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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-02-261 1 PLANNING BOARD MEETING February 26, 1979 The meeting of the Lexington Planning Board was called to order at 7:37 p.m. by the chairman Mr. Zabin with members Friedman, Wheaton, Sandy, Nichols, planning director Briggs, and secretary Mrs. Snow present. The Board reviewed a plan submitted with Application Form A79-3, showing land of the Scottish Rite Masonic Library and Museum at Marrett Rd. Board of Appeals permit, dated October 4, 1971, prohibiting amendment to the plan as submitted without B/A approval was noted. The Planning Board determined that the plan was inadequate because it showed neither the existing buildings on the lot, nor setbacks. Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was unanimously VOTED: To reject the plan entitled "Plan of Land in Lexington, Mass.", dated February 4, 1979, by Miller & Nylander, submitted on February 13, 1979, with Application Form A79-3 by the Supreme Council, A.A.S.R., Stanley Maxwell, President, showing Lots B1 and B2 at Marrett Rd., Lexington. FORM A79-3 SCOTTISH RITE MARRETT RD. Written request, dated January 30, 1979, from Theodore L. Freeman for BICENTENNIAL reduction of surety for construction at Bicentennial Farms subdivision, FARMS BOND was considered. Engineering Department recommendations, dated February 23, 1979, that the entire amount of the surety be retained pending inspection in the Spring for frost damage to the road, were noted. It was also re- ported that wet areas at the driveways to several houses need attention, and some of the storm drains lay too high to the surface of the road. Conservation Commission has questioned the efficiency of the holding pond which did not function properly during the winter rain storms and requests that the drainage system be reviewed before any bond reduction is granted. Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was unanimously VOTED: To deny the request by Theodore L. Freeman, Trustee, Kerrie Realty Trust, dated January 30, 1979, for reduction of surety on Bicentennial Farms subdivision, as recommended in a memorandum dated February 23, 1979, from the Engineering Division,' "and by the Conservation Commission. The reasons for denial are as follows: 1. The grading of the road in front of several driveways has left low spots where water collects. 2. There is some question as to the subsurface of the road due to re- ported water problems. The Planning Board believes that it would be in the best interest of the Town to check this after the frost has left the ground in the spring. 3. The Conservation Commission has reported that the holding pond which is a part of the overall drainage system did not function satisfactorily during the February storm. This must be reviewed with the Conservation Commission as well as Engineering before any reduction of bond is granted. At 8:07 p.m., John Meservy and Kevin Lynch, Carr/Lynch Associates, met HANSCOM LAND with the Board to give a progress report on the Massport initiated land USE/NOISE use study of the area surrounding Hanscom Field. Planning Board input STUDY was requested. Parcels of developable open land (minimum 5 acres) within the Lexington study area were pointed out on a plan, and the members 1 1 Page 2 2.26.79 suggested inclusion of several additional parcels, not designated. The study when complete will give recommendations to town regarding fiscal, noise and traffic impact on land use of developable:- .sites on the perimeter of Hanscom Field. Mr. Lynch asked for written comments within two weeks. Planning Board meetings for the month of March will be posted as follows: MARCH MTG. March 5 and 12, at 7:30 p.m., March 19, 26, at 7:00 p.m. Additional SCHEDULE meetings will be scheduled for March 21 and 28, if deemed necessary. At 9:25 p.m., Joel Greenstein and his attorney, George Silverman, met with the Board to discuss revisions to the plan for Trinity Hills con- dominium development, which had been presented with deficient frontage at a public hearing. To remedy this, Clematis Road, owned in entirety by the Trinity Covenant Church, is to be constructed to Town standards, and will supply the necessary frontage. Also, in response to Planning Board suggestion, garages will be set 40' back from the pavement for easier access. Drainage plans have been revised in an attempt to resolve inadequacies noted at the public hearing. John Tuttle's request for extension of time for Planning Board action on the special permit for Willow Ridge subdivision was considered. Time is needed for procedures to withdraw Mr. Tuttle's appeal to D.E.Q.E. of the Conservation Commission's Order of Conditions, and publishing of the legal notice of the Planning Board's public hearing. Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was unanimously VOTED: To extend to April 26, 1979, inclusive, the time within which the Lexington Planning Board must act on the application of John C. Tuttle, Jr., Exec. Vice President, Landsail Inc., for Special Permit for the subdivision plan entitled "Willow Ridge Lexington, Mass.", dated November 20, 1978, revised to February 9, 1979, by Frank C. Gelinas Associates, as requested by John C. Tuttle, Jr., applicant. The meeting adjourned at 11:20 p.m. i Iris G. Wheaton, Clerk TRINITY HILLS ARTICLE 76 WILLOW RIDGE