HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978-09-13LEXINGTON PLANNING BOARD
September 13, 1978
The meeting of the Lexington Planning Board was called to order at 7:40 p.m.
by the chairman Mr. Zabin with members Friedman, Sandy, Nichols, planning
director Briggs and secretary Mrs. Snow present. Also in attendance were
Peter DiMatteo, Building Commissioner, and Deborah Carlson, Lexington
Minute -Man.
Fire Chief John Bergeron met with the Board to discuss his views on the FIRE ALARM
requirement for installation of fire alarm systems in developments in SYSTEMS
Lexington. Chief Bergeron's memo on the subject, dated September 7, 1978,
was noted. Regarding specific current developments, Ryder Lane and Powers
Court, the Chief reiterated the statement in his memo that he does not
consider fire alarm boxes in those subdivisions to be necessary because
of widespread use of telephones in single family areas to report fires.
He also noted low cost-effectiveness of the apparatus due to the high
rate of false alarms and installation and maintenance costs of the systems.
He stated that the required modern safety mechanisms (smoke alarm systems)
in single family homes are preferable and provide more protection than alarm
boxes. He continues to recommend fire alarm systems in commercial and in-
dustrial areas, and in multi -family developments. As stated in his memo
dated September 7, 1978, Chief Bergeron requested revision of the Subdivi-
sion Rules and Regulations to provide process for his review of all develop-
ment plans submitted to the Planning Board, with respect to hydrant loca-
tions, water pressure and need for fire alarm systems. It was suggested
that all "SPS" plan also be transmitted to the Fire Chief. Revised Fire
Dept. Specifications, dated August 29, 1978, will be supplied to the
Planning Office.
As requested at the August 21st meeting, documentation of the Health CARNEGIE PLACE
Department releases of restricted lots in Carnegie Place subdivision BOND
was shown. Mr. Briggs recapped fulfillment of all conditions in the
1968 Certificate of Action. Asst. Town Engineer Martin's 7.18.78
memo stating that, to his satisfaction, all work items in Carnegie Place
have been satisfactorily completed, was noted.
Because of the interelationship of Mr. Spagnuola's adjoining Ingleside
subdivision with the Carnegie Place subdivision, and the ensuing confusion,
it was suggested that the Planning Board rescind subdivision approval for
the unbuilt upon land in the Carnegie Place subdivision (Lots 19A and 18)
and require a public hearing and current bonding for the land on which
approval would be sought. Existing surety for both subdivisions will be
retained until these procedures are completed. Upon a motion duly made
and seconded, it was unanimously VOTED:
That the Lexington Planning Board will hold a public hearing to modify
the Certificate of Action dated December 9, 1968, on the definitive
subdivision plan entitled Carnegie Place, dated August 10, 1966, by
MacCarthy Engineering Service, to rescind approval of Lots 18 and 19A
and that portion of Ingleside Road on which the lots front.
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The Board reviewed a plan submitted with Appl. Form A78-24 by William J. FORM A78-24
Dailey, Jr. attorney for Robert Graves, reflecting B/A permit on August GRAVES
7, 1973, to create two non -conforming lots at Marrett Rd. Upon a motion MARRETT RD
duly made and seconded, it was unanimously VOTED:
The plan entitled "A Subdivision of Land Court Case No. 6962", dated
September 8, 1978, by Miller & Nylander, submitted on September 11, 1978,
by William J. Dailey, Jr., for Robert and Lynn Graves, showing Lots 436
and 437 at #502 Marrett Rd., requires no approval under the Subdivision
Control Law.
Plan submitted with Application Form A78-25 by Roger Corbin showing FORM A78-25
Lots 11A and 12A at Emerson Gardens Rd. was reviewed. It was noted that CORBIN
the plan, revised on September 11, 1978, had previously been submitted EMERSON
with Appl. Form A78-21, and rejected because of question about the side- GARDENS RD
yard dimensions, as well as erroneous labelling of the street. Mr. Briggs
reported on his site review to ascertain that there is adequate side yard
provision. The plan is being submitted to record a relocation of the
lot line to provide adequate sideyard setback. Upon a motion duly made
and seconded, it was unanimously VOTED:
The plan entitled "Compiled Plan of Land in Lexington, Mass." dated
July 27, 1978, revised September 11, 1978, by Joseph W. Moore Co.,
submitted on September 13, 1978, with Application Form A78-25, by
' Roger M. Corbin, showing Lots 11A and 12A at Emerson Gardens Rd.,
requires no approval under the Subdivision Control Law.
Request by T & N Realty Trust for amount of surety on Vine Brook Estates
subdivision (Ryder Lane) and Asst. Town Engineer Martin's memo, dated
August 17, 1978, recommending $13,000, were reviewed. Because the
Board has not made final decision on waiver of requirement for fire
alarm system in the development, it was agreed that the amount be in-
creased to accommodate such installation. Upon a motion duly made and
seconded, it was unanimously VOTED:
To set the amount of surety necessary to ensure completion of work at
Vine Brook Estates subdivision at $13,500.
Town Counsel Callaghan's letter dated August 23, 1978, concerning the
MacKay and Johnson petitions to the B/A for variances to allow building
on undersized lots (both granted), was reviewed and discussion contin-
ued on the general application and interpretation of Section 6 of the
Zoning Act in such cases. Town Counsel will be asked if provision can
be made in the Subdivision Rules and Regulations for requirement that
documentation of grandfather clause rights be furnished at the time of
the filing of a Form A application concerned with undersized lots.
Regarding the granting of the MacKay petition (see minutes of July 24,
1978) the planning director was instructed to obtain copies of legal
documents pertaining to the sale of the land to MacKay, in the event the
Planning Board should choose to challenge the decision of the Board of
Appeals in the matter.
VINE BROOK EST.
BOND AMOUNT
MAC KAY &
JOHNSON B A
DECISIONS
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Mr. Zabin's draft letter to the Board of Appeals recommending unfavorably
on the Harvey Newgent petition (September 14 hearing) concerning the NEWGENT B/A
status of two undersized lots at Cedar & Denver streets, was reviewed. PETITION
(see Planning Board conditional endorsement of plans A78-17 and A78-20) CEDAR & DENVER
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was unanimously voted to approve STREETS
the letter as written. Copy of Mr. Newgent's deed and a relevant Public
Law Memo (Sept. 9, 1972) will be transmitted with the letter.
The Michael Colangelo SPS petition (hearing on Sept. 28, 1978) was re-
viewed and it was recommended by the planning director that a favorable
report be sent to the Board of Appeals since he sees no unfavorable im-
pact from the proposed addition to the Data Resources building at 24
Hartwell Ave. Mr. Briggs will prepare and send the letter.
Mr. Briggs reported on withdrawal of the Meadowland, Inc petition to the MEADOWLAND INC.
Board of Appeals for variance on frontage for two of the four lots at B/A PETITION
the proposed Moreland Avenue subdivision. The Planning Board will be WITHDRAWN
asked to waive frontage requirements under Section 81-R of the
Subdivision Control Law.
Mr. Briggs reported on responses from two of the seven additional marketing
analyst consultants contacted for proposals on the CBD survey. Members
will be provided with copies of all marketing analyst proposals prior to
the September 25th meeting. At that time, decisions on whether to pro-
ceed with the survey at this time, and if so, on engagement of a consultant
will be made. CBD subcommittee members will be invited to attend to partici-
pate in the decisions on direction.
The meeting adjourned at 11:15 p.m.
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Iris G. Wheaton, Clerk