HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-11-05PLANNING BOARD MEETING
November 5, 1973
The meeting of the Lexington Planning Board was called to order at
7:30 p.m. by the chairman Dr. Clarke with members L. Brown, Costello,
Graham and planning director Briggs present. Also in attendance were
J. Frick, Conservation Comm., Richard Rogers, DAC, F. Sandy, CLC and
Pat Hoffman, Members of the Planning Board Citizens' Committee on
Zoning By -Law revision.
Mrs. Strome, resident of 14 Fairfield Dr., met with the Board at 8:00 OAK PARK II
p.m. to voice objection of homeowners in Oak Park subdivision to in- SIDEWALKS
stallation of sidewalks in the cul-de-sac and to present a petition
signed by 16 residents. She reported that the developer, Mr. Sateriale,
is willing to request a waiver on sidewalks and that abuttors, as well
as residents consider the addition of sidewalks contrary to best aes-
thetic interests of the neighborhood and not necessary for reasons of
safety. Mrs. Strome will check with Mr. Briggs re names of owners of
all houses and will get a letter from the developer with respect to the
empty lots, in an effort to gain unanimous consent of all concerned.
Mr. Paul Nelson, Oneida Corp., and Messrs. Moore and Spaulding met with DRUMMER BOY
Discussion of Erik Lund's proposal for new RD zone followed. Questions RD ZONING
of density limit and minimum size of land area were considered, as well AMENDMENT
as requirement for environmental impact information. A meeting of
Mr. Briggs, Frank Sandy, and Richard Rogers of Sasaki, Dawson & DeMay,
will be scheduled for the purpose of arriving at an appropriate density
figure. DAC will review the RD proposal in collaboration with Frank
Sandy's citizens' by-law revision committee.
Erik Lund, representing proponents of CR Trust, presented a written CR TRUST SUBD.
withdrawal of the preliminary subdivision plan entitled "Preliminary PLAN WITHDRAWN
Plan of Land in LExington, Mass., Property of C-R Trust", dated
Jan. 26, 1973, which was submitted to the Planning Board on Jan. 29,
1973.
The Board reviewed the plan submitted by Norman Richards, Esq. for FORM A73-29
Valleyfield Trust with Appl. Form A73-29. Upon a motion duly made and HAYDEN AVE.
seconded, it was VOTED: VALLEYFIELD TR.
The plan entitled "A Subdivision of Land Court Case No. 16660 in
Lexington, Mass.", by Miller & Nylander, dated Oct. 17, 1973, showing
Lots 10 & 11 on Hayden Ave. and W.R. Grace Co. Lot A, submitted with
Appl. Form A73-29, on Oct. 26, 1973, by Norman J. Richards, Esq. for
Valleyfield Trust, requires no approval under the Subdivision Control
Law.
The plan was so endorsed by members of the Board.
A plan submitted by Norman Cohen, Esq. for the Minuteman Regional School,
showing, an Edison easement and Lots A & B at Marrett Rd., was reviewed.
the Board for discussion of
future plans
for the "Drummer Boy" parcel. REZONING
If the Moore/Spaulding/Slye
multi -family
rezoning proposal at the next
Town Mtg. is unsuccessful,
the land will
be developed for single-family
homes. The PlanningBoard will,
in event
of single family development,
reconsider the 1969 Drummer
Boy definitive
subdivision plan with res-
pect to possible revision.
Discussion of Erik Lund's proposal for new RD zone followed. Questions RD ZONING
of density limit and minimum size of land area were considered, as well AMENDMENT
as requirement for environmental impact information. A meeting of
Mr. Briggs, Frank Sandy, and Richard Rogers of Sasaki, Dawson & DeMay,
will be scheduled for the purpose of arriving at an appropriate density
figure. DAC will review the RD proposal in collaboration with Frank
Sandy's citizens' by-law revision committee.
Erik Lund, representing proponents of CR Trust, presented a written CR TRUST SUBD.
withdrawal of the preliminary subdivision plan entitled "Preliminary PLAN WITHDRAWN
Plan of Land in LExington, Mass., Property of C-R Trust", dated
Jan. 26, 1973, which was submitted to the Planning Board on Jan. 29,
1973.
The Board reviewed the plan submitted by Norman Richards, Esq. for FORM A73-29
Valleyfield Trust with Appl. Form A73-29. Upon a motion duly made and HAYDEN AVE.
seconded, it was VOTED: VALLEYFIELD TR.
The plan entitled "A Subdivision of Land Court Case No. 16660 in
Lexington, Mass.", by Miller & Nylander, dated Oct. 17, 1973, showing
Lots 10 & 11 on Hayden Ave. and W.R. Grace Co. Lot A, submitted with
Appl. Form A73-29, on Oct. 26, 1973, by Norman J. Richards, Esq. for
Valleyfield Trust, requires no approval under the Subdivision Control
Law.
The plan was so endorsed by members of the Board.
A plan submitted by Norman Cohen, Esq. for the Minuteman Regional School,
showing, an Edison easement and Lots A & B at Marrett Rd., was reviewed.
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Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was VOTED:
After submission of an application form properly completed, the
planning director shall endorse on behalf of the Planning Board that
the plan entitled "Plan for Agreement with Boston Edison Co., Land in
Lexington, Mass.", dated July 24, 1973, by Raymond C. Pressey, Inc.,
submitted by Norman P. Cohen, Esq. for the Minuteman Regional School,
with Appl. Form A73-32, requires no approval under the Subdivision
Control Law.
FORM A73-32
MIN.MAN REG.SCH
The Board reviewed a plan submitted by Norman Doelling, showing land FORM A73-33
at Turning Mill and Robinson roads. Upon a motion duly made and second -TURNING MILL/
ed, it was VOTED: ROBINSON RDS.
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The plan entitled "Plan of Land in Lexington, Mass.", dated October
20 1973, by Joseph W. Moore Co., Inc., submitted on November 2, 19730
by Norman Doelling with Appl. Form A73-33, showing lots 2, 2A, 2B on
Turning M311 and Robinson roads, requires no approval under the Sub-
division Control Law.
The plan was so endorsed by members of the Board.
Action on Form A73-34, submitted by Custom-Bilt Homes, showing a lot on FORM A73-34
the"paper"section of Valleyfield St., was postponed pending receipt of VALLEYFIELD ST.
advice from Town Counsel regarding possible addition of a notation to CUSTOM-BILT
the plan.
B/A notices of hearings to be held on Nov. 20, 1973, were noted. The B/A HEARINGS
planning director was asked to obtain additional information on the 11.20.73
McCormack petition for expanded use of a professional building at MC CORMACK
789 Massachusetts Ave.
Question for clarification was asked by Frank Sandy, Chairman of the ZONING BY LAW
Planning Board's Citizens' Committee for Zoning By -Law Revision, as to REVISION RE CG
whether the Planning Board intended that his committee include a study & CN DISTRICTS
of what districts should be rezoned from CG to CN. The Chairman re-
plied that this was not part of the primary assignment, but that the
Board would be interested in any suggestions.
The meeting adjourned at 10:45 p.m.
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MacKenzie, Clerk