of the road to temrinate at lot 15. Mr. Briggs will prepare the wording
of the formal vote and investigate procedures for recording the change.
Renewal of membership of the Planning Board in the American Society of ASPO MEMBER -
Planning Officials (ASPO) until July, 1974, was considered. Upon a SHIP
motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to recommend to the Town
Manager that the subscription fee 6f$120 for the coming year be paid.
Notice of Board of Appeal hearing on June 26 on the petition of HORN B/A
Violet Horn, 3 Aaron Rd., for variance with respect to inadequate fron- PETITION
tage was reviewed. The planning director was instructed to prepare a AARON RD.
draft of a letter to the B/A indicating favorable Planning Board posi-
tion on the petition.
Mr. William Smith, owner of RM zoned land at Mass. Ave. and Woburn St. RUSSELL HOUSE
Attorney John Niles, and architect Richard Wills, met with the Board CONDOMINIUM
at 8 p.m. for presentation of preliminary proposal for condominium
development at the site. Plot plan and plan showing existing use of
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Russell House as a rooming house were shown and construction and layout RUSSELL HOUSE
' of the proposed 16 units were explained. Parking provisions were dis-
cussed and need for B/A variances regarding setback requirements pointed
out. The proponents will meet with the planning director for further
discussion of design. Mrs. Frick commented on previous offer of the
former owner to donate land to the Town for a memorial park and Mr. Smith
gave history of his negotiations to purchase the property.
Mr. M. Colangelo, 115 Kendall Corp., and attorney Fred Conroy met with 115 KENDALL
the Board for informal discussion of plans to combine land at the cornerCORP.
of Hartwell Ave. and Bedford St. (Davenport land) with the existing 115
Kendall Corp. facility site on Hartwell Ave. Use change at the Daven-
port property, now zoned CH, would require either a rezoning or a variance
granted by the Board of Appeals. A site plan was displayed and access,
parking provisions were discussed. The plan was left in the Planning
Board office for further review and report by the planning director and
the D.A.C., after which the proponents are to be advised of the view of
the Board on the proposal. Mrs. Frick informed the proponents of need
for Hatch Act hearing.
Mr. Briggs reported on his progress with preparation of the 1973 Work PL. BD. WORK
Program. Procedures for addition of lot lines to photogrammetric maps PROGRAM 1973
were considered, and question of source of funding for the project, whether
by overtime work in the Engineering Dept, or other, was discussed.
Mr. Briggs was asked to pursue the budgetary matter with Mr. O'Connell
for report to the Board.
omas F. Costello, Clerk
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