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.
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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.
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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