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PLANNING BOARD MEETING
September 27, 1976
The meeting of the Lexington Planning Board was called to order at 7:30 p.m.
by the chairman Mr. MacKenzie with members Brown, Friedman, Clarke, Zabin,
planning director Briggs and secretary Mrs. Snow present. Also in attend-
ance was Richard Magnuson, D.A.C. chairman.
Letter from Richard Rogers, 1975-76 chairman of the Design Advisory Comm., D.A.C. NOMI -
requesting approval by the Planning Board of nominations of three members NATIONS
to that committee, was considered. It was voted that membership in D.A.C.
of Anthony Casendino, John Crowe, and Edward Osborn be approved. Letters
expressing appreciation of the Planning Board will be sent to the three
members: Richard Rogers, John Frey, and Gary Marshall,whose terms expire.
Application for approval of Drummer Boy Green Phase II subdivision was DRUMMER BOY
noted and it was agreed that the public hearing will be scheduled for PHASE II
October 25, 1976, at 8 p.m. in the Planning Board office.
Daniel Busa, Chairman of the Recreation Committee, joined the meeting
briefly to relay the compliments of the Committee on the "Master Plan for
Recreation and Open Space", and to request Planning Board support with
respect to 1977 Recreation Committee Articles for funding.
At 7:40 p.m., the members joined the Board of Selectmen for discussion
of Central Business District Zoning, 1977 Warrant Articles, and general
concerns.
At 8:06 p.m., the Planning Board meeting was resumed.
RECR.OPEN
SPACE MASTEP
PLAN
PL. BD./SEL
At 8:12 p.m., consultants engaged in preparation of a feasibility study RED LINE
on extension of the Red Line met with the Board for presentation of their STUDY
progress and interim findings. Edward Condon, Project Manager, Vollmer
Assoc., introduced Donald Kidston, MBTA, Jonathan Lane, David Crane Assoc.,
and Larry Cothran, Daniel, Mann, Johnson & Mendenhall, and each presented
aspects of the study, including extent of present service, recommendations
for local bus routes, station site location proposals, comparisons of
financial aspects of each site, processes for arriving at specific recom-
mendations, and parking facilities needed for the various sites. The con-
sultants expect to have completed the study by the end of 1976. The mem-
bers were informed of a 10/21 workshop on the report, to be held in
Estabrook Hall, starting at 12 noon.
Mr. Briggs reported on the request of the Conservation Commission for
Planning Board implementation of bonding procedures for Woodpark Estates
subdivision, to include ensurance for compliance with Hatch Act Order of
Conditions and to allow the developer, A.J.Lane, to sell lots prior to
completion of the W.P.A. work items. Town Counsel will be consulted as to
legality of modification of the existing performance bond required by the
Planning Board, or whether it is within the powers of the Conservation
Comm. to implement separate bonding procedures.
WOODPARK EST
HATCH ACT
BOND
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Mr. Briggs reported on inquiry of James B. Chase, owner of Lot 35 at J.B.CHASE
Carl and Myrna roads, as to buildability of the 33,000 s.f. lot (RO zone) CARL/MYRNA
which has 94 ft.+ frontage. If the lot proves to be unbuildable by ROADS
zoning requirements at the time of its recording, the members were in
general agreement that, based on information supplied at this time, they
would not oppose granting of a variance for insufficient frontage if the
Board of Appeals is petitioned on the matter.
Letter to William Dailey, dated September 8, 1976, from Acting Town Mgr.
Perry, regarding earth removal violation at the Dailey property at 1620
Massachusetts Ave., was read by the chairman. Town Counsel will be asked
to define procedures for enforcement of the earth removal by-law.
Lexington Bd. of Selectmen's letter to Town of Arlington, granting per-
mission for construction of a drive and parking lot accessory to Great
Meadows, was noted.
The meeting adjourned at 10:45 p.m.
Manfred P. Friedman, Clerk
PARKING &
ROAD, GREAT
MEADOWS