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PLANNING BOARD MEETING
August 22, 1977
The meeting of the Lexington Planning Board was called to order at 7:07 p.m.
by the vice chairman Dr. Friedman with members Sandy, Wheaton, Clarke and
secretary Mrs. Snow present. Mr. Zabin joined the meeting at 7:30 p.m.
Also in attendance was Laura Nichols, Lexington Minute -Man.
Minutes of Planning Board
meetings
of July 18, and July 25, 1977, were
MINUTES 7/18
approved as written.
and 7/25/77
Instrument for release of
lots at
Powers Village subdivision, prepared
POWERS VILL.
by Town Counsel following
posting
of surety for the subdivision, was
RELEASE OF
reviewed and, upon advice
of Town
Counsel in letter dated 8/11/77, was
LOTS
signed by those members present.
Action on the definitive grading plan for Woodpark Estates was con-
sidered and memos from Asst. Town Engr. Martin, dated 6/3, 6/30 and
8/9/77, noting information and plan details not supplied by the develop-
er, were reviewed. Letter from Boston Edison Co., giving conditional
approval to a change of grade on the Edison easement was noted. Upon
examination of the grading plan, it was agreed that the drawing was
inadequate for Planning Board review and that a cross-section plan, as
recommended by Mr. Martin, would be required. Upon a motion duly made
and seconded, it was VOTED:
To disapprove the amendment to the definitive subdivision plan entitled
"Woodpark Estates - Lexington, Mass., Topographic Plan of Definitive
Subdivision", dated July 31, 1974, revised May 24, 1977, by Carlton B.
Colburn, Jr., P.E. and Surveyor, Andrew J. Lane, applicant.
The reason for disapproval is as follows:
Failure to comply with the Rules and Regulations Governing the
Subdivision of Land in Lexington, Mass., Subsection 5.1 of
Section 5, Definitive Plan Requirements, Items e. and f.
Later in the evening, Mr. Lane's petition to the B/A for earth removal
which would result from contour change within the subdivision,.was
reviewed. Since the Planning Board had voted, as noted above, to deny
the petitioner revision of the grading plan for the subdivision, it
was agreed that the Bd. of Appeals would be informed of this action
and advised to condition the special permit, if granted, upon Planning
Board approval of the grading plan.
September meeting schedule and its relationship to possible special
town meeting in the fall was considered. It was agreed to hold regular
meetings on September 12, 19, and 26, and to schedule additional
meetings if deemed necessary.
Letter to John F. Zamparelli, Register of Deeds, supplying signatures
of Planning Board members and the planning director was signed.
WOODPARK EST.
GRADING PLAN
DISAPPROVAL
WOODPARK EST.
EARTH REMOVAL
SEPT. MTG
SCHEDULE
PLANNING BD.
SIGNATURES
REG. OF DEEDS
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Plan submitted with Application Form A77-19, showing land at Ridge Rd., FORM A77-19
future site of Ridge Estates II subdivision, was reviewed. Roger M. RIDGE RD.
Corbin, Engineer, explained its purpose for recording with the Land FREEMAN
Court. Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was VOTED:
The plan entitled "Land Court Plan of Land, Owned by Korman", dated
July 14, 1977, by Joseph W. Moore Co., submitted on August 15, 1977,
by Roger M. Corbin with Application Form A77-19, showing land at
Ridge Rd., requires no approval under the Subdivision Control Law.
Similar plan showing Parcels A, B, and C and Lots 1 and 2 at Laconia FORM A77-20
St. and Ridge Rd. was explained by Engineer Corbin and reviewed. Upon LACONIA &
a motion duly made and seconded, it was VOTED: RIDGE
FREEMAN
The plan entitled "Plan of Land, Prepared for: Kerrie Realty", dated
July 16, 1977, by Joseph W. Moore Co., submitted on August 15, 1977,
by Roger M. Corbin with Application Form A77-20, showing land at
Laconia St. and Ridge Rd. requires no approval under the Subdivision
Control Law.
Plan submitted with Application Form A77-21, showing combination of lots FORM A77-21
at Webb St., was reviewed. Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it WEBB ST.
was VOTED: HALL & CO.
The plan entitled "Compiled Plan of Land: For Hall & Co.", dated
August 4, 1977, by Joseph W. Moore Co., submitted on August 15, 1977,
' by Roger M. Corbin with Application Form A77-21, showing land at
Webb St., requires no approval under the Subdivision Control Law.
David Gompers, his engineer and architect, met with the Board for infor- GOMPERS,KILN
mal discussion of plans for Kiln Brook Office Park at Hartwell Ave. BROOK OFFICE
Mr. Gompers will petition the Board of Appeals in the near future for
special site review of the project. Proposed layout, drainage and contour
plans were presented and lack of sewer service for the site, noted. The
developer plans to seek an easement to abutting sewered Hartwell Place and
construction of a pumping station to Hartwell Ave. sewer line. Two sets
of plans were left for review.
Emilio Spagnuolo, developer of Ingleside subdivision, and his attorney, INGLESIDE SUBD
Donald Sleeper, were present for continued discussion of proposed drain- DRAINAGE
age plans to allow construction on the last two lots of the subdivision.
Residents and part owners of Ingleside Pond within the subdivision, Mr. &
Mrs. Mervin Lynch, were also in attendance. Mr. Sleeper reported that
provisions have been made to raise the invert of drainage pipe to 172.68,',
as requested. Discussion continued as to procedures for accurately
determining the natural maximum level of the pond and for assurance to
residents of maintenance of water quality. Since it was apparent that no
conclusions as to the Planning Board's position on Mr. Spagnuolo's proposal
could be reached at this time, Mr. Sleeper proposed, in order to facilitate
action on the plan, to ask Norman Cohen for specific information on the
rights of the parties involved, and to confer with the Lynch's attorney,
Alan Rodman, to gain insight into his position and views of the situation,
after which another appointment will be made with Planning Board with all
affected parties present.
Bernard Donahue, 27 Carville Ave., was present to inform the Board of
a new plan for siting of a swimming pool and to request a position
statement on his intent to seek a second B/A hearing regarding setback
variances. Reasons for opposition of the Conservation Commission at
the time of his previous hearing, have been, according to Mr. Donahue,
resolved. The Planning Board generally agreed that since the new plan
has been significantly revised following denial on July 14, 1977, there
would be no opposition expressed regarding re -petition to the B/A.
Memo from Assistant Town Engineer William J. Martin, with recommenda-
tions on surety amounts for Drummer Boy Phases I and II, in response
to request from Drummer Boy Trust for release of bond on Phase I, and
for establishing an amount of surety for Phase II, was reviewed. Because
of question of legality on procedure for release of bond for Phase I
and proposal that the final $7,000 for Phase I be included in the
total amount for Phase II, it was decided to table action until Mr.
Briggs was present to answer certain questions on the implications of
such action.
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DONAHUE -B/A
RE -PETITION
CARVILLE AVE.
DRUMMER BOY
I & II BONDS
Request for reduction of surety for Kendall Gardens subdivision was KENDALL GAR -
considered, and letter of recommendation from Asst. Town Engineer DENS SUBDV.
Martin, dated August 19, 1977, listing incomplete work items, noted. BOND REDUCTION
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was VOTED:
To accede to the request of Joel H. Greenstein, Trustee, Kendall
Gardens Trust, that surety for Kendall Gardens subdivision be
' reduced from $68,000 to $17,500, as recommended by Assistant Town
Engineer William J. Martin.
Planning Board consideration of the Johnson request for purchase of tax JOHNSON/WOOD
title lot 48A at Wood St. was deferred pending investigation as to owner -ST. TAX TITLE
ship and conditions of sale with respect to abutting lot 47A. LOT 48A
The petition to the B/A of Walter C. Tomlinson to allow Denny's Restaur- DENNV S REST.
ant on Bedford St. to remain open 24 hours a day, and letter from resi- B/A - 24 -HRS.
dents (Walton) of the area, were reviewed. Discussion followed as to im-
pact on the neighborhood of an all-night operation in relationship to
possible benefit to the Town. Upon a motion duly made and seconded,;, it
was voted to recommend denial of the petition. A letter, based on the
discussion, was drafted and approved.
The matter of house number changes implemented by the Engr. Dept. for EMERSON/
the renamed section of Emerson and Worthen roads was discussed and WORTHEN RDS
Mr. Sandy presented a draft letter to the Town Manager, copies to B/Sel. # CHANGES
and Mr. McSweeney, requesting restoration of the old numbering system.
The letter was approved as amended.
The meeting adjourned at 10:56 p.m.
Iris G. Wheaton, Clerk