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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974-12-16r J 1 i 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 1 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. I The meeting adjourned at 11 p.m. G� Paul J. cKenzie, Clerk