HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-11-26PLANNING BOARD MEETING
November 26, 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, Wheaton, Nichols, Zabin,
planning intern Steven Asen, administrative clerk Mrs. Snow and Building
Commissioner Peter DiMatteo present. Also in attendance was Lou Conrad,
Lexington Minute -man.
The Board reviewed Dr.Friedman's draft memo to all Town agencies requesting
consideration of Planning Board staff work load in the period prior to Town
Meeting. The memo was unanimously approved as written.
Mr. Zabin's draft of a revised Sign By -Law was noted. The draft>will be sent
to the Building Commissioner, Historic Districts Commission, Board of Appeals,
Chamber of Commerce and the Design Advisory Committee with a request for com-
ments by December 13, for discussion of the Board on December 17.
Dr. Sandy informed the Board of Julian Bussgang's report that Temple
Isaiah has sponsored two families of Vietnamese refugees (total of 11 people)
who are now living in a rented house on Marrett Road. The B1dg.Comm: stated that the
number of people in the residence exceeds that allowed under the State Sani-
tary Code.
Mrs. Nichols will attend the L.W.V. Housing meeting on November 27.
Mrs. Wheaton and Dr. Friedman will attend the Wetland Hearing on the
Prestejohn land on November 27. Dr. Friedman will represent the Planning
Board at the B/A November 29 hearings, and Dr. Sandy will attend the Street
Acceptance hearings. Mrs. Wheaton and Mrs. Nichols accepted repsonsibility
for review of the Ridge Estates II Cluster plans.
It was agreed that the street reclassification list prepared by Dr. Sandy
will be reviewed on December 3, prior to reprinting of the zoning map. Lou
Conrad was asked to publicize the time of the discussion for information of
those affected.
Charles Rossi and Russell Burdett, his architect, met with the Board for
further discussion of the proposed rezoning of the RO zoned parcel at
Winter and Bedford streets. The 2 1/2 acre parcel is owned by Mr. Rossi.
Sketch plan was displayed showing multi -family use adjacent to Drummer Boy
dondominium development with a density of 4 units per acre, or 11 units.
Topographical features, road layout, and architectural features were dis-
cussed briefly. The proponents have made no plans regarding low/moderate
income units, but agreed to consider transfer of two units to the L.H.A.
Estimated selling price of the other units would be $160,000. It was noted
that under RD zoning, it would be impossible for the developer to comply
with the open space requirement even if the "10 acre site" requirement is
lowered, and the Board suggested consideration of a proposal for rezoning
to RT (2 -family). Mr. Burdett will return to the Planning Board with op-
tional proposals for consideration of the Board.
ROSSI,WINTER
& BEDFORD STS
At 8:45 p.m., Charles Cole, Arthur DeVincent and Louis Ricci met with the COLE/DEVINCENT
Board for continued discussion of the rezoning proposal on Waltham St. RICCI,WALTHAM
at the Waltham line of a 6.86 acre parcel (see 11/13 minutes). The Plan- ST. SITE
ning Board had requested attention to the concept of rezoning of a 40 -acre
site partially owned by Ricci. Mr. Cole outlined a plan for mixed multi -family
and commercial use including the Ricci land. The Planning Board requested
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an actual sketch plan of the eventual development of the entire parcel if
mixed use is contemplated. Mr. DeVincent stated that he will propose
rezoning of his 6.86 acre site at the 1980 Town Meeting.
The Board reviewed a plan, submitted with Application Form A79-20 showing FORM A79-20
land at North Street, partially in Burlington. (See minutes of 11.19.79) NORTH ST.
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was unanimously VOTED: CORBIN (HALL)
The plan entitled "Plan of Land in Burlington and Lexington, Mass.",
dated November 14, 1979, by Joseph W. Moore Co., submitted on November 20,
1979, by Roger M. Corbin, showing Lots 5A, 5B, and 6, at North Street
with Application Form A79-20, requires no approval under the Subdivision
Control Law.
Document authorizing Marion H. Snow and Steven Asen to sign plans and other
instruments on behalf of the Planning Board was reviewed. In the same docu-
ment to be sent to the Register of Deeds, authority to sign plans of
Kenneth G. Briggs, former planning director, was rescinded. Upon a motion
duly made and seconded, it was unanimously voted to approve the -letter, which
was signed by all members and by Steven Asen and Marion H. Snow.
Honeywell Inc. petition to the Board of Appeals for permit for a 5,000 HONEYWELL
square foot expansion of existing facilities at Forbes Road was reviewed, B/A SPS
and Dr. Friedman's draft, recommending approval, was read. The letter was
unanimously approved as written.
Draft letter on the Cataldo petition for special permit for construction CATALDO
of the Depositors Trust Bank building under CD zoning was reviewed. The DEPOSITORS
letter, recommending approval, was unanimously approved as amended. TRUST B/A
Waivers requested by Theodore L. Freeman on the Cluster plan for Ridge RIDGE EST. II
Estates II subdivision were noted and discussed briefly. WAIVERS
Questionnaire received from the Executive Office/Communities and Develop EOCD
ment, researching the status of comprehensive planning in Massachusetts QUESTIONNAIRE
municipalities and preliminary response by Mrs. Nichols were noted. The
members were requested to review Mrs. Nichols' comments.
The minutes of October 29, 1979, were unanimously approved as written.
Minutes of November 5, 1979, were unanimously approved as amended.
The meeting adjourned at 10:40 p.m.
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Frank Sandy, Clerk
MINUTES 10/29
& 11/5/79