HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-05-17PLANNING BOARD MEETING
May 17, 1976
The meeting of the Lexington Planning Board was called to order at 7:35 p.m.
by vice chiarman MacKenzie with members Friedman, Zabin, Brown, planning
director Briggs and secretary Mrs. Snow present. Also in attendance was
John Frey, D.A.C.
Request from Theodore L. Freeman for extension of 30 days on Minute Man MINUTE MAN
Ridge II subdivision was noted. Mr. Briggs reported that extra time RIDGE II
was needed for the developer to supply information and revise plans to EXTENSION
comply with Engineering Dept. requirements. Upon a motion duly made and
seconded, it was VOTED:
To extend to June 22, 1976, inclusive, the time within which the
Lexington Planning Board must act on the definitive subdivision plan
entitled "Minute Man Ridge II", dated November 28, 1975, Theodore L.
Freeman, applicant.
Summer schedule of Planning Board meetings was considered. It was SUMMER MEETING
agreed that meetings will be held each Monday in June, and, unless work SCHEDULE
load prohibits, to meet only once in July (July 12), and once in August,
(August 9).
Fleming petition to the B/A (hearing 5/20/76) was reviewed. Mr. Briggs FLEMING B/A
explained the proposal to construct a dwelling on a combination of
several undersized lots on a portion on Earl St. which has inadequate
grade and construction. It was voted that the planning director will
draft a letter in opposition to the granting of the variance, for review
and signature of the vice chairman.
Letter from the Bd. of Selectmen to L.H.A., dated 5/12/76, was noted,
announcing extension to May, 1977, of the moratorium on sale of tax
title lots listed as possible sites for low income housing.
Resubmission of preliminary plan for Kendall Gardens subdivision, pre-
viously disapproved, with road redesign as required by the Planning
Board was noted. Question arose as to adequacy of Kendall Rd., which
would be access to the proposed subdivision road. Mr. Briggs is to
request a written report from the Town Engineer as to the condition of
Kendall Rd. between Sherburn Rd. and Grapevine Ave.
TAX TITLE LOT
SALE MORATORIUM
KENDALL GARDENS
Letter from Town Counsel, repsonding to legal brief submitted by INGLESIDE POND
Donald Sleeper, Esq., for Emilio Spagnuola, regarding drainage rights
to Ingleside Pond, was reviewed. Sec. 81-W, Chap. 41, G.L., which is
concerned with Planning Board power of modification of approved subdivision
plans, was referred to. It was suggested that Green & White, owners of
abutting tract, be asked their view on allowing Mr. Spagnuola drainage
rights.
The meeting adjourned at 8:29 p.m.
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Manfred P. Friedman, Clerk