HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978-10-02PLANNING BOARD MEETING
October 2, 1978
The meeting of the Lexington Planning Board was called to order at 7:32 p.m.
by the vice chairman Dr. Friedman with members Wheaton, Nichols, planning
director Briggs, and secretary Mrs. Snow present. Dr. Sandy joined the
meeting at 7:55 p.m. Also in attendance was Louis Conrad, Lexington
Minute -Man.
Carmine Ciriello attended the meeting to discuss a proposal that two lots
be created from his single 30,000+ sq. ft. lot on Stedman Rd.(RO zone). CIRIELLO
Before petition to the B/A, Mr. Ciriello wished to gain the view of the STEDMAN RD.
Planning Board on the concept. Although Mr. Ciriello claimed that two
small lots would be appropriate to the neighborhood because of its
economic strata of housing, and the size of adjacent lots, the members
present were not generally in favor of the proposal. Mr. Ciriello will
return to the Planning Board meeting on October 12, at which time the
full Board is expected to be present. Mr. Briggs will supply additional
information on a Board of Appeals denial of a similar request by
Mr. Ciriello in 1967.
Gerald Cournoyer, Esq. representing Richard Hamilton, developer, was FARMHURST V
present to informally present a revised plan for Farmhurst V subdivi-
sion (disapproved by the Planning Board in 1974). Following explana-
tion and discussion of the changes in the plan, Mr. Cournoyer was ad-
vised to have a detailed plan prepared, and to submit an application for
approval of a definitive subdivision plan, for which special permit will
' be required.
Mr. Zabin's draft letter, inviting a randomly selected list of 90 citizens
to attend the October 23rd meeting regarding the future of Lexington CBD STUDY
Center, was reviewed and was unanimously approved as revised.
Request by Alfred P. Tropeano, T & N Realty Trust, for release of lots VINE BROOK EST.
in Vine Brook Estates subdivision was considered. It was noted that RELEASE OF LOTS
surety in the amount of $13,500 is in the custody of the Town Treasurer.
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was unanimously voted to approve
release of lots in Vine Brook Estates subdivision, and the instrument pre-
pared by Town Counsel was signed.
Mark Moore's request for release of surety on Powers Village subdivision POWERS VILL.
and Engineering Dept. memo dated August 18, 1978, recommending final RELEASE OF
release were noted. Mr. Briggs reported on his site review as to the BOND
developer's compliance with the Certificate of Action dated May 17, 1977.
He informed the Board that although no fire alarm system has been in-
stalled in Powers Court, there is an existing system within 500 ft. of
the furthest house in the development. Upon a motion duly made and
seconded, it was voted by Dr. Friedman, Mrs. Nichols and Dr. Sandy to
waive the requirements of the Rules and Regulations Governing the
Subdivision of Land for installation of a fire alarm system. Mrs. Wheaton
abstained from voting. Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was
unanimously VOTED:
To accede to the request of Mark Moore, Jr., Moore Homes Inc.,
that surety for Powers Village subdivision, reduced by vote of
the Planning Board on August 29, 1977, from $50,000 to $20,000,
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be released, as recommended by William J. Martin, Assistant Town
Engineer.
Discussion of release of surety on Drummer Boy Green development was
tabled pending research by Mr. Briggs on scope of work items covered
by the Letter of Credit.
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POWERS VILLAGE
REL. OF SURETY
DRUMMER BOY
SURETY
Minutes of Planning Board meeting on September 13, 1978, were unanimous- MINUTES 9.13.
ly approved as corrected. 78
Discussion of possible Planning Board waiver of frontage requirements
for Meadowland subdivision, and Town Counsel's October, 1974, letter,
relative to Planning Board powers to do so, were discussed. Report by
John Crowe, Design Advisory Committee, dated September 25, 1978, based
on his review of the subdivision plan, was noted. It was agreed that
a meeting of the Conservation Commission, Board of Appeals, D.A.C.,
Building Commissioner with the Planning Board on October 16, would be
helpful in arriving at decision on the matter of Adequacy of the proposed
development plan.
Following discussion of Dr. Sandy's September 17, 1978, memos dealing
with Home Occupations, and the definition of "family", the meeting was
adjourned at 11:05 p.m.
Iris G. Wheaton, Clerk