HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978-03-27PLANNING BOARD MEETING
March 27, 1978
The meeting of the Lexington Planning Board was called to order at 7:04 p.m.
by the chairman Mr. Zabin with members Wheaton, Nichols, Friedman, Sandy,
planning director Briggs and secretary Mrs. Snow present. Also in atten-
dance was Louis Conrad, Lexington Minute -Man.
A plan submitted with Application Form A78-6, showing land at East St. FORM A78-6
was reviewed. Lot line between Lot A and Lot 9-A is to be relocated EAST ST.
to increase frontage on Lot 9-A. Upon a motion duly made and seconded, SYKES
it was unanimously VOTED:
The plan entitled "Plan of Land in Lexington, Mass.", dated March 16,
1978, by Miller & Nylander, submitted on March 23, 1978, with Applica-
tion Form A78-6 by John E. Sykes, showing Lots A, B, 9-A and 9-B at
East St. and the right-of-way for Ridge Rd., requires no approval
under the Subdivision Control Law.
William Martin, Assistant Town Engineer, met with the Board at 7:15 p.m. TOWN WIDE
for discussion of Planning Board input on Phases 2 and 3 of the Town- DRAINAGE
wide Drainage Study, as requested in his memo to the Board dated 3.17.78. STUDY
John McSweeney joined the meeting at 7:20 p.m. The discussion also
covered proposals of DPW/Engr. under Article 15 for implementation of
Whitman and Howard's Phase 1 study of the Munroe Brook Meadow. The Planning
Board questioned necessity for Town expenditure for drainage of the land
between Woburn St. and the Arlington Reservoir. It was noted that there
is little or no problem of flooding in residential lots in the area.
Mr. Martin, Mr. McSweeney, and Whitman & Howard will meet with the Planning
Board and Conservation Commission in the near future for continued dis-
cussion on the Munroe Brook Meadow area drainage plans, and to arrive at
decisions relative to the next two study areas.
Mr. Briggs reported on request by developer, Louis Stoico for release of LOWELL EST.II
interest on the bank account supplied as surety for Lowell Estates II SURETY
subdivision. It was agreed that action on the request be deferred pend-
ing review of current DPW cost estimate on unfinished work items in the
subdivision.
Mr. Briggs relayed advice of Town Counsel that interest above the amount IDYLWILDE
of surety for Idylwilde Farms subdivision should be released to the BOND
developer, Charles McDermott. Town Engineer will be asked for reaffirma-
tion that construction costs can be covered by the $19,000 now in posses-
sion of the Town. Action will be taken following receipt of the cost
update.
At 8 p.m., upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was unanimously VOTED:
To go into executive session for discussion of matter the disclosure
of which could adversely affect the financial interests of the Town.
At 8:09 p.m., following discussion of matters of litigation, executive
session was closed and the meeting was ad urned.
Iris G. Wheaton, Clerk
PLANNING BOARD MEETING
March 29, 1978
The meeting of the Lexington Planning Board was called to order at 7:17 p.m.
by the chairman, Mr. Zabin with members Sandy, Nichols, Wheaton and secre-
tary Mrs. Snow present. Also in attendance was Louis Conrad, Lexington
Minute -Man.
The meeting schedule for April was considered. Due to the ongoing Town APRIL MTG.
Meeting, Planning Board meetings will commence at 7 p.m. on April 3, 5, SCHEDULE
10, 12, 25, and 26, 1978.
Laura Nichols agreed to represent the Planning Board as liaison to the MAPC/NICHOLS
Metropolitan Area Planning Council. Jere Frick, Lexington's MAPC repre-
sentative, will be informed.
Discussion continued on Article 23, funding of the 2nd and 3rd phases of TOWN WIDE
the Town -wide Drainage Study. Somedissatisfaction with the direction of DRAINAGE
the Phase 1 study of the Munroe Brook Meadow was expressed, and it was
agreed that a meeting with Whitman and Howard, consultants responsible
for Phase 1, would be arranged in the near future. The Planning Board
will support funding of continuation of the Study, but will recommend
that the consultant not be specified at this time.
Letter to George Smith, Health Director, from the Bedford Board of Health, KILN BROOK
dated March 23, 1978, concerning impact of septic system installation at OFFICE PARK
Kiln Brook Office Park was read. Town Manager Hutchinson's letter to
HUD on behalf of David Gompers, requesting review of Flood maps of the
Kiln Brook area, was read.
Board of Appeals notices of hearings on April 13 (Est. of Daisy Wilson;
Cannalonga) were noted. No comment will be made on either of the
petitions.
The meeting adjourned at 8 p.m.
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Iris G. Wheaton, Clerk
PLANNING BOARD MEETING IN EXECUTIVE SESSION
March 27, 1978
At 8 p.m., with members Sandy, Wheaton, Friedman, and Nichols present,
Chairman Zabin called the session to order for discussion of Article 48,
conveyance of conservation land at the Burlington line to its original
owners. Mr. Zabin informed the Board that the Planning Board's letter
to the Town Manager, dated March 23, 1978, outlining details of unfavor-
able environmental impact on Lexington residential land resultant from
commercial development of adjacent industrially zoned Burlington land,
could give advantage to the developers, Moss and Nordblom, and could
prejudice the possible forthcoming lawsuit against the Town. At the
suggestion of the Board of Selectmen, it was agreed that Planning Board
opposition to Article 48 would be stated in more general terms, omitting
details as set forth in the abovementioned letter and in the Analysis
Sheet, dated March 22, 1978, prepared by Mr. Briggs.
The session was closed at 8:09 p.m.
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