HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-02-24PLANNING BOARD MEETING
February 24, 1975
The meeting of the Lexington Planning Board was called to order at 7:30 p.m.
by the chairman Dr. Clarke with members MacKenzie, Costello, L. Brown,
planning director Briggs, and secretary Mrs. Snow present. Also in atten-
dance were Ruth Morey, B/A, Sue Solomon, Conservation Commission, and
John Frey, D.A.C.
Messrs. William and John Maloney, Chas. Cole, Dave Eagle met with the EMERSON GARDRE
Board at 7:30 p.m, for presentation of preliminary plan to construct
six four-unittdwellings adjacent to Emerson Gardens. The developer, who
may seek variance from the B/A for this project, asked the Planning
Board for an indication of the view of the Board on the matter and what
its recommendation to the B/A might be. Mr. Maloney recounted difficul-
ties in selling the land for single-family use in its present RO zoning.
Mr. Cole displayed plans showing proximity to Emerson Gardens, layout,
parking provisions treatment of land toward Munroe Brook, landscaping.
Floor plans and building design were described and proposed density
was given as 4.29/a. It was generally agreed among the members that Town
Meeting action, rather than B/A procedures, would be more appropriate in
this instance. Mr. Frey, D.A.C., agreed to review the plans and report
to the Board.
Charles Spaulding, Chuck Wiggin, Richard Dobroth, Spaulding & Slye,dev- DRUMMER BOY
elopers of Drummer Boy Green condominiums, and about 13 residents of GREEN
Precinct 7, met with the Board for discussion and clarification of
specifics of current plans for the project as compared with the plan as
presented to Town Meeting in 1974, and conformance with requirements of
RD zoning. Rene Cochin, spokesperson for the residents, requested ex-
planation of changes to the plan and discussion of methods used to deter-
mine whether the changes are "substantial". Dr. Clarke explained philos-
ophy regarding substantial compliance with proposed plans, and procedures
for B/A and Planning Board review of final plans. Details of proposed
revisions and phases of construction were discussed at some length, and
Mr. Spaulding explained procedures for development with respect to State
condominium laws.
Planning Board meeting schedule for March was considered. Meetings willMEETING SCHED.
be held on each Monday during the month as usual, except for a 7 p.m. MARCH
starting time on March 24 and 31.
Mr. MacKenzie reported on discussion with residents of Valleyfield Street
and their opposition to Article 50, re footpath from Valleyfield to ART. 50
Waltham Street. The Board of Selectmen have stated intention to move VALLEYFIELD ST
for indefinite postponement of the Article. FOOTPATH
The meeting adjourned at 10:25 p.m.
Paul J. MacKenzie, Clerk