HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-09-22LEXINGTON PLANNING BOARD
September 22, 1975
' The meeting of the Lexington Planning Board was called to order at 7:35 p.m.
by the chairman Dr. Clarke with members MacKenzie, Costello, Brown, Zabin,
planning director Briggs, and secretary Mrs. Snow present. Also in atten-
dance were Richard Rogers, D.A.C., Angela Frick and Manfred Friedman, Conser-
vation Commission, and Steve Politi, Lexington Minute -Man.
The minutes of September 8, 1975, were approved as corrected.
A plan submitted with Application Form A75-23, showing land at Lawn Ave., FORM A75-23
was reviewed and Mr. Briggs reported on his site review of the pre-
existing, undersized lot. Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was
VOTED:
The plan submitted with Application Form A75-23, on Sept.12,1975,
by Thomas A. Ewing, entitled "Plan of Land in Lexington, Mass.",
dated Sept. 4, 1975, by Miller 6 Nylander, showing Pt. Lot 240 and
Pt. Lot 241 at Lawn Ave., requires no approval under the Subdivision
Control Law.
The plan was so endorsed.
Plan for revision to road plan for Idylwilde subdivision, showing a IDYLWILDE
hammerhead turn with an extension at the "T" were reviewed. The develop- REVISION
' er will be advised of Planning Board decision that crused stone, instead
of paving, should be used on the extension.
The petition to the Board of Appeals of William Smith, concerning con- SMITH CONDO
dominiums on a single lot in RT zone, was discussed and letter of recom- PROPOSAL-B/A
mendations by Richard Rogers on behalf of the D.A.C., was read by the
chairman. A letter indicating general approval of the plan, but not
continued issuance of such variances, will be drafted by Mr. Briggs.
It was agreed that amendment to the Zoning By-law will be implemented
to allow for such condominium developments.
Craig Foster and John Hamilton, proponents of a plan for construction FOSTER/HAMIL-
of an office park on Hartwell Avenue, met with the Board at 8:20 p.m. TON,HARTWELL
Plans showing the 15 1/2 acre parcel on both sides of Hartwell Ave., AVE.OFFICE PK
was reviewed, and the developers stated intent to conform with guidelines
set forth in the Tophet Swamp Study. Mr Foster informed the Board of his
intention to submit the plans with a Form A Application, but he was urged
to go through subdivision procedures. Mrs. Frick and Mr. Friedman also
advised revision of plans for the holding pond shown, on the basis of
100 year storm figures. The developer will conferwith Mr. Briggs before
formal submission of the plans.
At 9:10 p.m., upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was VOTED:
EXEC.SESSION
To go into executive session for discussion of matters, the disclo
' sure of which could adversely affect the financial interests of the
Town.
Following discussion of acquisition of land for conservation purposes,
open session was resumed at 9:50 p.m., and the meeting was adjourned at
that time.
Aert(P. Zab n, Clerk