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LEXINGTON PLANNING BOARD
February 21, 1978
The meeting of the Lexington Planning Board was called to order at 7:42 p.m.
by the chairman Mr. Zabin with members Friedman, Clarke, Sandy,
planning director Briggs and secretary Mrs. Snow present. Also in atten-
dance was Louis Conrad, Lexington Minute -Man.
William J. Martin, Asst. Town Engineer, was present to explain Articles STREET ARTI-
concerning streets proposed for acceptance at the 1978 Annual Town CLES 1978
Meeting. Plans were shown for 425' construction of Cushing St., ending
in a cul-de-sac to be constructed on Town -owned land. The Planning Board
will recommend that the street be constructed as laid out with the excep-
tion of deletion of sidewalk. Plans for construction of Tucker Avenue(175')
were reviewed. The Board will support the plan as proposed with the excep-
tion of deletion of sidewalk, and relocation to the north of the pavement so
as to avoid a 24" tree within the right-of-way. Banks Avenue layout, with
sidewalk on one side of the street, was shown. The Planning Board will
recommend that the street constructed as proposed. The Board will make no
recommendations on Ch.90 improvements to Adams Street.
At 8:15 p.m., Dean Curtin met with the Board to obtain its view on his 271 LINCOLN
proposal to construct an office building for professionals, at 271 Lin- ST.-CURTIN
coln St., in CN district. Since such use is prohibited in CN zone,
Mr. Curtin inquired if a rezoning or B/A variance would be preferable
procedure for him to follow. Uses allowed under CN regulations were
listed, and Mr. Freitas, abutter, who was present expressed preference
for Mr. Curtin's proposed use. Rendering of the proposed complex was
distributed. Mr. Curtin was informed that the Planning Board could not
support granting of a use variance on the proposal. Dr. Friedman will
suggest to the Ch. 808 Committee, now working on revisions to Section 25
of the Zoning By -Law, a change under CN in Subsections 25.41 and .42 to
"SP".
At 8:45 p.m., Robert Howard, proponent of Article 68 (rezoning of #82 ARTICLE 68
Waltham St. from RS to CB), joined the meeting for discussion of his 82 WALTHAM ST,
proposal prior to the public hearing on March 2. The members expressed HOWARD
concern that if rezoning is voted, no parking provisions will `be.required
under CB regulations. Town Counsel will be asked if a change to rezoning
to CN or CG can be made in the motion for the Article. Karsten Sorensen,
abutter, was present to express opposition to commercial use of the building.
Minutes of Planning Board meeting on January 3, 1978, were approved as
amended.
March meeting schedule will be as follows: March 7 and 13, 1978, at
7:30 p.m., March 20, 22, 27, 29, 1978, at 7:00 p.m.
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SCHEDULE
The Board reviewed a Form A plan showing land at Waltham St., submitted FORM A78-2
with Application Form A78-2. It was noted that the plan lacked the cus- WALTHAM ST
tomary legend and lines necessary for Planning Board signatures. Upon a GRISCOM
motion duly made and seconded, it was VOTED:
The plan submitted on February 14, 1978, with Application Form A78-2,
by Nathan Griscom, entitled "Plan Showing Easement in Lexington, Mass.",
dated September 9, 1977, by Miller and Nylander, showing Lot C at
Waltham St., requires no approval under the Subdivision Control Law.
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The Planning Director was authorized to endorse the plan on behalf of the FORM A78-2
' the Board, following addition of the appropriate legend. (cont'd)
SMM Realty Corporation petition to the Board of Appeals was reviewed, and
Planning Board 10.25.77 letter on SMM's previous petition (withdrawn on
11.9.77) was read by the chairman. Since the latest plan differs only -'by
inclusion of design for septic system, and by reduction of parking spaces,
the Planning Board's letter to the B/A will be based on the 10.25 letter,
revised to include reference to lack of hardship regarding the requested
variance, and recommendation for requirement of installation of dry sewer
service. Mr. Briggs will draft the letter.
Memo to the Board of Appeals, drafted by Mr. Zabin and Dr. Friedman, ex- ARTICLE 66
plaining the purpose and concept of Article 66 (Special Permits) to B/A
accompany a copy of proposed Section 13, was read by the chairman.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:20 p.m.
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Iris G. Wheaton, Clerk