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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-02-10PLANNING BOARD MEETING FEbruary 10, 1975 The meeting of the Lexington Planning Board was called to order at 7:35 p.m. by the Vice-chairman Mr. Costello with members S. Brown, L. Brown, MacKenzie, planning director Briggs, and secretary Mrs. Snow present. Also in attend- ance was Margaret Reynolds, Lexington Patriot. Revised draft Certificate of Action approving Lowell Estates II definitive subdivision plan was reviewed. Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was VOTED: To approve the definitive subdivision plan entitled "Lowell Estates Section 2 in Lexington, Mass.", dated June 27, 1974, by Miller & Nylander, Civil Engineers and Surveyors, Village Development Corporation, applicant subject to a covenant under the provision of Chapter 41, Section 81-U of the General Laws to secure the construction of ways and the installation of municipal services in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Lexington Planning Board and the plans submitted to the Planning Board, to be given by the applicant, and subject to the further terms and con- ditions enumerated below: 1. Parcel "A", consisting of 152,045 square feet, and Parcel "B", con- sisting of 4,041 square feet shall not be built upon but shall be con- veyed to the Town of Lexington in accordance with terms of the special permit under Section 33 of the Zoning By-law as granted by the Board of Appeals on May 7, 1974. ' 2.Prior to completion of the subdivision, the Department of Public Works shall determine if any damage has occurred to Parcels "A" or "B" during construction, and to report to the Planning Board as to their condition before the final 15% of surety is released. 3. The Town will have full rights of access over all unsubdivided land for the purposes of cleaning and maintenance of all water courses and drainage pipes. 4. Sanderson Road shall be constructed to a 24 -foot pavement width. 5. Underground installation of utilities, particularly electric and telephone, shall be required, with foundations for street lights with wiring in place. 6. The Conservation Commission shall be consulted as to whether an appli- cation for a Wetland Protection Act hearing is required. 7. A set of as -built plans of the subdivision streets and utilities shall be submitted to the Engineering Department prior to the release of the final 15% of surety. 8. Final contours shall be substantially the same as shown on the final contour plan. 9. Sewers within the subdivision shall be connected with Town sewer lines prior to occupancy of any building within the subdivision. 10. The name of the street shall be Sanderson Road. It was voted that the planning director be empowered to sign the Certifi- cate on behalf of the Planning Board. Page 2 2.10.75 Mr. Briggs' draft Certificate of Action on Bicentennial Farms definitive %BICENTENNIAI ' subdivision plan was reviewed and amended to include reference to reim- FARMS SUBDV. bursement to the developer for extra work regarding drainage pipe installa-CERT/ACTION tion in Middle Street., as recommended by the Town Engineer. 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 81-U, has this day approved the defini- tive subdivision plan entitled "Bicentennial Farms in Lexington, Mass.", dated September 23, 1974, Theodore L. Freeman, 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 Planning Board waives the requirement for installation of sidewalks as stated in Section 7.3.5 of the Rules and Regulations Governing the Subdivision of Land in Lexington, Mass. 2. The names of the streets shall be Bicentennial Drive and Freeman Circle. 3. The Planning Board agrees to allow the circle in the cul-de-sac to be built to a radius of. 50 feet. 4. The Planning Board agrees to allow the length of the cul-de-sac to be 1,093 feet. 5. Bicentennial Drive and Freeman Circle shall be constructed to a 24 - foot pavement width. 6. The developer shall pay the difference between the cost of the 15 inch pipe originally proposed for Town -installation in Middle Street, and the cost of the larger pipe the developer proposes to install in Middle Street. 7. Underground installation of utilities, particularly electric and tele- phone, shall be required with foundations for street lights with wiring in place. 8. The Planning Board agrees to allow Bicentennial Drive and Freeman Circle to be built to a 40 -foot right-of-way. 9. A set of as -built plans of the subdivision streets and utilities shall be submitted to the Engineering Department prior to release of the final 15% of surety. 10. As -built contours shall be substantially the same as shown on the final contour plan. By vote of the Board, the planning director was authorized to sign the document on its behalf. Plan showing lots on Webb Street, submitted with Application Form A75-3, FORM A75-3 was reviewed. Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was VOTED: WEBB STREET The plan submitted on January 31, 1975, by E. & F. Builders Inc., with Application Form A75-3, entitled "Plan of Land in Lexington, Mass.", dated January 28, 1975, by Miller & Nylander, requires no approval under ' the Subdivision Control Law. The plan was so endorsed by members of the Board. Page 3 2.10.75 ' A plan submitted by Scott Properties, showing land at Wellington Lane FORM A75-4 Avenue, with Application Form A75-4, was reviewed. Upon a motion duly WELLINGTON made and seconded, it was VOTED: LANE AVE. The plan entitled "Plan of Land in Lexington, Mass.", dated January 28, 1975, by Miller & Nylander, submitted on February 3, 1975, by Scott Properties, Inc. with Application Form A75-4, requires approval under the Subdivision Control Law. The applicant will be informed that the plan will again be considered if resubmitted showing abutting land in entirety. Mr. MacKenzie's draft of comments and recommendations on the TAMS plan re the Pleasant Street area was reviewed as amended by Mrs. Brown. Following discussion as to location of traffic lights, the letter was approved as amended. TAMS PLAN PLEASANT ST. Emilio Spagnuola, Kingston Builders, met with the Board at 8:10 p.m. INGLESIDE for discussion of long-standing drainage problem at the end of Ingleside RD. DRAINAGE Rd., in the Ingleside subdivision. Mr. Spagnuola told of current proposal for solution of the problem and displayed plans to illustrate. He was informed of procedures that require submission of plans for revision of the definitive subdivision plan that was approved in 1962, for review of the Planning Board and Engineering Department. A public hearing on the revision will then be scheduled. ' Preliminary plan for Larchmont Estates subdivision was reviewed, and LARCHMONT Engineering Dept. memo, dated January 30, 1975, noting extra length of ESTATES cul-de-sac and lack of sufficient drainage information, was noted. Upon a motion duly made and seconded,_ it was VOTED: To disapprove the preliminary subdivision plan entitled "Larchmont Estates Section I Lexington, Mass.", dated March 28, 1974, by Miller and Nylander, E.A.T. Realty Trust, applicant, for the following reason: Length of the cul-de-sac exceeds that which is allowed under Section 6.5.6 of the Subdivision Rules and REgulations of Lexington. Mr. Briggs will sign the notification of disapproval on behalf of the Board. Planning Board report on street acceptance Article 49 concerning Belfrey Terrace was considered. It was agreed to recommend acceptance, without construction of sidewalks, reflecting the preference of the residents of the street. Preservation of a large tree at the corner of Forest St. and Belfrey Terr. will be encouraged. Article 50, public footpath from Valleyfield to Waltham streets, was discussed. Since information as to impact on the neighborhood view of the residents on the matter has not been obtained, the Planning Board will withold active support of this Article. BELFREY TERR VALLEYFIELD ST. FOOTPATH At 9:30 p.m., upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was VOTED: ' £ To go into executive session for discussion of matters, the disclosuroe/EXEC. SESS. which would adversely affect the financial interests of the Town. LAND ACQUIS. Following discussion of Articles concerning acquisitionof land for ARTICLES conservation, open session was resumed at 10: p.d the meeting was adjourned.. Paul MacKenzie, lerk PLANNING BOARD MEETING February 20, 1975 ' The meeting of the Lexington Planning Board was called to order at 9:05 p.m. by the chairman Dr. Clarke with members Costello, MacKenzie, and L. Brown, planning director Briggs and secretary Mrs. Snow present. Also in attend- ance were John Frey, D.A.C. and Steve Politi,.Lexington Minute -Man. Plan submitted with Application Form A75-5, showing land at Rte. 2, was FORM A75-5 reviewed. Mr. Briggs explained that the purpose of the submission was Rte. 2 was for recording of boundaries of the parcel. Upon a motion duly made PEACOCK FARMS and seconded, it was VOTED: The plan submitted on FEb. 11, 1975, by Stephen Russian, Esq. for Peacock Farms Trust, with Application Form A75-5, entitled "A Re- survey of Part of. Land Court Case No. 9048", dated Jan. 3, 1975, by Miller & Nylander, requires no approval under the Subdivision Control Law. The plan was so endorsed by members of the Board. Plan submitted by Herman Erickson with Application Form A75-6, showing FORM A75-6 lots at Piper Road, on of which has insufficient frontage, was reviewed. PIPER ROAD Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was VOTED: ERIKSON The plan submitted on February 19, 1975, by Herman E. Erikson, with Application Form A75-6, entitled "Plan of Land in Lexington, Mass. owned by Herman E. & Bruce A. Erikson, dated October 18, 1975, by ' Fedele, Fleming & McCarthy, REQUIRES APPROVAL under the Subdivision Control Law. Mr. Erikson will be advised to Board of Appeals determination on the matter, or to submit the proposal on two Form A applications. At the request of SILC representative, Paul MacKenzie, the Board con- SILC,FUTURE sidered recommendations to the Bd. of Selectmen as to the future of the OF Subregion Intertown Liaison Committee. It was agreed that because of divergent interests of the member -towns, SILC's efforts have become less effective, and that its activities can be better performed by qualified groups formed specifically for solution of problems as they arise. It was the view of the Board that SILC should be disbanded. Preliminary plan for Vine Brook Estates subdivision was reviewed. VINE BROOK Photogrammetric map of the area and elevations within the subdivision ESTATES SUBDV. were discussed. It was suggested that site review be made for determina- tions of wet conditions and that the developer be consulted with regard to his plans for a parcel designated "A" on the plan. Senate Bill 199, re access to commercial land in Burlington, was dis- S. 199 BURL - cussed. Mr. Briggs was instructed to draft a letter to Chairman Edward INGTON ACCESS Burke, Transportation Committee, reiterating Planning Board opposition to the legislative action, for Dr. Clarke's signature. ' Announcement was made of an MAPC meeting on March 6, in Cary Hall, on MAPC MTG. 3/6 Open Space and Recreation. The Planning Board will be represented by OPEN SPACE & Mrs. Brown and Dr. Clarke. RECREATION u 1 Forthcoming meeting of residents of Precinct 7 with Spaulding & Slye, developers of Drummer Boy Green RD subdivision, was noted and matters slated for discussion recapped. The meeting adjourned at 10:15 p.m. A47)JLA47=16 Paul J. MacKenzie, Clerk Page 2 2.20.75 DRUMMER BOY GREEN SUBDV.