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PLANNING BOARD MEETING
October 20, 1975
The meeting of the Lexington Planning Board was called to order at 7:40 p.m.
by the chairman Dr. Clarke with members MacKenzie, 2abin, Brown, planning
director Briggs, and secretary Mrs. Snow present. Also in attendance were
Manfred Friedman, Conservation Commission, Richard Magnuson, D.A.C.,
David Lavender, TMMA, and Steve Politi, Lexington Minute -Man.
The minutes of September 29, 1975, were approved as presented.
Request dated October 2, 1975, from Fred Sateriale for release of surety OAK PARK II
on Oak Park II subdivision was noted, and recommendations of the Engin- BOND RELEASE
eering Dept. on the status of incomplete work items, were read, Upon a
motion duly made and seconded, it was voted that no release or reduction
in surety would be approved at this time, pending the completion of the
remaining work items.
D.N.R. Order of Conditions for Lowell Estates II subdivision, dated 9.23.LOWELL EST.II
75, was noted, and discussion continued on lots 3 and 4, declared un-
fillable in the order. Question arose as to need for a new hearing on
the subdivision for the purpose of review and recommendations for re -
issuance of B/A permit under Sec. 33.10. A motion to that effect was
made and seconded, but defeated. Mr. Briggs' draft revision to the Plan-
ning Board's Certificate of Action on Lowell Estates II, dated 2.10.75,
referring to latest D.N.R. ruling, was reviewed. It was agreed that no
revision to the document was necessary. The developer, Mr. Stoico, will
be asked to supply a composite plan, illustrating all changes required
by order of the D.N.R.
Charles Wiggin and William Redmond, representing Spaulding & S1ye, DRUMMER BOY
developers of Drummer Boy Green, met with the Board for discussion of COVENANT
content of the Covenant for the project. The developers wish to build
and sell two clusters of units, four to six weeks before completion of
a portion of the road. A letter of credit will be supplied as surety for
the incomplete section. Town Counsel will be asked to prepare the Covenant
for endorsement of the Board.
Sketch plan showing lots at Bowker St., proposing construction of homes, TOSIO, MAY &
as submitted by Edward Tosio, was reviewed. Mr. Briggs reported on BOWKER STS.
general discussion of such matters with Town Counsel. It was agreed
that the Planning Board should refuse to allow Mr. Tosio's proposal,
on the grounds that public interest would not be served by such a waiver.SPAGNUOLA
A similar plan for lots in the same area on Clelland Rd.,proposed CLELLAND RD.
by Emilio Spagnuola, was also noted. The same decision was made on
the latter proposal.
Plan of land on Walnut St., proposing division of two lots into four, POTTER
was noted. The lots, with adequate area, but insufficient frontage, WALNUT ST.
are owned by William Potter, who will petition the Board of Appeals on
the matter if no Planning Board opposition is expressed. No objections
were voiced.
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Proposal to revise road plan design in Idylwilde subdivision be construc-
tion of a hammerhead turn at the end of the cul-de-sac was reviewed.
Placement of existing man -holes would prevent design of a conventional
hammerhead, and the Board was asked its view on a design with one leg of
the hammerhead turned to accommodate the manholes. The developer will
be informed that the plan seems acceptable.
Memo from the Selectmen asking Planning Board recommendation on petition
of Emerald St. residents for installation of sewer, was noted, and the
matter reviewed. Dr. Clarke explained implication of such installation
on Emerald and other such unaccepted streets in the area regarding
status if betterments were to be paid by land owners. It was agreed that
if sewer is installed in Emerald Street, the Town should take easements
so as to avoid assessment of betterments, which could imply status to
otherwise unbuildable lots.
IDYLWILDE
SUBDV. ROAD
PLAN
EMERALD ST.
SEWER
Mr. Briggs reported on progress with the Recreation Study and the hiring RECREATION
of Fred Richwine, planner, who will work with Lynn Hamilton on the pro- STUDY
ject. Details of work items to be performed by Steven Diamond, consultant
and fees involved, were noted. The members were in favor of proceding
with Mr. Diamond.
Included among information items, the following were noted: letter to
Dr. Bergmier, concerning his request to purchase Hennessey Park, replies
to citizens desiring to buy various tax title lots, and Board of Appeals
decisions.
Mr. Zabin reported on activities and progress of the Wetlands Subcommittee
and announced scheduling of a meeting on October 22. He urged public atten-
dance_and participation. Report to the Planning Board regarding insertion
of articles is expected by mid-December.
The meeting adjourned at 10:05 p.m.
AXAAlbert P. Zabin, Clerk