Planning Board minutes 1989-09-18

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1 I PLANNING BOARD MINUTES MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 18, 1989 The meeting of the Lexington Planning Board held in Room G-15, Town Office Building was called to order at 7:38 p.m. by the Chairman, Mrs. Wood, with members Sorensen and Williams, Planning Director Bowyer, Assistant Planner Nordby and Secretary Peters present. Mrs. Uhrig and Mrs. Klauminzer were absent. ************************** REPORTS ***************************************** 224. Planning Director a. Lighting Regulations: Mr. Bowyer reported on a conversation he had with Town Meeting Member, Myla Kabat-Zinn, about the need for a lighting by-law, or provisions in the Zoning By-Law dealing with lighting, that would focus on controlling nuisance lighting and establishing lighting standards throughout the Town. The staff will put together any depart- ment information, available for their use. He also suggested that she get in touch with the Town Manager to discuss what Town resources might be available for preparation of a lighting by-law. **************** ADMINISTRATION OF LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS ************** 1 : SUBDIVISION OF LAND 225. Rollout of Plan Recently Submitted (prior to staff review): The Board reviewed a definitive plan submission, filed August 29, 1989, entitled Pheasant Brook Estates Section II, located between the ends of Butterfield Road and Maple Tree Lane. 226. Pond Court. Lowell Street. Storch Associates: Kevin Norton, of Storch Associates, representing Hub Development Corporation, Lexington, presented two preliminary proposals for a cluster subdivision of four dwelling units on 3.3 acres off Lowell Street. For "Scheme A", they propose two new buildings, each containing two units. There is also an existing house that they propose to rehab. For "Scheme B", they propose four units in two buildings with the existing house and barn demolished. In response to a question from Mr. Williams, he reported that they have filed for and received a determination of wetlands from the Conservation Commission, and that there are a "few minor concerns" that will have to be worked out. Mr. Sorensen noted, and the Board agreed, that since the proof plan shows there can be a maximum of four dwelling units, there can be no more than four dwelling units in either proposal. In response to other questions, Mr. Norton stated that each unit contains approximately 2,000 sq. ft. He added they pro- pose a 20 foot wide roadway, that will remain private. The Board noted that the location of the common open space and the usable open space must be shown on the plan; and that the subdivision can contain no more than four dwelling units. They suggested a hammerhead turnaround be con- sidered to reduce the amount of pavement on the site; they indicated they