HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974-10-07PLANNING BOARD MEETING
October 7, 1974
The meeting of the Lexington Planning Board was called to order at 7:35 p.m.
by the chairman Dr. Clarke, with members S. Brown, L. Brown, MacKenzie,
Costello and secretary Mrs. Snow present. Also in attendance were Rosemary
O'Leary, Lexington Minute -Man, and Paul Restuccia, Lexington Patriot.
Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Bayles were present to present a plan submitted on FORM A74-26
October 3, 1974, with Application Form A74-26, proposing division of land BAYLES
at Massachusetts Avenue, and requesting legal frontage on Stratham Road. STRATHAM RD.
Pending investigation as to legal status of Stratham Rd., action on the
application was deferred.
The Board reviewed a plan submitted with Form A74-25, showing conserva-
tion land at the Lexington/Winchester line. Upon a motion duly made and
seconded, it was VOTED:
The plan submitted on October 1, 1974, by James Marino Tr., Marco
Realty Trust, with Application Form A74-25, entitled "Plan of Land in
Lexington, Mass.", dated Sept. 27, 1974, by Frederick R. Joyce Co.,
showing Lot C and part of Lot A as easement to Lot C. at the Lexington/
Winchester line requires no approval under the Subdivision Control Law.
The plan was so endorsed by members of the Board.
Minutes of September 16, 1974, were reviewed, and suggested revision to
the portion regarding the St. Brigid's housing appeal was considered.
Action on the minutes was tabled pending revision.
Minutes of September 23, 1974, were approved as written.
Engineering Dept. letter, dated 10/4/74, to the Bd. of Health, regarding
review of the definitive plans for Woodpark Estates subdivision was read
by the chairman, and conditions to be included in a Planning Bd. Certifi-
cate of Action were discussed. Mr. McSweeney, Dir. of Public Wks/Engr.,
joined the meeting and participated in discussion with respect to construc-
tion of sewer in the subdivision. Upon a motion duly made and seconded,
it was VOTED:
To approve the definitive subdivision plan entitled "Woodpark Estates,
Lexington, Mass.", by Colburn Engineering, dated July 31, 1974, revised
September 27, 1974, revised October 4, 1974, Andrew J. Lane, applicant,
subject to terms and conditions of a Covenant given under the provisions
of Section 81U, Chapter 41 of General Laws and subject to further terms
and conditions enumerated below:
1. The Planning Board waives the requirement for installation of side-
walks as stated in Section 7.3.5 of the Rules and Regulations Governing
the Subdivision of Land in Lexington, Mass.
2. The Planning Board agrees to allow Woodpark Circle to be built to
24 ft. pavement width.
3. Granite curbing shall be required in back of catch basins, and from
Wood STreet to. Station 65.79, with bituminous berm thereafter.
FORM A74-25
WIN/LEX LINE
MARCO REALTY
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MINUTES 9/16
MINUTES 9/23
WOODPARK EST
SUED.
APPROVAL
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4. Underground installation of utilities, particularly electric and
telephone, shall be required, with foundations for street lights with
wiring in place.
5. The name of the street shall be Woodpark Circle.
A Certificate of Action, containing the above, will be prepared, and will
be signed by Mr. Briggs, as authorized by the Board.
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10.7.74
WOODPARK EST
CERT.OF ACT.
Notice of B/A hearing on the petition of Theodore Freeman for a variance FREEMAN
for reduced sideyard area on a lot on Pitcairn Place, Minuteman Ridge PITCAIRN PL.
subdivision, was reviewed. Following discussion, it was decided that the
Planning Board would not oppose the granting of the petition and would make
no comment.
Mr. MacKenzie read from Section 11 of the Zoning By -Law which is concerned
with scope of inspection of building excavations prior to pouring of founda-
tion. Ile will confer with the Building Inspector on the matter of preven-
tion of errors in the placement of buildings in subdivisions.
Mr. Briggs reported on conversation with Herman Erickson on his proposal ERICKSON
for rezoning of a parcel at Piper Road from RO to CR zone, and Mr. Erick- PIPER ROAD
son's request for the view of the Planning, Board on such a proposal.
Following discussion of the matter, the members expressed opposition, on
the basis of difficult topography, access, traffic impact on Piper Rd.,
inadequate area for office and research park construction. The position of
the Board was not to support a land use more intensive than RO on the parcel.
Mrs. Brown reported on communication from MAPC on the Massport request for MASTER PLAN
funding of a Master Plan for Hanscom Field. Mrs. Brown will transmit HANSCOM FLD.
Lexington's view in favor of a technically prepared plan conditional upon
assurance of Lexington participation, the preparation, and consideration of
impact on Lexington regarding access and air traffic.
Letter and related material from Mrs. Wayne Solomon, dated October 4, 1974,
asking that the Planning Board discuss the Flood Disaster Act of 1973, and
its relevance to Lexington, was noted. Mr. Brown, who was sent the material
by Mr. Briggs, will review and report to the Board and will prepare a letter
of acknowledgement to be sent to Mrs. Solomon.
Dr. Clarke reported on results of his efforts to obtain services of legal LEGAL COUN-
counsel for the Planning Board in the St. Brigid's housing case. EstimatesSEL ST.BRIG.
of fees given by several attorneys, at or below the $2,000 figure, were HOUSING
given. The members asked that Dr. Clarke contact other lawyers and report
to the Planning Board on their qualifications. Because of an element of
time within which the Planning Board can enter the case, Dr. Clarke was
authorized to proceed to engage the services of an suitable attorney.
The meeting adjourned at 10:30 p.m.
Paul J. MacKenzie, Clerk