HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-10-11PLANNING BOARD MEETING
October 11, 1977
The meeting of the Lexington Planning Board was called to order at 7:44 p.m.
by the vice chairman Dr. Friedman with members Sandy, Wheaton, planning
director Briggs and secretary Mrs. Snow present. Mr. Zabin joined the
meeting at 8:10 p.m. Also in attendance was Laura Nichols, Lexington
Minute -Man.
The minutes of the September 19, 1977, Planning Board meeting were approved
as written. MINUTES 12/19
Request by Theodore L. Freeman for extension of time on Ridge Estates II RIDGE EST.II
preliminary Plannned Unit Development plan was considered. Mr. Briggs EXTENSION
recommended the granting of the extension to allow additional time for
review of the plan in the light of questions which have arisen regarding
provision of sewer for the development. Upon a motion duly made and
seconded, it was VOTED:
To extend to October 18, 1977, inclusive, the time on or before which
the Lexington Planning Board must act on the preliminary subdivision
plan entitled "Ridge Estates II, Lexington, Mass.", by Joseph W. Moore
Co., as requested by Theodore L. Freeman, applicant.
At 8 p.m., Craig Cavanagh and Richard Wilson of Lexington Gardens, met LEXINGTON
with the Board for discussion of their petition to the Board of Appeals
for special permit to allow sale of fresh produce throughout the year,
and sale of Christmas items from November to January. The Planning Board
had reviewed the petition at the October 4 meeting and, at that time,
had decided to make no comment on the proposal. Discussion was resumed
on the matter due to new information which had come to the attention of the
Planning Director. Mr. Cavanagh outlined the proposed use expansion, and
Messrs. Hanson, Shepard and Clough, residents in opposition to the proposal
who were present, listed non -garden center items now on sale at Lexington
Gardens, not allowed under its B/A special permit. They also registered
complaints regarding trucking violations. Mr. Briggs, as Zoning Enforcement
Officer, gave history of attempts to regulate hours of trucking and Mr.
Cavanagh explained his procedures with vendors and truckers to avoid viola-
tions. Following report by Mr. Cavanagh on details of his proposal, and dis-
cussion of resultant impact on the neighborhood, Mr. Sandy made a motion in
the form of a draft letter to the B/A, opposing granting of the special per-
mit. It was voted to amend the letter by striking reference to greenhouse
construction which was not considered relevant. Mr. Sandy's original motion
was seconded, and it was voted to approve the letter as amended.
Motion was made on behalf of Eric Clarke, absent, to consider request for GRANITE CURB
modification of Certificate of Action for Powers Village subdivision, POWERS COURT
regarding installation of granite curbing. Assistant Town Engr.Martin's
October 4, 1977, memo, reiterating and giving reasons for his preference for
granite curb was noted. Mark Moore, developer, present for the discussion,
gave standards of other towns and repeated his statements regarding adequacy of
asphalt berm curbing. The motion to take the matter from the table did not carry,
with Mr. Zabin voting in favor, Dr. Friedman and Mrs. Wheaton opposing and
Mr. Sandy abstaining. Mr. Moore was informed that granite curbing, as re-
quired in the May 17, 1977, Certificate of Action on Powers Village, must be
installed.
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At 9:15 p.m., the Conservation Commission joined the Planning Board for CONS. COMM.
discussion of Planning Board Articles for the December Special Town
Meeting; P.U.D. Open Space; enforcement of the zoning By-law regarding
4 -ft. elevations(subsection 26.7); Hanscom Airport runway repaving issue,
recent conservation acquisitions. Mrs. Frick noted that MAPC meeting
in Everett for core city members, which includes Lexington, was being
held tonight, and that Lexington was not being represented. She urged
positive attention and cooperation with MAPC programs.
Mr. Briggs reported that plan showing Lot 30 (9,375 s.f.) on Kimball Rd. FORM A77-26
submitted on September 30, 1977, with Application Form A77-26, had been KIMBALL RD.
withdrawn by request of the applicant, Alfred P. Tropeano, attorney for TROPEANO
Butterfield, because he was on vacation and unable to supply evidence
of 1936 recording of the lot.
Mr. Briggs informed the Board of withdrawal by John Tuttle of his WILLOW RIDGE
definitive subdivision plan for Willow Ridge, and resubmittal showing
modified hammerhead turn at the road end, rather than banjo turnaround,
as required by the Planning Board in its March 1, 1977, approval of the
preliminary plan for Willow Ridge. The new plan was reviewed briefly.
Letter from HUD, dated 9/15/77, outlining functions of the Office of HUD POLICY/
Intergovernmental Relations, accompanied by a memo from the Selectmen PROGRAM
requesting Planning Board comment, was noted. The Planning Director will
respond, based on suggestions from the members.
Mr. Zabin distriubted draft of a zoning by-law amendment article on re- RE USE OF
use of municipal buildings, for Planning Board review. MUNICIPAL
BUILDINGS
Mr. Briggs requested Planning Board position on waiver of requirement in
Section 14.1 of the Zoning By-law for 100 signatures on petition to the
Planning Board to hold a public hearing on the citizens article regarding
CD Zone. Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was VOTED:
The Planning Board will hold, on its own initiative, a public hearing
on November 9, 1977, on the citizens Article regarding creation of
a new CD Zone.
The vote was 3 to 1, with Mrs. Wheaton opposing.
The proponent will assume all costs for legal advertising of the Public
Hearing in the Lexington Minute -Man.
Karsten Sorensen, Chairman of the CBD Subcommittee, presented the report CBD SUBCOM.
of that committee on problems in the Central Business District. The
Committee will meet with the Planning Board following review of the
report.
The meeting adjourned at 10:55 p.m.
Iris G. Wheaton, Clerk