HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-09-12PLANNING BOARD MEETING
September 12, 1977
The meeting of the Lexington Planning Board was called to order at 7:35 p.m.
by the vice chairman Dr. Friedman with members Clarke and Wheaton and planning
director Briggs present. Also in attendance was Laura Nichols, Lexington
Minute -Man.
Ruth Morey, Board of Appeals, was present for discussion of problems and SEC. 25,
possible revision of Sec. 25 of the Zoning By-law. The matter will be ZONING BY LAW
considered by the Planning Board's Select Committee on Ch.808 Zoning.
Minutes of Planning Board meeting of August 22, 1977, were approved as MINUTES 8/22
amended.
Plan submitted with Application Form A77-22, showing Lucky Penny Trust FORM A77-22
land acquired for conservation at 1977 Town Meeting, was reviewed. Upon LUCKY PENNY
a motion duly made and seconded, it was VOTED: GROVE ST.
CONSERVATION
The plan submitted on September 12, 1977, by Roger M. Corbin for the
Conservation Commission with Application Form A77-22, entitled "Compiled
Plan of Land Court Plan No. 15980-A", dated September 12, 1977, by
Joseph W. Moore Co., showing land at Grove St., requires no approval
under the Subdivision Control Law.
Schedule for Public Hearings for Zoning By-law amendment articles, to be PUBLIC HEARING
presented at a,December 5 Special Town Meeting, was considered. It was SCHEDULE
agreed that three evenings, November 2, 9, and 16, would be necessary,
and Mr. Briggs will arrange for appropriate meeting halls. It was noted
that TMMA Information Meeting will be held on November 30.
It was decided that Planning Board meeting scheduled for September 26, PL. BD. MTG.
will be held on Tuesday, September 27, 1977. REVISED
Mr. Briggs reported on conversation with Alan Griggs, Boston Edison Co. WOODPARK EST.
regarding removal of fill in Woodpark Estates subdivision, which involves
Edison easement. It was voted that a letter will be sent to the Board of
Selectmen asking enforcement of the earth removal by-law, and giving details
of Planning Board action disapproving amendment to the subdivision grading
plan.
Theodore L. Freeman and Engr. Roger Corbin were present for presentation RIDGE EST. II
and description of a 56 -lot PUD at Ridge Rd. and Laconia St. (Ridge Est.
II), presented to the Planning Bd. as a preliminary plan on 8/16/77. Also
displayed was a sketch of conventional subdivision of the site showing
a possible 58 lots. Mrs. Morey, Board of Appeals reported that Mr. Free-
man's submittal to the B/A for special permit for the PUD had been officially
made on September 12, at which time he had fulfilled all B/A requirements
for information.
William J. Dailey, attorney for proponents of Alexander Estates subdivision
met with the Board at 9 p.m. to present new information regarding the water
pressure in the Moreland Ave/Fern St. area. Insufficient water pressure
was one of the reasons for Planning Board disapproval of the plan on June 27,
1977. He presented data on a check made on the last hydrant on adjacent
Fern St., which indicated the pressure at that point to be twice that
necessary to service the area. Town -wide testing of hydrants was done by
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an insurance firm. He was also seeking direction as to the view of the ALEXANDER EST.
members on two alternative plans for future submission: layout plan with
a 900+' cul-de-sac and one with a horseshoe road design plus cul-de-sac.
The Board made no commitment as to its preference.. Also in attendance were
several area residents and their attorney, Herbert Kassman.
Steve Russian, representing Ford Motor Co., met with the Board at 9:15 p.m.
He offered to work on content of a new CT Zone Article to be presented to
the Special Town Meeting on December 5th. He felt that most of the CT ZONE ART.
work had been done on the proposed Article but some refining will be FORD MOTOR CO.
necessary. Dr. Friedman read a partial list of comments on such a zone
that had been the result of a previous Planning Board meeting with Renee
Cochin. Dr. Clarke agreed to work with Mr. Russian on the Article and
Mr. Zabin will be asked to help.
The meeting adjourned at 10 p.m.
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Iris C. Wheaton, Clerk