HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974-09-16PLANNING BOARD MEETING
September 16, 1974
' The meeting of the Lexington Planning Board was called to order at 7:30 p.m.
by the Chairman Dr. Clarke with members Costello, L. Brown, S. Brown,
MacKenzie, planning director Briggs, and secretary Mrs. Snow present. Also
in attendance was John Frey, D.A.C.
The minutes of Planning Board meeting of August 26, 1974, were approved
as corrected. MINUTES 8/26
The request for bond release from developer Busa on the Columbus St. sub-
division was considered. Mr. Briggs reported on his conference with
Community Nursery School officials, and their satisfaction with correc- BOND RELEASE
tive work at the hammerhead turning area to ensure safety of the pupils.COLUMBUS ST.
All neighbors consulted are apparently satisfied with conditions. Upon SUBDIVISION
a Motion duly made and seconded, it was VOTED:
That the bank passbook in the amount of $5,000 to ensure completion
of construction in the Columbus St. subdivision be released, as
recommended by James E. Chase, P.E., Town Engineer.
A plan submitted by Frederick Conroy, Esq. for Michael Colangelo, with FORM A74-23
Application Form A74-23, showing increased area in the Kitchen & Kutch- HARTWELL AVE.
in parcel at Hartwell Ave. and Hinchey Rd. was reviewed. Upon a motion COLANGELO
duly made and seconded, it was VOTED:
The plan entitled "Plan of Land in Lexington, Mass.", dated Sept. 11,
1974, by Miller & Nylander, submitted on Sept. 13, 1974, by Frederick
Conroy, Esq. for Michael L. Colangelo, with Application Form A74-23,
showing Lot 3 at Hartwell Avenue and Hinchey Road requires no approval
under the Subdivision Control Law.
The plan was so endorsed by members of the Board.
Legal procedures to ensure Planning Board involvement and opportunity to ST.BRIGID'S
state the view of the majority of the Board in the event the decision of HOUSING
the Housing Appeals Court on the St. Brigid's housing proposal is
appealsed by the Lexington B/A, were discussed. A motion was made by HAC DECISION
Mr. MacKenzie and seconded by Mrs. Brown, as follows:
That the Planning Board notify the Board of Selectmen that in the event
of an appeal to the Superior Court by the Board of Appeals in the
St. Brigid's case, the Planning Board will intervene as a party and
hereby requests the Board of Selectmen to provide legal counsel for
the Planning Board.
Mr. Costello moved that the motion be amended as follows:
That in the opinion of the Planning Board, the Board of Appeals should
not be denied legal counsel, in the event of an appeal.
The motion to amend was not seconded.
The motion as presented by Mr. MacKenzie was voted by a majority of the
Board.
' The Selectmen are to be informed of the intention and request later in
the evening.
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The Board noted a letter dated Sept. 6, 1974, received from Charles F.
' Kennedy, Water Resources Comm., encouraging attendance of members at an
informal meeting on Sept. 18 at the Hartwell Avenue Sanitary Landfill site
to review and discuss the Lexington D.P.W. landfill proposal. Eric Clarke,
Lois Brown, and Paul MacKenzie plan to attend. Mrs. Frick, who joined the
meeting at that time, explained procedures and gave history of D.N.R. in-
volvement in the case.
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A letter from Mr. and Mrs. Jordan, 3 North St., dated 9/10/74, requesting BURLINGTON
Sidewalk or bicycle path on Burlington St. for safety of children, was ST. BIKE PATE
noted. It was decided to refer the letter to the Recreation Comm. An OR SIDEWALK
explanatory letter will be sent by the Planning Director to the Jordans,
and one the Mr. Buss, chairman of the Recreation Committee.
Mr. Briggs reported on proposed installation of U.S. Postal Service Depot U.S.POSTAL
on a 6 acre parcel at Hayden Ave., and pointed out the site on photogram- SERV. DEPOT
metric map. B/A hearing for special permit and variance will be scheduled HAYDEN AVE.
when plans are complete.
The Board joined the Board of Selectmen at 8:45 p.m. to discuss the St. ST BRIGID
Brigid housing proposal situation. Also in attendance were B/A Chairman HOUSING
Nickerson and Mrs. Morey, who requested the Bd. of Selectmen for legal
counsel in an attempt to have the Housing Appeals Court approval of
St. Brigid's proposal overturned, by an appeal to the Superior Court. Dr.
Clarke stated Planning Board position on the case and requested legal
counsel for the Planning Board, as voted by the Planning Board earlier
in the evening. It was agreed that the B/A will meet in executive session
with the Selectmen on September 23 to arrive at decision on the matter of
legal representation. The Planning Board will request a similar meeting.
The Board returned to its office at 9:45 p.m.
Petition to the B/A of Irving and Martha Mabee to separate land at #5 MABEE
Tavern Lane into two lots, each of which would have insufficient frontage #5 TAVERN LA
(hearing 10/15) was reviewed. Section 81R, Subdivision Control Law, which
allows the Planning Board to waive frontage requirements in certain instances,
was referred to. Dr. Clarke will request clarification of the Section by
Town Counsel. Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was VOTED:
That the Planning Director will prepare a letter to the B/A, stating
that the Planning Board does not oppose the granting of the petition
of Irving and Martha Mabee to divid lot #5 Tavern Lane, as proposed.
The meeting adjourned at 10:10 p.m.
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Paul J. MacKenzie, Clerk