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Home My WebLink About1979-09-24The Board reviewed a plan submitted by Roger M. Corbin for the Lexington FORM A79-17 Housing Authority with Application Form A79-17 showing 4 parcels at North NORTH ST. Street on which scattered site housing will be constructed. Upon a motionL.H.A. duly made and seconded, it was unanimously VOTED: The plan submitted on September 2+1„ 1979, with Application Form A79-17, by Roger M. Corbin, for the L.H.A., entitled "Compiled Plan of Land in Lexington, Mass.", dated September 20, 1979, by Joseph Moore Co., show- ing land on the northerly side of North Street, requires no approval under the Subdivision Control Law. At 8 p.m., a Public Hearing on the RO definitive plan for Ridge Estates II subdivision was opened. The hearing was closed at 8:40 p.m. RIDGE EST II Mrs. Wheaton chaired the meeting from 8:40 p.m. to 8:55 p.m. to allow Dr. Friedman to attend a discussion regarding Hanscom Field at the meeting of the Board of Selectmen. ' At 8:40 p.m., upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was unanimously EXECUTIVE VOTED: SESSION To go into executive session for discussion of proposed land acquisition of land, the disclosure of which might adversely affect the financial interests of the Town. At 9:00 p.m., open session was resumed. Dr. Friedman reported that the Board of Selectmen will pursue legislation to give the Hanscom Advisory Committee legal status. Charles Rossi, proponent of rezoning to CD of land at Winter and Bedford ROSSI, streets for construction of "Rita's Place", an Italian restaurant, was RITA'S PLACE present to request the feeling of the Board as to opposition to such a REZONING/CD proposal. Charles Cole, representing the Board of Directors of Drummer Boy Homes, Lloyd Gilson, North Lexington Association, and Mr. Randall and Mrs. Curtin, Drummer Boy residents, were also present. Mr. Rossi in- formed the Board that with the exception of the change in the zone proposed, his proposal would be identical to the 1977 Article in all respects. Mr. Randall, closest Drummer Boy abuttor, expressed concern and opposition because of proximity to his home in Cluster #1 of the development. Mr. Cole felt that the site should be rezoned to RD and developed as multi -family housing, similar to Drummer Boy. Mr. Gilson will consult with the North ' Lexington Assoc. to ascertain the view of that organization. Mrs.Curtin also expressed opposition because of traffic impact, parking on Winter St. and food odors from the restaurant. No Planning Board position was reached at this time. PLANNING BOARD MEETING September 24, 1979 The meeting of the Lexington Planning Board was called to order at 7:37 p.m. by the chairman Dr. Friedman with members Sandy, Nichols, Wheaton, planning director Briggs and secretary Mrs. Snow present. Mr. Zabin was, absent from 7:30 to 8:35 p.m. to attend a discussion of the Board of Selectmen regarding the Mystic Valley Mental Health proposed expansion. The Board reviewed a plan submitted by Roger M. Corbin for the Lexington FORM A79-17 Housing Authority with Application Form A79-17 showing 4 parcels at North NORTH ST. Street on which scattered site housing will be constructed. Upon a motionL.H.A. duly made and seconded, it was unanimously VOTED: The plan submitted on September 2+1„ 1979, with Application Form A79-17, by Roger M. Corbin, for the L.H.A., entitled "Compiled Plan of Land in Lexington, Mass.", dated September 20, 1979, by Joseph Moore Co., show- ing land on the northerly side of North Street, requires no approval under the Subdivision Control Law. At 8 p.m., a Public Hearing on the RO definitive plan for Ridge Estates II subdivision was opened. The hearing was closed at 8:40 p.m. RIDGE EST II Mrs. Wheaton chaired the meeting from 8:40 p.m. to 8:55 p.m. to allow Dr. Friedman to attend a discussion regarding Hanscom Field at the meeting of the Board of Selectmen. ' At 8:40 p.m., upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was unanimously EXECUTIVE VOTED: SESSION To go into executive session for discussion of proposed land acquisition of land, the disclosure of which might adversely affect the financial interests of the Town. At 9:00 p.m., open session was resumed. Dr. Friedman reported that the Board of Selectmen will pursue legislation to give the Hanscom Advisory Committee legal status. Charles Rossi, proponent of rezoning to CD of land at Winter and Bedford ROSSI, streets for construction of "Rita's Place", an Italian restaurant, was RITA'S PLACE present to request the feeling of the Board as to opposition to such a REZONING/CD proposal. Charles Cole, representing the Board of Directors of Drummer Boy Homes, Lloyd Gilson, North Lexington Association, and Mr. Randall and Mrs. Curtin, Drummer Boy residents, were also present. Mr. Rossi in- formed the Board that with the exception of the change in the zone proposed, his proposal would be identical to the 1977 Article in all respects. Mr. Randall, closest Drummer Boy abuttor, expressed concern and opposition because of proximity to his home in Cluster #1 of the development. Mr. Cole felt that the site should be rezoned to RD and developed as multi -family housing, similar to Drummer Boy. Mr. Gilson will consult with the North ' Lexington Assoc. to ascertain the view of that organization. Mrs.Curtin also expressed opposition because of traffic impact, parking on Winter St. and food odors from the restaurant. No Planning Board position was reached at this time. Page 2 9.24.79 The Board discussed B/A petitions to be heard on September 27, and Mrs. Wheaton reported on her review of the proposals. It was agreed that a B/A 9.27 favorable recommendation on the Cambridge Farms petition for frontage CAMBRIDGE variance will be sent. Regarding the Brand petition for conversion to FARMS & 2 -family at 271 Marrett Rd., a letter will be prepared recommending B/A BRAND approval, conditional upon provision of adequate off-street parking and no further subdivision of the lot. Mr. Zabin reported on discussion earlier in the evening at the Board of MYSTIC VALLEY Selectmen's of the Mystic Valley Mental Health petition to the B/A for MENTAL HEALTH variance for a free-standing sign and for expansion of the facility by addition of 10 new office spaces. Citizens attending that meeting objected to the apparent lack of coordination of Town agencies regarding the series of additions to the M.V.M.H. organization at that site. Planning Board members were concerned about the potential parking problem since no addi- tional spaces have been proposed. A letter recommending 10 more parking sapces to accommodate the increased use will be prepared and sent to the Board of Appeals. Progress report by Dr. Sandy on street and road reclassification was given. He will prepare a draft letter to the Selectmen proposing upgrading of Garfield Street and/or Sunnyknoll and Vaille Avenues, and will continue work on the list of streets to be downgraded in status. Dr. Sandy will also draft a letter to Superintendent Lawson of the School Department requesting computer data on the number of school -aged children in new condominium and single-family developments, as a basis for project- ing child population of the Green & White land when developed. Dr. Friedman asked for Planning Board position on the concept of a special town meeting each year expressly for Planning Board articles. It was gener- ally agreed that for major resolutions and changes, a special town meeting would be appropriate but not>.on a yearly basis. Early participation in the annual town meeting was seen to be preferable. TMMA will be asked for its view. The meeting adjourned at 10:18 p.m. 1 Frank Sandy, Clerk MEETING OF THE LEXINGTON PLANNING BOARD IN EXECUTIVE SESSION September 24, 1979 ' The Lexington Planning Board met in executive session at 8:40 p.m. with members Sandy, Nichols, Zabin, Wheaton, planning director Briggs and secretary Mrs. Snow present. Mrs. Wheaton chaired the meeting in the absence of Dr. Friedman. Mr. Williams requested the meeting for discussion of proposed acquisition TRINITY of a 24 acre parcel owned by Trinity Covenant Church. History of previous COVENANT attempts to rezone the land, and Conservation Commission attempt to ac- CHURCH quire it were recapped. The current proposal is for development of six conventional house lots fronting on Clematis Road,(purchase price $100,000), the remaining unused land to be sold to the Town. Trinity Covenant wants a total of $275,000 for all land to be sold. Six developers have bid on the 10 acres for the six houses to be developed as a cluster. Ted Freeman has been the highest bidder to date. Waiver on reduced frontage, or on extension of Clematis Road .to 700 feet (50 feet beyond that allowed) would be needed. Photogrammetric map of the site was examined and the area to be developed was indicated. Connection to the Cataldo land off Blossomcrest Street would be precluded. Mr. Williams asked for direction on Planning Board willingness to grant the abovementioned waivers. The Planning Board felt that the problems cited could be resolved and it was the consensus of the Board that waivers on cul-de-sac length or frontage could be granted. ' The session was closed at 9 p.m. , r�2e--144 Frank Sandy, Clerk 1