HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-12-19PLANNING BOARD MEETING
December 19, 1977
' The meeting of the Lexington Planning Board was called to order at 7:45 p.m.
by the chairman Mr. Zabin with members Clarke, Sandy, Wheaton, Friedman,
planning director Briggs and secretary Mrs. Snow present. Also in atten-
dance were Charles Alden, D.A.C., and Laura Nichols, Lexington Minute -Man.
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Draft of Planning Board recommendations to the Board of Appeals on
Lexington Gardens petition for renewal of permit(hearing 12/22) was
reviewed. James Hanson and Shepard Clough, residents of Hancock St.,
were present to voice complaints about previous and ongoing violations
with regard to sale of unauthorized items at the garden center and
problems to the neighborhood caused by trucking involved in the opera-
tion. Mr, Briggs, Zoning Enforcement Officer, reported on his inspec-
tions and efforts of the proprietor to correct violations and resolve
the problem of deliveries outside allowed hours. Upon motion by Dr.
Sandy, it was voted four to one, with Dr. Clarke opposed, to amend the
draft letter by recommending denial without prejudice of renewal of
Lexington Gardens' special permit, based on consistent and ongoing
violations.
At 8:30 p.m., public hearing
subdivision was opened. The
meeting was resumed.
B/A LEX. GARDEN
on the definitive plan for Willow Ridge WILLOW RIDGE
hearing closed at 9 p.m., and the regular
PUBLIC HEARING
The Board considered its action on the plan for Willow Ridge subdivisionDISAPPROVAL
Motion was made by Dr. Friedman to disapprove the plan because of fail-
ure of the developer to provide evidence that necessary road and sewer
easements have been obtained; excessive cul-de-sac length; and lack of
plans for fire alarm system. Dr. Sandy moved to amend the motion to
include a fourth reason: failure to show extension of sidewalk from
Barrett Rd. The motion was seconded, as amended, and it was unanimously
VOTED:
To disapprove the definitive subdivision p
in Lexington, Mass.", dated June 8, 1977,
revised October 25, 1977, revised November
Nylander, Landsail, Inc., John C. Tuttle,
dent, applicant.
The reasons for disapproval are as follows:
Ian entitled "Willow Ridge
revised September 6, 1977,
14, 1977, by Miller &
Jr., Executive Vice Presi-
1. Necessary easements for road and sewer system have not been
acquired, as required under the Subdivision Control Law.
2. The length of the cul-de-sac, as shown, exceeds 650 feet, in
non-compliance with Subsection 6.5.6 of the Rules and Regulations
Governing the Subdivision of Land in Lexington, Mass.
3. Provision for a fire alarm system, as required under Section 7.8
of the Rules and Regulations Governing the Subdivision of Land in
Lexington, Mass., has not been made.
4. The plan fails to show an extension from existing Barrett Road
of sidewalk.
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The minutes of Planning Board meeting of October 31, 1977, were approved
as corrected. MINUTES 10/31
Minutes of November 7, 1977, were approved as presented. MINUTES 11/7
Minutes of November 14, 1977, were approved as corrected. MINUTES 11/14
Mr. Briggs reported on receipt on December 8, 1977, of revised PUD and RIDGE EST. II
conventional subdivision plans for Ridge Estates II. The revised PUD
plan was displayed and apparent improvements over the previous plan
pointed out. Open land and easement locations, drainage plan, delinea-
tion of conservation areas by fencing and signs were noted. Mr. Freeman
and Attorney Dennis Lowe were present and contributed to to the presenta-
tion. Legal procedures under Ch. 808 regarding timing of application
to Conservation Commission for a plan filed prior to Town Meeting vote
on Ch. 808 acceptance, were discussed. Question was also raised as to
whether the plan for a conventional subdivision of the site would be
subject to requirements of the new Sec. 39 (special permits for subdivi-
sions). Town Counsel will be consulted on both matters. Revised design
of drainage patterns and locations of utility and sewer easements were
discussed. Mr. Freeman agreed that oversized lots 37 through 42 could
be reduced for addition to the ponding area. In response to the develop-
ers request for position of the Board, general preference for the newly
submitted PUD plan was expressed, as compared with prior submittals.
Mr. Freeman was advised to seek Planning Board extension on the conven-
tional plan beyond January 17, 1978, to give ample time for Conservation
Commission procedures.
Mr. Briggs reported on calling of $19,000 in surety (bank account) for IDYLWILDE
Idylwilde Farms subdivision because of developer's failure to complete BOND
work items, and asked the Board's view on return to the developer of
money in excess of $19,000 (interest accrued). It was generally agreed
that the interest should be held until completion by the Town of construc-
tion, unless Town Counsel gives written opinion to the contrary. Mr. Briggs
reported on Engineering Dept. statement that $19,000 is ample to cover
costs of the work by the Town.
Letter to the Board of Appeals, prepared by Mr. Briggs, based on 12/15 KNIGHT 12/15
discussion of the Knight petition, was read and signed by the chairman. B/A HEARING
Dr. Friedman agreed to attend the public hearing on the Master Plan for HANSCOM FIELD
Hanscom Field, to be held on January 10, 1978.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:16 p.m.
Iris G. Wheaton, Clerk
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