HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-08-20PLANNING BOARD MEETING
' August 20, 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 and planning
director Briggs present. Planning intern Steve Asen recorded the minutes of
the meeting.
Minutes of Planning Board meetings of July 9, and July 23, 1979, were MINUTES 7.9,
approved as amended. Action on minutes of August 13, 1979, was tabled. 7.23, 8.13.79
A letter from Joel Greenstein, dated August 13, 1979, requesting release
of surety for Kendall Gardens subdivision was received by the Planning KENDALL
Board. A review by the Engineering Department, which is necessary GARDENS BOND
for release of the surety, has not been received as of this date. Mr.
Briggs reported that at this time, there is no actual security for this
subdivision. Atlantic Bank, Revere, held a remainder of $17,000 (original
bond was $68,000) but inadvertently released it to Mr. Greenstein at the
time he transferred his financial business from the Revere bank to a
Lexington bank. Mr. Briggs also reported that the Planning Board's re-
quirement for planting of trees in Kendall Gardens has been complied with,
and that the number planted is approximately 40, valued at $5,000. No
fire alarm box has been installed. Mr. Greenstein will be informed that
surety will not be released at this time, and that he should re -apply for
release next spring.
Charles Rossi was present to discuss a rezoning from RO district to CD
district at Winter and Bedford streets, for construction and operation
a restaurant (Rita's Place). Mr. Rossi's current proposal is the same
as that presented to the 1976 Town Meeting (Article 99, indefinitely
postponed) except for' --the zone:,propossd. Mr. Rossi requested Planning
Board support on his proposal. The plan will be discussed when a full
Board is in attendance.
ROSSI REZONING
of
RITA'S PLACE
William Hamilton and his engineer came to the meeting to discuss the pre-
liminary subdivision plan entitled "Hamilton Subdivision/Concord Avenue.
The critical aspect of the plan brought out by the members is the con- HAMILTON
cern about the height of the retaining wall on the proposed street that CONCORD AVE.
will lead onto Concord Ave. The Board would like to see a profile of
the last 50 feet of the road in order to see the exact height of the wall
to insure traffic and pedestrian safety.
September and October meeting schedule will be as follows: September 4, SEPT & OCT.
10, 17, and 24, October 2, 9, 15, 22 and 29, 1979, at 7:30 p.m. MEETING SCHED.
Special Permit and Certificate of Action for Cambridge Farms subdivi- CAMBRIDGE
sion were reviewed. Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was unani- FARMS
mously VOTED:
Acting within the provisions of Section 39 of the Zoning By -Law of the
Town of Lexington, the Lexington Planning Board has this day granted a
special permit for a subdivision plan entitled "Cambridge Farms in
Lexington, Mass.", dated April 30, 1979, revised July 25, 1979, by
Miller & Nylander, registered professional engineers and land survey-
ors, Cambridge Farms Realty Trust, applicant, subject to terms "and
conditions as listed on the special permit.
SPECIAL PERMIT
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was unanimously VOTED:
To approve, subject to terms and conditions of a covenant given
under ahe provisions of Section 81-U, Chapter 41 of the General
Laws and subject to further terms and conditions enumerated in the
certificate, the definitive subdivision plan entitled "Cambridge
Farms, Lexington, Mass.", dated April 30, 1979, revised July 25,
1979, by Miller and Nylander, registered professional engineers
and land surveyors, Cambridge Farms ReAlty Trust, applicant.
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8.20.79
CAMBRIDGE FARM
CERT.OF ACTION
Benjamin H. Golini offered the Town the sum of $800 for tax title lot GOLINI
numbered 204 on Map 58, located on Balfour Street and abutting his TAX TITLE LOT
present home. Since this lot had been suggested as a site for scattered BALFOUR STREET
site housing, the Planning Board will recommend no action at this time.
Nancy L. Neilsen offered the Town the sum of $100 for tax title lot 4B NEILSEN
as shown on property map 16, located on Hayden Avenue and abutting her TAX TITLE LOT
present home. The Planning Board has no objection to the transfer, pro- HAYDEN AVENUE
viding that the lot is incorporated with the Neilsen property, and
not further subdivided.
Michael D. Saunders has
preliminary subdivision
items were noted:
1. Lot 104B doesn't
2. Lot 106A doesn't
RS zone.
submitted an application for approval of a
plan. In review of the plan, the following
satisfy lot size requirements of RO zone.
satisfy usable building area of, 7,250 s.f. in
3. Lot 106B doesn't satisfy side yard setback
4. The cul-de-sac length exceeds 650 feet.
The Planning Board will continue to review this
next meeting.
requirements of 15 ft.
subdivision at its
SAUNDERS
BARTLETT AVE.
SUBDIVISION
The Board of Appeals denied Harvey Newgent's petition of February 22, NEWGENT
1979, to divide his property at Cedar and Denver streets into two lots. CEDAR/DENVER
Newgent filed ancapp�!al_on the decision. He has since submitted two
new proposals to the B/A, neither of which has adequate area (15,500
per lot) for RS zone. The matter will be discussed further when the
entire Board is in attendance.
The meeting adjourned at10:47 p.m.
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Frank Sandy, Cler