HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974-06-24PLANNING BOARD MEETING
June 24, 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,
and MacKenzie, and planning director Briggs present.
The minutes of the Planning Board meeting of May 28, 1974, were approved MINUTES 5/28/71
as written.
A discussion concerning the release of a bond from the Oak Park II OAK PARK II
developer took place. It was reported that no work has been accom- BOND RELEASE
plished since the last discussion in December, 1973. Mr. Briggs was REQUEST
requested to advise the developer that the Planning Board considered the
request for release of the bond and denied it.
Mr. MacKenzie was requested to discuss with Town Counsel a device by SIDEWALK
which development funds might be held in escrow to provide for sidewalk CONSTR. FUNDS
construction at a time more appropriate than immediately following
initial construction.
The Recreation Committee joined the Planning Board to discuss a study RECREATION
of recreation need in the Town. Representing the Recreation Committee NEEDS STUDY
were the Chairman, Mr. Wertheim, Mrs. Swanson and Messrs Busa and Hayes.
Also present were Recreation Director Mr. Bertini and Mr. Eisenberg of
the Design Advisory Group.
' At the conclusion of discussions of an approach to a study and its con-
tent, it was agreed to form a sub -committee of the two Boards to select
a consultant to direct the study. Dr. Clarke, Mr. Brown, and Mr. Briggs
will represent the Planning Board.
The Planning Board was requested to authorize payment to C. E. Maguire TOPHET SWAMP
Co. for work performed in preparation of the Tophet Swamp Study. Upon STUDY INVOICE
a motion duly made and seconded, it was voted unanimously:
To acknowledge completion of work to specification by C. E. Maguire
Co. in preparation of the Tophet Swamp study and to authorize payment.
A draft letter of guidance to the Board of Appeals regarding the TEKTRONIX B/A
petition of Tektronix for a special permit to build on land at Bedford HEARING
St. and Hartwell Ave. was considered. The draft was revised to add the
following recommendations:
1. Elimination of an entry onto Bedford St.
2. Landscaping to be in accordance with plans submitted.
3. All wiring to be underground
4. Water and sewer connection plans to be approved by the Town Engr.
Mr. Olsen met with the Board to discuss access to his property on Aaron Rd.,
an unaccepted street. Alternatives were discussed and a similarity to AARON ROAD
conditions on Leonard Rd. were noted. Town Counsel is considering the OLSEN
legal implications of the Leonard R. property. Dr. Clarke will give
Mr. Olsen some advice after hearing from Counsel in re Leonard Rd.
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The meeting adjourned at 11:00 p.m.
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Paul J• MacKenzie, Clerk
Plans of the Regal Inn as submitted to the Board of Appeals with their
REGAL INN
petition for a special permit were considered. Significant shortages
B/A HEARING
of information were noted especially in regard to site drainage plans.
Mr. Briggs was asked to schedule a meeting with the developer, prior to
the Board of Appeals hearing on July 2, 19749 at a time when Mrs. Brown
and Mr. Costello could meet with him. On the results of that meeting a
more informed advisory opinion can be submitted to the Board of Appeals.
A motion was made and seconded and voted unanimously, as follows:
PL. BD.
To elect Dr. Eric Clarke Chairman of the Planning Board for the
REORGANIZATION
next year.
A motion was made and seconded and voted unanimously as follows:
To elect Thomas Costello Vice Chairman of the Planning Board for
the next year.
A motion was made and seconded and voted unanimously as follows:
To elect Paul MacKenzie Clerk of the Planning Board for the next
year.
A listing of major topics for the next year with specific assignments
1974-75 WORK
to members for leadership was discussed. Dr. Clarke and Mr. Briggs had
PROGRAM
prepared the outline and there was general acceptance. The assignments
ASSIGNMENTS
are noted below:
Wetlands - S. Brown
Recreation Study - E. Clarke
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Goals and Objectives Study - E. Clarke
Downtown Parking Study - L. Brown
Review of Street Standards - P. MacKenzie
Street Classifications - L. Brown
Review of Subdivision and Zoning Regulations - T. Costello
The meeting adjourned at 11:00 p.m.
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Paul J• MacKenzie, Clerk