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PLANNING BOARD MEETING
August 11, 1975
The meeting of the Lexington Planning Board T --as called to order at 7:32 p.m.
by the chairman Dr. Clarke, with members Brown, MacKenzie, planning director
Briggs and secretary Mrs. Snow present. Also in attendnace were Ruth
Morey, B/A, and David Williams, Conservation Commission.
Petition of Silk to the B/A regarding a parcel of land on Aaron Rd. AARON RD
was reviewed. History of Planning Board endorsement in 1973 of a SILK B/A
Form A plan, with restrictions on the parcel in question, was recapped.
Mr. Briggs draft letter to the B/A, recommending denial of the petition,
was read by the chairman. It was voted to approve the letter with
amendment consisting of reference to lots by number. Mr. Briggs will
sign the letter on behalf of the Board.
Det,ils of forthcoming petition of CR Trust to the Board of Appeals, CR TRUST B/A
regarding a Postal Service Facility on land at the Lexington/Waltham
line were discussed. Requirement under Ch. 40A, Sec. 20, G.L., for
Planning Board vote to allow the B/A to entertain the CR Trust petition
a second time, was considered. Upon a motion duly made and seconded,
it was voted that the petitioner be allowed to apply,for an additional
hearing.
Representatives of Ridgewood Construction Company, owners of Idylwilde IDYLWILDE
subdivision, met with the Board requesting revision of the subdivision SUBDV.REVISIO]
plan, approved in 1972, to allow construction of a hammerhead turn in-
stead of the standard cul-de-sac ending, so as to enlarge the two lots
fronting that area, and to facilitate design of houses appropriate to
the character of the neighborhood. Since no opposition to the concept
was expressed, the proponents will return to the Board with plans in
detail.
Covenant, prepared by Town Counsel, for Woodpark Estates subdivision WOODPARK EST.
was reviewed. Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to COVENANT
endorse the instrument.
Letter from Richard Rogers, Chairman, Design Advisory Committee, re- DAC MEMBERSHIP
questing Planning Board approval of nominations for membership in the
D.A.C. of Gordon Brigham and Robert Bradley was noted. Upon a motion
duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the nominations as
presented.
Mr. MacKenzie, who attended the annual meeting of the Design Advisory
Group on July 23, 1975, reported on the request of the D.A.C. that its
six members be sent copies of minutes of Planning Board meetings. The
secretary was instructed to do so.
In regard to the Gormley request for purchase of tax title lot 57
at James St., it was agreed to recommend to the Board of Selectmen that
the lot be retained by the Town as access to conservation land in the
Drummer Boy parcel, as requested by the Conservation Commission in its
memo to eh Planning Board, dated August 11, 1975.
TAX TITLE LOT
JAMES ST.
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William Smith, John Niles, Esq., and Richard Magnuson met with the WM. SMITH
Board at 8:30 p.m, for presentation of a development plan for land CONDOMINIUM
at 1037-1049 Massachusetts Avenue. A sketch showing five 1- and 2-familyDEVELOPMENT
houses, and retention of two existing houses, was displayed, to be
developed under a condominium concept. Discussion ccntinued as to
access, parking, architectural features, retention of existing trees
for screening on boundaries, and open space. Alternate layout plans
showing development of a conventional subdivision at the site was
compared with the proposal as to density. A small grocery store on
the property is to be demolished. Since there was general agreement
among the members in favor of the proposal, Mr. Smith will initiate
Board of Appeals procedures to implement the plan.
The status of Lot 159A on Garfield St., owned by Interfaith Corp., GARFIELD ST.
was again considered. It was decided that a letter will be written to INTERFAITH
the Building Inspector reiterating the established Town policy which
would apply to this lot: that lots are usable for building on unac-
cepted streets if the lots are located between existing houses and the
nearest accepted way.
Proposal of Mr. Tosio to subdivide a parcel of land off Bowker St. at BOWKER ST
May Street was considered. The Boazd is not,in favor of development TOSIO
in this area and, therefore, is reluctant to relax its standards.
Mr. Briggs will relay this information to Mr. Tosio.
The meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m.
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Albert P. Za Clerk