HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978-02-27PLANNING BOARD MEETING
February 27, 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, Friedman, Wheaton, Sandy,
planning director Briggs and secretary Mrs. Snow present. Also in atten-
dance was Louis Conrad, Lexington Minute -Man.
The chairman acknowledged Eric Clarke's valuable contributions to the Town
and expressed appreciation of the Planning Board for Dr. Clarke's ten
years of service as a member.
It was confirmed that the Board of Appeals will meet with the Planning B/A-PL.BD.
Board on Saturday, March 4, at 9:30 a.m. for discussion of Planning MTG. 3/4/78
Board Articles and to gain knowledge regarding B/A position and views on
the proposed amendments. Effort will be made to arrive at a statement of
principle for adjustment and revision of the Articles.
Minutes of Planning Board meeting of January 9, 1978, were approved as MINUTES 1/9
amended.
David Gompers, developer, was present to ask the Planning Board to re- KILN BROOK
quest HUD to review the site of Kiln Brook Office Park, designated on OFFICE PARK
the F1ood.Ins. Rate Map as being in a floodway. According to Mr. Gompers,
upon his inquiry to HUD regarding accuracy of the mapping of the site, he
was informed that the map was in error, but that request by Town offices,
not a private citizen, was necessary for additional HUD review and adjust-
ment of the map. The Board of Selectmen will be informally requested to
file for the HUD review.
At 8:14 p.m., Gerald Cournoyer, Esq., representing Richard Hamilton, met FARMHURST V
with the Board for informal presentation of revised plans for Farmhurst HAMILTON
V subdivision. Buffer area, smaller paved area, common private drive and
changes in lotting were noted on the plan and location of a holding
pond discussed. Mr. Cournoyer was told that the threat of flooding
caused by the proposed development had not been addressed in the re-
vised plan.
Draft letter to the Board of Appeals on the SMM Realty Corp. petition SMM REALTY
for SPS, hearing on March 9, on office park development at 1 - 5 Forbes 1-5 FORBES RD.
Rd., was read by Dr. Friedman. It was noted that no provision for chem-
ical waste disposal system was shown on plans for the development.
Mr. Briggs was instructed to redraft the letter to include a refer-
ence of the requirements for chemical waste disposal.
Amount of surety for Mountain Rd. subdivision, previously discussed on MOUNTAIN RD.
February 13, 1978, was considered, and Asst. Town Engr.Martin's latest SUBDV. BOND
memo on the subject, dated February 21, 1978, was noted. Upon a motion
duly made and seconded, it was VOTED:
That the amount of surety to ensure completion of work at Mountain Road
subdivision be set at $13,000, as recommended by William J. Martin,
' Assistant Town Engineer, in his memorandum dated February 21, 1978.
Kirk Noyes, of Sydney and Noyes Associates, met with the Planning Board HANCOCK SCH0OI
for review of plans for conversion of the Hancock School, subject of CONVERSION
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Board of Selectmen hearing on March 13. Form A plan showing portion of HANCOCK
the site to be purchased from the Town by Sydney & Noyes, will be sub- SCHOOL
mitted for Planning Board action, and the developers will apply to the
Board of Appeals for variance for parking within the front yard setback.
Mr. Noyes outlined final changes to the plan for 18 units. There will be
three 1-b.r. and 15 2-b.r. units rather than four 1-b.r. and 14 2-b.r. as
originally planned. Reduction in purchase prices were noted. The spiral
staircase will be eliminated, and one of the 1-b.r. units will be located
on the ground level. Financial aspects regarding monthly costs to resi-
dents, and selection methods were discussed. The Planning Board will re-
port to the Board of Selectmen (SPGA) on the proposal prior to the March 13
hearing.
Board of Appeals notices of hearings to be held on March 9 were noted B/A HEARINGS
The meeting adjourned at 11:15 p.m.
Iris G. Wheaton. Clerk
and Lexington Gardens, Inc.. petition for special permit to construct two
aluminum greenhouses, reviewed. Application of Section 27 requirement
for 85% open space in tracts in RO district, and Ch. 40A, Sec.3 (un-
reasonable regulation of land use...) were referred to. Letter to the
B/A was drafted by Mr. Zabin, which was read and reviewed later in the
evening and approved as amended.
M.I.T. letter of withdrawal of petition to the B/A (construction of a
MIT B/A
tower) was noted and the reasons therefor, discussed.
WITHDRAWAL
At 10 p.m., the Conservation Commission joined the Board to participate
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in discussion of Article 67 (HUD Flood Insurance) and the Commission's
ARTICLE 67
role as SPGA. Plans for Ridge Estates II PUD, and Conservation Commi-
sion requirement for additional detail in design (drainage, septic sys-
tems, and gradient of pipe) were reviewed. Continued Wetland hearing on
the plans will be held on April 4. The Commissioners made suggestion
for 8 - 10 fewer lots to allow deletion of the holding pond.
Motion for Article 67 (HUD Flood Insurance) and presentation at the
March 1 public hearing were discussed.
The meeting adjourned at 11:15 p.m.
Iris G. Wheaton. Clerk