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LEXINGTON PLANNING BOARD
April 28, 1975
The meeting of the Lexington Planning Board was called to order at 7:40 p.m.
by the chairman Dr. Clarke with members Zabin, MacKenzie, Brown, planning
director Briggs, and secretary Mrs. Snow present. Also in attendnace was
John Davies, D.A.C.
Plan submitted with application Form A75-10 by CR Trust, showing site CR TRUST
proposed for a Postal Services facility at the Lexington/Waltham line, POSTAL SERVICE
was reviewed. Since Board of Appeals action (hearing 5/8/75) on petition
of CR Trust to obtain special permit and variances to allow construction
of an Incoming Mail Center, is pending, it was decided that the applicant
will be advised to withdraw his Form A plan until B/A decision has been
reached.
Plan submitted by Kingston Builders Corporation with Application Form A FORM A 75-11
75-11, showing certain revisions to the drainage plan of Ingleside sub- INGLESIDE
division, was reviewed and memo dated April 28, 1975, from the Town
Engineer, recommending unfavorable action of the Planning Board, and
listing reasons for his recommendation, was noted. Upon a motion duly
made and seconded, it was VOTED:
The plan submitted on April 23, 1975, by Kingston Builders Corp.
with Application Form A75-11, entitled "Plan of Land in Lexington,
Mass.", dated April 18, 1975, by MacCarthy & Sullivan Engineering
Inc., showing proposed drainage and conservation easements,in
Ingleside subdivision requires approval under the Subdivision
Control Law.
It was questioned whether formal subdivision approval procedures to
revise the previously approved subdivision plan should be initiated
by the developer.
Instruments for Centre Estates subdivision prepared by Town Counsel CENTRE EST.
were reviewed and signed by the members present. The plan for Centre
Estates, approved by the Planning Board on December 16, 1974, was re-
viewed and it was voted that the planning director be empowered to
endorse the plan following addition of notation referencing the
Covenant and Certificate of Action.
Mr. Briggs' draft letter to the Board of Appeals re Drummer Boy Green DRUMMER BOY
(hearing 5/8/75) was reviewed. Dr. Clarke read the legal notice of the BD. APPEALS
hearing and explained reasons for the petitioners' requests. The letter
was amended to include reference to procedures for conveyance of Conser-
vation land, and it was voted that the letter be approved as amended.
Schedule for Planning Board meeting for May was considered. It was
voted that meetings will be held on the first three Mondays of the
month as usual, and on Wednesday, May 28, due to the observance of
Memorial Day on May 26.
' Letter dated April 22, 1975, from Daniel Busa, Chairman of the
Recreation Committee, requesting payment of $500 out of Planning Board
studies funds, for Herbert Eisenberg's work in designing a bathouse for
the 'Old Res". The members were not in favor of the expenditure on the
grounds that all study funds will be utilized for a recreation study.
Mr. Briggs will confer with the Town Manager as to whether there are
PL. BD. MTG.
SCHEDULE
OLD RES BATH
HOUSE
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4.28.75
The meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
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CP4aul.MacKenzie, Clerk
funds available from other sources for payment to Mr. Eisenberg.
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Mr. Buss will be informed of the decision by Mr. Briggs.
Planning Baord work items were listed by the chairman and progress with
PLANNING BD.
each was reported on by Mr. Briggs. Dr. Clarke appointed Mr. Zabin and
WORK ITEMS
Mr:. Brown as co-chairmen of a committee for formation of policy regard -
in; the future of wetland zoning.
The members were informed of progress with selection of a consultant for
RECREATION
the preparation of a Recreation Study. Three proposals for Planning
STUDY
Board review are expected within a month.
Dr. Clarke reported on his proposal for formation of a committee, com-
GOALS & OBJEC-
prised of Town Officials, with Charles E. Downe as Executive Secretary,
TIVES
to establish methods for determining Town goals and objectives.
Mr. Briggs reported that information is being gathered from the Town
FLOOD INSURANCE
Engineer's office, Corp of Eno -veers and other agencies re identification
of flood prone areas. Procedures for appeal (revision of HUD Flood Area
Maps) were discussed.
Mr. MacKenzie will chair a citizens' committee for work on by-law revision
with respect to signs. A member of the Historic Districts Commission will
be asked to serve on this committee.
SIGN BY LAW
Mr. MacKenzie will also work with a citizens' group on mechanisms for
insertion of regulations in the by-law regarding "buffer zones".
The meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
LJ
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CP4aul.MacKenzie, Clerk