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PLANNING BOARD MEETING
January 24, 1977
The meeting of the Lexington Planning Board was called to order at 7:30 p.m.
by the chairman Mr. MacKenzie with members Friedman, Zabin, Brown, Clarke,
planning director Briggs, and secretary Mrs. Snow present. Also in atten-
dance was Stephen Politi, Lexington Minute -Man.
The minutes of January 3, 1977, were approved as written.
Mr. MacKenzie's draft Planning Board policy statement concerning planningPOLICY RE
staff dealings with prospective developers, as discussed on January 17, DEALINGS WITH
was read and discussed as to content. The draft was approved as amended.DEVELOPERS
The schedule for regular meetins of the Planning Board was considered. MT. SCHEDULE
It was agreed to post meetings for February 7, 14, and 28, 1977. Addi-
tional meetings will be scheduled if deemed necessary.
Public Hearing for the rezoning Article initiated by the Lexington Hous- LHA REZONING
ing Authority for land at Countryside was scheduled for February 23 at COUNTRYSIDE
8 p.m. in Cary Memorial Hall.
Ralph Hall's sketch plan for land at North St., previously discussed on
January 17, was reviewed for the benefit of Mr. Zabin. It was agreed
that Mr. Hall should be advised to proceed with formal submission of a
preliminary subdivision plan based on the layout concept as shown.
NORTH ST.PLAN
RALPH HALL
Public Hearing on the definitive plan for "Powers Village" subdivision PUBLIC HEAR -
was opened at 8 p.m. and at 8:43 p.m., was adjourned to 7:45 p.m. on ING"POWERS
January 31, 1977, for review at that time of proposed contour plan VILL."SUBDV.
which had not been supplied by the developer.
The following will be proposed regarding the renaming of sections of EMERSON &
Emerson and Worthen roads: Emerson Rd. near Angier and Diamond roads: WORTHEN RDS.
North Emerson Rd; Emerson Rd. at Suzanne and Brent roads: Brent Rd;
Emerson Rd. at Maple St.: Emerson Gardens Rd; Emerson Rd. from East to
Adams streets: no change; Emerson Rd. at Maureen Rd.: no change because
of possibility of connection with Emerson Rd. at East St. Worthen Rd. at
Goffe Rd: Worthen Rd. East. It was suggested that no change in house
numbering, except for three single-family residences on "Emerson Gardens
Rd.", will be necessary. A letter will be sent to all residents affected
by the proposed changes, requesting comments on the proposals.
Inadequate press coverage of Planning Board meetixgs,subject of confer- PL.BD. PRESS
ence of the chairman with the editor of the Lexington Minute -Man, was RELATIONS
discussed with respect to public relations and dissemination of infor-
mation on Planning Board activities. The Planning Board expects that the
editor will make effort to remedy the situation by having a reporter in
attendance at future Planning Board meetings.
Mr. Zabin's draft letter to the editor responding to published letters OPEN MEETING
concerning obligations of the Planning Board under the Open Meeting Law, LAW
was reviewed. The letter, to be published on February 3, 1977, in the
Lexington Minute -Man was approved as amended.
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Mr. Briggs asked for policy regarding availability to the public of the POLICY
report to the Planning Board of the Zoning By-law Review Subcommittee. AVAILABILITY
It was agreed that all such reports, approved or awaiting approval, OF REPORTS
are open to the public, except when availability is deferred by decision
of the Board
Zoning By-law Revision Articles, as drafted by Mr. Zabin, were discussed ZONING BY LAW
briefly. Mr. Briggs, Mr. Zabin and Town Counsel Norman Cohen will con- REVISION ART.
fer as to form and content of the proposed Articles at 8 a.m. on Jan.26.
The meeting adjourned at 10:22 p.m.
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Manfred P. Friedman, Clerk