HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-12-15PLANNING BOARD MEETING
December 15, 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, Planning
Director Bowyer, Assistant Planner Asen and Secretary Mrs. Cooke present.
Mr. Friedman was absent.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of the meeting of November 24, 1980 were amended and upon a motion
by Mrs. Nichols, seconded by Mr. Sandy, were approved unanimously as amended.
The minutes of the meeting of December 1, 1980 were amended and upon a motion
by Mrs. Nichols, seconded by Mr. Sorensen, were approved unanimously as amended.
The minutes of the meeting of December 8, 1980 were amended and upon a motion
by Mrs. Nichols, seconded by Mr. Sandy, were approved unanimously as amended.
DETERMINATION OF PLANNING BOARD APPROVAL
Lowell Street, Form A80-25: The Board reviewed a revised plan showing land
fronting on Lowell Street, near Lillian Road. Upon a motion by Mr. Sorensen,
seconded by Mr. Sandy, it was voted unanimously to table the matter until
Town Counsel reviewed the plan and prepared a review of the case law for Form
A's that have either insufficient frontage or no frontage.
Potter Pond, A80-26: The Board reviewed a plan showing the land of the Potter
' Pond development off Walnut Street. Upon a motion by Mr. Sandy, seconded by
Mrs. Nichols it was voted unanimously:
The plan entitled "Plan of Land in Lexington, Mass.", dated November 14, 1980
prepared by Hayes Engineering Inc., civil engineers and land surveyors
of Melrose, Mass., certified by Thomas Winslow,registered land surveyor,
with application Form A80-26, by Paul Boyd, Trustee of Potter Pond Trust,
does not require approval under the Subdivision Control Law.
Trinity Covenant Church Land, A80-27: The Board reviewed a plan showing the
proposed conservation acquisition by the Town from Trinity Covenant Church.
The Board agreed to defer action until further information is supplied.
OPINION ON CONSTRUCTION OF STREETS
15 Kimball Road, 1980/3: In response to the request of the Building Commis-
sioner, dated December 3, 1980, to review the adequacy of the construction of
Kimball Road, the Planning Board upon a motion by Mr. Sandy, seconded by
Mr. Sorensen approved unanimously the following motion:
"In the opinion of the Planning Board, the section of -'Kimball
Road in Front of #15 Kimball Road (lot 180 B on Map 65) is of
adequate grade but is not of adequate construction. If con-
structed to the following standard, that section of Kimball
Road will be of adequate construction:
An improved travelled way shall be constructed from the north-
east lot line of lot 180 B across the frontage of the lot and
across the frontage of lot 180 A and connect to the end of
Hickory Street. The improved travelled way shall have:
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a. a gravel base of at least 12" depth over an acceptable
sub base (suitable material acceptable to the Town Engineer)
extending at least 18 inches beyond the paved area on each
side.
b. a paved surface, equal to the width of Hickory Street where
it continues into Kimball Road (which is believed to be
24 feet) consisting of a 1 1/2" binder,ccurse-'and 1 1/2"
surface course of bituminous concrete and 12" wide bitumi-
inous concrete berm, sloping downwards toward the roadway
3" in 12".
C. a cross section having a crown of at least 3/8 inch per foot;
and
d. catch basins and storm drains if the Town Engineer determines
them to be necessary to handle water run-off in this section
of Kimball Road"
In view of information provided by residents at the Planning Board's
meeting this opinion deals only with the adequacy of the construction of Kimball
Road. It does not imply any approval of lot 180 B as a buildable lot.
PROPOSED RE -ZONING ARTICLES FOR 1981 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING, APPOINTMENTS
WITH DEVELOPERS
Dennis Lowe, Frasca land, Waltham Street
Dennis Lowe presented a proposed rezoning of Mr. Frasca's land at 979 Waltham
Street from an RO to an CD zoning district. The petitioner-px'oposes to con-
struct two (2), three story office buildings containing 60,000 square feet of
floor space in:each building. Parking for approximately 360 vehicles is= o -
posed in two or three areas.
Dennis Lowe, land off Marrett Road adjacent to Minuteman VoTech
Dennis Lowe presented a proposed rezoning of land off Marrett Road, adjacent to
Minuteman VoTech, currently owned by the Boston Edison Company, from an RO to
a CD zoning District. The petitioners, Nolan, Norton and Company propose to
construct a 4 level office building with a total floor area of 100,000 square
feet. Parking for 350 vehicles is w oposed for the office building. Access
to the site is proposed by sharing the existing driveway to Minuteman VoTech.
Mr. Sandy and Mrs. Nichols said that they would not support the rezoning at
this time because of the traffic problems in the area.
Dennis Lowe, Prescott Village, land off Ridge Road
Dennis Lowe presented a proposed rezoning of land off Ridge
to an RD zoning district. The petitioner, Theodore Freemam
127 attached condominium units of which 20% will be offered
for subsidized housing. The unit density is 2.8 units per
Road from an RO
proposes to construct
to the housing authority
acre.
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Jeremy Hubbal, land off Lowell Street, Burlington Village Shopping Center
The Planning Board met with Jeremy Hubbal to discuss the rezoning of land off
Lowell Street (Burlington Village Shopping Center) from an RO to a CD zoning
district. Mr. Hubbal said that Northland Investment Corporation will not
submit an article for the 1981 Annual Town Meeting due to time constraints in
getting onto the Warrant.
APPLICATION TO BOARD OF APPEALS:
Corrazini land, off Blossom Street, JIG Enterprises, Special Permit for cluster
subdivision:
A draft report on the petition of JIG Enterprises for a special permit for a
cluster development off Blossom Street and Lawn Avenue was reviewed. Upon a
motion by Mrs. Nichols, seconded by Mr. Sorensen, it was voted 3-0-1 to
approve, as corrected .cthe,�;keport-and-recommendation, lairs. Nichols, - Mr. Sorensen
and Mrs. Wheaton voted in Favor, Mr Sandy abstained.
ARTICLES FOR 1981 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING
The Board reviewed its proposed articles for the 1981 Annual Town Meeting.
Members of the Board will continue to work on the wording of the articles that
need revision.
PLANNING DIRECTORS REPORT
' Mr. Bowyer requested that some time be set aside to review the Board and
staff's "productivity" with a view to make operations more efficient. It was
agreed to discuss this matter at the second or third meeting in January.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:59 p.m.
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Laura F. Nichols
Clerk