HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-07-09July 9, 1979
PLANNING BOARD MEETING
The meeting of the Lexington Planning Board was called to order at 7:35 p.m.
by the chairman Dr. Friedman with members Nichols, Sandy, Zabin, planning
director Briggs and secretary Mrs. Snow present. Also in attendance was
Susan Fisher, Lexington Minute -Man.
Request from the Town Manager for Planning Board recommendations on the TAX TITLE LOT
Erin O'Brien request for purchase of tax title lot 171, Town Property 171- EDNA ST.
Map #58, was reviewed. The Planning Board will recommend by letter in O'BRIEN
favor of the sale if all abuttors are notified and if the lot is combined
with the purchaser's lot in such a way as to restrict building upon it.
Attorney William Dailey was present for discussion of the McCormack/ 1620 MASS.AVE.
Dailey petition to the B/A for construction of a building to be used MC CORMACK
for offices at 1620 Mass. Ave. on the.gsite of a recently burned barn. & DAILEY B/A
The proposal was described as to use and dimensions and the resultant
increased non -conformity and violation of sideyard regulations were dis-
cussed. Mrs. Nichols's draft letter to the B/A, recommending disapproval,
was reviewed and will be redrafted to include reference to provision of
parking for the handicapped and stabilization of a slope bounding the ;
parking lot. Dr. Friedman will review and approve the letter on behalf
of the Board prior to its transmittal to'the B/A.
Letter from Dennis Lowe, received Jufte 19, 1979, requesting release from MINUTE MAN
covenant for Minute Man Ridge II subdivision, was noted,and memo from RIDGE II
Warren Empey, DPW, dated July 9, 1979, listing unfinished work items, COVENANT
was reviewed. Since the request was not made in acceptable form as re-
quired under Ch. 41, Section 81-U, Mr. Lowe will be advised by letter
that the request is denied. He will also be informed of a least three
incomplete work items at Minute -Man Ridge II, as cited in Mr. Empey's
memo.
The Board reviewed a plan submitted with Application Form A79-10, by FORM A79-10
Attorney Norman Richards representing MBZ Lex Trust, showing Lots 5A, HARTWELL AVE.
5B, and Lots Al and A2 at Hartwell Ave. The plan was presented for the MBZ LEX TRUST
purpose of land exchange between Lot 5A and Lot Al and adjustment of
the common boundary. Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was
unanimously VOTED:
The plan submitted on July 6, 1979, with Application Form A79-10 by
Norman J. Richards, attorney for MBZ-Lex Trust, entitled "Plan of
Land in Lexington, Mass. for Colangelo and MBZ-Lex Trust", dated
June 22, 1979, by Joseph W. Moore Co., showing Lots 5A, 5B and
Lots Al and A2 at Hartwell Ave., requires no approval under the
Subdivision Control Law.
Revised minutes of the meetings of January 22, 1979, and February 15, MINUTES 1.22
1979, were reviewed and unanimously approved as amended. & 2.15.79
' Continued hearing on special permit for Lot "B", Daisy Wilson subdivi- DAISY WILSON
sion was discussed briefly. It was unanimously voted to continue the LOT •'B"
hearing to July 23, 1979, due to the late arrival of revised plans.
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' Dr. Sandy suggested that in cases similar to the Daisy Wilson subdivision
with lots to be developed by separate owners, special permits should be
acted upon at the time of subdivision approval, on a broad basis, rather
than action on one lot at a time.
Petition of Michael Colangelo requiring site review of plans for con- SPS COLANGELO
struction at 125 Hartwell Avenue (hearing July 25) was reviewed. Mr. 125 HARTWELL
Briggs reported on adequacy of parking provisions, but it was noted that AVENUE
the Planning Board had not been provided with landscaping plans.
Mrs. Nichols, representative to the Board of Appeals for July, will re-
view the plans when complete and will report to the Planning Board on
July 23.
Mr. Briggs reported that the standard subdivision plan for Ridge Estates RIDGE EST.II
II, on which the Planning Board must act by October 31, 1979, will not be STANDARD PLAN
withdrawn until the Cluster plan for the same site has received final
approval. Public hearing on the standard plan will be scheduled for mid-
September.
The Board reviewed a memo from the Board of Selectmen asking for Planning TUTTLE
Board recommendations on John Tuttle's request to perform test borings PROVOST,TEST
on the Provost tennis court which was built over a Town easement abutting PITS
the site of the Willow Ridge subdivision. The Planning Board will recom-
mend that the request be denied.
' Dr. Friedman reported on construction of additional T -hangars for rental HANSCOM
at Hanscom Field. Concern was expressed at the proposed expansion, which CONSTRUCTION
would result in increased air and road traffic and a higher level of noise.
Dr. Friedman will write to the Executive Office of Environmental Affairs
requesting a full environmental impact statement on the effects on the
area of the improvements proposed.
The meeting adjourned at 10 p.m.
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Frank Sandy, Clerk