HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978-08-21PLANNING BOARD MEETING
August 21, 1978
The meeting of the Lexington Planning Board was called to order at 7:33 p.m.
by the vice chairman Dr. Friedman with members Wheaton, Nichols, planning
director Briggs and secretary Mrs. Snow present. Also in attendance was
Louis Conrad, Lexington Minute -Man.
The Board reviewed a plan of land at Barrett Rd. submitted with Appli- FORM A78-23
cation Form A78-23, and previously endorsed as A77-7. Mr. Briggs ex- BARRETT RD.
plained the reason for the second submittal to show certain corrections TUTTLE
and revisions regarding easement and addition of corner rounds. Upon a
motion duly made and seconded, it was unanimously VOTED:
The plan entitled "Subdivision of Land Court Case 123539", dated
December 28, 1976, by Miller and Nylander, submitted on August 16,
1978, with Application Form A78-23, by John Tuttle, Landsail Corp.,
showing Lots 251 and 252 at Barrett Rd., requires no approval
under the Subdivision Control Law.
Request by Theodore L. Freeman for extension of time for Planning Board EXTENSION
action on his definitive RO plan for a standard subdivision, entitled RIDGE EST. II
Ridge Estates II, was noted. Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it
was unanimously VOTED:
To extend to January 9, 1979, inclusive, the time within which the
Lexington Planning Board must act on the definitive standard RO
subdivision plan entitled "Ridge Estates II - A Subdivision in
Lexington, Mass.", dated June 21, 1978, by Joseph Moore Company,
as requested by Theodore L. Freeman, Kerrie Realty Trust, applicant.
Bond release request by Mark Moore, Jr., for Powers Court, Powers BOND RELEASE
Village subdivision, and Asst. Town Engineer Martin's memo dated REQUEST
August 17, 1978, were considered. Mr. Martin recommended release of POWERS VILLAGE
surety upon provision by the developer of as -built plans. Mr. Briggs
was asked to consult Fire Chief Bergeron as to need for a fire alarm
system in the development, which is not shown on the plan. He will also
check on the developer's compliance with Section 7.8 of the Subdivision
Rules and Regulations regarding planting of trees.
Request by Joel Greenstein for release of surety at Kendall Gardens BOND RELEASE
subdivision and Asst. Town Engineer Martin's memo dated August 17, 1978,REQUEST
were noted. Mr. Martin recommended no release pending completion of KENDALL GARDENS
work items listed. Mr. Briggs will also investigate need for fire
alarm system in the development, as well as Mr. Greenstein's willing-
ness to give an easement through two of the lots, to the conservation
land abutting. It was unanimously voted that Mr. Greenstein's request
be denied at this time.
Amount of surety necessary to ensure completion of work at Vine Brook AMOUNT OF
Estates subdivision was reviewed in the light of Asst. Town Engineer SURETY VINE
Martin's memo dated August 17, 1978. Before final decision on the BROOK
recommended amount of $13,000, the Board requested information on the
need for fire alarm system in Ryder Lane.
The Fire Chief will be asked to give a written statement on his position
on the usefulness of fire alarm boxes in single family developments.
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' Emilio Spagnuola's request for bond release on Carnegie Place was re- BOND RELEASE
viewed, and. Asst. Town Engineer Martin's memo dated August 18, 1978, REQUEST
was noted in which he recommended release of surety on Carnegie Place, CARNEGIE PLACE
but retention of the $7,000 bond on Ingleside Rd. Question arose as INGLESIDE RD.
to evidence of the developer's procedures re construction on lots
restricted by the Board of Health in the 1968 Certificate of Action.
Mr. Briggs will research records to ensure that the lots in question
were formally signed off by the Health Board. The request will again
be considered when documents showing this information have been obtained.
Letter from Art Siegel, 15 Bicentennial Drive, dated July 19, 1978, to BICENTENNIAL
Thomas McGlaughlin, D.E.Q.E., regarding drainage problems and other DRIVE
irregularities at Bicentennial Farms subdivision was read aloud. The SIEGEL/D.E.Q.E.
members will be provided with copies of the letter.
Dr. Friedman's draft revisions to Section 30 of the Zoning By -Law were
reviewed and corrections were made and revisions suggested. Copy of
this draft has been sent to the Board of Appeals for its comment.
The meeting adjourned at 9:17 p.m.
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' Iris G. Wheaton, Clerk
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