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PLANNING BOARD MEETING
June 27, 1977
The meeting of the Lexington Planning Board was called to order at 7:30 p.m.
by the chairman Mr. Zabin with members MacKenzie, Friedman, Wheaton,planning
director Briggs, and secretary Mrs. Snow present. The meeting was held in
Cary Hall due to large number of residents expected to attend for discussion
and Planning Board action on Alexander Estates Subdivision. Also in atten-
dance was Laura Nichols, Lexington Minute -Man, and Richard Magnuson, D.A.C.
The Board reviewed a plan submitted with Application Form A77-15, showing FORM A-77-15
division of landlocked parcel at Maple St., to be sold to several abuttors.BROWN
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was VOTED: MAPLE ST.
The plan submitted on June 22, 1977, by Lois W. and Sanborn C. Brown,
with Application Form A77-15, entitled "A Compiled Plan of Land in
Lexington, Mass.", dated June 3, 1977, by Miller and Nylander, showing
Parcels A, B, C and D and Lots 106, 109 and 110 at Maple St.requires
no approval under the Subdivision Control Law.
Form A plan submitted by Douglas E. Hogan of Miller & Nylander for
Francis W. K. Smith, Esquire showing an unrecorded parcel created in
1911 at Summit Rd. and Fern St. (property of Zsabo), was explained by
Mr. Briggs. Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was VOTED:
The plan submitted on June 27, 1977, by Douglas E. Hogan with Appli-
cation Form A77-16, entitled "Plan of Land in Lexington, Mass.", dated
June 11, 1977, by Miller & Nylander, showing Lots A and B at Summit Rd.
and Fern St., requires no approval under the Subdivision Control Law.
Plan submitted with Application Form A77-17, redrawn to correct an error
in previous Form A76-22 plan, showing land on Wellington La. Ave., was
reviewed and explained by the planning director. Upon a motion duly made
and seconded, it was VOTED:
The plan submitted on June 27, 1977, with Application Form A77-17,
by Louis DiLuna, entitled "Plan of Land in Lexington, Mass.", dated
June 11, 1977, by Miller & Nylander, showing Lot A-1 on Wellington La.
Ave., requires no approval under the Subdivision Control Law.
The planning director was authorized to sign the three plans on behalf of
the Board.
FORM A-77-16
ZSABO
FERN & SUMMIT
FORM A77-17
DI LUNA
WELLINGTON LA
William J. Dailey, Esq., attorney for the Estate of Daisy G. Wilson, was ALEXANDER EST
present for discussion of the definitive subdivision plan for Alexander
Estates. Also in attendance were approximately 75 residents of the general
area surrounding the proposed subdivision site. The chairman explained
procedures relative to verbal expressions for the audience during regular
planning board meetings and promised opportunity, within reason, for state-
ments and questions. Herbert Kassman, representing an interested neigbhor-
hood group, reported on attempts, unsuccessful to date, to negotiate with
the developer for possible purchase of the Wilson parcel. The definitive
subdivision plan, showing 950' cul-de-sac, was displayed and Mr. Dailey
explained proposed revisions, restricting construction on Lots 1, 15, and
16, 20' walking easement to possible conservation acquisition northwest of
the site, and division into two lots of Lot 9 at the end of the cul-de-sac.
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Alternative lotting plan, with horseshoe -shaped entrance off Moreland Ave. ALEX.ESTATES
and shorter cul-de-sac was also noted. Mr. Dailey agreed to compliance
with Town Engineer's recommendations in letter dated April 19, 1977, re-
garding provision of looped water system and sewer and drainage features.
Written statement in opposition to the subdivision was read and presented
to the Board by Hayg Boyadjian. Richard Morehouse, Lexington Historical
Commission, asked for consideration of preservation of the existing Wilson
farmhouse. Mr. Briggs reported on Traffic Safety Committee review of access
roads to the proposed development, and referred to previous plan for widen-
ing of Fern St., abandoned because of opposition by residents. Julius
Bussgang asked permission to report on his review of the plan. He cited
several aspects of the plan which he felt were not in compliance with the
Rules and Regulations Governing Subdivision of Land, and alleged that
legal procedures had not been followed with regard to presentation at the
public hearing on April 25, 1977, of written comments and recommendations
on the subdivision from other Town agencies. Letter from Eric Clarke,
dated June 10, 1977, absent from the meeting, presenting his views and
position on approval of the plan, was read by Chairman Zabin. Following
discussion of problems with water pressure, drainage and sewer systems,
length of the cul-de-sac as shown, and inadequacy of access roads in the
area, a motion was made to approve the draft Certificate of Action on
Alexander Estates amended to include building restrictions on Lots 1,
15, and 16. The Certificate was read by the chairman. It was voted to
amend the main motion to delete condition #3, concerning frontage re-
quirements on Lot 18. It was also voted to amend the main motion by
adding a condition requiring a 15' walking easement behind Lots 2 and 3.
' Mr. Dailey was unwilling to request extension on time for Planning Bd.
action in order to allow time for revisions per Town Engineer recommendations.
The main motion, as amended, was seconded and it was VOTED:
To disapprove the definitive subdivision plan entitled "Alexander ALEXANDER EST
Estates in Lexington, Mass.", dated December 24, 1976, by Albert A. DISAPPROVAL
Miller and Wilbur C. Nylander, C.E & L. S., William Dailey, Jr., Agent,
Applicant.
The reasons for the disapproval are as follows:
1. Failure to comply with the Rules and Regulations Governing the
Subdivision of Land in Lexington, Mass., Section 6.5.6.
2. Failure of the plan to show adequate water main and water supply
to protect public supply, according to _Assistant Town Engineer
Martinis -report to the Planning Board dated April 19, 1977, and
the communication of the Board of Health of April 25, 1977.
3. The Board concludes that the supporting street, Fern Street, is
inadequate to safely carry the additional traffic which the subdivi-
sion is likely to engender.
The chairman explained to those in attendance that this action of the
Board does not direct future decision regarding the parcel, if abovementioned
problems are resolved in a new plan submission. It was agreed that Mr.
Boyadjian, as neighborhood liaison, will be notified of any such submission.
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Mr. MacKenzie, whose resignation from the Planning Board becomes effective MACKENZIE
on June 30, 1977, encouraged the developer to investigate possibility of RESIGNATION
lower density, urged ad hoc neighborhood committees to continue to bring
pressure to Town agencies for acquisition of parcels such as the Wilson
land, and suggesting that Town Meeting members initiate action to improve
conditions they criticise.
Selection process for successor to Planning Board member MacKenzie was con-
sidered. The chairman will ask that the Minute -Man publish his request for
suggestions and applications for candidates for the 9 -month term. Mr. Mac-
Kenzie was thanked for his work as member and chairman of the Planning Board.
The meeting adjourned at 9:47 p.m.
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Iris G. Wheaton, Clerk