HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-08-13PLANNING BOARD MEETING
August 13, 1979
The meeting of the Lexington Planning Board was called to order by the
chairman Dr. Friedman with members Wheaton and Nichols present. Mrs.
Nichols took the minutes for the Board. Also in attendance was Susan
Fisher of the Lexington Minute -Man, Dr. Zack, and later Ruth Morey of
the Board of Appeals, at 9:10 p.m., Linda McAuley and John Packard of
the Historic District Commission and Jim Lewison.
Dr. Zack's Form A79-13 was reviewed and Mrs. Wheaton made the motion to FORM" A79-13
add: "The combination of Lots 5 and 11 does not constitute a separate ZACK
buildable lot." and authorized the planning director to sign the plan SUMMER ST.
when that had been noted. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Nichols and
it was unanimously VOTED:
The plan submitted by Michael Zack on August 13, 1979, with
Application Form A79-13, entitled "Land Court Plan of Land in
Lexington, Mass.". dated August 13, 1979, by Miller and Nylander Co.,
showing land at Summer Street requires no approval under the Subdi-
vision Control Law.
The Cambridge Farms Certificate of Action was reviewed. Added to the CAMBRIDGE
order of conditions: 10. State approval for a curb cut.on Marrett Rd. FARMS
must be obtained before work can commence. CERT.OF ACTION
Added to the Special Permit for Cambridge Farms subdivision: 7. A 12' SPECIAL PERMIT
wide pedestrian easement on Lot 4 leading to town land shall have an
appropriate sign to indicate the public access. These two additions
were approved unanimously.
Mr. Briggs and Dr. Friedman will review the comments of the Engineering
Department before a final vote is taken on this subdivision. It was
noted that for file purposes reasons must be given as to why the waivers
were granted. Waivers: Road r/Way 50' to 40', road pavement 30' to 241,
and no sidewalk.
Mrs. Morey called to, our attention Mr. Newgent's latest plan for the lots
bordering on Cedar St. She wants to know how we feel about his latest NEWGENT,CEDAR
proposal. DENVER STS.
Discussion was held with Mrs. Morey on the CBD and reorganizing the
Zoning By -Laws. She liked the re -ordering of the present laws with no
substantive changes in preparation of revision in the future. She made
the suggestion that all charts and tables be put at the end to save
"thumbing through". Those present thought it was a good idea. She
suggested that the descriptions of the purpose and intent of each zone
be restored.
CBD
REORGANIZATION
ZONING BY LAW
Linda McAuley of the H.D.C. felt that the projecting sign could be a great
benefit, and recommended that we look at the Concord Sign By -Law.
' Mr. Packard made two suggestions: 1. That there be no interior illuminated
signs and 2. that interior window signs be better controlled, suggesting
10% window coverage be considered in place of the existing 25%. Public
notice signs OK by right. He will draft two provisions for us to con-
sider, and also mark up a copy of the Sign By -Law. We will probably dis-
cuss it in September.
The letter to the property owners in
Lexington Center concerning a meeting
written. It was recommended that the
and send out notices.
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the Central Business District in CBD LETTER
on September 17 was approved as
proper person review the addresses
Board of Appeal's notices were reviewed. Mrs. Wheaton abstained from B/A NOTICES
any comment on the Murphy petition due to personal acquaintance. Most
of them --Would be without comment from us except for the expansion of
the building between the banks and Cary Library on Mass. Ave. Dr.
Friedman and Mrs. Nichols will review the plans to see whether it needs
comment from us.
The meeting adjourned at 10:15 p.m.
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