HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-02-25PLANNING BOARD MEETING
February 25, 1980
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, adminis-
trative clerk Mrs. Snow and planning intern Steven Asen present. Also in
attendance were Charles Downe, planning consultant, Peter DiMatteo, Building
Commissioner and Francis W. K. Smith, Conservation Commissioner.
At 7:32 p.m., upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was unanimously EXEC. SESSION
VOTED:
To go into executive session for discussion of matters the disclosure
of which could adversely affect the financial interests of the Town.
At 7:48 p.m., following discussion of a Conservation Commission land acquisi-
tion Article, open session was resumed.
Architect Charles Cole was present to discuss the "Brookside" rezoning BROOKSIDE
proposal for the DeVincent land at Waltham Street, to RD. The new plan TO RD
proposing 50 units (2 buildings deleted) and redesign of the road was
reviewed. It was noted that the plan still does not meet the two acre open
space requirement. Further reduction of building coverage, redistribution
of buildings were suggested to Mr. Cole. The Board reiterated its preference
for an overall development plan of the DeVincent and abutting Ricci parcels.
' At 8:05 p.m., the Board held a public hearing on the request by Harvey NEWGENT B/A
Newgent that the Board of Appeals hold a public hearing on his Cedar St. REHEARING
proposal previously denied by the B/A on February 22, 1979. Before the
close of the hearing, the Planning Board voted three to one (Sandy, Nichols
and Wheaton opposed, Friedman in favor) to recommend against Mr. Newgent's
request in that the new plan was not significantly different to warrant a
new public hearing.
At 8:27 p.m., the hearing closed and the regular meeting was resumed.
At 8:30 p.m., Town Counsel Norman Cohen, Attorney William Vincent, and WILLOW RIDGE
John Tuttle met with the Board for resulution of questions on the form of
surety to be provided for Willow Ridge subdivision and procedures for
corrections to the approved plans as required by the Engineering Dept. The
linens will be corrected by Mr. Tuttle's engineer in the office of the Town
Engineer. The necessary instruments, covenant, easements and other agreements
will be prepared in final form for endorsement of the Board. The form of surety
will be agreed upon following execution of legal documents.
Plan submitted by James Lima with Application Form A80-1, showing land at FORM A80-1
Vaille Avenue, and Board of Appeals variance with documentation of its LIMA,VAILLE
recording in the Registry of Deeds, were noted. Upon a motion duly made AVENUE
and seconded, it was unanimously VOTED:
The plan entitled "Plan of Land in Lexington, Mass.", dated August 12,
1976, by Miller & Nylander, submitted on February 15, 1980, by James J.
Lima, Jr. with Application Form A80-1, showing Lots 43A and 43B at
Vaille Avenue, requires no approval under the Subdivision Control Law.
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2.25.80
The minutes of Planning Board meetings on January 14 and January 21, 1980, MINUTES 1.14.
were unanimously approved as amended. & 1.21.80
The Memorandum of Understanding regarding allocation of low/moderate in-
come housing units in multi -family development proposals was reviewed with
respect to revision of pricing of units and the percentage of units to be
given. Current HUD pricing information is being obtained from Temple
Scanlon, L.H.A. Director. It was generally agreed that the percentage
should be raised from 10% to 15%, or more.
MEMO OF
UNDERSTANDING
LOW INCOME
HOUSING
Mr. Downe's draft report to Town Meeting on the Shaker Glen Brook rezoning SHAKER GLEN
proposal was reviewed and Mrs. Nichols' comments on the drainage design REZONING TO
and lack of usable open area were discussed. The draft will be revised RM, RD
to reflect the discussion. In an informal poll, it appeared that the view
of the Board on the proposal at this time is negative.
Draft letter to Attorney LeClair, based on discussion on February 19, re- LOT 437
garding status of Lot 437 on Marrett Rd. was read by the chairman• Dr.Sandy502 MARRETT
suggested revision and action was tabled until March 10. ROAD
The meeting adjourned at 11:07 p.m.
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