HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-03-05PLANNING BOARD MEETING
March 5, 1979
The meeting of the Lexington Planning Board was called to order at 7:40 p.m.
by the chairman Mr. Zabin with members Sandy, Nichols, Friedman, Wheaton,
planning director Briggs, and secretary Mrs. Snow present.
The Board considered action on the Certificate of Action for Willow Ridge WILLOW RIDGE
subdivision. The Certificate was reviewed and amended, and upon a motion
duly made and seconded, it was unanimously VOTED:
To approve the definitive subdivision plan entitled "Willow Ridge,
Lexington, Mass.", dated November 20, 1979, revised February 2, 1979,
revised February 9, 1979, revised February 28, 1979, by Frank C. Gelinas
and Associates, Engineers and Architects, Landsail, Inc., applicant;
subject to terms and conditions of a Covenant to be given as provided
in said Section 81-U and subject to terms and conditions imposed by the
Lexington Planning Board in its Certificate of Action at the time of
approval.
The Planning Director was empowered to sign the certificate on behalf of
the Board following addition to the subdivision plan of a notation stating
that the 50' right of way will be deeded to the Town and after the certifi-
cate has been inspected in its final form by two members of the Board.
Mark Moore, Norman Duffy, Joel Greenstein, and William Smith, RD rezoning PROVISIONS OF
proponents, Mary Shunney, Chairman, and Temple Scanlon, Director of the LOW MODERATE
Lexington Housing Authority, met with the Board for discussion of pro- INCOME UNITS
cedures for turning over the units to either a non-profit organization or IN RD ARTICLES
the Housing Authority, and methods for financing such acquisitions were
considered. Time span for turnover, based on availability of funding, was
discussed and a period of 18 months (2 funding periods) was agreed upon.
It was suggested that the clause should include reference to specific
price, subject to inflationary factor, with the time span. "Second sale"
restrictions will also be included. The developer agreed to an allocation
of 10% of units, and a period of 18 months from the time -of Town Meeting
approval,`or completion -of the project, whichever comes later, for acquisition
by the Lexington Housing Authority or -other non-profit organization, of the
units. One bedroom units for $40,000 plus inflationary factor, and two bed-
room units at $45,000 plus inflationary factor were prices agreed upon.
Eric Clarke, Interfaith Corp. President, was present and expressed interest
of that organization in possible involvement in this program if economically
feasible.
Proposals for installation of sewer at Grant Street and Glen Road South, to
be reconsidered at the Board of Selectmen's meeting later in the evening were
discussed. Frank Sandy will represent the Planning Board and asked for the
view of the Board on the matter. Planning Board sewer recommendations of GRANT ST. &
December 18, 1978, were reviewed. The Board will recommend against the GLEN RD. S.
Grant St. installation unless all new connections are adequately higher SEWER
than impacted connections in Saddle Club Road, and expressed no objection to
the Glen Road South installation if significant upgrading of the road at
Town expense is not involved.
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At 9:37 p.m., the meeting was adjourned to allow the members to hear the
results of the Town election. The meeting was resumed at 10:15 p.m.
The remainder of the evening was spent in review and discussion of draft
Planning Board reports to Town Meeting and motions on Articles, none of
which received final approval.
The meeting adjourned at 11 p.m.
Iris G. Wheaton, Clerk
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