HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-02-04PLANNING BOARD MEETING
February 4, 1980
The meeting of the Lexington Planning Board was called to order at 7:34 p.m.
by the chairman Dr. Friedman with members Nichols, Wheaton, Zabin, planning
intern Steve Asen and administrative clerk Mrs. Snow present. Also in
attendance was Charles E. Downe, planning consultant.
William Smith and Paul Boyd were present to submit updated utility and POTTER POND
grading site plans for Potter Pond condominium development to the Plan- RD DEVELOPMENT
ning Board prior to the continued Board of Appeals hearing for special
permit. In answer to Mr. Smith's question for comments on the profile
and walk path system, he was informed that the Board was in favor of side-
walk widths of at least four feet rather than the three feet as shown.
Mr. Zabin reported that Lexington will receive written confirmation on SELF HELP
continuance of self-help funding as a result of conferences with Joseph FUNDING
Flatley, EOCD, and provision of data which shows Lexington to be non-
restrictive in housing. The Town will be requested to enter into an
agreement to continue its regional housing obligation policy.
Dr. Friedman reported on response to Attorney LeClair regarding Lot 437 4502 MARRETT
at Marrett Road (see minutes of January 28). Town Counsel had advised RD.
that title history on both Lot 436 and 437 would be necessary before a
determination can be made on the status of Lot -437.
' It was agreed that the Board of Appeals will be asked to present the USE VARIANCE
Planning Board's "Use Variance" article, and that the words "including ARTICLE
use variances" will not be stricken from its text, although the members
expressed unanimous opposition to the continued granting of use variances.
Dr. Friedman's draft letter to the chairmen of Planning Boards in Lincoln,
Concord and Bedford, suggesting four -town discussion of matters of common
concerns was reviewed and approved as amended. The letter proposes a 4 -TOWN COMMIT -
February 27th meeting in the Lexington Planning office. TEE
The minutes of the Planning Board meeting of December 17, 1980, were MINUTES 12/17
unanimously approved as amended.
Letter dated January 29, 1980, from Ralph Cataldo, voicing opposition to CATALDO
the Planning Board's action in down -rating a portion of Fottler Avenue, FOTTLER AVE.
was read. Mr. Cataldo owns two lots which are unbuildable because
Fottler Avenue, between Bow and Cliffe Avenues is not of adequate grade
and construction. Mr.Cataldo will be informed by letter that improvement
to the section of Fottler Avenue serving his lots would be necessary before
development.
The Stop & Shop's proposed rezoning to CD was discussed and letter in STOP & SHOP
opposition from the immediate abuttor, Walter Johnson, was noted. No
decision was reached on the view of the Board.
IMeredith and Grew rezoning proposal to CD (Fuller Hill) was discussed. FULLER HILL
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' There was general agreement that, until a development plan(including
road system improvement) for the entire area is presented, the Board
does not favor additional commercial development.
The meeting adjourned at 9:57 p.m.
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