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PLANNING BOARD MEETING
October 15, 1974
The meeting of the Lexington Planning Board was called to order at 7:45 p.m.
by the chairman Dr. Clarke with members Costello, MacKenzie, planning
director Briggs and secretary Mrs. Snow present. Also in attendance were
Gary Marshall, D.A.C., Paul Restuccia, Lexington Patriot, and Rosemary
O'Leary, Lexington Minute -Man.
Attorney Paul Counihan, engaged as legal counsel for the Planning Board ST.BRIGIDS
in the St. Brigid's case, met with the Board for discussion of procedures HOUSING
and details of the Bedford and Concord housing appeals under Chapter 774. APPEAL
At 7:55 p.m., upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was VOTED:
To go into executive session for discussion of matters the disclosure
of which could adversely affect the financial interests of the Town
or the reputation of any person.
At 8:15 p.m., following discussion of Planning Board intervention in the
St. Brigid's case, open session was resumed.
The minutes of Planning Board meeting of September 16, 1974, were MINUTES 9/16
approved as amended.
Minutes of September 30, 1974, were approved as written. MINUTES 9/30
Plan submitted by Andrew Bayle with Application Form A74-26, showing land FORM A74-26
at Stratham Rd. was reviewed and Mr. Briggs reported on his investigation BAYLE
as to the status of Stratham Rd. (private driveway). It was agreed that STRATHAM RD.
' Mr. Bayles' plan to divide the 2 1/2 + acre lot, with Stratham Rd. as
legal frontage for one lot, could not be endorsed as a "Form A" plan.
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was VOTED:
The plan submitted by Andrew Bayle with Application Form A74-26 on
October 3, 1974, entitled "Plan of Land in Lexington, Mass.", dated
June 11, 1974, by Miller & Nylander, showing lots 1 & 2 at Stratham
Rd. and Massachusetts Ave. REQUIRES approval under the Subdivision
Control Law.
Mr. Bayle will be informed of this action of the Board by the planning
director.
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At 8:30 p.m. George Walker, District Manager -Postal Service, Al Harding, POSTAL FACILE".
architect, Norman Richards, Esq., Martin Smith, architect, and John Raftes,ITY BUILDING
real estate broker, met with the Board for discussion of the Postal Ser-
vice Facility building plans, proposed for construction at Hayden Ave.
(B/A hearing 10/24). Mr. Richards displayed a map of the parcel (CR zone)
and noted its relationship to abutting RO zone. Mr. Walker explained need
for such a depot, described its functions, and indicated that the existing
Mass. Ave. facility would be abandoned in the future, and a small "store-
front" type of Post Office would be established in Lexington Center for use
of the general public. Mr. Richards presented tabular breakdown of Post
Office vehicle traffic, employee traffic and traffic flow figures. Section
25.23 of the Zoning By -Law, regarding land use of the parcel for public
services purposes was referred to. Use ratio and adequacy of parking provisions
for P.O. and employee vehicles was discussed. Lack of provision for a water
retention area on site and impact on nearby Waltham St. residents were noted.
Gary Marshall, D.A.C., was requested to review and comment on the proposal,
and Mr. Briggs was asked to draft a letter to the B/A following receipt of
Mr. Marshall's report.
Dr. Clarke reported on conversation with Sam Silverman regarding commer- BURLINGTON/
cial development at the Burlington line and its effects on Lowell St. LEXINGTON
' residents. Mr. Silverman will be advised to proceed with formation of DEVELOPMENT
a citizens committee, and invited to meet with the Planning Board if they
wish to discuss any resolutions that committee may form.
The meeting adjourned at 10:30 p.m.
Paul J. MacKenzie, Clerk
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