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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-10-15PLANNING BOARD MEETING October 15, 1979 The meeting of the Lexington Planning Board was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by the chairman Dr. Friedman with members Sandy, Nichols, Wheaton, planning director Briggs, administrative clerk Mrs. Snow and planningintern Steven Asen present. Dr. Friedman will represent the Planning Board at the Board of Selectmen's discussion of the proposed expansion of use at Hanscom Field. Mrs. Morey, Chairman of the Board of Appeals, was present and informed MYSTIC VALLEY the Board of a revised plan for.the Mystic Valley Mental Health Facility MENTAL HEALTH proposal for expansion, showing 20 additional parking spaces, making a total of 66 spaces. The Board of Appeals will reach a decision on the M.V.M.H. petition for special permit on October 18. The new plan was left with the Planning Board for further review. Later in the evening discussion of the matter was resumed. Mrs. Wheaton will attend the con= tinued hearing and on behalf of the Board will recommend that 75 parking spaces be provided, instead of 66 as proposed, and that the two exits onto Bedford St. be replaced with a single driveway at right angles to Bedford St. The street reclassification project was discussed and it was agreed that STREET a Town -wide information and discussion session for residents deemed RECLASSIFICA- affected by the changes proposed will be held. Dr. Sandy's list of TION streets to be downgraded will be checked with the Engineering Dept. At 8:08 p.m., William Hamilton, developer, and his attorney, Kenneth HAMILTON Hoffman, met with the Board for discussion of the rejection of the pre- SUBDV. liminary plan for a subdivision off Concord Ave. Traffic consultant JamesCONCORD AVE. DeAngelo was present and reported on his firm's resolution of the sight distance problem (one reason for disapproval of the plan) by trimming of bushes on the abutting property, redesign of the grading of the subdivision road, and increase in the roundings of the corners of the road. Mr. Dailey spoke of grading plans and general suitability for development of the site. Waivers would be requested on paving width and on the slope of the road. The proponents were warned that the grades were excessive according to Planning Board rules and regulations. Mr. Hamilton was advised to submit a detailed plan for review by the Planning Board and Engineering Department. No position was taken by the Board on the proposed revisions to the plan. At 8:50 p.m., William Sen, Council on Aging, met with the Board to explain ELDERLY his course of study and his project at Middlesex Community College. In 'HOUSING, SEN his study of gerontology, Mr. Sen is attempting to locate citizens of 75+ years of age considered "frail", and to research needs as the elderly see them. With approval of the Town Manager, Mr. Briggs is Mr. Sen's advisor, and Mr. Sen has been given office space in the Town Hail, temporarily. In conjunction with Mr. Sen's area of interest, Joan Clark of "Share -A -Life, Share -A -Home, Inc.", joined the meeting at 9 p.m. The aim of Mrs.Clark's JOAN CLARK group is to aid elderly not ill enough for nursing homes, but in need of some assistance in daily living. A Housing/Human Needs assessment is being prepared by Concord, and Lexington's participation has been requested. 11 1 1 Page 2 10.15.79 Financial needs for the survey amount to less than $2,000. Mrs. Clark requested Planning Board support for the undertaking and it was suggested that an Article to Town Meeting to obtain funds be proposed. Mrs. Clark will also consult with Comptroller Perry and Treasurer Zehner as to availability of trust funds left to be used at the Town's discretion for such purposes. Mrs. Clark was advised to confer with the Town Manager regarding any clerical assistance. Dr. Friedman's draft of Rules and Regulations regarding B/A rehearings was reviewed and revised. It will be retyped for consideration at the Planning Board meeting on October 22. Draft letter to Philip Heidke, proponent of Battleview subdivision, advisingBATTLEVIEW him of areas of non-compliance on his definitive plan, was reviewed. It was decided that it would be more appropriate for Mr. Briggs to verbally advise Mr. Heidke to consider withdrawal of the plan because of its lack of compliance with the Subdivision Rules and Regulations and special permit provisions, with a confirming letter to be sent if necessary. Paul Castleman, Mountain Rd., was present to ask for clarification of Planning Board requirements regarding installation of water service at his Mountain Rd. lot. Confusion had arisen because of a difference in the ap- proved subdivision plan and one submitted to Engineering Dept. at a later date. The Planning Board asked for new plan showing the 2" water service and deleting the sewer line which is not to be installed. The Board will then consider amending its approval of the subdivision plan. Change in the meeting night of the Planning Board was discussed briefly. Mrs. Wheaton reported that in an effort to conserve energy, all Boards may be required to meet on the same night. When scheduling has definitely been decided upon, the Board will again discuss the matter. The September 18, 1979, minutes of the Planning Board's meeting in execu- tive session were reviewed and unanimously approved as written. Possible proposals for 1980 ATM ARticles were listed: 1. Reorganization of the Zoning By -Law 2. Revision of the Sign By -Law to be drafted by Mr. Zabin 3. Use variances 4. CB Parking Town Counsel and Moderator Cole will be consulted as to a process for implementing zoning by-law amendments subsequent to the by-laws renumbering earlier in the same Town Meeting. The meeting adjourned at 10:42 p.m. Frank Sandy, MOUNTAIN RD CASTLEMAN MINUTES 9/18 EXEC.SESSION