HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-02-03PLANNING BOARD MEETING
February 3, 1975
The meeting of the Lexington Planning Board was called to order at 7:40 p.m.
by the vice-chairman, Mr. Costello with members L. Brown, S. Brown, MacKenzie,
planning director Briggs, and secretary Mrs. Snow present.
The minutes of December 30, 1974, were approved as amended.
Draft Certificate of Action with respect to approval of Drummer Boy Green DR. BOY
subdivision plan was reviewed, and approved as amended. Upon a motion GREEN SUBDV.
duly made and seconded, it was VOTED: CERT.OF ACT.
To approve the definitive subdivision plan entitled "Drummer Boy Green
Lexington, Mass.", dated October 25, 1974, revised December 6, 1974, by
Boston Survey Consultants Inc., Oneida Corporation, applicant; subject
to terms and conditions 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 petitioner shall comply with all rules, regualtions and condi-
tions required under Section 38 (RD Zone) of the Zoning By-law.
2. 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.
3. The ways shown on this plan shall be known as Drummer Boy Way and
' Fifer Lane.
4. The pavement width for Drummer Boy Way and Fifer Lane shall be
24 feet.
5. The Planning Board waives the requirement for installation of granite
curb except behind catch basins as stated in Section 7.3.9 of the Rules
and Regulations Governing the Subdivision of Land in Lexington, Mass.
6. The Planning Board waives the requirement that the sidewalks be
located within the street right-of-way as stated in Section 7.35 of
the Rules and Regulations Governing the Subdivision of Land in
Lexington, Mass.
7. This approval under subdivision control is subject to a permit from
the State Department of Public Works to connect the proposed Drummer
Boy Way to Bedford Street at its jug -handle, as shown on the definitive
plans.
8. Underground installation of utilities, particularly electric and
telephone, shall be required, with foundations for street lights with
wiring in place.
9. Sand used for ice control on streets shall not have a salt content
higher than that which is being used by the Lexington Department of
Public Works.
10. A set of as -built plans of the subdivision streets and utilities
' must be submitted to the Engineering Department prior to the release
of the final 15% of surety.
11. Final contours shall be substantially the same as shown on the
final contour plan.
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It was also voted that, following inclusion of amendments in the
certificate, the planning director be empowered to sign the document
on behalf of the Planning Board.
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CERT. OF ACTIN
Donald Jenkins' request of January 10, 1975, for reimbursement for extra SPRINGDALE EST
work re sewer and drainage in Springdale Road in Springdale Estates sub-
division was considered, and Engr. Dept. recommendations of January 23,
1975, concurring with amounts as listed by Mr. Jenkins was reviewed.
Mr. Briggs will investigate details of the sewer connection to resolve
questions raised with respect to length of pipe installed by Jenkins.
Ted Freeman, developer of Bicentennial Farms subdivision, Ralph Nelson BICENTENNIAL
P.E., Dr. Blanc and Mr. O'Shaughnessy, met with the Board for presenta- FARMS SUBDV.
tion of revised drainage plans (2 additional sheets) for the back portion
(Middle St. section) of Bicentennial Farms site. Public hearing on the
plan was held on November 25, 1974. Mr. Freeman's letter of January 30,
explaining the revisions as solution to the drainage problems at the
subdivision was noted. Draft Certificate of Action on the plan was re-
viewed, and wording for additional items suggested.
Messrs. McSweeney and Chase, Dept. of Public Works and Engr., joined the VALLEYFIELD ST
meeting for display of plans and explanation of Articles dealing with BELFREY TERR.
Valleyfield St. footpath and Belfrey Terrace.
Mr. Briggs left the meeting at 9 p.m. to join the Board of Selectmen PLANNING BD.
and the Appropriations and Cap. Expenditures Committees for discussion STUDIES
of Planning Board request for funds for studies under Article 72.
Board of Appeals notices for February 13 were noted. The Planning Director
will be asked to obtain additional information on the Busa and Rose
petitions. No comment will be made on the Milliken and Bonnell petitions.
At 9:15 p.m., upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was VOTED:
To go into Executive Session, for discussion of matters the dis-
closure of which could adversely affect the financial interests of
the Town or the reputation of any person.
Following discussion of legal aspects of the Farmhurst V court case,
open session was resumed at 9:30 p.m. and the meeting was adjourned.
Paul J. MacKenzie, Clerk
EXEC. SESSION