HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-11-05PLANNING BOARD MEETING
November 5, 1979
The meeting of the Lexington Planning Board was called to order at 7:34 p.m.
by the chairman Dr. Friedman with members Sandy, Nichols, Wheaton, planning
director Briggs, planning intern Asen and administrative clerk Mrs. Snow
present.
Mrs. Nichols suggested Planning Board attendance at a L.W.V. meeting on LWV HOUSING
November 27 at Adams School regarding Lexington's Housing Needs and MTG. 11.27.79
Solutions.
Subjects addressed at an MAPC meeting on November 1, were recapped by
Mrs. Nichols. Sec. Byron Matthews requested a review of all towns'
Growth Policy Statements and preparation for a plan for balanced housing.
We are to show a plan of direction.
Philip Heidke and his attorney Burton Schaffer were in attendance to BATTLEVIEW
informally present a revised sketch plan for four lots at Young Street. SUBDV.
(Battleview Subdivision plan withdrawn on October 29, 1979). Waivers
will be requested on several aspects of the road design. Concern was
expressed by the members on the requested reduction in width of the
turnaround to 100 feet instead of 120 feet as required. Fire Chief
Bergeron will be consulted on the safety aspect for emergency vehicles
regarding this reduction. Engineering Dept. will also be requested to
review the revised sketch plans and the Board will defer decision
pending responses.
' Planning Board members will inspect Clelland Road (unaccepted street) in CLELLAND RD
order to respond to the Building Commissioner's request for a statement
regarding its status as frontage for two building lots. Mr. DiMatteo.
denied issuance of a building permit for the lots and requested verifi-
cation from the Board.
Notices of Board of Appeals hearings on November 8 were reviewed. The B A HEARINGS
Hoye petition for variance on frontage and area requirements was dis- 11/8/79
cussed and, based on the discussion, Dr. Friedman will prepare a letter
recommending against the granting of the variances. HOYE,COTTAGE
STREET
Ralph Hall's petition for valance on dimensional requirements for a lot
at North St. was reviewed. The Planning Board will recommend denial in
a letter to be prepared by Dr. Friedman.
Dr. Friedman reported on his conference with the Town Manager regarding WORD PROCESSOR
retyping of the Zoning By -Law in rearranged form by word processor. The ZONING BY LAW
Manager will investigate the use and effectiveness of the system as
used by the Town Counsel's office.and the possibility of having the work
done there.
Plan submitted by Oscar Carlson with Application Form A79-19, showing FORM A79-19
addition to three lots at Rockville Avenue and Davis Road. Upon a motion DAVIS ROAD
duly made and seconded, it was unanimously VOTED: CARLSON
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The plan submitted by Oscar W. Carlson on November 5, 1979, with
Application Form A79-19, showing Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4 at Rockville
Avenue and Davis Road, entitled "Plan of Land in Lexington, Mass.",
dated October 26, 1979, by Miller and Nylander, requires no approval
under the Subdivision Control Law.
Joel Greenstein's request for release of surety at Kendall Gardens sub- KENDALL
division was considered. Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was GARDENS BOND
unanimously voted that surety will be retained until it is ascertained RELEASE
that trees planted have survived the winter. Mr. Greenstein will be REQUEST
advised of this action and of the need for a new request for release
next Spring.
The minutes of Planning Board meeting of October 14, 1979, were unani- MINUTES 10/14
mously approved as amended.
At 9:05 p.m., CBD Subcommittee members Ron Levy, Barry Orenstein, Adele
Wisotzky, Chamber of Commerce President Robert Sacco, and Richard
Michelson, merchant, met with the Board for further discussion of the CBD SUBCOMM.
Central Business District. Mrs. Wisotzky's November 1, letter on the
subject was noted. In response to the Chairman's request for suggestions
and comments on direction with any action to be taken regarding the
Center, there were several recommendations, most of them with the objec-
tive of optimizing on the number and type of parking spaces without signifi-
cant additional expenditures and improving traffic flow in the Center.
Dr. Friedman will prepare an interim report to the Board of Selectmen,
listing the recommended actions, for consideration of the Board at a
future meeting. It was agreed that a survey will not be carried out at
this time. The next meeting with the CBD Subcommittee was scheduled for
December 3, at 9 p.m.
Discussion followed on procedures with advertising for a new planning
director, which has already begun on a local basis.
Mr. Briggs was asked for advice on the functioning of the office during
the transitional period after his departure. Dr. Friedman will confer
with the Town Manager on the suggestion that an interim planning director
be hired as a consultant for the Board. Mid March is seen to be the prob-
able hiring date for a new director.
The meeting adjourned at 11:20�)p.m.
Frank Sandy, Clerk