Planning Board minutes 1989-06-19

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Minutes for the Meeting of June 19, 1989 5 Hunt Road and owned by the Schumachers , must comply with the Planning Board's "Policy on Construction Standards for Unaccepted Streets Relative to Building Lots" dated June 29, 1987, but that they might consider minor deviations from the standards. She added the neighbors have requested the Policy not apply to the Hunt Road lots, and that the Board would listen to why the residents felt the Policy should not apply. Mr. William Sommers, 7 Hunt Road, read a peti- tion, which he presented for the Board's consideration (see copy attached). Several abuttors stated there was no need for paving; that the existing condition of the street was not a burden to the Town; that some historical character of Lexington would be lost and that there would be an increase in traffic over the road if it were paved. Attorney Stephen Russian, representing the Schumachers , discussed the conflict between the purpose of the Policy, which is to upgrade the condition of exist- ing roads in Lexington whenever possible, and the desire by neighborhoods to maintain the esthetics of a small rural road. He proposed a compromise; that the road be graded, as necessary, but left a gravel road with a coating of asphalt to bond the surface. Later in the evening, the Board agreed that the basic elements of the Policy will apply, and that specific design features will be evaluated when a plan is submitted. ************************** REPORTS ****************************************** 170. Planning Board Subcommittees a. Upcoming Meetings: Mrs. Uhrig announced that the Selectmen will meet this evening with the Design Advisory Committee to discuss cross- walks, street lights and signage; the Hanscom Field Advisory Committee will meet tomorrow evening, 7:30 p.m., and that the next meeting of the Hanscom Area Towns Committee will be held June 22, 1989 at 7: 30 p.m., in the Lincoln Town Hall. Mrs. Klauminzer announced that the Affordable Housing Options Committee met last Thursday and will meet this Wednes- day, June 21, 1989 in the Selectmen's Meeting Room. Mrs. Wood announced the Planning Committee for the Meagherville Area met two weeks ago on Tuesday, and will meet at 8 p.m. tomorrow evening, and at 7:30 a.m. the following Tuesday, and will follow a morning/evening schedule of weekly meetings. The meeting was adjourned at 10: 34 p.m. > > if/t''/"Ati Eleanor H. Klauminzer, Clerk 3