HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978-04-03PLANNING BOARD MEETING
April 3, 1978
The meeting of the Lexington Planning Board was called to order at 7:09 p.m.
by the vice chairman Dr. Friedman with members Wheaton, Sandy, Nichols,
planning director Briggs and Secretary Mrs. Snow present. Mr. Zabin joined
the meeting at 7:15 p.m.
Allen Griggs of Boston Edison's Transmission Construction Division, and WOODPARK EST.
John J. Bartley, Principal Right -of -Way Engr., were present to state con-
cerns about lack of progress by A. J. Lane Construction Corp in removal of
a hill in Woodpark Estates subdivision relative to installation of power
lines. Mr. Griggs recapped Planning Board, Conservation Comm. and Edison
decisions on developer Lane's May 1977 request for permission to lower the
hill upon which Edison construction is to take place, and stated that no
alteration of the hill will be allowed after the May 15th energizing of
the lines. Mr. Lane's illegal removal of fill from the subdivision (Aug.
1977) and subsequent letters and memos dealing with correction of the
violation were referred to.
At 7:25 p.m., Mr. Lane joined the meeting to show existing and proposed
contour, and drainage plans of the area in question. He was informed
by Chairman Zabin that he must either lower the hill as permitted and
under conditions imposed regarding placement of fill removed, or fill in
previous excavations for poles to allow Edison to proceed with its
scheduled construction. Mr. Lane was reminded of prohibition of removal
of fill from the subdivision site without Board of Appeals permit. Res-
ponsibilities regarding the earth moving process will be stated in a
letter to be written to Mr. Lane, with a copy to Mr. Griggs. Section 39
of the Zoning By -Law and applicable Rules and Regulations of the Planning
Board will accompany the letter. Mr. Lane plans to apply for subdivision
approval on three lots in Woodpark subdivision which will have grading
changes as a result of alteration of the hill.
The Board reviewed a plan submitted with Application Form A78-7, showing FORM A78-7
land at Somerset Rd. Lot B -1B is to be combined with adjoining Lot A -lb SOMERSET RD.
as shown on the plan. Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was EMERY
unanimously VOTED:
The plan entitled "Subdivision Plan of Land in Lexington, Massachusetts"
dated November 11, 1977, by Phillips & Chatel Assoc., submitted with
Application Form A78-7 on March 29, 1978, by Wilbur M. Jaquith, Esq.,
for George W. and Marjorie S. Emery, showing land at Somerset Rd., re-
quires no approval under the Subdivision Control Law.
The vote was conditional upon addition of a notation "Lot A -lc is not a
buildable lot. The Planning Director was empowered to endorse the plan
on behalf of the Board following addition of the notation.
At 7:53 p.m., upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was unanimously EXEC.SESSION
VOTED:
To go into executive session for discussion of matters of litigation,
the disclosure of which could adversely affect the financial interests
of the Town.
It was also unanimously voted not to resume open session following the
close of executive session at 7:59 p.m. o. 1A0
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Iris G. Wheaton, Clerk
PLANNING BOARD 14EETING IN EXECUTIVE SESSION
April 3, 1978
At 7:53 p.m., the Lexington Planning Board met in executive session with
Chairman Zabin, members Wheaton, Sandy, Friedman, Nichols, planning
director Briggs, and secretary Mrs. Snow present.
At the request of Mrs. Wheaton, discussion of gontent of the Planning
Board statement to Town Meeting, opposing Article 48 (conveyance of land
at the Burlington line) was resumed. The chairman recapped _requests__.
of Town Counsel and the Board of Selectmen that public statements exclude
reference to data as presented in the Planning Board Analysis Sheet on
impact to Lexington residential land from commercial development in
Burlington at the Lexington line (dated March 22, 1978).
Mr. Zabin will make a general statement on behalf of the Planning Board
Opposing Article 48, based on the negative impact of commercial develop-
ment and resultant generation of increased traffic, which would be in-
compatible with the adjacent Lexington residential area.
The session was closed at 7:59 p.m.