HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-01-21PLANNING BOARD MEETING
January 21, 1980
The meeting of the Lexington Planning Board was called to order at 7:35 p.m.
by the chairman Dr. Friedman with members Wheaton, Sandy, Nichols, planning
intern Asen and administrative clerk Mrs. Snow present. Also in attendance
was Peter DiMatteo, Building Commissioner.
Attorney Dennis Lowe met with the Board for further discussion of the MORRIS ST.
status of Lot 13 on Morris Street as shown on property map X090 (see min- LOT 13
utes of January 7). Since the street is not among those recently re-
classified, its condition is adequate, and it serves a new house direct-
ly across from Lot 13, it was agreed to notify the Building Commissioner
by letter that Lot 13 on Morris Street is a buildable lot and is entitled
to alllegal considerations as such.
Steve Asen reported on his inspection of Woodpark Estates subdivision WOODPARK
with regard to planting of required trees by the developer. Since only ESTATES BOND
half the number of trees have been planted and no as -built plans have been
submitted to the Engineering Department to date, it was unanimously voted
that the $61,000 in surety will be retained by the Town. A letter, so
stating, will be prepared for action of the Board on January 28th.
Petitions to the Board of Appeals (hearings to be held on January 24) were B/A 1/24
reviewed. Although no written recommendations will be sent, Dr. Sandy
and other members will attend the hearings to express the view of the Board
on the various petitions. The Board is not opposed to the Parr petition
to allow an electrolysis office at Kendall Road; the Board will oppose per-
mission for sale of firewood at Lexington Gardens because of the impact of
trucking on the neighborhood. Regarding the renewal of Lexington Garden's
Action on minutes of December 3, 1979, was tabled pending arrival of the
revised zoning map from the printer to ascertain the status of Grant Place
and Ward Street.
MINUTES 12/3
Minutes of December 12, 1979, were approved as corrected.
Herbert Eisenberg, architect, Murray Movitz, Winn Development Co.,
& 12/10/79
Attorney John O'Connor, and Engineer Bruce Stamski met with the Board for
SHAKER GLEN
presentation of a proposal for rezoning to either RM, RH or RD of a 9 1/2
BROOK
acre parcel at Woburn Street between Countryside and the Woburn line.
HOUSING
95 units (12 1-B.R., 46 2-B.R., 37 3-B.R.)are planned. 25% of the units
will be allocated for either low income or elderly housing. Plan showing
a 143 car ;parking area, all open, a 2 1/2 acre water retention area, dis-
tribution of buildings and a 24-26 foot wide, 600 ft. long cul-de-sac ,was
shown. In discussion of the heavy density planned (10 units/a.) the devel-
oper indicated that reduction in the number of units would be economically.
infeasible. Bruce Stamski presented information on the drainage aspects
of the general area and drainage plan for the site. Public hearings on
the proposals will be held on February 6.
It was voted that the February meeting schedule will be as follows:
Monday, February 4, Monday, February 11, Tuesday, February 19, and Monday,
FEBRUARY MTG.
February 25, 1980.
SCHEDULE
Petitions to the Board of Appeals (hearings to be held on January 24) were B/A 1/24
reviewed. Although no written recommendations will be sent, Dr. Sandy
and other members will attend the hearings to express the view of the Board
on the various petitions. The Board is not opposed to the Parr petition
to allow an electrolysis office at Kendall Road; the Board will oppose per-
mission for sale of firewood at Lexington Gardens because of the impact of
trucking on the neighborhood. Regarding the renewal of Lexington Garden's
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special permit, the Board would oppose any new construction related to the
retail operation but would not recommend restriction on the construction
of greenhouses. No comment will be made on the Tocio/Bowker St. petition.
The Board of Selectmen's statement regarding CBD Goals and Objectives CBD
and the Selectmen's request for a meeting of the Planning Board, Chamber
of Commerce and the Historic Districts Commission were noted. February 19
will be suggested for a meeting date.
The Board noted receipt in the Planning office of definitive plans for
Battleview subdivision, considered by the staff to be an incomplete
submission. Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was unanimously
voted to support the action of the administrative clerk in rejecting the
submittal. The proper application forms, with explicit instructions as to
procedures, will be sent to the developer, Philip Heidke, and his filing
fee of $90 will be returned.
Dr. Sandy's redraft of the Sign By -Law article, dated January 21, 1980,
was received and its content discussed. The draft will be presented as
written for printing in the warrant.
BATTLEVIEW
SUBDIVISION
SIGN BY LAW
The Accessory Apartment article was reviewed and revised to eliminate the ACCESSORY
special permit condition regarding time limitation on the age of the orig- APTS.
inal structure.
The meeting adjourned at 11:20 p.m.
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