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PLANNING BOARD MEETING
March 15, 1976
The meeting of the Lexington Planning Board was called to order at
7:33 p.m. by the chairman Dr. Clarke with members Brown, Friedman,
Zabin, MacKenzie, planning director Briggs, and secretary Mrs. Snow
present.
Minutes of Planning Board meeting of March 1, 1976, were approved MINUTES 3/1
as corrected.
Definitive plan for Vine Brook Estates subdivision was reviewed and
Engineering Dept. memo dated 3.15.76 was read by the chairman. Mr. Briggs'
draft Certificate of Action was reviewed and amended to include con- VINE BROOK
dition concerning basement elevations. Upon a motion duly made and ESTATES
seconded, it was voted to approve the Certificate of Action as amended.
Messrs. Russell Burditt and Charles Rossi met with the Board at 7:55 p.m.
and were informed of Planning Board position in opposition to their ARTICLE 99
rezoning proposal under Article 99. Possibility of new controlled WINTER/BED-
development commercial zone, under which resubmission to T.M. of the FORD ST.
restaurantlroposal would be considered, was discussed. It was suggestedREZONING
that, during the coming year, the proponent seek indications of TMMA
view on such amendments before proceeding.
Motion and report on Article 98, reference in the Zoning By-law to
Building Commissioner, was reviewed and unanimously approved.
Motion on Article 37 regarding reimbursement to subdividers was dis-
cussed and the matter tabled pending Mr. Briggs' investigation and
report to the Board of more detailed information on the matter.
Motion on Article 85, acceptance of open space in Drummer Boy Green
development, was approved.
ARTICLE 98
BLDG.COMM.
ARTICLE 37
REIMBURSE-
MENT,SUBDVRS.
DRUMMER BOY
ARTICLE 85
Motion on Article 86, acceptance of open space in Lowell Estates II PUD ARTICLE 86
was reviewed and Dr. Clarke reported on Town Counsel's advice that Town LOWELL EST.II
Meeting action at this time to authorize future acceptance by the Bd. of
Selectmen is appropriate. It was unanimously voted to accept the motion
as written.
Motion on Article 89, SPS planting requirements, was unanimously
approved as written.
Report and Planning Board recommendation on Article 99, Winter St. re-
zoning, was reviewed and accepted as revised.
ARTICLE 89
SPS PLANTING
ARTICLE 99
WINTER ST.
REZONING
Question arose as to need for Planning Board action on the preliminary
plan for Blossom Hill Estates P.U.D. Mr. Briggs reported on Norman BLOSSOM HILL
Cohen's advice that the Planning Board position on the plan was established P.U.D.
at the time of B/A hearing to allow a P.U.D., and that no further action
is necessary on the preliminary plan.
Dr. Friedman's draft report on wetland Article 90, (brook setbacks) was ARTICLE 90
reviewed and unanimously approved. BROOK SET-
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3.15.76
Mr. Zabin's draft reports on wetland Articles 91 and 93, 92 and 30, were "W" ART.
reviewed and approved by a majority of the Board. Dr. Clarke voted in 91, 93, 92
opposition and will prepare minority reports so stating. 30
Motion for Article 95 (condominium regulations) was reviewed and approved ARTICLE 95
by a majority of the Board. Dr. Clarke's report on Article 95 was CONDO REGS
approved by a majority. Dr. Friedman abstained from voting and will
issue a minority statement.
Motion on Article 96 concerning correction of numbering designations for ARTICLE 96
RD in the Zoning by-law was reviewed and unanimously approved. Mr. MacKenzie's
draft report on the Article was approved as amended.
Motion on Article 97 (correction of numbering) was approved and it was ARTICLE 97
unanimously voted to adopt Mr. MacKenzie's report on the Article.
Mr. Briggs reported on Engineering Department recommendation for surety ROLFE RD.
in the amount of $3000 to ensure completion of construction of Rolfe Rd. GLEN EST.
(memo dated March 15, 1976). Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was BOND
voted to approve the amount of $3,000, as recommended.
Mr. Zabin requested printing and distribution of "Wetland Fact Sheet" to
Town Meeting members and L.W.V.
The meeting adjourned at 9:50 p.m.
Albert P. Za Clerk