Planning Board minutes 1989-01-30

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Minutes for January 30, 1989 3 they will appear in the Warrant for Town Meeting. On the motion Mr. Williams, seconded by Mrs. Klauminzer, it was voted 4-0 to approve the draft as amended. 32. Hearing Dates: The Board agreed to hold the public hearing for zoning amendments proposed by the Planning Board and Mrs. Kay's citizen petition on February 27, 1989 in Estabrook Hall. 33. Technical Corrections, Zoning By-Law: The Board continued their review of the draft as of 1-26-89. The Board agreed to add a technical correction dealing with the location of loading bays. On the motion of Mr. Sorensen, seconded by Mrs. Klauminzer, it was voted 4-0 to approve the draft as of 1-26- 89, as corrected; this draft will be used at the public hearing. 34. Institutional Uses, Zoning By-Law: The Board continued their review of the draft article, as of 1-26-89, making corrections. They agreed to increase the frontage setback requirement for a secondary street to 30 feet and the rear and side yard setback requirements to 25 feet for institutional uses in RO, RS and RT residential districts. ************** COORDINATION WITH OTHER TOWN BOARDS AND COMMITTEES ************ 35. Meeting with Lexington Center Committee Consultants: David Dixon and David Spillane of David Dixon & Associates reported on their work for the committee to date. They reported that they have met with the Town Manager, the Engineering Department, the DPW, the Center Advisory Committee, the Historical Commission and would like to hear what issues the Planning Board feels are important. They expect to complete the interviewing process shortly, and begin preparation of a first draft report. Their focus has been on the Town center, East Lexington and Countryside areas. Mr. Spillane has reviewed the Zoning By-Law, and they feel it is clear about what is expected dealing with landscaping, traffic and parking. They have concluded that it is very difficult for there to be any new development in the Center presently. They asked for the Board's thoughts on how the study could be useful, particularly in the outlying areas, as a guide for developers on what the Town expects. They also had thought of picking Countryside as a prototype to illustrate what the Town would like to see done in an outlying commercial area. Mrs. Uhrig thought the streets needed more landscaping, especially around gas stations. Other members commented on the ugliness of the backs of some buildings and some alleys , where exposed; sodium or mercury lighting; too many signs and ways to increase the active use of Emery Park. Mr. Williams suggested that when special and building permits are applied for, some mechanism be in place to require upgrading of the property if necessary. Perhaps all that is necessary is more vigorous enforcement of existing provisions of the By-Law. He also suggested that the consultants pick East Lexington as the prototype; that the island in the intersection of Mass.