HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974-03-04PLANNING BOARD MEETING
March 4, 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, Costello, planning
director Briggs and secretary Mrs. Snow present. Also in attendance was
Sally Hager, LWV.
Mr. Briggs reported on his progress with examination and correction of WETLAND MAPS
contour figures (by use of survey data) of the photogrammetric maps
showing proposed "W" areas.
Dr. Clarke read a letter from the Lexington Housing Authority, dated SCATTERED
March 1, 1974, informing the Board of request for funds under the "705" SITE HOUSING
program, and asking written evidence of Planning Board support for the 11705"
request for financial assistance for the scattered site housing project.
Dr. Clarke read his draft of a letter in response, and the letter was
approved as corrected.
A letter dated Feb. 21, 1974, inviting Planning Board members to attend SCOTTISH RITE
a cornerstone laying of the Scottish Rite Masons Museum and Library CEREMONY
building on Sunday, March 10 at 2:30 p.m., was noted.
The minutes of Planning Board meeting of Feb. 11, 1974, were approved
as written.
MINUTES 2.4.74
DI MARZO B/A
PETITION
The petition of Martin Bernard, Burlington Arcade, (B/A hearing 3/19) BURLINGTON
and the report of John Frey, DAC, as to recommended requirements if ARCADE B/A
Special Permit is granted, were reviewed. The Planning Board will meet PETITION
with the Board of Selectmen on March 11 for discussion of Town position
on the matter.
Adams Estates developer DeCarlo's request to exchange bankbooks now held
by the Town as surety for others in the same amount, showing change of
ownership of the subdivision from Castoldi to DeCarlo, was discussed. It
was decided that the amount of surety will remain the same pending com-
pletion of work on Brent, Suzanne and Emerson roads, as recommended by
the Town Engineer. Mr. Briggs will confer with the developer to inform
him that he will be allowed to submit corrected bankbooks.
ADAMS ESTATES
SURETY
Board of Appeals notices of hearings to be held on March 19 were re- B/A HEARINGS
viewed. As previously noted, the DiMarzo and Bernard petitions will be DE VITO PET.
commented upon. Mr. Briggs was asked to obtain additional information on
the DeVito petition (Lot 80 Valleyfield St.) for report to the Board on
March 11.
Letter from Manfred Friedman, dated Feb. 25, 1974, re Article 83 (RD Zone),
suggesting amendment, was noted. RD ARTICLE
AMENDMENT
The petition of Nicole M. DiMarzo re 325
Waltham St., (B/A hearing
3/19),
was discussed. Adverse topography, limited
sight distance along Waltham
St., and existing volume of traffic were
noted. It was agreed that
the
Board will oppose the extension of CG zone accessory use (parking)
into
RS zone and Mr. Briggs was instructed to
draft a letter reflecting
the
abovementioned, for consideration of the
Board on March 11.
MINUTES 2.4.74
DI MARZO B/A
PETITION
The petition of Martin Bernard, Burlington Arcade, (B/A hearing 3/19) BURLINGTON
and the report of John Frey, DAC, as to recommended requirements if ARCADE B/A
Special Permit is granted, were reviewed. The Planning Board will meet PETITION
with the Board of Selectmen on March 11 for discussion of Town position
on the matter.
Adams Estates developer DeCarlo's request to exchange bankbooks now held
by the Town as surety for others in the same amount, showing change of
ownership of the subdivision from Castoldi to DeCarlo, was discussed. It
was decided that the amount of surety will remain the same pending com-
pletion of work on Brent, Suzanne and Emerson roads, as recommended by
the Town Engineer. Mr. Briggs will confer with the developer to inform
him that he will be allowed to submit corrected bankbooks.
ADAMS ESTATES
SURETY
Board of Appeals notices of hearings to be held on March 19 were re- B/A HEARINGS
viewed. As previously noted, the DiMarzo and Bernard petitions will be DE VITO PET.
commented upon. Mr. Briggs was asked to obtain additional information on
the DeVito petition (Lot 80 Valleyfield St.) for report to the Board on
March 11.
Letter from Manfred Friedman, dated Feb. 25, 1974, re Article 83 (RD Zone),
suggesting amendment, was noted. RD ARTICLE
AMENDMENT
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3.4.74
Dr. Clarke read his draft of Planning Board report on Art. 86 (funding ART. 86 & 85
for Master Plan). The report was approved as amended. Mrs. Brown ver- MASTER PLAN
bally outlined a draft report on Art. 85 (funding for wetland studies). FUNDING &
She will prepare a written report based on this outline. WETLAND STUDY
The Board considered its position on the Piper Ridge rezoning amendment
Article. Following discussion of expansion of multi -family district in
RO district, it was voted that the majority of the Board is opposed to
the proposal. Mr. Briggs will prepare a draft of Planning Board report
for consideration of the members on March 11.
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was voted that a letter be sent
to Mr. Graham, expressing appreciation of the Planning Board for his five
year term of service.
The meeting adjourned at 9:35 p.m.
Paul J. cKenzie, Clerk