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PLANNING BOARD MEETING
December 16, 1974
The meeting of the Lexington Planning Board was called to order at 7:35 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 Norman J. Richards, Esq., representing Bonny's Landscape
Service. Because of wide -spread interest in the petition to the Board of
Appeals for construction of an incoming mail center on Bonny's Landscape
Service land on Waltham Street, the meeting was held in Cary Memorial to
accommodate the 90 - 100 residents who wished to present and to participate
in discussion of the matter.
Dr. Clarke explained the advisory capacity of the Planning Board to the
B/A and referred to Planning Bd. position on the previous proposal of the
Postal Service to construct a facility on Hayden Ave. INCOMING MAIL
Mr. Richards explained functions of the CENTER/WAL-
xp proposed mail center, and Postal THAM ST.
Service role in the petition, through Bonny's Landscape Service. The par-
cel in question was described as to design features, proposed density
(5.45% of 25+ a.), and similar proposals in other municipalities were
referred to. Mr. Richards expressed concern of the federal government
with impact on the area, and its policy of complying with municipal regu-
lations. Current plans of the Postal Service, including possible future
expansion, functions, hours of operation, and number of vehicles to be
involved, were given.
Mr. Richards asked for questions from those in attendance.
A number of citizens, including the following: Robert Bowyer, TMMA,
Shirley Byrne, TMMA, Mr. DeFrancisco, Donald Briggs, Gloria Holland,
Five Fields Assoc., Richard Eaton, Hideo Sasaki, representative of the
Jonas Clarke Jr. High School Assoc., expressed opposition on the basis of
environmental, traffic, and visual impact on established residential zone,
inappropriateness of the site, and run off into a flood prone area.
Alternate sites were suggested. Mr. Nickerson, Chairman, B/A, was present
to explain B/A procedures. He asked that groups appoint spokesmen to ex-
press views at the B/A Dec. 19 hearing, and that statements be limited to
10 minutes.
The Planning Board returned to its office, Room G-1, at 9:55 p.m.
Dr. Clarke's draft letter to the B/A re the Postal Service petition was
reviewed, and Planning Board position was considered. Upon a motion duly
made and seconded, it was VOTED:
To recommend denial of the petition, on the basis of inappropriate
land use in RO zone.
Revisions to the content of the letter to the B/A were discussed, and it
was voted that Dr. Clarke prepare the amended letter to reflect matters
discussed and the abovementioned vote, and sign the letter on behalf of
the Board.
The minutes of Planning Board meeting of November 25, 1974, were approved
as written. MINUTES 11/25
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Approval of the definitive plan for Centre Estates subdivision was
considered and draft of a Certificate of Action was reviewed. Upon a
motion duly made and seconded, it was VOTED:
That the Lexington Planning Board, acting within the provisions of
the General Laws, Chapter 41, Section 81U, has this day approved the
definitive subdivision plan entitled "Centre Estates in Lexington,
Mass.", dated October 18, 1974, by Miller & Nylander, Civil Engineers
and Surveyors, Moore Homes Inc., applicant; subject to terms and con-
ditions of a Covenant to be given as provided in said Section 81-U and
subject to the following terms and conditions imposed by the Lexington
Planning Board at the time of approval:
1. The developer shall construct ways to provide access and install
municipal services to serve all lots in this subdivision. All con-
struction and installation shall conform to the Rules and Regulations
Governing the Subdivision of Land in Lexington, Mass.
2. The way on this plan shall be known as Lois Lane.
3. The Planning Board waives the requirement for installation of side-
walks as stated in Section 7.3.5 of the Rules and Regulations Govern-
ing the Subdivision of Land in Lexington, Mass.
4. The Planning Board waives the maximum requirement for a dead-end
street of 650 feet in Section 6.5.6 and agrees to allow a cul-de-sac
to be built to a length of 957.45 feet.
5. Underground installation of utilities, particularly electric and
telephone, shall be required, with foundations for street lights with
wiring in place.
6. A set of as -built plans of the subdivision streets and utilities
must be submitted to the Engineering Department prior to the final
release of surety.
7. Final contours shall be substantially_ the same as shown on the
final contour plan.
CENTRE EST.
SUBD. APPROVAL
CERT. OF ACT.'
Mr. Costello abstained from voting because of apparent or possible confusion
with regard to the name of the street.
Memo from the Board of Selectmen, dated Dec. 31, 1974, regarding ex MUZZEY CORP.,
tension to June 30, 1975, on the option to purchase land owned by the LAND OPTION,
Muzzey Corp., was noted. Draft letter by Mrs. Brown, replying to the PKC. LOT EXT.
Selectmen's request for comment on extending the Town's option on land
at the rear of 24 Muzzey Street., was reviewed. The letter was approved
as written.
Mr. Briggs explained the request of Alden Webster, North Street, to pur- WEBSTER,NORTH
chase a strip of Town -owned land abutting his property, for use as a ST.LAND PURCH.
driveway, and Mr. McSweeney's recommendation to allow the purchase but
keep an easement over the land as access to the Town -owned North St.
gravel pits. The Planning Board will request that space be reserved in
the Warrant for an Article to implement the above decision.
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The meeting adjourned at 11 p.m.
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Paul J. cKenzie, Clerk