HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-06-18PLANNING BOARD MEETING
June 18, 1979
The meeting of the Lexington Planning Board was called to order at 7:32 p.m.
by the chairman Dr. Friedman, with members Zabin, Wheaton, Sandy, Nichols,
planning director Briggs, and secretary Mrs. Snow present. Also in atten-
dance was Susan Fisher, Lexington Minute -Man.
Mrs. Wheaton's memo, dated June 6, 1979, regarding tax title lots and the
Scattered Sites Housing Program, clarifying foreclosure procedures, dis-
cussing methods of determining parcels as land of low value, and recap-
ping the history of the Scattered Sites Housing Program, was reviewed.
Mrs. Wheaton's recommendations, contained in the memo, were discussed
and there was general agreement on all points made.
TAX TITLE LOTS
SC.SITES
HOUSING
At 7:50 p.m., Emilio Spagnuola met with the Board to discuss a revised SPAGNUOLA
Form A plan, (rejected as Form A79-8 on June 11, 1979). Corrections of INGLESIDE
deficiencies on the previous plan were pointed out. Mr. Spagnuola was
advised that a motation: "Parcel A and Lot 18 are not buildable lots"
should be added to the plan before resubmission.
Mr. Spagnuola also informally presented his corrected preliminary subdi-
vision plan for Ingleside, which was rejected by letter on June 11, 1979,
because of insufficient information. He explained his solution to a long-
standing drainage problem and pointed out easements he has apparently
obtained. The plan will be formally submitted in the near future.
At 8:15 p.m., Attorney Norman Richards, representing MBZ-Lex Trust, met
with the Board for discussion of a special permit petition to the B/A
for expansion of the Hewlett/Packard facilities at 125 Hartwell Ave.
Mrs. Morey, Chairman of the B/A, was also in attendance. The plans were
reviewed with respect to parking provisions, change in floor area, and
easement for power lines. It was stated that Hinchey Road, show as part
of the layout, will be sold to the owner of the Hewlett/Packard site
(MBX-Lex Trust) and Mr. Colangelo by the State in the near future. The
Town, now in control of the road, has leased the Hinchey Road land to
MBZ-Lex Trust and Mr. Colangelo. Dr. Friedman agreed to prepare a letter
based on the discussion.
MBZ-LEX TRUST
B/A PETITION
Board of Appeals notices for hearings on June 28 were noted. Because of B/A 6/28
incomplete submittal, the Isenbergs have been advised to withdraw their
petition for special permit for construction of a swimming pool at
Rolfe Road.
Recommendations on the Gerard Farms Deli -Kitchen petition will be con-
sidered on June 25, following receipt of additional information of the use
of Camellia Place, rather than Bedford Street, as access.
The Leichtman petition for use of a barn (to be converted) on their
Lowell Street property to house a handicapped child and his nurse will be
considered on June 25.
Lexington Housing Authority Chairman Mary Shunney and Attorney DeAngelis L.H.A. SITE 23
were present for discussion of the scope of upgrading and the alignment EARL STREET
of paving at Earl Street to give adequate frontage for Scattered Site
Lot #23. Mr. Briggs will transmit the Board's minimum standards requirements,
as agreed upon, by letter to Mrs. Shunney.
Ralph Masciulli's request to purchase a tax title lot at the corner of MASCIULLI
Grassland and Valleyfield streets was reviewed. The Planning Board voted,TAX TITLE LOT
four to one, with Mrs. Wheaton opposing, to recommend sale of the lot if
combined with the Mascuilli land and if not used for construction of a
dwelling. It will be suggested that the other abutter of the tax title
lot be advised of the forthcoming sale.
The Housing Policy, as adopted by the 1979 AT.M., was discussed at the HOUSING POLICY
request of Mr. Zabin. The requirement for yearly report to Town Meeting
on progress with Lexington's housing commitment was discussed and it was
agreed that the various Town Agencies should form a semi-permanent ad hoc
committee charged with implementation of the Housing Policy.
Letter from Wendy Reasonberg, expressing opposition to the paving of GARFIELD ST
Garfield St. was noted and will be acknowledged. PAVING
Necessary corrections and clarifications on data in the November 20, 1978,
analysis of the Green & White land were pointed out. Inconsistencies noted
' included data on impact on the school population, number of acres in the GREEN & WHITE
tract, and number of units and resultant traffic impact projected. Possible
non-residential uses in the tract were discussed but will not be touched upon
in the report. Mr. Briggs will revise the report for review of the School
Committee by July 23, and it will be published by mid-September.
Minutes of the meeting of May 30, 1979, were approved as amended. The MINUTES 5/30
minutes of June 4, 1979, were reviewed and tabled. 6/4/79
The summer meeting schedule of the Planning Board is as follows: SUMMER MTG.
July 9 and 23, August 6 and 20, 1979. SCHEDULE
The meeting adjourned at 11:25 p.m.
Frank Sandy, Clerk
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Request by Centre Street residents Mr. &
Mrs. Mills for purchase of Town
MILLS
owned land at the corner of Lee and Avon
stteets, was reviewed. The
CENTRE'ST.
Planning Board will recommend against the
sale because of question about
LEE & AVON
the boundary lines, ownership of the land
and its possible use as access
LAND
to Housing Authority land on Avon Street
and tax title lots on Lee Street.
Ralph Masciulli's request to purchase a tax title lot at the corner of MASCIULLI
Grassland and Valleyfield streets was reviewed. The Planning Board voted,TAX TITLE LOT
four to one, with Mrs. Wheaton opposing, to recommend sale of the lot if
combined with the Mascuilli land and if not used for construction of a
dwelling. It will be suggested that the other abutter of the tax title
lot be advised of the forthcoming sale.
The Housing Policy, as adopted by the 1979 AT.M., was discussed at the HOUSING POLICY
request of Mr. Zabin. The requirement for yearly report to Town Meeting
on progress with Lexington's housing commitment was discussed and it was
agreed that the various Town Agencies should form a semi-permanent ad hoc
committee charged with implementation of the Housing Policy.
Letter from Wendy Reasonberg, expressing opposition to the paving of GARFIELD ST
Garfield St. was noted and will be acknowledged. PAVING
Necessary corrections and clarifications on data in the November 20, 1978,
analysis of the Green & White land were pointed out. Inconsistencies noted
' included data on impact on the school population, number of acres in the GREEN & WHITE
tract, and number of units and resultant traffic impact projected. Possible
non-residential uses in the tract were discussed but will not be touched upon
in the report. Mr. Briggs will revise the report for review of the School
Committee by July 23, and it will be published by mid-September.
Minutes of the meeting of May 30, 1979, were approved as amended. The MINUTES 5/30
minutes of June 4, 1979, were reviewed and tabled. 6/4/79
The summer meeting schedule of the Planning Board is as follows: SUMMER MTG.
July 9 and 23, August 6 and 20, 1979. SCHEDULE
The meeting adjourned at 11:25 p.m.
Frank Sandy, Clerk