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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-10-01PLANNING BOARD MEETING October 1, 1973 The meeting of the Lexington Planning Board was called to order at 7:35 P.m. by the chairman Dr. Clarke with members S. Brown, L. Brown, Costello, Graham, planning director Briggs and secretary Mrs. Snow present. Also in attendance were Gary Marshall, DAC, Sandy Hager LWV, Frank Sandy,CLC, and Cheryl Waixel, Lexington Minute -Man. The Board reviewed a plan submitted with Application Form A73-23, by FORM A73-23 William Hamilton, showing land at Concord Ave. Previous incorrect CONCORD AVE. submission of the application was noted and Conservation Commission HAMILTON interest in the land was mentioned. Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was VOTED: The plan entitled "A Subdivision of Land Court Case No.22262", dated Sept. 7, 1973, by Miller & Nylander, submitted on Sept.25, 1973, by William H. Hamilton, with Application Form A73-23, show- ing lots #82 and #83 on Concord Ave. requires no approval under the Subdivision Control Law. The plan was so endorsed by members of the Board. The plan submitted by G. F. Zecher with Application Form A73-24, FORM A73-24 showing parcels located partially in Lexington and Burlington, was NORTH STREET reviewed. Mr. Briggs reported on his conference with Town Counsel ZECHER re propriety of the form of the plan and of Planning Board endorse- ment. Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was VOTED: ' The plan entitled "Plan of Land in Burlington and Lexington, Mass.", dated Sept. 7, 1973, by Miller & Nylander, submitted on Sept. 20, 1973, by G. F. Zecher with Application Form A73-24, showing lots A and B on North Street requires no approval under the Subdivision Control Law. The plan was so endorsed by members of the Board. The Board reviewed a draft by Dr. Clarke of a letter to the Board of 115 KENDALL Appeals re the 115 Kendall Corp. petition for special permit and site B/A F&D review (F&D hearing Oct. 2). Previous petition (Aug.'73), not acted upon because of insufficient provision of detailed information, was noted. The letter, recommending denial because of inadequate time for review of detailed plans (submitted on 10/1), was read and approved as revised. Mr. Briggs reported on his site review of the proposed Farmhurst, Sec FARMHURST,SEC. 5 subdivision and discussion continued as to possible conditions to be 5,PRELIM.PLAN required of the developer if the preliminary plan receives Planning Board approval. Mr. Briggs will prepare a report reflecting this dis- cussion, his review and Engr. Dept. recommendations, for consideration of the Board on October 9. B/A notices of hearings to be held on October 16, were reviewed and B/A NOTICES read in part by Mrs. Brown. The Kefalas petition for variance to sub- 10/16 divide land at Burlington St. was discussed and the planning director KEFALAS,CUSTANC was instructed to draft a letter, recommending denial of the petition, for review of the Board on October 9. i 1 1 Page 2 10.1.73 Mr. Briggs was asked to obtain plans and additional information on CUSTANCE B/A the Custance petition for variance to construct a storage building and PETITION to remove two existing buildings at 68 Bedford St. Mr. Briggs reported that the work of applying lot lines to the photo- grammetric maps has been completed, the slaps having been received in the Planning Board office, and reviewed and approved by him as to their workmanship. Procedures for distribution of sets of the maps to various Town Boards and agencies were discussed. It was agreed that the designation "lot lines approximate and not determined by survey" will be noted on each map. Plans for Minuteman Village (Haroian), subject of B/A finding and determination hearing on October 16, were reviewed and revised access and layout plans noted. Mr. Briggs reported on his site review of the drainage situation. Mr. Marshall, DAC representative, agreed to re- view and prepare a report on the proposed plans and Mr. Briggs will conduct further research as to density and revised road plans. LOT LINES ON -PHOTOGRAMMETRIC MAPS HAROIAN F & D Mrs. Brown reported on her telephone call from a developer regarding RD ZONING concept for a new zoning category to ensure lower density in multi- family rezoning proposals. The developer (who plans to submit a re- zoning proposal at the next Town Mtg.) is to meet with the Board in the near future for discussion of the suggestion. B/A permit granted to W. R. Grace Co. (hearing 9/25) and inclusion of Planning Board recommended conditions, were noted. Certificates of Appropriateness for signs issued by the HDC for Lexington Mews, Cinema, Lexington Driving School and Colonial Stores, Inc. were noted. At 8:40 p.m., upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was VOTED: To go into executive session for closure of which might adversely of the Town or the reputation of discussion of matters the dis- affect the financial interests any person. Following discussion of land acquisition and of re privileged communications, open session was and the meeting was adjourned at that time, so attend a meeting on Bicentennial plans. PJ�4A� - Paul J. MacKenzie, Clerk Planning Board policy resumed at 9:15 p.m., that the members could W.R.GRACE CO. B/A PERMIT SIGNS, H.D.C. EXEC.SESSION