HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978-01-03PLANNING BOARD MEETING
January 3, 1978
The meeting of the Lexington Planning Board was called to order at 7:31 p.m.
by the chairman Mr. Zabin with members Clarke, Friedman, Wheaton, Sandy,
planning director Briggs and secretary Mrs. Snow present. Also in atten-
dance were Ted Osborn, D.A.C., and Laura Nichols, Lexington Minute -Man.
John Bradford, 39 Clarke St., acting as spokesman for several residents ART. 62
of the area who were present, asked for information on the Planning CT ZONE
Board's proposal to create a CT (Commercial Transitional) Zone and for
a comparison of the proposal with existing zoning regulations. Mr. Zabin
explained the concept and discussion continued as to actual need for
such a zone. Question arose as to whether existing office space in CBD
is sufficient to meet demands. The residents were invited to return for
further discussion on January 9 when the CBD Subcommittee will meet with
the Board for review of that committee's report on CBD problems.
At 8:10 p.m., John Tuttle, developer, met with the Board. Mr. Tuttle ex- WILLOW RIDGE
plained his absence at the public hearing on Willow Ridge subdivision
plan on December 19, 1977, and produced unnotarized documents evidencing
his ownership of necessary easements for roads and sewer (purchased from
Krol). Mr. Tuttle announced his intention to resubmit definitive plan for
Willow Ridge, revised to include fire alarm system and sidewalk, sewer
and road easements, lack of which, in addition to excessive length of
cul-de-sac were cited as cause for disapproval of the plan on December 19.
Mr. Tuttle referred to previous (3.1.77) approval of the preliminary plan
and Planning Board preference at that time for extension of Barrett Rd.
as a dead-end street. He asked consideration of revocation of the 12.19
disapproval of his definitive plan, without additional public hearing.
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was VOTED:
To place the matter of Willow Ridge subdivision plan on the agenda
for the Planning Board meeting of January 23, 1978. Announcement
of the meeting will be published in the Lexington Minute -Man, and
abuttors will be notified by mail.
Discussion on Willow Ridge continued regarding feasibility of cut -through
to Worthen Rd. over the Town easement on the Provost property. Mr. Tuttle
was asked to produce evidence that the depth of peat at that point would
prohibit such construction, and the Conservation Commission is to be asked
about environmental impact of crossing of Beaver Brook.
At 8:55 p.m., Charles Wiggin and John McKee, architect, were present for 1-5 FORBES RD
discussion of office building plans for 1 - 5 Forbes Rd., to be resubmit- SMM REALTY
ted to the Board of Appeals in the near future. Previous application
(withdrawn on 11.9.77), Planning Board letter to B/A dated 10.25.77, indi-
cating opposition to the granting of the petition, were noted, and revised
plan, was shown by Mr. McKee. Asst. Town Engineer Martin's October 18 memo
was read. Mr. Wiggin asked clarification of Planning Board objections in
October, and position on the forthcoming submission as outlined. It was
noted that variances now being sought are the same as previously petitioned
for. The Board will address the matter upon formal application of SMM
Realty Corp. to the B/A.
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Planning Board Articles for the 1978 Annual Town Meeting, as listed 1978 ATM
in its 12.30.77 memorandum to the Board of Selectmen were discussed. PL.BD.ARTICLE:
Rules and Regulations for Special Permits under Section 39, as revised
on 12.27.77, were reviewed and further revisions made.
John McSweeney, Director of Public Works and Engineering, is to be for- SEWER HEARING;
mally requested to inform the Planning Board of forthcoming sewer hearings.
His viewpoint and recommendations on the proposed extension of Worthen Rd.
will be sought.
The meeting adjourned at 10:57 p.m.
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Iris G. Wheaton, Clerk