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PLANNING BOARD MEETING
September 18, 1978
The meeting of the Lexington Planning Board was called to order at 7:35 p.m.
by the chairman Mr. Zabin with members Nichols, Wheaton, Friedman, Sandy,
planning director Briggs and secretary Mrs. Snow present. Also in atten-
dance were Peter DiMatteo, Building Commissioner and Louis Conrad,
Lexington Minute -Man.
Peter Stowe and several other Hancock Avenue residents were present to ROWE CHEVROLET
inform the Board of lack of compliance by Rowe Chevrolet Co. with regard HANCOCK AVE.
to proper screening at the rear of the Rowe property. B/A permit to use SCREENING
the property (which abuts residentially zoned land) for parking of vehicles
and the condition requiring adequate screening were discussed as well as
Mr. Rowe's verbal promise to provide an 8 ft. cedar fence, which was not
allowed by the Historic Districts Commission. Trees now planted, according
to the residents, do not decrease the visual impact sufficiently, if at
all from some points. Peter DiMatteo concurred with this statement and will
confer with Mr. Rowe to bring about a solution to the problem. Mr. DiMatteo
reported that Dr. Wadsworth, B/A Chairman, has visited the site and will
research his notes on the hearing in an attempt to find if more specific
terms than "suitable screening" as is written into the permit, were implied.
Messrs. Derby and Saulich met with the Board for discussion of the 3 1/2
acre site at Temple Isaiah which they propose to develop into two
1 3/4+ house lots. One of these lots would have insuffient frontage and
one lot would have no legal frontage. Also displayed was an alternative
plan of the site showing seven possible lots. Mr. Saulich asked for
direction as to procedures regarding the subdivision approval process.
He was told that he could either submit a Form A plan or separate by
deed the 3 1/2 acres from the Temple land, following which he can
petition the Board of Appeals for a variance to create two lots with
insufficient frontage. It was reported by Mr. Briggs and Dr. Friedman
who inspected the site that Jean Rd., access to the rear of the Temple
land, is an unaccepted street and is not of adequate grade and construc-
tion for increased use.
TEMPLE ISAIAH
LAND/SAULICH
Request by Norman C. Dahl, Meadowland, Inc., for extension of time for MEADOWLAND INC.
action on Meadowland subdivision was considered. Mr. Briggs explained SUBDV. (DAISY
the need based on probable Board of Appeals denial of Meadowland's WILSON LAND)
petition for frontage variance. According to Mr. Briggs, Meadowland
will withdraw its B/A petition and request Planning Board waiver on the
frontage requirement for two lots in the subdivision. This procedure will
require additional review. Town Counsel's October , 1974, advisory
letter concerning Planning Board powers to waive frontage requirements
under Section 81-R of the Subdivision Control Law will be distributed to
the members. Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was unanimously
VOTED:
To extend to October 31, 1978, inclusive, the time within which the EXTENSION
Lexington Planning Board must act on the definitive subdivision plan
entitled "The Daisy Wilson Land in Lexington,Mass.", dated August 2,
1978, by Miller and Nylander, as requested by Norman C. Dahl,
President, Meadowland Association, Inc., applicant.
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Mr. Briggs reported on the status of current subdivisions now in the RIDGE EST II
approval process. Regarding Ridge Estates II RO standard subdivision
plan, upon which the Planning Board must act by January 9, 1979, the
developer(Freeman) is appealing the Conservation Commission's Order of
Conditions on the PUD version of the development.
The Planning Board must act on the plan for Willow Ridge subdivision by WILLOW RIDGE
December 5, 1978. John Tuttle, developer, has also appealed the Conserva-
tion Commission's findings to D.E.Q.E.
Mr. Briggs will review and report on the developers' compliance with
the Subdivision Rules and Regulations and the Wetland By -Law regarding
these two subdivisions.
Mr. Briggs reported on progress with the formation of the CBD subcommittee.
The following prospective members who have agreed to serve will be invited
to attend the September 25th meeting of the Planning Board, at which time
a consultant, if one is to be engaged at this time, will be chosen:
Laurence Chait CBD SUBCOMM.
Robert Bowyer
Adele Wisotzky
Ronald Levy
Roland Greeley
John Crowe
Don Olsen
Barry Orenstein
Mr. Briggs and Mrs. Zabin will draft a charge to the subcommittee.
Plan submitted with Application Form A78-26 showing three lots at FORM A78-26
#162 Marrett Rd., with required area and frontage, was reviewed. Upon MARRETT RD
a motion duly made and seconded, it was unanimously VOTED: CURTIN
The plan entitled "Plan of Land in Lexington,Mass.", dated Sept. 7,
1978, by Miller & Nylander, submitted by Dean H. Curtin on Sept.15,
1978, with Application Form A78-26, showing land at X6162 Marrett Rd.,
requires no approval under the Subdivision Control Law.
Minutes of Planning Board meeting on July 10, 1978, were approved as MINUTES 7/10,
written. Minutes of July 24, 1978, and August 21, 1978, were approved
as amended.
Board of Appeals notices of hearings to be held on September 28, 1978, B/A HEARINGS
were reviewed. With the exception of the Colangelo SPS petition, no 9/28/78
comment will be made by the Planning Board.
It was agreed that any proposed zoning revisions for 1979 A.T.M. action 1979 A.T.M.
should be drafted as soon as possible. Dr. Friedman has begun work on
several substantive amendments: signs, parking, non -conforming uses,
home occupations. Articles will also be proposed for amendments regarding
accessory apartments and the definition of "family".
The meeting adjourned at 10:05 p.m.
Iris G. Wheaton, Clerk