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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-05-24PLANNING BOARD MEETING May 24, 1976 The meeting of the Lexington Planning Board was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by the chairman Dr. Clarke with members Friedman, Zabin, Brown, MacKenzie, planning director Briggs and secretary Mrs. Snow present. Also in attendance was John Frey, D.A.C. Minutes of Planning Board meeting of April 26, 1976, were approved as MINUTES 4.26.76 corrected. Minutes of Planning Board meeting of May 3, 1976, were approved as MINUTES 5.3.76 amended. Request from Developer Everett Tingley for extension on Blossom Hill BLOSSOM HILL EST Estates subdivision was noted. Upon a motion duly made and seconded, EXTENSION it was VOTED: To extend to June 29, 1976, the time on or before which the Planning Board must act on the definitive subdivision plan entitled "Blossom Hill Estates", dated October 20, 1975, by Northeastern Eng'g. Assoc., as requested by Ernest J. Tingley, applicant. Lynn Hamilton was present to inform the Board of progress with prepara- RECREATION STUDY tion of the Recreation Study, as funded under Article 87, 1974. She estimates that the final draft will be completed for Planning Board and Recreation Committee review by the end of June, after which public infor- mation meetings will be held. Discussion followed regarding procedures ' for obtaining BOR funding for implementation of the Recreation Master Plan which will be included in the study. At 8 p.m., Charles Wiggin, Wm. Redmond, of Spaulding & Slye, met with DRUMMER BOY the Board to request information on requirements under Subdivision Con- GREEN trol Law for release of units in Drummer Boy Green condominium develop- ment from Covenant. Status of construction of roads was reported on by Mr. Redmond. The developers stressed their need for expediting of the release procedure, and Mr. Briggs informed them of time involved in the several necessary functionsto be carried out by Town Engineer and Town Counsel in the process. Mr. & Mrs. James Razzano were present for discussion of unsuccessful RAZZANO,FLEMING petition to the B/A (5/20/76 hearing) to be allowed to construct a housePETITION TO B/A on Earl St. (private way). A map of the area was examined and classi- fication of Earl St. and nearby streets noted. Mr. Razzano asked re- consideration of Planning Board recommendation for construction of a 100' road, and unfavorable report to the B/A on the petition. Dr. Clarke advised the proponents that if they could provide evidence that the granting of such a variance would not lead to accelerated construc- tion in the area, the Planning Board would probably not be opposed to a re -petition on the proposal, and would review its position on the matter. Release from Covenant, prepared by Town Counsel, for Lowell Estates 2 LOWELL EST. 2 subdivision, was reviewed, and discussion followed as to developer RELEASE FROM Stoico's failure to comply with provisions of the Covenant with regard COVENANT to building on lots still under Covenant. Action was tabled until later Page 2 5.24.76 in the evening when, upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was VOTED LOWELL EST 2 by a majority to endorse the instrument. Mr. Zabin and Dr. Friedman RELEASE FROM voted in opposition. COVENANT It was decided that stricter attention will be paid to transmittal of legal instruments containing restriction on land to the Building Commissioner. Mr. Briggs will call this matter to his attention. The Board reviewed plan submitted by Frederick J. Conroy, Esq.showing FORM A76-13 land at John Poulter Rd. and Winthrop Rd. It was noted that Ithe plan JOHN POULTER had been previously endorsed (Form A75-15) and that re -endorsement was WINTHROP RDS. needed because time within which to record had elapsed. Upon a motion CONROY duly made and seconded, it was VOTED: The plan submitted on May 20, 1976, by Frederick J. Conroy Esq., with Appl. Form A76-13, entitled "Plan of Land in Lexington, Mass.", dated March 23, 1975, by Miller & Nylander, showing land at John Poulter and Winthrop roads requires no approval under the Subdivi- sion Control Law. as $bove, Plan showing the same area/submitted with Appl. Form A76-14, also pre- FORM A76-14 viously endorsed (A75-16), was reviewed. Re -endorsement was requested KENDALL/WINTHROP for the same reason as above. Upon a motion duly made and seconded, RDS. CONROY it was VOTED; The plan submitted on May 20, 1976, by Frederick J. Conroy for Colonial Development Corp., with Application Form A76-14, entitled "A Subdivision of Land Court Case #27511, dated March 23, 1975, by Miller & Nylander, showing land at Kendall and Winthrop roads, requires no approval under the Subdivision Control Law. Plan submitted with Appl. Form A76-15, showing land swap of two small FORM A76-15 parcels at Lowell St., was reviewed. Upon a motion duly made and LOWELL ST. seconded, it was VOTED: DUNNING The plan submitted on May 24, 1976, by Robert H. Dunning with Application Form A76-15, entitled "Plan of Land in Lexington, Mass.", dated April 9, 1976, by Robert H. Dunning, showing land at Lowell St., requires no approval under the Subdivision Control Law. Dr. Friedman, who attended the Governor's Hanscom Task Force meeting on NOISE ABATEMENT May 18, relayed to the Board the request of Allan F. Kenney for its re- BILL view and recommendations on the Airport Noise Bill. Maps, showing levels of noise affecting areas adjacent to Hanscom Field, were distributed, and details of the Bill were explained. Dr. Friedman agreed to draft a letter of Planning Board recommdnations for review of the Board in establishing its position on the Bill. Mr. Briggs reported on inadequate condition of Kendall Road(unaccepted KENDALL GARDENS street) between Grapevine Ave. and Sherburn Rd., with respect to its status as a connector road for Kendall Gardens subdivision. Discussion continued as to the need for the developer to obtain legal right to in- stall utilities in Kendall Road.to service the development. Town Engr. memo, dated May 14, 1976, containing comments on the abovementioned was referred to and read in part. Mr. Briggs will inform the developer of requirements to improve Kendall Rd., and the need to obtain release to do so from the recorded owners. Page 3 5.24.76 Request for Planning Board review and comments on proposals for Compre- COMPREHENSIVE hensive drainage study was noted. A report will be prepared following DRAINAGE STUDY review of the material by the members. PROPOSALS Memo from Dr. Kassler, requesting input from Town Boards on the Town TOWN MANAGER Manager Selection process was noted. Members will file their suggestions SELECTION with the Planning Director. PROCESS The meeting adjourned at 10:44p.m. 1 Manfred P. Friedman, Clerk