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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978-09-181 I� L 7 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. Page 2 9.18.78 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