HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974-07-15PLANNING BOARD MEETING
July 15, 1974
The meeting of the Lexington Planning Board was called to order at 7:30 p.m.
by the vice chairman Mr. Costello, with members L. Brown, S. Brown,
MacKenzie, planning director Briggs, and secretary Mrs. Snow present.
Also in attendance was Robert Bowyer, DAC.
The Board reviewed the request of Diane E. Hamilton for extension of FARMHURST,SEC
time on Farmhurst, Sec. 5 subdivision. Additional time is needed by EXTENSION
the developer for preparation of required drainage report on the
Farmhurst site and surrounding area. Upon a motion duly made and
seconded, it was VOTED:
To extend to July 29, 1974, inclusive, the time within which the
Planning Board must act on the definitive subdivision plan entitled
Farmhurst, Section 5 in Lexington, Mass., dated January 11, 1974,
by Miller & Nylander, as requested by Diane E. Hamilton, applicant.
A letter dated June 13, 1974, from Fanger & Birnbaum, on behalf of EMERSON GARDENS
Emerson Gardens Realty Corp., requesting release of all surety on BOND RELEASE
Emerson Gardens, Section _1, was reviewed and Engr. Dept. letter dated
July 1, 1974, recommending release, was noted. Upon a motion duly made
and seconded, it was VOTED:
That the bond in the amount of $8,000 to ensure completion of con-
struction in Emerson Gardens, Section 1 subdivision be released, as
recommended by James E. Chase, P.E., Town Engineer.
The minutes of Planning Board meeting of June 10, 1974, were approved MINUTES 6.10.74
' as written.
Plan submitted with Form A74-20, by 115 Kendall Corp., was reviewed. FORM A74-20
Mr. Briggs explained the plan showing 5+ acres at the corner of Hart- HARTWELL AVE.
well Ave, and Bedford St. Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it BEDFORD ST.
was VOTED: 115 KENDALL
The plan submitted with Appl. Form A74-20 on July 10, 1974, by
Michael Colangelo, 115 Kendall Corp., entitled "Plan of Land in
Lexington, Mass.", dated July 9, 1974, by Miller & Nylander, showing
Lot 1 at Hartwell Ave. and Bedford St., requires no approval under
the Subdivision Control Law.
The plan was so endorsed by members of the Board.
A letter dated July 16, 1974, from Kenneth M. Kreutziger, requesting
Planning Board approval of the nomination of Richard Magnuson as a
member of the Design Advisory Committee, was noted. Upon a motion duly
made and seconded, it was voted to accept Mr. Magnuson's nomination. A
letter of thanks will be sent to Mr. Kreutziger for his service as a
member of the D.A.C., and especially during his term as chairman.
DAC NOMINATION
R. MAGNUSON
REGAL INN B/A
Margaret Rawls, Conservation
Comm., met with the Board for discussion
of Regal Inn
petition, to be
resubmitted to the Board of Appeals in the
near future,
and additional
information to be required on plans (refer-
ence to area
which will contain
a retention pond). Mrs. Rawls and Mr.
Briggs will
collaborate on a
letter stating this requirement, to be
sent to the
developer.
DAC NOMINATION
R. MAGNUSON
REGAL INN B/A
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Memo from the Board of Selectmen, dated July 11, 1974, requesting TAX TITLE LOTS
Planning Board approval of use by L. H. A. of 12 tax title= -lots (listed SC. SITE HOUS-
in L.H.A. letter of June 7, 1974) for scattered site housing,was con- ING
sidered. Planning Board letter to L.H.A, dated March 4, 1974, approving
concept of such use of tax title lots was referenced. Copy of this
letter, with addendum listing the 12 lots, will be sent to the Selectmen.
Messrs. Kisiel and Clancy of Leggat, Werner & McCall, and George Pappas,
E.G.&G., met with the Board for preliminary discussion of proposal to E.G.&G. OFFICE
construct an office building on Cabot, Cabot & Forbes land between Rte.2 BLDG. B/A
and Hayden Avenue. Variances to be requested of the Board of Appeals
(area, front and side yard requirements) were listed, and parking area
and compensatory water storage provisions discussed. Upon completion
of more detailed plans, a meeting with the Conservation Comm. and the
Planning Board will be scheduled for discussion with the developer of
hydrological problems on the site.
Mr. Brown reported on attendance at a L.H.A. meeting concerning the
scattered site housing program under Chapter 705, and the Authority's .
request that the Planning Board investigate availability of land for
up to 150 more units of elderly housing. Mr. Briggs listed several
undeveloped parcels as possibilities and will make further investiga-
tions to identify and qualify other aarcels.
Mrs. Brown reported that Dr. Clarke, who is in the hospital recover-
ing from surgery, is making good progress. It was voted that an expres-
sion of Planning Board concern and best wishes be sent to Dr. Clarke.
The meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
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Paul J. MacKenzie, Clerk
SCATTERED SITE
"705" HOUSING
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