HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978-05-08PLANNING BOARD MEETING
May 8, 1978
The meeting of the Lexington Planning Board was called to order at
7:30 p.m. by the chairman Mr. Zabin with members Nichols, Wheaton,
Friedman, Sandy, planning director Briggs, and secretary Mrs. Snow
present. Also in attendance was Louis Conrad, Lexington Minute -Man.
Minutes of Planning Board meetings of March 29, April 3, April 10, 1978, MINUTES 3/29,
were approved as amended. Minutes of executive session of April 3, 4/3, 4/10,
1978, were approved as amended, but will not be made public until 4/12, 4/25/78
litigation discussed at that meeting is resolved. Minutes of April 12,
and 24, 1978, were approved as written. Action on Minutes of April 5,
1978, was tabled pending revision of content.
It was suggested by the chairman that the Procedural Rules of the PROCEDURAL
Planning Board be amended by inclusion of a requirement that tape re- RULES, P.BD.
cordings of meetings be kept for 3 months only after approval of the
minutes of the meeting, unless specific request for their permanent
retention is made at the time of action on the minutes. The Board
voted that this procedure will be included in the Rules.
Dennis Lowe, Esq., representing Theodore L. Freeman, developer of RIDGE EST. II
Ridge Estates II was present for discussion of the RO preliminary plan
for the site. Mr. Lowe requested written affirmation that Planning
Board disapproval of the RO plan does not affect Conservation Commission
deliberations regarding wetland hearing procedures on the PUD plan for
the same site. Mr. Briggs will send such a statement to the Conservation
Commission with copy of the Certificate of Disapproval attached.
Mr. Lowe also raised the question of Planning Board permission for BICENTENNIAL
installation of septic system on Lot 411, Bicentennial Farms subdivi- FARMS SUBDV.
sion. The lot, created by Form A endorsement after approval of the sub-
division, is subject to the sewer moratorium. Mr. Lowe was told to
petition the Bd. of Selectmen for a waiver to allow installation of sewer
on Lot 411. The building Commissioner will be informed by letter that
no building permit for Lot 411 should be issued prior to resolution of
the problem.
At 8 p.m., Emilio Spagnuola met with the Board for continued discussion INGLESIDE
of drainage problems at Ingleside subdivision. Mr. Spagnuola reported SUBDIVISION
on informal agreement with the Lynches, part owners of a pond within the
subdivision, as to procedures for drainage of street runoff into an under-
ground leeching system, with catch basins in the road, so as to avoid con-
tamination of the pond. Mr. Spagnuola was asked to supply details of the
proposed drainage plan for Planning Board and Engineering Dept. review.
Mr. Briggs reported on the need during the summer months to begin proce- CBD STUDY
dures for obtaining consultant assistance in the study of the Central
Business District. Requests for Proposal will be sent to several con-
sultants, among these - Hamilton/Diamond, whom Mr. Briggs considers to
be well qualified for preparation of a questionnaire. D.A.C. is to be
asked to meet with the Planning Board for input on scope and content of
the questionnaire. General issues as to utilization of D.A.C. talents will
also be discussed at that time.
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Mr. Briggs also reported on support of the Town Manager and the Board MASTER HOUSING
of Selectmen of the Planning Board's commitment to prepare a Master PLAN
Plan for Housing in Lexington. A Planning Intern will be made available
to work on the project and will be responsible for collection of data,
information on funding (State and Federal), HUD programs, Ch..774
procedures. The subcommittee, comprised of Planning Board, Board of
Appeals, Conservation Commission, TMMA, L.W.V. and Bd. of Selectmen
representatives, as well as citizens at large, will charged with projects
involved with identification of sites, identification of State and
Federal funding programs, determination of needs, definition of the
term "low and moderate income" and priorities. Mr. Briggs will draft a
charge for review of Mr. Zabin, and will compile a Resource Directory for
use of the subcommittee.
Fire Chief John Bergeron will be invited to meet with the Board in the FIRE ALARM
near future for discussion of needs in subdivision for outdoor fire SYSTEMS
alarm systems. Following that appointment, decision will be made on
whether to retain the requirement in the Subdivision Rules and Regulations
for such installation.
The Public Hearing on the revised Rules and Regulations will be scheduled
for June 12, 1978. PUBLIC HEARING
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The meeting adjourned at 9:43 p.m.
Iris G. Wheaton, Clerk
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