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PLANNING BOARD MEETING
January 14, 1980
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
intern Asen and administrative clerk Mrs. Snow present. Also in attendance
were Charles E. Downe, Planning Consultant and Peter DiMatteo, Building
Commissioner.
Dr. Friedman reported on permission by Concord for construction of an LEXINGTON,
office park on Virginia Road. Concord is now requesting construction of BEDFORD,CONCORD
a loop road around Hanscom Field to alleviate the resultant traffic, LINCOLN COMM.
and efforts by a 4 -town committee (Lexington, Bedford, Lincoln, Concord)
to study the matter.
Attorney Dennis Lowe, representing Theodore Freeman, and Attorney John
Ryan, representing Frances Leavitt met with the Board for continued
discussion of the rights in Ridge Road (see minutes of January 7, 1980).
A plan, apparently acceptable to both parties, was shown. Mr. Lowe pre-
sented a written request for extension of time for Planning Board action
in order that negotiations with Ryan/Leavitt may be finalized. Upon a
motion duly made and seconded, it was unanimously VOTED:
To extend the time within which the Lexington Planning Board must
act on the definitive subdivision plan entitled "Ridge Estates II,
Lexington, Mass.", dated October 10, 1979, r. November 14, 1979,
r. December 19, 1979, by Joseph W. Moore Co., to January 30, 1980,
inclusive, as requested by Theodore L. Freeman, Trustee, Kerrie
Realty Trust, applicant.
RIDGE EST II.
Mr. Lowe asked the Board's determination of the status of Lot 13 on MORRIS STREET
Morris Street. The members will inspect the lot before the next meet- LOT 13
ing as to its suitability for building.
At 8:05p.m., Messrs. Moulton and Horan, Meredith and Grew, Richard Rogers,
Sasake Associates, and Mr. Hamner, Hugh Stubbins Associates met with the
Board for submittal of additional information on the rezoning proposal in-
volving 15.7 acres at Route 2 and Spring Street. A 240,000 s.f. building
and 600 car parking provisions are planned. Mr. Moulton estimated MEREDITH & GREW
$300,000+ in tax revenue to the Town from the facility. Mr. Rogers REZONING TO CD
showed plans of the three segment building, visible mainly from Rte.2,
with the nearest residential abuttors screened from the parking areas
by trees. Impact of resultant traffic on the residents of the area and
users of the Spring St./Rte 2 interchange was discussed at some length
and the developer stated that a traffic impact assessment is now being
prepared. Question arose as to the specific proposed use of the complex and
Mr. Horan appeared unwilling or unable to describe the use in more than
general terms. A revised descriptive brochure was distributed to the
members (see minutes of November 13, 1979). Public hearing on the
proposal will be held on January 30, 1980, in the Science Lecture Hall.
At 8:40 p.m., Robert Powers of the John R. Clarke Associates and archi- PARKER SCHOOL
tect Anthony Casendino, CBT Inc., met with the Board for initial pre- CONVERSION
sentation of conversion plans for the Parker School. The plans showed
addition to the existing building. There will be 28 condominium units, .
25% (7) of which will be dedicated for low income housing. First and
second floor plans (all 2 -bedroom units), with 950 s.f. average floor
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space were shown. The developers would provide 42 parking spaces. The PARKER SCHOOL
grade of the access road will be 6% with levelling at the entrance. To
minimize aircraft noise from the Hanscom Flight path, the developers will
insulate below the roof and install double ceilings. In answer to questions
on access to and preservation of open space, the developers gave assurance
that no construction other than that shown will be proposed.
No appeal having been filed with the Town Clerk, the definitive plans forCAMBRIDGE
Cambridge Farms subdivision, approved on August 20, 1979, were signed FARMS PLANS
by those members present. ENDORSED
Mr. Downe's draft report to the Board of Appeals on the Potter Pond RD POTTER POND
development plans was reviewed and amended. The draft was unanimously
approved as amended, and will be prepared in final form for transmission
to the Board of Appeals.
The meeting adjourned at 11:35 p.m.
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Frank Sandy, Clerk