HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978-01-30PLANNING BOARD MEETING
January 30, 1978
' The meeting of the Lexington Planning Board was called to order at 7:33 p.m.
by the chairman Mr. Zabin with members Clarke, Firedman, Wheaton, Sandy,
planning director Briggs and secretary Mrs. Snow present. Also in atten-
dance were Mrs. Morey and Dr. Wadsworth, Board of Appeals, Ted Osborn, D.A.C.,
and Louis Conrad, Lexington Minute -Man.
Mrs. Morey, member of the Planning Board's Ch. 808 Committee, and Dr. Wads-
worth, were present for discussion of Planning Board Articles 61 and 66. ART. 66 -B/A
Opposition to passage of Article 66 based on lack of input from the B/A
and haste in preparation, was stated by the B/A members, and indefinite
postponement of Article 66 (special permits) suggested. Mr. Zabin proposed
a Planning Board/Board of Appeals meeting for discussion, clarification
and refinement of the Article rather than decision on postponement at.this
time.
Dr. Wadsworth brought out questions on proposed revisions to Section 25 ART. 61
(Use Regulation Schedule) as set forth in Article 61, regarding necessity
for "SPS" requirements for restaurants, and "SP" for banks in CBD.
The Planning Board will seek public and TMMA reaction to Town acceptance UNDERGROUND
of the State Underground Wiring legislation. Planning Board Article on
underground wiring has been withdrawn from the Warrant.
At 8:22 p.m., Norman Duffy, Attorney Frederick Conroy, and Richard Cora- ART. 69
zzini met with the Board for informal presentation of information on BLOSSOM ST.
citizens Article 69, rezoning to RD of the Corazzini land at Blossom St. REZONING
It is proposed to construct 48 2 b.r. condominium units on the 12 acre CORAZZINI
site, now used for a greenhouse operation, at a density of 3.8/acre.
Plans for the project were displayed, and layout, drainage system,
vegetation, landscaping, road layout were explained by Mr. Duffy. The
Design Advisory Committee was asked for review and comment on the proposal.
Public hearing is scheduled for March 2, 1978.
Schedule for Planning Board meetings in February was considered. The FEBRUARY MTG.
Board will hold regular meetings on February 6, 13,21 and 27. Public SCHEDULE
Hearings on rezoning Articles will be held on February 16 and 23, and
March 2. Responsibilities for presentation of Articles at public hearings
and to Town Meeting were assigned.
Mr. Zabin announced that he wished to resign as Lexington's representative
to the Metropolitan Area Planning Council. The Selectmen will be informed
that the Planning Board unanimously recommends the appointment of MAPC REPR.
Susan Hodgkins to replace Mr. Zabin.
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Mr. Zabin requested Planning Board recommendations as to/use of Parker PARKER SCHOOL
School, to be phased out in September, 1978. Suitability of the building
find location)for low/moderate income housing was stated by the majority
as a first priority consideration. Mrs. Wheaton expressed doubts of its
appropriateness because of the schools location under Hanscom flight path.
' Mr. Zabin will prepare a draft letter to the Board of Selectmen on the
subject,for consideration of the Planning Board.
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Mr. Zabin will also draft a letter of transmittal of the CBD Subcommittee CBD SUBCOMM.
10/77 report on the Central Business District. Planning Board position REPORT TO
statement on the Subcommittee's recommendations will be included. BD/SEL
The A. J. Lane earth removal violation at Woodpark Estates subdivision, WOODPARK EST.
and letter dated 1/11/78, from John J. Bartley, Boston Edison Co., out- EARTH REMOVAL
lining Edison's problem with installation of power lines within the subdi-
vision, were reviewed. Procedures for inspection to ascertain compliance
with Town requirements for replacement of earth illegally taken from the
site by the developer were considered. Mr. Lane will be informed by
letter specifically where and at what hours, earth can be stored within
the subdivisicn. This operation is to be supervised by Town Engineering
Department.
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 10:50 p.m., following discussion of matters of litigation, open session
was resumed and the meeting was adjourned at that time.
Iris G. Wheaton, Clerk
PLANNING BOARD MEETING IN EXECUTIVE SESSION
January 30, 1978
At 10:16 p.m., the Lexington Planning Board met in executive session in its
office, Room G-7, Town Office Building. Planning Board members Zabin, Clarke,
Wheaton, Sandy, and Friedman, planning director Briggs, and secretary
Mrs. Snow were present.
Matter for discussion was possible litigation concerning land at the
Burlington/Lexington line. Commercially zoned'land in Burlington abuts
residentially zoned land at Turning Mill in Lexington, with a conservation
strip at the Town line. Access through the conservation land to an industrial
development (future) is sought by developers Moss and Nordblom, part owners of
the Burlington land.
It has been suggested that the strip be taken out of conservation to allow
access to Burlington and to avoid court action.
Mr. Zabin cited procedures by which Nordblom could circumvent zoning regula-
tions be constructing residences in Burlington at the line with a road leading
through to an industrial development.
It was agreed that the Planning Board should present its views with regard to
transfer of the conservation land in a report to Town Meeting. The report
will include information on impact on Lexington residential neighborhood and
traffic volume, if the Burlington land is commercially developed, or, if damages
estimated at $300,000 to $400,000 to avoid the development can be justified.
Mr. Briggs will obtain data on street.widths, traffic impact likely, cost to
Lexington for additional services.
The session ended at 10:50 p.m.