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.
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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
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