HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-10-15PLANNING BOARD MEETING
October 15, 1973
The meeting of the Lexington Planning Board was called to order at 7:37 p.m.
by the chairman Dr. Clarke, with members Costello, L. Brown, S. Brown, Graham,
planning director Briggs and secretary Mrs. Snow present. Also in attendance
were Elizabeth Ives, LWV, Frank Sandy, CLC, Gary Marshall, DAC, and Cheryl
Waixel, Lexington Minute -Man.
Roger Vogler, architect, met with the Board by appointment to present plans
for proposed expansion (84 units, heated swimming pool and additional LEXINGTON INN
parking area) at Sheraton/Lexington Motor Inn. Petition to the Board of EXPANSION B/A
Appeals for finding and determination has been submitted.
The Board reviewed a plan submitted with Form A73-25 showing land at FORM A73-25
Waltham and Allen streets. Mr. Briggs reported on his investigation as ALLEN ST.
to the status of "old" Allen Street, which has never been abandoned as a FREEMAN
way. Upon advice of Town Counsel, and upon a motion duly made and
seconded, it was VOTED:
The plan entitled "Plan of Land in Lexington, Mass.", dated Sept. 11,
1973, by Miller & Nylander, submitted on October 2, 1973, by Theodore
Freeman with Appl. Form A73-25, showing Lots 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 & 13 and
Parcel A on Waltham and Allen streets, requires no approval under
Subdivision Control Law.
The plan was so endorsed by members of the Board.
Plan submitted with Application Form A73-26, showing land at Ingleside FORM A73-26
Rd. was reviewed by the members. Upon a motion duly made and seconded, INGLESIDE RD.
it was VOTED: KAITZ
The plan entitled "Plan of Land in Lexington, Mass.", dated Sept. 12,
1973, by Miller & Nylander, submitted on Oct. 11, 1973, by Alan L.
Kaitz, with Application Form A73-26, showing Lots 41C and 41D at
Ingleside Rd., requires no approval under the Subdivision Control Law.
The plan was so endorsed by members of the Board.
Plan submitted by Busa Realty Trust with Appl. Form A73-27, showing Lots FORM A73-27
A3 and A4 at Columbus Street was reviewed. Upon a motion duly made and COLUMBUS.ST.
seconded, it was VOTED: BUSA
The plan entitled "Plan of Land in Lexington, Mass.", dated Oct. 5,
1973, by Miller & Nylander, submitted by Buss. Realty Trust, Alfred
Buss, Trustee, on October 11, 1973, showing Lots A3 and A4 at
Columbus St. requires no approval under the Subdivision Control Law.
The plan was so endorsed by members of the Board.
The minutes of Planning Board meeting of October 1, 1973, were approved MINUTES 10/1/73
as corrected.
Mr. Briggs' draft of a letter of Planning Board recommendations on the HAROIAN B/A
Haroian (Minuteman Village) petition for finding and determination (B/A MINUTEMAN VILL.
hearing, Oct. 16) was reviewed and Mrs. Brown's suggested revisions dis-
cussed. The letter was approved as revised.
Mr. Briggs' draft of a letter to the developer of Farmhurst Sec. 5
subdivision, preliminary plans for which were approved by the Board
on October 9, 1973, was reviewed. Several points to be included in
the definitive plan and willingness of the Planning Board to grant a
waiver on the extent of sidewalk installation if requested, were dis-
cussed. The letter was approved as amended.
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FARMHURST,SEC.5
PRELIM. PLANS
Request was made that the planning staff conduct a poll of residents SIDEWALKS IN
of culs-de-sac with respect to their opinions as to the need for side- CULS DE SAC
walks in such streets. If work schedule allows, attempt will be made
to establish a Planning Board policy on cul-de-sac sidewalks.
Copy of a letter to the Board of Selectmen from a resident of Village VILLAGE CIR.
Circle, re installation of street lights was read by the chairman. STREET LIGHTS
Mr. Briggs was asked to research the Subdivision Rules & Regulations
re procedures and responsibility for installation and will confer with
Mr. Stoico on the matter.
Copy of a letter to the Selectmen, dated Oct. 5, 1973, from Mr. and LINCOLN ST.
Mrs. McCarey, 357 Lincoln St., re drainage problems in the area and WIDENING/SEWER
need for sewer installation and street widening was read by Dr. Clarke.
Mr, Briggs will investigate the aforementioned and will transmit a
copy of the letter to the Board of Health.
Bd. of Appeals notices of hearings to be held on October 30 were
noted and the Ostroff petition appealing a finding of the Building
Inspector reviewed. History of proposed "Battleview Park" subdivision
at First and Second streets was given. Mr. Ostroff is to be asked to
meet with the Board on October 23, following conference with the Town
Counsel on the matter. Mr. Costello will research the "Battleview
Park" file and may prepare a memorandum regarding prior events for
review of the members.
Administrative directives from the Town Manager, dated October 10,
1973, re appointments of Chief Corr as Acting Administrator of the
Lexington Fire Dept., and of Richard Perry as Administrator of
Financial Operations, were noted.
Board of Appeals decision of hearings held on Oct. 2 were cited by
Mrs. Brown.
The meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m.
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Paul J. MacKenzie, Clerk
B A HEARINGS
10/30 OSTROFF
FIRE DEPT./CORR
FIN. ADM./PERRY