HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978-01-23PLANNING BOARD MEETING
January 23, 1978
' The meeting of the Lexington Planning Board was called to order at 7:34 p.m.
by the vice chairman Dr. Friedman with members Clarke, Sandy, Wheaton,
planning director Briggs, and secretary Mrs. Snow present. Mr. Zabin
joined the meeting at 7:45 p.m.
Seven residents of Worthen Rd. were present to state opposition to the WORTHEN RD.
proposed extension of Worthen Rd. to Marrett Rd. Mr. Bromberg expressed
doubt that funding is available for the project under Ch.90. Benefit of
the cut -through was questioned, and the chairman explained that diversion
of CBD traffic is needed to relieve congestion in the Center. January 18
letter from Police Chief Corr, in favor of the proposal, was read by the
chairman. Copies of the letter will be sent to attendees supplying
addresses. Mr. Owren, CBD realtor, expressed opposition to diverting
traffic from business establishments in the Center. Date of future
discussion of the proposal will be published in the Lexington Minute -Man.
At 8:15 p.m., John Tuttle, developer of Willow Ridge subdivision, met WILLOW RIDGE
with the Board by appointment for reconsideration of the project which
was disapproved on December 19, 1977. Nine residents of the area were
present. The Certificate of Disapproval was read by the chairman. It
was noted that, with exception of excessive length of the cul-de-sac,
all reasons for disapproval had been corrected on revised plans by the
developer. Signed, but unnotarized document conveying road and sewer
easements was referenced. Discussion continued on alternative road plan
(possible cut -through over Provost land to Worthen Rd.). It was reported
' that in the opinion of the Engr. Dept., Town Meeting action for land
taking would be required to use the easement over the Provost land. It
was noted that the easement was not shown on the Willow Ridge plan. Pre-
vious discussions of plans for cuts -through to Worthen Rd. or Wellington
La. Ave., rejected by the Planning Board as inappropriate, were mentioned.
Consideration was given to Planning Board waiver of cul-de-sac length re-
quirements. Residents expressed opposition to extension of Barrett Rd.
based on narrow width of existing Barrett Rd. as inadequate to accommodate
traffic resultant from further development.
A motion was made and seconded to waive the requirement under Section 6.5.6
of the Rules and Regulations Governing the Subdivision of Land, and to
approve the definitive subdivision plan for Willow Ridge on the condition
that provisions are made for fire alarm system, and for extension of
sidewalk from existing Barrett Rd. The motion failed to carry. Dr. Clarke
and Mr. Zabin voted in favor. Dr. Friedman, Dr. Sandy, and Mrs. Wheaton
voted in opposition.
At 9:23 p.m., upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was unanimously
VOTED:
To go into executive session for discussion of matters, the disclosure EXEC.SESSION
of which could adversely affect the financial interests of the Town.
' At that time, the Conservation C mmission joined the Planning Board to
present information on land acquisition articles for the 1978 A.T.M.
At 9:35 p.m., the Conservation Commission returned to its office, and
' at 9:37 p.m., it was voted to resume open session.
Alice Hinkle, Recreation Committee, joined the meeting to request Planning
Board support of the Recreation Article concerning Bicycle Paths. It was
voted unanimously to support the proposal. A letter, so stating, will be
sent to the Town Manager with copy to the Recreation Committee.
Planning Board articles were briefly reviewed. It was agreed to with-
draw the "usable building area" article (rat-tail lots).
The meeting was adjourned at 11:29 p.m.
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Iris G. Wheaton, Clerk
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1.23.78
PLANNING BOARD MEETING IN EXECUTIVE SESSION
January 23, 1978
At 9:25 p.m., the Lexington Planning Board met in executive session with
Conservation Commission members Solomon, Williams, Frick, Fields, Riffin
and Stolz. Planning Board members Sandy, Friedman, Wheaton, Clarke, and chair-
man Zabin were present. Also in attendance were planning director Briggs and
Secretary Mrs. Snow.
Purpose of the meeting was to inform Planning Board of details of the
Commission's land acquisition articles. Agreements with owners regarding
land involved are, in some cases, still being negotiated.
Proposed acquisitions, as follows, were listed, and described as to purpose,
land features, and cost:
1. Transfer of Town -owned land at Wood St. - -15.5 acres
2. Transfer of Town -owned land at Follen Hill/Paddock Lane - 61 acres
3. Transfer of Town -owned land at Valley Rd./Reed St. - 8.5 acres
4. Vine Brook land at Grant St., Swan, Buckley, Leary - 28 acres
5. Wilson land at Follen Rd. - 7 acres
6. Blossomcrest wetlands - 7 acres
7. Valleyfield/Hayden Wood - 4 acres
Following brief discussion of the abovementioned, the Commission returned to
its office at 9:35 p.m.
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