HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-10-04PLANNING BOARD MEETING
October 4, 1976
The meeting of the Lexington Planning Board was called to order at 7:35 p.m.
by the chairman Mr. MacKenzie with members Friedman, Brown, Clarke, plan-
ning director Briggs and secretary Mrs. Snow present. Also in attendance
was Anthony Casendino, D.A.C.
Minutes of Planning Board meeting of September 20, 1976, were approved MINUTES 9/20/76
as written.
Board of Appeals notices of hearings to be held on September 20, 1976, B/A HEARINGS
were noted and discussed. Of these, it was decided to comment on: 9/20/76
Friendly Ice Cream Co. petition with respect to parking requirements in
CG Zone; in opposition to the Muzzey Corp petition for permission to
expand the parking area at 24-26 Muzzey St.; and the "Golden Hand"
petition, expressing conditional approval. Mr. and Mrs. Sorensen,
abuttors to the "Golden Hand" property, were present and spoke in opposi-
tion to the granting of the variance sought.
Definitive plan for Drummer Boy Green Phase II, as revised on October 4, DRUMMER BOY
1976, was reviewed, and Engineering Department letter, dated 9.27.76, PHASE II
listing requirements for informational items and addtional plans, was
noted. Plan showing existing and proposed contours was examined, and
question of road easement at the end of proposed Fifer La., not shown
on the plans, was discussed.
' The request of Dean Curtin to purchase tax title Lot 184 on Reed St., CURTIN, LOT 184
which abuts his Lot 185, and Selectmen's memo asking for Planning Board REED ST. T.T.
recommendations on the matter were noted. Selectmen's denial of similar LOT
requests by Mr. Curtin and Mr. Rogers, the other abuttor, was noted.
The members expressed preference for the selling of the lot in question
to Mr. Rogers, for combination with his lot, and Mr. Briggs will investi-
gate as to his interest in the purchase.
At 10:07 p.m., upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was VOTED:
To go into executive session for discussion of matters, the dis- EXECUTIY
closure of which could adversely affect the financial interests of SESSION -LAND
the Town. ACQUISITION
Open meeting was resumed at 10:20 p.m., and was adjourned at that
time.
Manfred P. Friedman, Clerk
Executive Session
October 4, 1976
At 10:07 p.m, the Plannina Board, with members Friedman, Clarke, MacKenzie,
and Brown, at the reauest of Dr. Friedman, voted to qo into executive
session for his report of discussion with the Conservation Commission
of possible acquisition of a 200' strip of land at Mass. Ave., owned by
the Grey Nuns. (3 1/2a.)
Present at the discussion was Daniel Lynch, representing the Grey Nuns.
D=•. Friedman reported. that the Town has-dffere8_$87.000 for building
rights only, for the strip. The land has been appraised at $150,000.
The Town offer was not refused by Mr. Lynch, and will be considered,
with additional information on the matter, by Meridith 6 Grew.
The executive session was closed at 10:20 p.m.
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