HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-09-13PLANNING BOARD MEETING
September 13, 1976
The meeting of the Lexington Planning Board was called to order at 7:34 p.m.
with Dr. Friedman presiding and with members Clarke, Brown, and Planning
Director Briggs in attendance. Also present was Richard Magnuson, D.A.C.
Minutes of Planning Board meeting of August 16, 1976, were reviewed and MINUTES 8/16
approved as amended.
Minutes of August 30, 1976, were approved as presented.
Request from Everett J. Tingley for extension of time on the definitive BLOSSOM HILL
subdivision plan for Blossom Hill Estates subdivision was reviewed. Upon ESTATES
a motion duly made and seconded, it was VOTED: EXTENSION
To extend to November 16, 1976, the time on or before which the
Lexington Planning Board must act on the definitive subdivision plan
entitled "Blossom Hill Estates", dated October 20, 1975, revised May,
1976, by Northeastern Eng'g Assoc., as requested by Ernest J. Tingley,
applicant.
Mr. Briggs reported that the definitive plan for Bicentennial Farms BICENTENNIAL
subdivision, previously approved by the Planning Board on February 10, FARMS
1975, has not been accepted for recording by the Registry of Deeds
because of time lapse since the approval date. Upon a motion duly
made and seconded, it was voted to re -endorse the plan to be dated
' August 10, 1976, and to approve an amended and updated Certificate of
Action.
Discussion followed on the proposed sale and factors involved in possible GREY NUNS
Town acquisition of the Grey Nuns property, and economic impact with LAND
respect to school costs in the event the land was subdivided into 21 lots
and developed. In response to the Selectmen's request for Planning Board
recommendation, it was agreed that Mr. Briggs will inform the Selectmen
by letter that the Planning Board sees no practical reason for the Town
to acquire the property.
H.D.C. Certificate of Appropriateness and notices of hearings were noted. H.D.C.
Mr. Otis Brown's proposal to expand the parking lot at Militia Drive was MILITIA DRIVE
noted, and Mr. Briggs was asked to investigate the request with respect PARKING LOT
to Hatch Act conditions.
The meeting adjourned at 8:39 p.m.
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Manfred P. Friedman, Clerk