HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-12-01PLANNING BOARD MEETING
December 1, 1980
The meeting of the Lexington Planning Board was called to order at 7:37 p.m.
by the Chairman Mrs. Wheaton with members Friedman, Nichols, Sandy, Sorensen
Planning Director Bowyer, Assistant Planner Asen and Secretary Mrs. Cooke
present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of the meeting of November 3, 1980, were amended and upon a motion
by Mr. Friedman, seconded by Mrs. Nichols, were approved unanimously as
amended.
The minutes of the meeting of November 17, 1980, were amended and upon a motion
by Mrs. Nichols, seconded by Mr. Friedman, were approved unanimously as
amended.
SUBDIVISION OF LAND
Ridge Estates II, Cluster Development: Covenant, Grant of Conservation
Restriction and Grant of Easements
Dennis Lowe, attorney, representing Kerrie Realty Trust, developers, discussed
with the Board the procedural problems of signing a covenant for the develop-
ment. The developers own all the land in the development except for Lot 24,
which has an existing dwelling and is owned by Mrs. Korman. The Planning Board
reviewed alternatives in order that a covenant could be signed.
' The members indicated the covenant as presented is not acceptable, and they
are opposed to releasing a landlocked lot. The Board suggested Mr. Lowe look
into full or partial bonding of the road and utilities at least as far as Lot 24.
It was also suggested that he should consider coming in with a Form A for Lot 24
and such other land as would give it frontage on Ridge Road.
Mr. Lowe will communicate with the Engineering Department and Town Counsel and
report back to the Board for the meeting of December 15, 1980, if he has
had the new documents prepared and reviewed by the Planning Director and Town
Counsel.
Kendall Gardens, Rlease of Surety: The Board reviewed a letter from Joel
Greenstein, Trustee, JIG Enterprises, Inc., requesting final release of surety
on their Kendall Gardens Subdivision. Upon a motion by Mr. Sandy, seconded
by Mr. Friedman, it was voted unanimously:
To approve the request of Joel H. Greenstein, Trustee, JIG Enter-
prises, Inc., that final surety for the Kendall Gardens Subdi-
vision be released, as recommended by the Town Engineering Depart-
ment.
DETERMINATION OF PLANNING BOARD APPROVAL
Lowell Street, Form A80-24: The Board reviewed a plan showing land fronting
on Lowell Street, near Lillian Road. Upon a motion by Mr. Sorensen, seconded
by Mr. Friedman, it was voted 4 - 1, with Mr. Sorensen, Mr. Friedman, Mr. Sandy,
and Mrs. Wheaton in favor, Mrs. Nichols in opposition:
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To deny the request of Haskell W. Reed for approval of Form A80-24,
due to the creation of three lots without adequate frontage on a street.
ARTICLES FOR 1981 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING
The Board reviewed their proposed articles for the 1981 Annual Town
Meeting. The Board agreed to set the machinery in motion on 13 articles
that will amend the Zoning By -Law.
PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Mr. Bowyer reported to the Board on a letter from the Board of Selectmen
from the Housing Authority pertaining to the Authority's problem ons,
receiving funds from HUD, in purchasing condominium units at the Morrow
Crossing and Potter Pond developments.
Mr. Bowyer reported to the Board on the time schedule for developers to
meet with the Planning Board on December 8 and 15 for discussion on
proposed rezoning articles for the 1981 Annual Town Meeting. Each
petitioner will have a maximum of 15 minutes to discuss their proposal
with the Board.
The meeting adjourned at 11:30 p.m.
Laura F. Nichols, Clerk