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PLANNING BOARD MEETING
October 17, 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, Wheaton, Sandy,
planning director Briggs and secretary Mrs. Snow present. Mr. Zabin joined
the meeting at 8:45 p.m. Also in attendance was Laura Nichols, Lexington
Minute -Man.
The minutes of Planning Board meeting of September 27, 1977, were approved
as amended. MINUTES 9/27
Dr. Sandy left the meeting at 7:43 p.m. for attendance at Selectmen's WHITMAN &
meeting regarding Whitman & Howard Drainage Report on the Sanitary Land- HOWARD DRAIN -
fill. AGE STUDY
Plan submitted with Application Form A77-30, showing land at Lowell St., FORM A77-30
was reviewed, and Mr. Briggs referred to previous Form A77-2 plan, en-
dorsed in January, 1977, of the same lots. The new plan is identical
except for inclusion of sewer easement over Lot 2. Upon a motion duly
made and seconded, it was VOTED:
The plan submitted on October 12, 1977, by Manning Development Corp
with Application Form A77-30, entitled "Plan of Land in Lexington,
Mass.", dated June 23, 1977 by Hayes Engineering Co., showing land
at Lowell St., requires no approval under the Subdivision Control
Law.
Mr. Zabin's draft Article regarding use of municipal buildings was
reviewed, and approved as amended.
Approximately 25 residents of the area of proposed Ridge Estates II
Planned Unit Development were present for discussion of the plans.
Developer Freeman's request for extension of time on the subdivision
was considered. Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was VOTED:
To extend to November 8, 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.
Mr. Sandy, upon his return from the Selectmen's meeting registered
opposition to the granting of the extension.
In answer to question raised on accuracy of lot size figures shown on
the preliminary plan, Attorney Dennis Lowe presented a Certificate of
Compliance signed by Engineers Corbin and McKechnie stating that each
lot is 20,000 s.f. or greater. It was noted that width of roads in
some cases had not been indicated on the plan as required. Discussion
of desirability and usefulness of open space parcel located as shown
continued, and Mr. Briggs, at the request of interested citizens, ex-
plained the concept of planned unit development. In response to comments
regarding pollution of Vine Brook from drainage, impact of filling on
abutting lots, problems caused by use of septic systems, and additional
traffic resultant from the development, Mr. Zabin explained limits of
powers and functions of the Planning Board with regard to
MUNICIPAL
BLDGS. ART.
RIDGE EST. II
EXTENSION
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Section 33 of the Zoning By -Law. Mr. Sandy returned to the meeting RIDGE EST II
at 8:50 p.m., and questioned 40' layout of access road connecting with
Ridge Rd., which according to Engr. Corbin, can be widened, but at the
expense of open space. Regarding such revision to the plan, Section 33.10
of the Zoning By-law was read regarding such changes after B/A approval.
Redistribution of open space to widen area along the Vine Brook for
more usable space and health factors were discussed. Mr. Zabin left the
meeting at 9:30 p.m. for attendance at Board of Health meeting on Ridge
Estates II. Upon his return at 10:10 p.m., he reported that it would be
several years before the sewer problem affecting Ridge Estates II would
be resolved, and that dry as well as on-site sewer provisions will be re-
quired of the developer. Planning Board recommendations to the Board of
Appeals were considered and drafted. Upon a motion duly made and seconded,
it was voted four to one to recommend denial of the special permit for
Ridge Estates II. Dr. Clarke opposed the recommendation.
At 9:30 p.m., Charles Wiggin of Spaulding and Slye, and John McKee of SPAULDING &
Symmes, Maini & McKee, met with the Board for discussion of their peti- SLYE 1-5
tion to the B/A for special site review regarding construction of two FORBES RD.
office buildings at 1-5 Forbes Rd. Site plan of the 5.14 acre site with
two buildings (30,000 s.f. each), road layout and parking lots of 210
spaces was shown and landscaping provisions noted. Reference was made to
previous B/A approval of plans for the same site. Traffic situation, im-
pacted at adjoining Marrett Rd., and Planning Board opposition to recent
Honeywell expansion petition at Forges Rd., was discussed. Request for
front setback variances will be made by the petitioners at B/A hearing
tentatively set for November 10.
Discussion was resumed on Ridge Estates II PUD, as noted earlier in the
minutes.
The meeting adjourned at 11:50 p.m.
Iris G. Wheaton, Clerk