HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-06-23PLANNING BOARD MEETING
June 23, 1980
The meeting of the Lexington Planning Board was called to order at 7:35 p.m.
by the Chairman Mrs. Wheaton with members Sandy, Nichols, Sorensen, Friedman,
Planning Director Bowyer, and Administrative Clerk Mrs. Snow present.
Mr. Friedman left the meeting at 9 p.m. to be present at the Board of
Selectmen's discussion on mosquito control.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes of the Planning Board meeting of June 16, 1980, were amended, and
on a motion by Mr. Friedman, seconded by Mr. Sandy, were unanimously approved
as amended.
REPORTS BY MEMBERS
Mrs. Nichols reported that the Planning Board and the Conservation Commission
will be requested to review the scope of services of the contract for the
drainage study of the Tophet Swamp area and tributaries_to be awarded to.
Camp, presser and MacKee.
LAND SUBDIVISION
Willow Ridge at Barrett Road: Mr. Bowyer reported on his meeting on June 18,
with Town Counsel Norman Cohen, the developer John Tuttle and his attorney,
William Vincent to discuss a document prepared to resolve the question of
location of lot lines at. Willow Ridge Subdivision. Both Mr. Cohen and
Mr. Bowyer agreed that the document could not be readily understood and needed
clarification. It was also noted that the Covenant, signed by the Board on
May 19, 1980, was not representative of the factual situation regarding
ownership of the land shown on the subdivision plan. A draft motion to
rescind approval of the subdivision plan and to revoke the special permit
were reviewed briefly but not acted upon. Upon a motion by Mr. Sandy,
seconded by Mr. Friedman, it was unanimously voted to instruct the Planning
Director to consult with Town Counsel regarding procedures for rescission
of subdivision approval, Special Permit and Covenant for Willow Ridge subdivi-
sion. If a public hearing is required, it should be scheduled for July 21,
1980.
Battleview Subdivision at Young Street: Philip Heidke and his attorney,
Burton Schafer were present to ask the view of the Board on a 3 -lot subdi-
vision plan for the site of a previously submitted 4 -lot layout,which the
Conservation Commission had disapproved. Mr. Heidke is appealing the
Commission's Determination to DEQE. Mr. Bowyer reported that according
to a preliminary staff review the lots seem adequate regarding layout and
usable building area. Waivers will be sought on the radius of the cul-de-
sac (110 ft. rather than 120 ft.) and the width of the road right-of-way
(40 ft. rather than 50 ft.) Following withdrawal of the appeal to DEQE,
and Determination by the Conservation Commission, definitive plans will be
filed with the Planning Board.
DETERMINATION OF SUBDIVISION APPROVAL
123 Marrett Road, Robert Cataldo, Form A80-13: The Board reviewed a plan
which was rejected on June 16, 1980, as Application Form A80-12, and has
now been resubmitted by Robert Cataldo with Application Form A80-13. It
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was noted that the previously missing information, on setback dimensions
of the building, had been determined by field survey and were now shown on
the plan. However no revision date was shown. Upon a motion by Mr. Sandy,
seconded by Mrs. Nichols, it was unanimously VOTED:
The plan entitled "Plan of Land in Lexington, Mass.", dated June 9,
1980, revised June 20, 1980, by Joseph W. Moore Co., submitted with
Application Form A80-13, on June 20, 1980, by Robert Cataldo, showing
Lot C-4 and Lot C-5 at #123 Marrett Road, requires no approval under
the Subdivision Control Law.
It was also voted that the Planning Director be authorized to sign the plan
on behalf of the Board following addition of the revision date.
PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Mr. Bowyer reported to the Board on projects currently being carried out
by the staff.
Sensitive Areas Analysis: One of the major work items will be analysis of
the Waltham Street area, south of Route 2, which was given first priority as
a sensitive area. The in-depth study of this area will be completed to
about 85% and will be used to determine the analytical process for the
study of subsequent areas.
Board of Selectmen's Goals and Objectives: The Goals and Objectives of the
Board of Selectmen for the year 1980, were noted and were discussed briefly.
The meeting adjourned at 9:37 p.m.
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Laura F. Nichols, Clerk