HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974-02-19PLANNING BOARD MEETING
February 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, planning
director Briggs and secretary Mrs. Snow present. Also in attendance was
John Frey, D.A.C.
Request for extension of time within which the Planning Board must act MINUTEMAN RIDGE
on Minuteman Ridge subdivision, received on Feb. 15, 1974, was consid- EXTENSION
ered. Mr. Briggs explained delay of receipt from the developer of legal
information needed by Town Counsel to complete instruments for the
subdivision. Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was VOTED:
To extend to March 19, 1974, inclusive, the time within which the
Planning Board must act on the definitive subdivision plan entitled
"Minuteman Ridge in Lexington, Mass.", dated November 12, 1973, as
requested by Kerrie Realty Trust, applicant.
Town Clerk will be informed of this action of the Board.
The Board reviewed a plan submitted on behalf of Regal Inn with Appl. FORM A74-7
Form A74-7, showing land at Rte. 128 and Bedford St. Upon a motion REGAL INN
duly made and seconded, it was VOTED:
The plan submitted on February 13, 1974, by Bert Robinson, entitled
"Plan of Land in Lexington, Mass.", dated Feb. 9, 1974, by Barnes
Engineering Co., with Appl. Form A74-7, requires no approval under
the Subdivision Control Law.
The plan was so endorsed by members of the Board.
Dr. Clarke reported on:his conference earlier in the day with Mr. Nick- CORAZZINI B/A
erson, Chairman of the Appeals Board, regarding wording of a letter on PETITION
the Corazzini petition (hearing 3/19). The letter, approved by the
Planning Board on Feb. 11, 1974, was changed by substituting the word
"urges" for the word "recommends" in the last paragraph.
Dr. Clarke reported on communication from Erik Lund in which he recom- ZONING BY LAW
mended withdrawal of Articles 77 through 88, concerning Zoning By -Law REVISION ARTS.
clarification. Requirements proposed within the Articles regarding WITHDRAWAL
agricultural land use were discussed and compared with those in the
current by-law. It was unanimously voted to move for indefinite post-
ponement of the aforementioned Articles. Mrs. Brown suggested that in
case of zoning by-law amendment articles which would affect landowners,
outside advice on implications should be sought and that landowners should be
allowed to participate in proceedings early in the conceptual process of
preparation os such articles. So as not to lose impetus with respect to
new garden center control amendments, the Board asked Mrs. Brown to pre-
pare an outline of matters to be settled, for consideration of the Board
in the near future.
At 8:35 p.m., the Board met with the Appropriations Committee in Room CAMPING ART.
111. In answer to questions regarding Town Meeting procedures on the 37/38
"camping" Articles 37 & 38, Dr. Clarke informed the committee that
' Roland Greeley, Bicentennial Comm., will present the Articles at
Town Meeting.
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The Committee requested written statements stating the purposes for ARTICLES 85,86,
fund requests in Articles 85, 86 & 87, as initiated by the Planning 87 -FUNDING
Board.
John Frey, DAC, presented a report on the proposed condominium develop-
ment, "Russell Square", (B/A hearing 2/26) at Woburn St. & Mass. Ave. RUSSELL SQ.B/A
Mr. Frey had prepared an alternate design scheme which allows the same HEARING
number of units as the petitioner proposes, but presents an unobstructed
view of the original house and relocation of the garages. This report
will be transmitted to both the Appeals Board and the Historic Districts
Commission. Mr. Briggs will draft a letter to the B/A expressing con-
ditional approval of the Planning Board on the granting of the variances
requested.
A report on Lexington land adjoining the future Burlington Arcade shop- BURLINGTON
ping center, prepared for the Planning Board by Mr. Frey as requested ARCADE
by the Selectmen in a letter dated Feb. 13, was reviewed by the members.
Mr. Frey agreed to divide his report for transmittal of the first sec-
tion to the Bd. of Selectmen. Additional information will be provided
in a supplementary report to the Planning Board on the matter.
The meeting adjourned at 10:30 p.m.
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Paul J. MacKenzie, Clerk