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PLANNING BOARD MEETING
December 6, 1976
The meeting of the Lexington Planning Board was called to order at 7:35 p.m.
by the chairman Mr. MacKenzie with members Clarke, Friedman, Zabin, planning
director Briggs and secretary Mrs. Snow present. Also in attendance were
Ted Osborn, D.A.C., and Joe Gavaghan, Lexington Minuteman.
The minutes of November 15, 1976, were approved as corrected.
Mr. MacKenzie's draft letter to Chairman Attaya, Burlington Planning LAND SWAP COMM.
Board, regarding the appointment of Dr. Friedman as Lexington's repre- FRIEDMAN
sentative on the "Rte 3 Land Swap" Committee, was approved as written.
Copies of the letter will be sent to Judith Barber, Bedford represent-
ative, and Rep. Carol Amick.
Preliminary plan for "Powers Village" subdivision was reviewed. Letter
from abuttors Burdine, acknowledging their willingess for an easement
over their land for expansion of sanitary sewer was noted. Two resi-
dents of the area presented their views as to unfavorable impact on
the surrounding area of the proposed development regarding drainage
and existing wet conditions. The chairman informed the abuttors of
subdivision approval procedures and of processes for consideration by
the Conservation Commission regarding development of wetlands. Upon a
motion duly made and seconded, it was VOTED:
To approve the preliminary plan for "Powers Village" subdivision
entitled "Preliminary Lotting Plan Lexington, Mass.", dated
November 15, 1976, by Moore Homes, Inc., Mark Moore, Jr.,
President, applicant.
At 8 p.m., representatives of the Ford Motor Co.- Alfred Spigarelli,
Paul Everett, and Tom Olander; Richard Rogers, Kaye Alexander and
Maurice Friedman of Sasaki Assoc., and Angela Frick and Paul Riffin,
Conservation Commission, met with the Planning Board for presentation
of a proposal for rezoning of land at Bedford St., now zoned CH, to
allow operation of a car dealership. Site plan was displayed and
water storage and fill areas were indicated. Traffic impact on Bedford
Street, soil conditions, vegetation, hydrological and drainage systems,
off-site impact were discussed. Richard Rogers explained alternative
siting schemes on the 11 a. site, and showed plans for landscaping and
buffers to reduce visual impact. It was suggested to the proponents
that attempts be made to confer with residents of the area prior to
rezoning attempt, and that thought be given to proponents preparation
of an Article for a new limited commercial zone under which the propo-
sal could be submitted to Town Meeting. Mrs. Frick, on behalf of the
Conservation Commission, read the 1970 Planning Board policy statement
formulated to discourage development of properties in the Tophet Swamp
area, and Mr. Riffin voiced opposition to diversion of the stream on
the parcel.
Dr. Clarke's draft report on the Selectmen's Committee's Study of
Article 47 of 1975 (re Meagherville land), was reviewed and was
approved as amended.
POWERS VILLAGE
FORD MOTOR CO.
REZONING
ARTICLE 47'75
MEAGHERVILLE
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Mr. Zabin presented a list of 14 Articles for submission to the 1977
A.T.M. concerning revisions to the Zoning By-law and the General
By-law.
The meeting adjourned at 11:30 p.m.
Manfred P. Friedman, Clerk
ZONING BY LAW
& GEN'L BY LAW
REVISION ARTIC-
LES