HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-11-21PLANNING BOARD MEETING
November 21, 1977
The meeting of the Lexington Planning Board was called to order at 7:50 p.m.
by the vice chairman Dr. Friedman with members Sandy, Clarke, planning
director Briggs, and secretary Mrs. Snow present. Mr. Zabin joined the
meeting at 8:05 p.m. Also in attendance were John Crowe, D.A.C. and
Laura Nichols, Lexington Minute -Man.
Attorney Louis Vitiello returned for further discussion of previously FORM A77-18
endorsed plan Form A77-18, which needed reendorsement to correct a IODICE
surveying error. The Land Court agreed to correction on a copy of WINTER ST.
the recorded original plan. Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it
was voted that the planning director be authorized to sign the plan
following correction of boundary designations, and addition of a nota-
tion: "Lot B is not a buildable lot".
Mr. Briggs reported on Attorney Francis W. K. Smith's request for release
of Lowell Estates subdivision covenant on the cul-de-sac ending of
Sanderson Rd. Asst. Town Engr. Martin's written recommendation for
release was noted. Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
by those members present (Mrs. Wheaton and Mr. Zabin were absent from
the meeting at that time) that the land be released from covenant.
The minutes of October 24, 1977, were approved as amended.
Motion on Article 23 (CD Zone), prepared by Attorney Russian following ART.23 CD ZONE
his conference with Dr. Clarke, was reviewed. Since the revised motion
was not in accordance with Planning Board suggestions, the motion was
amended to reflect the Board's objectives for CD Zone.
Dr. Clarke's draft report on Articles 23 and 24 was reviewed and it was
voted three to one, Dr. Sandy opposing, to approve the report.
Report on Article 12 (Sec. 38, RD Zone) was reviewed and amended to
reflect agreed upon changes. The report was approved as amended.
Report on Article 15 (re -use of municipal buildings) was reviewed and
unanimously approved.
Motion on Article 14, (rat-tail lots) as revised on 11/14, was read.
Following further revision the report was unanimously approved.
It was agreed that Article 14 will be taken up at Town Meeting prior
to Article 10, as advised by Town Counsel.
ART. 12 RD
ART. 15
MUNICIPAL BLDG;
ART. 14
RAT-TAIL LOTS
Report on Article 19 (L.H.A.-Countryside to RM) was reviewed and approved
as presented. ART. 19 L.H.A.
Report on Article 25 (Ford Motor Co.) was reviewed and amended. Dr. ART.25 FORD
Friedman's draft of comments in opposition to the proposal was read aloud.
It was agreed, assuming Mrs Wheaton's expressed support, to include the
' recommendation against passage of Article 25 in a draft report, for action
of the Board on 11/28. Dr. Clarke and Mr. Zabin will submit a minority
report.
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Due to pressure of time, Planning Board initiated Articles for the 1978 1978 ATM
Annual Town Meeting will be developed after January 1, 1978. Decision
on concepts of Articles will be made in December in order to reserve
space in the Warrant
December meeting schedule was considered. Meetings will be held at 7 p.m.
on December 5, 7 or 8 (both will be posted), 12, and at 7:30 p.m. on DECEMBER MTG.
December 15, 19, and 22. Whether to meet on the 7th or 8th will be
determined by decision on the date oftheadjourned Special Town Meeting.
The meeting adjourend at 10:50 p.m.
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Iris G. Wheaton, Clerk