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PLANNING BOARD MEETING
January 29, 1979
The meeting of the Lexington Planning Board was called to order at 7:40 p.m.
by the vice chairman Dr. Friedman with members Nichols, Sandy, Wheaton,
planning director Briggs and secretary Mrs. Snow present. Mr. Zabin joined
the meeting at 7:48 p.m. Also in attendance was Susan Fisher, Lexington
Minute -Man.
Draft letter by Mrs. Wheaton and Dr. Friedman to MAPC requesting oppor- BURLINGTON
tunity for participation in the preparation of the study of the land- '"LAND/MAPC
locked Burlington parcel (as discussed on Jan.22) and reports on its
progress was reviewed. Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the letter
to MAPC was unanimously approved as amended.
At 8:15 p.m., the Planning Board joined the Board of Selectmen for dis- HOUSING STUDY
cussion of the December, 1978 Master Housing Plan. BD. SELECTMEN
The Planning Board returned to its office at 9:50 p.m.
At 9:55 p.m., Roger Corbin, Boston Survey Co., and David Riley and 1050 WALTHAM
William King of Haynes Management Corp. met with the Board for presenta- ST. HAYNES
tion of a proposal concerning property at 1050 Waltham St. The 5 1/2 MGMT CORP.
acre lot now contains an office building (B/A special permit in 1970).
They propose to subdivide the lot and construct an additional office
building and B/A variance for reduced parking for both buildings will
be sought. Parking capacity and needs were discussed. The Planning
Board was asked its view on the parking matter. The Board will review
the proposal in depth when it has been submitted to the B/A before forming
a firm position.
Dr. Friedman's draft letter to John Tuttle, listing shortcomings in the WILLOW RIDGE
definitive plan for Willow Ridge subdivision was reviewed and approved
as amended.
The Board reviewed a plan submitted with Application Form A79-1, showing FORM A79-1
the Parker School site divided into two lots. Upon a motion duly made PARKER SCHOOL
and seconded, it was unanimously VOTED:
The plan entitled "Plan of Land in Lexington, Mass.", by Whitman
and Howard, dated January 26, 1979, submitted on January 29, 1979,
by Robert M. Hutchinson, Jr., with Application Form A79-1, showing
the, Parker School site, requires no approval under the Subdivision
Control Law.
Recording of the plan will be deferred pending favorable Town Meeting
Action on Article 59, the rezoning of the Parker School land.
The meeting adjourned at 10:50 p.m.
Iris G. Wheaton, Clerk