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PLANNING BOARD MEETING
November 19, 1979
The meeting of the Lexington Planning Board was called to order at 7:32 p. m.
by the chairman Dr. Friedman with members Nichols, Wheaton, Sandy, planning
intern Asen and administrative clerk Mrs. Snow present. Robert M. Hutchinson,
Town Manager, Michael Hanlon, Town Engineer, and Lou Conrad, Lexington
Minute -Man were also in attendance.
Mr. Hutchinson was present for discussion of implementation of planning
office functions in the period prior to the hiring of the new planning direc-
tor. Dr. Friedman recommended engaging a consultant as an interim planning
director for review of plans„professional advice on preparation of Planning
Board articles and other rezoning proposals, as well as ongoing matters. The
Town Manager advised that a specific listing identifying upcoming current and
upcoming issues would be necessary to determine the extent of assistance the
Planning Board would need. Further conferences are planned when this list
has been prepared.
The need for authorization of the planning intern to sign documents on be- PLANNING
half of the Board was discussed. Upon a motion duly made and seconded, INTERN
it was unanimously VOTED: SIGNATURE
To authorize Steven Asen, Planniing Intern, to endorse and sign plans and
other instruments approved by the Lexington Planning Board in accordance
with the provisions of the Subdivision Control Law, General Laws, Ch.41,
Sections 81K to 81GG, inclusive.
Aletter to the Register of Deeds will be prepared for signatures of the
members on November 26.
Draft interim report to the Board of Selectmen from the CB Committee, pre- CB REPORT
pared by Dr. Friedman, was reviewed and discussed briefly.
The annual expense budget request and a statement of Goats and Purposes ANNUAL BUD -
of the Planning Board were reviewed. The expense budget request was unan- GET
imously approved as presented. The Statement of Goals and Purposes was
unanimously approved as amended.
The minutes of the Planning Board meeting of October 22, 1979, were unani- MINUTES 10/22
mously approved as written.
The December meeting schedule was agreed upon. Meetings will be held on DECEMBER
December 3, 10, 17, and 26, 1979. MTG. SCHEDULE
Acting DPW/Eng. Director Empey's memo dated October 16, 1979, on the BATTLEVIEW
Battleview subdivision plans was noted and discussion followed on the en- SUBDV.
vironmental implications of full development of the parcel as proposed.
It was felt that conference of the developer, Philip Heidke, with the
Conservation Commission at this time was needed for resolution of critical
drainage and environmental problems following which the Planning Board
would be in a better position to deal with a definitive plan when submitted.
Dr. Friedman will prepare a letter to be sent to Mr. Heidke based on the
discussion. A copy will be sent to David Williams, Chairman of the Conser-
vation Commission.
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The Cole/DeVincent proposal for multi -family rezoning at Waltham Street on
the Waltham line was discussed. The adjacent area, thought to be in owner-
ship of Ricci was suggested for expansion of the rezoning proposal, which
would be a total of 30+ acres. The proponent will be advised that a plan
for the entire site should be considered and planned as a unit under RD
and/or CD zoning. Mr. Ricci and Mr. DeVincent will be invited to discuss
this concept with the Board.
Board of Appeals November 29 hearing notices were reviewed. Honeywell's B/A-11/29
plan for addition to its existing building at Forbes Road was reviewed, HEARINGS
and Attorney William Dailey's letter, dated November 9, 1979, giving HONEYWELL &
additional details of the proposal was noted. Dr. Friedman reported on DEPOSITORS
general conformance of the Depositor Trust plan with that presented for TRUST
CD rezoning at the 1979 Annual Town Meeting.
At 9:03 p.m., Theodore Freeman, developer, his engineer, Roger Corbin, and RIDGE EST. II
B/A vice chairman Mr. Brodhead met with the Board for discussion of revi-
sion of plans for Ridge Estates II Cluster subdivision, to adjust number-
ing of lots to conform with plans approved by the B/A. The reason for
the discrepancy in the plans submitted to the Planning Board was explained
by Mr. Corbin so that required Land Court lot numbering be shown. The
Land Court numbers, in addition to those on the B/A plans, will be
shown. Test pit log and a plan showing locations were presented. Public
hearing on the plan will be held on December 10.
Plan submitted with Application Form A79-20 by Ralph Hall showing reloca-
tion of a lot line at his North St. property to provide conformance with
dimensional controls for an existing building foundation was reviewed.
Action was tabled until November 26.
The meeting adjourned at 10:02 p.m.
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Frank Sandy, Clerk
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