HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-11-12PLANNING BOARD MEETING
November 12, 1973
The meeting of the Lexington Planning Board was called to order at
7:30 p.m. by the chairman Dr. Clarke, with members Costello, S. Brown,
Graham, planning director Briggs, planning intern Whitney, and secre-
tary Mrs. Snow present. Also in attendance were F. Sandy, CLC, Eliz.
Ives, LWV, and Richard Rogers, DAC.
The minutes of Planning Board meeting of October 29, 1973, were
approved as written.
Plan submitted by Gerald Cournoyer, Esq. for Custom Bilt Homes, with
Application Form A73-34, Mrs. Brown's memo on the matter, dated Nov.8,
1973, and Mrs. Brown's draft of a letter of Planning Board refusal to
endorse the plan as shown, were reviewed. Mrs. Brown reported on con-
ference with Town Counsel with respect to his advice to reject, based
on the status of Valleyfield St. Upon a motion duly made and seconded,
it was VOTED:
To reject the plan entitled "Plan of Land in Lexington, Mass.",
dated Oct. 29, 19739 by Miller & Nylander, showing Lot D on
Valleyfield St., submitted by Gerald Cournoyer, Esq. for Custom
Bilt Homes, Inc. on November 1, 1973, with Appl. Form A73-34.
The applicant, Town Counsel, Town Clerk and Building Inspector will be
informed of this action of the majority of the Board.
' It was also voted that Town Counsel will be asked for further legal
advice on the matter by letter, which will include Mr. Costello's
comment: "The Planning Board is deliberately conspiring to deprive
the petitioner of equal protection under the law in that this is
clearly not a subdivision and the Lexington Zoning By -Law clearly
states that a lot laid out prior to March 17, 1924, can have any
area and any frontage." Following Mr. Costello's comments, Mr. Graham
stated that as a Planning Board member, he is not engaged in a con-
spiracy to deprive a citizen of his rights.
Messrs. William and Jack Maloney, developers of Emerson Gardens, met
with the Board at 8 p.m. to obtain Planning Board view on alternate
plans for completion of Bryant Rd., which they have blocked to traffic
at this time. Mr. Maloney reported on removal of barriers by motorists
who use Bryant Rd. as a cut -through, and trespassing on lawn and side-
walk areas. Questions were raised as to whether Bryant Rd. should he
opened to one-way traffic or closed off permanently at that point by
action of the Selectmen, to curtail its use by motorists who wish to
avoid traffic signals at Maple/Lowell streets intersection. The prob-
lem will be referred to the Traffic Safety Committee for resolution.
The Board considered the plans submitted by Sheraton/Lexington Motor
Inn for expansion of the existing facility (F&D hearing 11/20/73).
Mr. Briggs reported on the Health Director's finding of inadequate and
' substandard kitchen facilities, and the petitioner's plans to upgrade
and expand the facilities. Planning Board recommendations on the other
aspects of the plan were discussed and Mr. Briggs was instructed to
prepare a draft of a letter to the B/A on the proposal for review at
the next meeting.
MINUTES 10/29
FORM A73-34
CUSTOM BILT
(HAMILTON)
REJECTED
EMERSON GARDENS
BRYANT RD.
COMPLETION PLAN'
SHER.LEX.MOTOR
INN F&D 11/20
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' Plans for expansion of the Hewlett/Packard building and parking lot HEWLETT/PACKARD
at Hartwell Ave. (F&D hearing 12/4/73) were reviewed. Following EXPANSION F&D
discussion of drainage problems, Mr. Briggs was asked to prepare a 12/4/74
draft of Planning Board recommendations for the November 19 meeting.
A memo from Frank Sandy, Chairman of the Planning Board/Citizens' ZONING BY LAW
Comm on Zoning By -Law revision, was reviewed and his suggested changes REVISION &
of content of the proposed RD zoning article noted. Discussion contin- RD ZONE
ued on exclusion of wetland and yard areas from required area for open
space in multi -family dwelling proposals.
Mr. Briggs' November 12 memo on cost analysis for sample campsite CAMPSITE PLAN
at Lexington High School was reviewed. .Mr. Nussdorfer and Mr. Greeley,
Bicentennial Committee, who joined the meeting, participated in the
discussion. Douglas Whitney displayed layout plans with provision for
a total of 45 camping units in the two L.H.S. parking lots, and dis-
cussion continued as to toilet facilities and lighting. Cost and
degree of need for installation of electricity was considered.
At 9:50 p.m., upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was VOTED:
To go into executive session for discussion of matters, the EXEC. SESSION
disclosure of which could adversely affect the financial interests
of the Town or the reputation of any person.
' At 10:30 p.m., following discussion of land acquisition, open session
was resumed and the meeting was adjourned.
Paul J. MacKenzie, Clerk
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