HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-06-07PLANNING BOARD MEETING
June 7, 1976
The meeting of the Lexington Planning Board was called to order at 7:37 p.m.
by the chairman Dr. Clarke with members Friedman, Zabin, MacKenzie, planning
director Briggs, and secretary Mrs. Snow present. Also in attendance were
Richard Rogers, D.A.C. and Steve Politi, Lexington Minute Man.
The Board reviewed a plan submitted by Gail M. Auferio on June 2, 1976, FORM A76-16
with Application Form A76-16, showing Lot 1 at Volunteer Way. It was
agreed that the applicant be informed that the plan, which failed to
show the entire parcel involved, is not acceptable and will not be
acted upon, because of inadequate drawing.
According to Procedural Rules of the Planning Board, election of officers ELECTION OF
was held. A motion was made and seconded to nominate Paul J. MacKenzie OFFICERS
as chairman. Mr. MacKenzie was elected by unanimous vote.
Motion was made and seconded to nominate Albert P. Zabin for the office
of vice-chairman. Mr. Zabin was elected by unanimous vote.
Motion was made and seconded to nominate Manfred P.'Fitiedman as Clerk.
Dr. Friedman was elected by unanimous vote.
Request of developer Louis Stoico for reduction of surety on Lowell Estates LOWELL EST.
II subdivision, and letter, dated June 1, 1976, from James E. Chase, II BOND RE -
Town Engineer, recommending that $60,000 is adequate to ensure completion DUCTION
of work items, were noted. Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was
VOTED:
To accede to the request of Village Development Corporation, Louis
Stoico, President, that surety for Lowell Estates;'Section 2 subdivision
be reduced from $90,000 to $60,000, as recommended by James E. Chase,
Town Engineer.
Mr. Zabin, who voted in opposition to the reduction, suggested that the
Planning Board review its policy on bond reduction procedures in the near
future.
At 8 p.m., William Whalon, Chairman of the Regional Refuse Disposal SOLID WASTE
Planning Committee, Peter Cambourelis, member of the Committee, and John J. DISPOSAL
McSweeney, Director of Public Works and Engr., met with the Board for discussion
of Lexington's progress toward a long-range solution of the solid waster
disposal problem. Mr. Whalon summarized activities of the Committee during
the ten years of its existence. Mr. McSweeney reported on immediate prob-
lems and dealings of his Department with State officials in attempts to
resolve problems concerned with the operation and expansion of the
Sanitary Landfill. Mr. Cambourelis offceed possible alternative solutions
in the event that operation at the Landfill is discontinued. An information
sheet on resource recovery processes was distributed, and financial aspects
of utilization of services of such plant and other disposal methods were
discussed. Hope was expressed that a temporary solution (3 to 5 years) may
be found, pending development of a permanent disposal operation.
Dr. Friedman's draft of Planning Board comments on the Airport Noise Bill AIRPORT
was reviewed and approved as to content. The memo will be prepared in NOISE BILL
letter form for transmittal to Allan F. Kenney, Hanscom Task Force, with
copy sent to the Bd./Selectmen.
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Memo from Dr. Kassler, dated June 3, 1976, was noted, in which the Planning BANKS AVE.
Board was asked for recommendation on the Johanssen request for water WATER EXT.
main extension to service a home to be built at #17 Banks Avenue. The JOHANSSEN
Board took no position on this matter, and Mr. Briggs was instructed to
transmit this information to the Board of Selectmen.
Mr. Briggs reported on progress with presentations of consultants proposals
for the Comprehensive Drainage Study. Award of the contract will be
made following one more interview.
Sketch plan of "Willow Ridge" subdivision, informally submitted by
John Tuttle, was reviewed, and Mr. Tuttle's suggestion for allowance for
connection to Moreland Ave., considered.
The meeting adjourned at 11:05 p.m.
Manfred P. Friedman, Clerk
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