HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-11-03PLANNING BOARD MEETING
November 3, 1975
The meeting of the Lexington Planning Board was called to order at 7:30 p.m.
by the chairman Dr. Clarke with members MacKenzie, Zabin, Costello, Brown,
planning director Briggs, and secretary Mrs. Snow present. Also in
attendance were John Frey and Richard Rogers, D.A.C., and David Williams,
Conservation Commission.
Richard Rogers reported to the Board, as requested, on his research as CUL DE SAC
to current design standards for culs-de-sac, particularly with respect STANDARDS
to guidelines for length. ASPO, ASHO, and Urban Land Institute recom-
mendations, as well as conclusions of several architects generally in
favor of the cul-de-sac concept, were given. It was concluded that deter-
mination of length is dependent upon consideration of differing factors
in subdivision layouts.
Mr. Spagnuola, developer of Ingleside subdivision, met with the Board for
further discussion of resolution of drainage problems. He produced INGLESIDE SUBD
copies of deeds showing existence of easements over properties of three DRAINAGE
residents of the subdivision, and question arose as to whether street
runoff can be drained into Ingleside Pond over these easements. Alter-
native drainage plans were noted: drainage into the abutting Green and
White property, or under Maple St. and into Great Meadow, and Mr. Spag-
nuola was encouraged to pursue these. The three abovementioned landowners
will be asked to confer with the Town Engineer on the question of effects
' of drainage into the pond, and Mr. Spagnuola's attorney will be asked
his view on whether reference to easements in the deeds allows street
water to be drained into the pond.
At 8:30 p.m., Chuck Wiggin and David Reis, Esq., representing Spaulding DRUMMER BOY
& Slye, met with the Board for review of Covenant for Drummer Boy COVENANT
Green subdivision. Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
to sign the instrument. Mr. Briggs was authorized to endorse the linens
(definitive plans) on behalf of the Board after ascertaining that all is
in order.
The Board reviewed a plan of a portion of the Drummer Boy site submitted FORM A75-27
with Application Form A75-27. Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it DRUMMER BOY
was VOTED:
The plan entitled "Plan of Land for Drummer Boy Trust", dated
October 31, 1975, by Joseph W. Moore Co., showing land at Winter
St., Fifer La., and Drummer Boy Way, requires approval under the
subdivision control law.
It was also voted to empower the Planning Director, following recording
of the Covenant and definitive subdivision plan, to endorse, on behalf of
the Board, a redrawn Form A plan which, in compliance with subdivision
rules and regulations, shows the entire Drummer Boy site.
The minutes of October 6, 1975, were approved as submitted.
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The Board reviewed a plan submitted with Application Form A75-26 showing FORM A75-26
lots at Wood St., apparently combined with Town -owned land (old Wood St.)WOOD ST.
It was agreed that the applicant should be urged to withdraw the plan at HEIDKE
this time, and request that the Town -owned portion be conveyed to him,
so as to allow legal frontage for the land. If Mr. Heidke refuses to
withdraw his application, the plan will be endorsed by the planning
director as it stands. Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was
VOTED:
The plan entitled "Compiled Plan of Land in Lexington, Mass.", dated
October 3, 1975, submitted with Application Form A75-26 on October 21,
1975, by Philip C. Heidke, requires no approval under the Subdivision
Control Law.
Plan submitted with Form A75-29, showing land at Hanson and Wellington FORM A75-29
La. Avenues was reviewed. Mr. Briggs explained the applicants plan for HANSON/WELLING
combination of 25 small lots into two large lots. Upon a motion duly TON LA. AVE.
made and seconded, it was VOTED: TUTTLE
The plan entitled "Plan of Land in Lexington, Mass.", dated October 9,
1975, by Miller & Nylander, submitted with Application Form A75-29,
on October 29, 1975, by John Tuttle for Scott Follansbee, requires
no approval under the Subdivision Control Law.
It was also voted that Mr. Briggs be empowered to endorse the plan on
behalf of the Board following addition of a note: "Hanson and Garden
Avenues are not ways within the meaning of the Subdivision Control Law"
Memo from the Board of Selectmen requesting recommendation on appoint-
ment of Lexington's representative to the Metropolitan Area Planning
Council, and Lois Brown's letter of resignation as representative, were
noted. The chairman will confer with Chairman Kenney, Bd. of Selectmen,
as to whether appointment of a Selectman to the post would be more
appropriate. Action was tabled pending this conference.
Memo from the Selectmen requesting suggestions for membership of an
advisory committee on transportation, was noted. Mr. Briggs will pre-
pare a list of possible candidates for consideration.
MAPC REPRESEN-
TATIVE
Preliminary plan for Trinity Covenant Church subdivision was reviewed, TRINITY COV.
and discussion continued on the length of the cul-de-sac, as shown. CHURCH SUBDV.
Degree of wetness of a portion of the site was noted. Upon a motion
duly made and seconded, it was VOTED:
To disapprove the preliminary subdivision plan entitled "Prelimin-
ary Plan - Lexington, Mass." (Trinity Park Estates), dated August 15,
1975, by Douglas P1 Forbes, Everett J. Tingley, applicant, for the
following reason:
The ways, as shown on the subdivision plan, do not comply with the
requirements of the "Rules and Regulations Governing the Subdivision
of Land in Lexington, Massachusetts", Section 6.5.6, regarding the
length of culs-de-sac.
Mr. Costello abstained from voting on the matter.
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Mr. Briggs reported on Wm. J. Martin's quoted price for application of LOT LINES ON
lot lines on the corrected photogrammetric maps. He will investigate PHOTOGRAMMET-
possible sources of funds other than Planning Board budget, for the RIC MAPS
work. It was voted that the chairman be authorized to implement the
Board's decision to have the work done if financially feasible.
Due to celebration of Veteran's Day on Tuesday, November 11, it was 11.10 MEETING
decided that the Planning Board meeting scheduled for Monday, the 10th, CANCELLED
would be cancelled.
The meeting adjourned at 10:30 p.m.
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Alber P.n, Clerk