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Home My WebLink About1977-02-28PLANNING BOARD MEETING February 28,1977 The meeting of the Lexington Planning Board was called to order at 7:35 p.m. by the chairman Mr. MacKenzie with members Clarke, Zabin, Friedman, planning director Briggs, and secretary Mrs. Snow present. Also in attendance were Robert Bradley, D.A.C., and Laura Nichols, Lexington Minute -man. Draft Certificate of Action on Kendall Gardens subdivision was reviewed KENDALL GARIENS and the conditions read by the chairman. Joel Greenstein, developer, wasCERT.OF ACTION asked about his willingness to grant a walking easement over the drainage easement on Lot "G" for access to conservation land southwesterly of the subdivision. Mr. Greenstein asked to be allowed to reserve that commit- ment contingent upon views of potential buyers of Lot "G" and abutting Lot "H". Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was VOTED: To approve the definitive subdivision plan entitled "Kendall Gardens - Lexington, Mass.", dated December 27, 1976 by Joseph W. Moore Co., Civil Engineers and Land Surveyors, Roger M. Corbin, Agent, applicant, subject to a covenant under the provisions of Chapter 41, Section 81-U of the General Laws to secure the construction of ways and the installa- tion of municipal services in accordance with the Rules and Regulations of the Lexington Planning Board and the plans submitted to the Planning Board, to be given by the applicant, and subject to further terms and conditions enumerated in a Certificate of Action, dated February 28, 1977. Plan submitted with Application Form A77-4, showing 4 lots at Ridge and FORM A 77-4 Emerson roads, adjacent to the site of proposed Ridge Estates II P.U.D., RIDGE/EMERSON was reviewed. Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was VOTED: RDS. CORBIN The plan entitled "Land Court Plan in Lexington, Mass.", dated February 18, 1977, by Joseph W. Moore Co., showing Lots 1 through 4 at Ridge and Emerson roads, submitted on February 18, 1977, with Application Form A77-4 by Roger M. Corbin, requires no approval under the Subdivision Control Law. Plan submitted with Application For A77-5, showing six lots fronting on FORM A77-5 North St., and Parcel A (proposed Tymewood subdivision), was reviewed. NORTH ST. Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was VOTED: CORBIN The plan entitled "Plan of Land in Lexington, Mass.", dated February 11, 1977, revised February 18, 1977, by Joseph W. Moore Co., showing Lots 1,2,3 &7,8,9and Parcel A at North St., submitted on February 23, 1977, by Roger M. Corbin with Application Form A77-5, requires no approval under the Subdivision Control Law. The Board reviewed a plan showing Lots lA and 1B at Lowell St., submittedFORM A77-6 with Application Form A77-6. Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it LOWELL ST. was VOTED: MANCINI The plan entitled "Plan of Land in Lexington, Mass.", dated February 28, 1977, by Miller & Nylander, showing Lots lA and 1B at Lowell St., sub- mitted on February 28, 1977, by Anthony Mancini, Esq., with Appl. Form A- 77-6, requires no approval under the Subdivision Control Law. (cont'd on P.2; Page 2 2.28.77 The vote was conditional upon addition to the plan of a note: "Parcel 1B is to be combined with the adjacent land to the south." The Planning FORM A77-6 Director was authorized to sign the plan on behalf of the Board follow- ing addition of the note. March Planning Board meeting schedule was considered. Meeting will be MEETING SCHED- held at 7:30 p.m. on March 7, 14, 21, and at 7 p.m. on March 23, 28, ULE -MARCH and 30, 1977. The earlier starting time is due to the start of Town Meeting on March 21. John Tuttle, proponent of Willow Ridge subdivision was present for reviewWILLOW RIDGE of his preliminary subdivision plan. Engineering Dept. memo, dated 2.28.SUBDV. TUTTLE 77, was read by the chairman. Residents of the area joined in the dis- cussion of extension of Barrett Rd. and cut -through to Wellington La.Ave., as proposed, and expressed opposition to the concept, because of inadequate condition of Wellington La. Ave., and possible creation of a speedway. A letter, dated 2.28.77, signed by 8 residents of Barrett Rd., stating opposition to the proposed extension of that cul-de-sac, was presented to the Board. It was agreed by the members that requirement for cul-de-sac length could be waived to permit the extension of Barrett Rd. to terminate in either a hammerhead or banjo turnaround. Impact of runoff from the sub- division was discussed and the developer was informed of requirement to submit drainage calculation and location of water storage area at time of submission of a definitive plan. Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was VOTED: WILLOW RIDGE To approve the preliminary plan for Willow Ridge subdivision, entitledPRELIM. PLAN "Willow Ridge in Lexington, Mass.", dated January 17, 1977, by APPROVAL Miller & Nylander, submitted on February 4, 1977, by John C. Tuttle, applicant. This approval is conditional upon revision to the plan to show the following: 1. "A" Street as shown in the preliminary plan shall not be constructed, and there shall be no connection to Wellington Lane Avenue. 2. Barrett Road shall be extended and a hammerhead turnaround design shall be provided. 3. Drainage calculations, as well as the location of water storage area, shall be provided. 4. Flood Hazard area, as designated by HUD, shall be shown on the plan showing existing and proposed contours. Dennis Lowe, Esq., representing Colonial Development Corp., attended for SHERBURNE RD. discussion of a preliminary plan for a 9 -lot subdivision on Sherburne Rd.PRELIM. SUBDV. Additional data regarding existing surface water on site was requested PLAN by the Board. It was noted that extensive fill will be needed to raise the level of the lots and road in order to meet the 4' elevation require- ment of Section 26.7 of the Zoning By-law. Dr. Sizer, 52 Percy Rd., made a statement concerning presence of peat under the wet area in the tract. Runoff calculations at the perimeter of the subdivision will be a concern of the Planning Baord and the developer was told that he will be required to supply test borings on the proposed lots when application is made for building permits. Page 3 2.28.77 Easement and covenant for Vine Brook Estates subdivision, prepared by VINE BROOK EST. Town Counsel, was reviewed and approved. Mr. Briggs was instructed to COVENANT & obtain complete cost estimate of construction for the development on EASEMENT which to base final reduction of surety. Letter of Credit in the amount of $45,000, in a form approved by Town BICENTENNIAL Counsel, for Bicentennial Farms subdivision, was reviewed and signed. FARMS SUBDV. SURETY Letter from Karsten Sorensen, Chairman CBD Subcommiteee, dated 2.20.77, recommending use of parking meter monies for future improvement of CBD parking,and use of Arts & Crafts lot for sticker -parking for those em- ployed in Lexington Center, was noted. Mr. MacKenzie will make a verbal response to Mr. Sorensen after conference on the suggestions with Richard Michelson, Chamber of Commerce, and Police Chief Corr. B/A notices for March 3, 1977, were considered. Regarding the Cataldo/ B/A NOTICES Fottler Ave. petition for combination of six small lots into three non- 3.3.77: conforming building lots, it was agreed to inform the B/A of Planning CATALDO Board opposition to the proposal based on the poor condition of that sec- tion of Fottler Ave. Alexander's Pizza, Bedford St., petition for table service was reviewed ALEXANDER'S and it was decided to recommend denial of the petition because of exist- PIZZA ing poor parking conditions which would be further aggravated by such ex- panded use. Mr. Howard's proposal for commercial use of 82 Waltham St., was considered. Denial will recommended,pending completion of the CBD Subcommittee study on future expansion of the Center. Dr. Friedman reported on his attendance at the February 24th Minuteman REDLINE EXTEN- Area Transit Study Working Committee Meeting. He informed the Board of SION MTG. Arlington's opposition to MBTA Terminal in that Town, and of suggestion that four sites in Lexington for the terminal. Donald Kidston, MBTA, will be contacted by Mr. MacKenzie to request updating and opportunity for Planning Board input on feasibility and environmental impact study of the extension into Lexington. The meeting adjourned at 10:38 p.m. Manfred P. Friedman, Clerk