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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-09-08PLANNING BOARD MEETING September 8, 1980 The meeting of the Lexington Planning Board was called to order at 7:37 p.m. by the Chairman Mrs. Wheaton with members Nichols, Sandy, Sorensen, Friedman, Planning Director Bowyer and Administrative Clerk Mrs. Snow present. SUBDIVISION OF LAND Cambridge Farms, off Marrett Road: The revised Subdivision Control Security Agreementin the amount of $70,000 for Cambridge Farms subdivision was reviewed. It was noted that the Agreement, in its revised form, had been reviewed and approved by Town Counsel. Upon a motion by Mr. Friedman, seconded by Mr. Sandy, it was unanimously voted to accept the Agreement and to Authorize the Planning Director to sign it on behalf of the Board. Requests by the owners of Cambridge Farms subdivision for Release of Lots were reviewed. Joel Greenstein and Donald Jenkins, Jr. have requested release of Lots 2, 3, 4 and 5; and Robert Burke, owner of Lot 1, has requested its release. Upon a motion by Mr. Sandy, seconded, by Mr. Friedman, it was unanimously voted that Lots 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 in the Cambridge Farms subdivision be released upon execution of the Security Agreement in the amount of $70,000 to ensure com- pletion of construction in Malt Lane. The Planning Director was authorized to sign the releases on behalf of the Board. Corazzini Land, Preliminary Subdivision Plan: A draft letter of approval for the preliminary plan of a cluster subdivision off Webster Road to be sent to the Town Clerk was reviewed and amended. On a motion by Mrs. Nichols, seconded by Mr. Sorensen, the letter was approved by a 4 - 0 vote; Mr. Sandy abstained from voting. CERTIFICATE OF ZONING COMPLIANCE 2325 Massachusetts Avenue, Community Nursery School, 1980/2: A letter from Building Commissioner DiMatteo, dated August 28, 1980, requesting Planning Board concurrence in a certificate of zoning compliance of the school operation was reviewed. The Chairman will try to obtain additional information regarding the matter. The matter was tabled and will be considered at the September 16tb meeting. 62 Massachusetts Avenue, Family Service Assoc. of Greater Boston, 1980/3: Mr. DiMatteo's letter dated September 5, 1980, requesting Planning Board con- currence in a certificate of zoning compliance regarding the use of the property in CG zone for a counseling service operation was reviewed. Upon a motion by Mr. Friedman, seconded by Mr. Sandy, it was unanimously voted that the proposed use complies with the Zoning By -Law. SPECIAL PERMIT APPLICATION TO BOARD OF SELECTMEN 314 Bedford Street, Parker School SPS: A draft report on the application of John R. Clark and Associates for special permit with site plan review was reviewed and amended. Mr. Friedman distributed a draft of recommendations ' of the Board and Mrs. Wheaton offered suggested language. It was agreed to include their proposals in the recommendation. Upon a motion by Mr. Sandy, seconded by Mr. Sorensen, it was unanimously voted to approve the report as amended. Page 2 9.8.80 APPLICATION TO BOARD OF APPEALS 20 Waltham Street, Melting Pot International Inc: A draft report opposing granting of the special permit for take-out food service was approved by a vote of 4 - 1. Mr. Sandy voted in opposition. 424 Bedford Street, Boston Properties: A draft report on the application regarding construction on a lot in a flood hazard zone was amended and unani- mously approved as amended. Mrs. Wheaton will provide additional language for the recommendation. Potter Pond, Concord Avenue, Walnut Street: A draft report on the application for variances to allow garages of increased capacity and to permit decreased distance between buildings was amended and unanimously approved as amended. 18 Lockwood Road 5 Lake Street, Ca of side variance of The Board voted unanimously to make no Lockwood Road applications. tions on setback: setback: the Lake Street and 235 Bedford Street, Harry Knight, variance of sideyard transition and appeal of the action of the Building Commissioner: After the Board agreed to oppose the variance, it was informed that the Knight application will be withdrawn and ' resubmitted at a later date. 409 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington Toyota, Inc.: The Board agreed with the staff recommendation in the September 5 memorandum and it was unanimously voted to recommend the special permit be granted 177-179 Bedford Street, Knights of Columbus, Moore Homes Inc.: Mark Moore, Attorney Fred Conroy, Architect Ben Nickerson representing Moore Homes Inc, and James Cataldo and Attorney David Walsh, representing K.ofC., were present. A plan was displayed showing the division of the land (Form A80-18), the proposed parking and the siting of the new and existing buildings. Variances are being sought to reduce the number of parking spaces required for the K. of C. building and allow some parking for the new buildings to be located on the K. of C. lot. It was agreed by the majority, with Mr. Sorensen opposing, to recommend granting of the variances subject to conditions as to: the time of activities in the K. of C. building, single management of parking, restrictions on the types of uses and against increases in the amount of floor space. The Planning Director is requested to draft a report to the Board of Appeals, based on the discussion, for action at the September 16 meeting. 1620 Massachusetts Avenue, McCormack/Dailey: The Board agreed with the staff recommendation in the September 5 memorandum and it was voted unanimously to recommend denial of the variance. SUBDIVISION OF LAND Kitson Park Estates, off Concord Avenue: William Hamilton, developer, and William Daylor, engineer, were present for the discussion and review of definitive subdivision plans. Mr. Hamilton informed the Board of agreement reached with Page 3 9.8.80 the Brighams, 311 Concord Avenue, for a sight easement near the entrance to the subdivision. He also stated that the questions raised by his joint owner- ship with the Hyatts, 303 Concord Avenue, of the subdivision right-of-way should be resolved by the time of Planning Board action on the plan. Lengthy discussion followed on the grades of the subdivision road and the levelling strip, length of the cul-de-sac, grass strip and flair at the road's inter- section with Concord Avenue. He will not seek a waiver of installation of fire alarm if the Planning Board prefers it and if alarm connections exist in Concord Avenue. The Board was polled regarding the grades proposed for the road (10%) and the levelling strip (4%). The members were unanimously opposed to the waiver of the 1% levelling strip requirement; Mr. Sorensen, Mr. Friedman and Mrs. Wheaton opposed the waiver of the 8% road grade requirement. Mrs. Nichols and Mr. Sandy were in favor of approving the waiver. Mr. Sandy moved to table the matter. Mrs. Wheaton and Mr. Sandy voted in favor of the motion; Mrs. Nichols and Mr. Friedman voted against and Mr. Sorensen abstained. The motion to table was not adopted. Mr. Hamilton was advised to request a 30 day extension of time for Planning Board action on his plan to allow time for review of addition information or alternate road plans. Ingleside, Ingleside Road: Mr. Bowyer reported on the outstanding items and additional information required of Mr. Spagnuolo, the developer, as follows: spot elevations in the cul-de-sac have been supplied; a copy of the recorded pond easement is in the mail according to the developer; proper sewer connec- tions must be shown on the plan, and the two foot cover over the drains must be corrected or the pipe size approved by the Town Engineer. The Planning Director will prepare a draft Certificate of Action for consideration on September 16. The meeting adjourned at 12:15 a.m. ri Laura F. Nichols, Clerk