HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978-11-13PLANNING BOARD MEETING
November 13, 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 Sandy, Nichols,
Wheaton, planning director Briggs, and secretary Mrs. Snow present. Also
in attendance was Joe Gavaghan, Lexington Minute -Man. Mr. Zabin joined
the meeting at 7:55 p.m.
Mrs. Nichols reported on her attendance at the Board of Appeals meeting GOLD RIBBON
for decision on the Gold Ribbon Farms petition, and listed the condi- FARMS B/A
tions of the special permit which was renewed.
Mrs. Nichols also reported on her attendance in Boston at an MAPC/CBD MAPC MTG RE
meeting, and informed the Board of procedures in Arlington to improve ARLINGTON CBD
its Center. It was suggested that traffic improvement in Lexington CBD
should be considered at the time revitalization is geing studied, and that
funding for that purpose could be sought. Revision of the sign by-law was
discussed briefly, and it was noted that Arlington's sign by-law is con-
tained within its zoning by-law.
Dr. Friedman reported that at the November 11 meeting on the use of the PARKER SCHOOL
Parket School, he had sensed no real opposition to residential or low -
intensity office park use.
The Board reviewed a plan submitted with Application Form A78-31 showing
land at Bicentennial Drive and Shade Street. The applicant wishes to FORM A78-31
enlarge his Lot 411A on Bicentennial Dr. by purchasing land from an BICEN. DRIVE
abuttor to the rear of the lot. The plan as drawn showed six lots, SASTRI
four of which had insufficient area, and three of the six with inadequate
frontage. Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was unanimously
VOTED:
To reject the plan entitled "Plan of Land in Lexington, Mass. A Sub-
division of Land Court Case No. 6962", dated November 10, 1978, by
Oiva E. Hintsa, submitted on November 13, 1978, with Application Form
A78-31, by Suri A. Sastri, showing land at Shade Street and
Bicentennial Drive.
The Planning Board has determined that the plan shows a subdivision
of land and requires approval under the Subdivision Control Law.
Memo from Assistant Town Engineer Martin, dated November 13, 1978, recom-
mending approval of the revised profile and plan for Mountain Rd., was MOUNTAIN ROAD
noted (see minutes of November 6, 1978). Paul Castleman, owner of Lot COLBOURNE SUBDV.
A in the subdivision, was present for discussion of his request that bond
amount for installation of sewer in Mountain Rd. be established. Upon a
motion duly made and seconded, it was unanimously VOTED:
To approve the plan entitled "Colbourne Subdivision, Lexington, Mass.
Plan and Profile Proposed 8" Sewer Mountain Road", dated November 7,
1978, by Miller & Nylander, submitted by Paul Castleman, applicant.
' The Planning Director will sign the plan on behalf of the Planning Board
following addition of an appropriate signature block.
Asst. Town Engineer Martin's memo dated October 31, 1978, regarding
amount of increased surety to cover installation of sewer, was noted.
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was unanimously voted that
the amount of surety to ensure completion of construction at Colbourne
Subdivision be increased from $12,000, as voted by the Planning Board
on October 16, 1978, to $17,550, as recommended by the Assistant Town
Engineer.
Conservation Commission memo, dated November 9, 1978, requesting
Planning Board support of its request that the Town act as amicus
curiae in the court case challenging the Wetland -By -Law of the Town of
Dennis, was reviewed. The members concurred with the Conservation
Commission's stand that Lexington's Town Counsel should act in this
matter. Mr. Zabin drafted a letter to the Board of Selectmen, based
on the discussion, which was unanimously approved later in the evening.
Mr. Briggs reported to the Board on the possibility of the Planning
office being moved from Room G-7 to Room G-5. Discussion continued
on the implication that the Board would be deprived of its meeting
room by such a rearrangement of departments. Mr. Zabin will confer
with the Town Manager regarding problems created if the planning files
are remote from the Planning Board's meeting room.
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MOUNTAIN RD.
BOND INCREASE
DEFENSE OF
DENNIS WETLAND
BY LAW
PLANNING OFFICE
MOVE TO G-5
Plan for Ridge Estates II RO Standard subdivision was discussed. It RIDGE EST. II
was agreed that if the developer, Mr. Freeman, does not wish to re- RO STANDARD
quest an extension of six months for Planning Board action on the plan,
a public hearing should be scheduled for December 4, 1978. Mr. Briggs
will contact Mr. Freeman about this matter.
Mrs. Wheaton left the meeting at 9:10 p.m. to attend a School Conversion
Committee meeting regarding the use of the Parker School.
FY'80 Sewer Proposals, supplied by the Engineering Department, was re- FY'80 SEWER
viewed, in_conjunction 'with the list of streets proposed for deletion PROGRAM
from the zoning map. In several instances the members expressed dissatis-
faction with cost to the Town of individual installations. Mr. Zabin will
inform the Board of Selectmen and the Sewer Advisory Committee, of the
Board's view on the excessive costs.
The meeting adjourned at 9:52 p.m.
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Iris G. Wheaton, Clerk