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PLANNING BOARD MEETING
September 10, 1973
The meeting of the Lexington Planning Board was called to order at 7:30 p.m.
by the chairman Dr. Clarke with members Graham, L. Brown, Costello,
planning director Briggs, secretary Mrs. Snow present. Also in attendance
were Manfred Friedman, Conservation Commission, Frank Sandy, CLC, John
Frey, DAC, and Cheryl Waixel, Lexington Minute -Man.
Mr. Frederick Johnson, Johnson Bros., Inc. (B/A hearing on Sept.25) JOHNSON BROS.INC
was present by invitation of the Planning Board to present plans for B/A 9/25
his proposal to construct additional greenhouses on his East St.
property. Material and type of construction were explained and pic-
tured in a brochure, and a layout plan was displayed. Mr. JOhnson
expressed willingness to erect screening consisting of plantings and/or
fencing, for the benefit of abuttors. Drainage needs and additional
runoff resultant from the proposed consturction were discussed.
Ouestions from the Board and general comments from several residents
who oppose the proposal, followed. Mr. Michael Weinmayr, 49 East St.
(abuttor) displayed plans prepared by him showing existing and pro-
posed construction and voiced objection to additional density and
plastic building material to be used if Mr. JOhnson's petition is
granted. He showed pictures of Johnson buildings of similar type in
Woburn, and several of greenhouses in a state of disrepair or with
unsightly surroundings. Alternate layout designs, prepared by
Mr. Weinmayr, were examined. Mr. Johnson was asked by the Board about
provisions for access and for employee parking spaces. Discussion con-
cerning Planning Board recommendations to the Board of Appeals on the
petition will continue at the next meeting.
Mr. Roger Corbin, Boston Survey Consultants, and Messrs. Conley & MASS. R & W
Callahan, Mass. R & W, met with the Board by appointment for infor- B/A F & D
mal presentation of plans for construction of a 1 -story commercial
building on Westview Ave. Plan showing existing elevations at the
site was shown. Proposed building elevation, drainage and parking
provisions were explained by Mr. Corbin. Petition to the B/A will be
made in the near future, and the proponents requested comment on any
plan revisions needed to conform with Planning Board requirements.
The minutes of Planning Board meeting of August 27, 1973, were MINUTES 8/27/73
approved as written.
Mr. Briggs reported that bids are now being received for data pro- ASSESSORS DATA
cessing of all information in the Assessors office. The Planning PROCESSING
Board will be asked for suggestions as to types of helpful infor-
mation before the programing is completed.
A letter to the Planning Baord from Mr. Francis Caro, dated Sept.3, CARO DRIVEWAY
1973, regarding a hazardous condition at his relocated driveway due IDYLWILDE SUBD.
to construction of Idylwilde Rd., was reviewed. The planning director
was asked to research the plans for Idylwilde Farms subdivision as
to conformance by the developer with approved road plans and relation-
ship of road elevation to the Caro property, for report to the Board on 9/17.
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A memorandum to the Selectmen and to the Planning Board from the BICENTENNIAL
Bicentennial Committee, re provision of tourist facilities during theTOURIST FACIL.
Bicentennial Celebration period, was reviewed and Planning Board role
in policy setting, discussed. Mrs. Brown reported on her telephone
conversation with Roland Greeley, who urged accelerated progress
with Bicentennial planning. She suggested formation of an ad hoc
committee to formulate recommendations for answers to the questions
contained in the abovementioned memo. The subject matter in the
memo is to be discussed at a joint meeting of.the Selectmen and the AD HOC COMM.
Planning Board on Sept. 24.
Mr. Friedman, Conservation Commission, was asked to verbally request CAMPSITES CONS.
answers from the Commission as to legality of use of conservation LAND
land for temporary campsites.
Discussion with respect to Planning Board views on provision and PICNIC TABLES
possible lcoations of picnic tables continued. It was agreed by those
members present that the Board is in favor of picnic table provision,
including sanitary facilities.
Mr. Briggs was asked to obtain information on ruling re on -street TRAILER PARKING
parking of self-contained trailers. ON -STREET
' It was agreed that, although allowing parking of a single trailer on PRIVATE LAND
private land for a specified limited time may be recommended by the
Planning Board, permitting privately operated trailer parks, whether
on private or public land, is a matter for Town Meeting consideration.
The meeting adjourned at 11:15 p.m.
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Thomas F. Costello, Clerk