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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-05-19PLANNING BOARD MEETING May 19, 1975 The meeting of the Lexington Planning Board was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by the chairman Dr. Clarke with members Costello, MacKenzie, Zabin, Brown, planning director Briggs and secretary Mrs. Snow present. Also in attendance was Steve Politi, Lexington Minute Man. Minutes of Planning Board meeting of March 17, 1975, were approved as written. MINUTES 3/17 Minutes of March 24, 1975, were approved as corrected. 3/24 Minutes of March 31, 1975, were approved as written. 3/31/75 Request of Mark Moore, Jr., dated May 160 1975, for release of lots CENTRE EST. 1 - 14, and Engineering Dept, letter dated May 14, 1975, indicating an RELEASE/LOTS amount of $50,000 as adequate surety to ensure completion of work at Centre Estates, were noted. It was decided to request that the Engr. Dept. supply an itemized list of incomplete work items before acting on the request. Dr. Clarke read his comments addressed to the Bd. of Selectmen chairman Kenney, concerning matters discussed at the regional solid Haste dis- SOLID WASTE posal meeting on May 13, Estabrook Hall, which he and Mr. MacKenzie attended. ' Dr. Clarke reported on his meeting with Mr. Zabin on May 16, for dis- WETLANDS cussion of composition and functions of a Wetlands Committee. A news COMMITTEE item will be published in the Minute -Man as to primary goals of the committee, and to enlist interested and qualified citizens to serve. Dr. Clarke asked the feeling of the members about a meeting with Postal POSTAL SERVICE Services representatives, Waltham Town officials, and the Board of FACILITY Appeals, in an effort to assist the Postal Services and influence in a desirable direction, in selection of an appropriate location for an incoming mail facility. The meeting will be scheduled in the near future. At 8 p.m., Ted Freeman met with the Board to explain his proposal to GLEN ESTATES complete Glen Estates subdivision, by development of two lots. The subdivision was approved in 1960. Procedures to implement ffieproposed plan: subdivision approval process, B/A action, or modification of the original plan under Ch. 41, Sec. 81W, were discussed. Subject to con- ditions concerning Engr. Dept. approval of design.of a hammerhead turn at the end of Rolfe Rd. (sited in such a way as to preserve two large trees), compliance with terms of the previous subdivision approval, and construction of a walking path for access to abutting conservation land, it was voted that the Planning Board will not oppose modification of the plan under Sec. 81W. Waiver of the requirement for sidewalk con- struction will be granted if requested by the developer. Changes to the layout plan for Minuteman Village, Haroian development, MINUTEMAN VILD ' result of a meeting of Mr. Haroian and his architect with John Davies, DAC, were reviewed, and degree of'compliance with DAC recommendations noted. Another weekday meeting of the abovementioned will be scheduled to iron out items still questioned. f Page 2 5.19.75 Petition and plan of 115 Rendall Corp., (B/A hearing May 29) were noted. ' Mr. Briggs reported that a revised plan showing relocation of a drive- way, as suggested by the Planning Board, had not yet been provided by the developer. A letter to the Board of Appeals will be drafted by Mr. Briggs, reflecting approval of the Board (Planning) of the new driveway and parking plan. Mr. Briggs informed the Board of Lexington Housing Authority proposal to construct 50 units of housing for elderly on a Town -owned parcel near Countryside, and the Housing Authority's request for Planning Board support on the matter. Proximity to Harrington Playground and limited public transportation were discussed, and question arose as to original land use intended at time of acquisition. If the use was meant for rec- reation, as thought, Mr. Briggs was instructed to convey to H.A. that the Planning Board is opposed to theproposal. 115 KENDALL CORP. B/A L.H.A. HOUSING FOR ELDERLY COUNTRYSIDE Mr. Briggs reported on query of Mr. Zeiff as to whether he could legal- ZEIFF, JOHN ly build a bridge over Vine Brook and a utility easement on a lot on POULTER RD. John Poulter Rd., on which he wishes to construct a home. It was general- ly felt that such a bridge over an easement would be allowed, if constructed so as to allow maintenance of utilities. The meeting adjourned at 9:36 p.m. �l 1 A © . Albert P. Zabin, Clerk