HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-11-19PLANNING BOARD MEETING
November 19, 1974
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, S. Brown,
Costello, Planning Director Briggs and Secretary Mrs. Snow present.
Also in attendance were Mary Sepucha, LWV, and Cheryl Waixel, Lex.
Minute Man. Mr. Graham Joined the meeting at 8:10 p.m.
The minutes of Planning Board meeting of Nov. 5, 1973, were approved MINUTES 11/5
as amended.
Draft of a letter to the Selectmen recommending a policy re sale of TAX TITLE LOTS
tax title lots to abuttors to ensure the permanent and legal combi- SALE POLICY
nation of the two parcels, was reviewed. Mr. Costello agreed to re-
vise the letter for review of the Board next week.
Mrs. Brown's draft of a letter to the Selectmen in response to a VILLAGE CIRCLE
letter from Stanley Blank, 10 Village Circle, dated Oct. 9, 1973, re LIGHTS
installation of street lights was reviewed and was approved as written.
Draft of a letter of recommendations to the Bd. of Appeals on the SHERATON/LEX.
petition for finding and determination of Sheraton -Lexington Motor Inn MOTOR INN F&D
(hearing Nov. 20) was read by the Chairman and reviewed by the Board.
Following discussion of parking standards, the letter was approved as
amended.
' Mark Moore met with the Board at 8 p.m. by appointment to discuss DRUMMER BOY
traffic circulation plans for proposed Drummer Boy subdivision. Report TRAFFIC
of Mr. Roe Hendricks, Traffic Engr., was noted. Plan showing egress
at Winter St. and one-way entrance at Bedford St. was shown and traffic
saturation at the jug -handle discussed. In response to Mr. Moore's re-
quest for Planning Board view on the proposed re -design at the inter-
section, the members re -stated their position of March 1973, on the
matter, i.e. provision for access to Grove St. at a future time and road
design inhibiting excessive speed. Copy of Mr. Hendrick's report was
left with the PlanningBoard. Mr. Moore will again meet with the Board
on Dec. 10.
Mr. Briggs' draft of a letter re the Hewlett-Packard petition for find- HEWLETT/PACKARD
ing and determination (hearing 12/4) was reviewed and parking stall
and aisle dimensions, discussed. Reference was made to recommendations
re need for Hatch Act permit. The letter was approved as amended.
The Board reviewed a plan showing conservation land (Hamilton -Baldwin) CONSERVATION
at Concord Ave., submitted on 11/19 by James Chase, Town Engr. with CONCORD AVE.
Application Form A73-37. Since the plan had been received late in the FORM A73-37
day, it was agreed that the Planning Director, on behalf of the Board
should endorse the plan following research to ascertain its proper form.
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was VOTED:
' The plan entitled "Plan of Land in Lexington, Mass.", dated April
1973, by Barnes Engr. Co., Inc., Submitted on Nov. 19, 1973, by
James Chase, Town Engr. showing conservtion land at Concord Ave.
requires no approval under the Subdivision Control Law.
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Extra work session meetings of the Planning Board were discussed and PL. BD. WORK
it was agreed that a meeting will be scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 1 SESSION MTGS.
for work on Wetland Protection Articles, and on Saturday, Dec.8, for
work on RD zone Articles.
Meeting schedule for December was established for the first three MEETING SCHEDULE
regular meetings: Dec. 3, 10, & 17, other meetings to be scheduled at
a later date.
The first regular meeting in January, 1974, will be held on Wed.,
January 2, 1974.
The secretary was instructed to obtain copies of H.7227 (re changes H.7227 ZONING
in the Zoning Enabling Act) to aid the members in answering an MFPB ENABLING ACT
questionnaire on the matter.
Mr. Briggs showed plot plan and elevation plans for proposed Regal Inn REGAL INN
at Bedford St. and Rte. 128, and brochures of similar Regal Inn facili-
ties. Required 200' setback relative to the future widening of Bedford
St., parking requirements, andlocation of driveway were discussed.
The proponents will meet with the Board for presentation in more detail
prior to filing petition for B/A finding and determination.
The Planning Director was instructed to research the possibility of BEDFORD ST.
action under TOPICS for the widening of Bedford St., possibly in con- IMPROVEMENT
junction with work on the proposed nearby Hartwell Ave. connector road.TOPICS
Dr. Clarke will explore the matter with Mr. Kenney and Rep. Cole
The meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
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Paul J. MacKenzie, Clerk
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