Planning Board minutes 1989-10-16

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PLANNING BOARD MINUTES MEETING OF OCTOBER 16, 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, Williams, Uhrig, Planning Director Bowyer, Assistant Planner Nordby and Secretary Peters present. Mrs. Klauminzer was absent. 245. Review of Minutes: The Board reviewed and corrected the minutes for the meeting of September 18, 1989. On the motion of Mr. Sorensen, seconded by Mrs. Wood, it was voted 3-0-1 (Mrs. Uhrig abstained as she had not attended the meeting) to approve the minutes, as amended. The Board reviewed and corrected the minutes for the meeting of September 27, 1989. On the motion of Mr. Sorensen, seconded by Mrs. Wood, it was voted 2-0- 2 (Mrs. Uhrig and Mr. Williams abstained as they had not attended the meeting) to approve the minutes, as amended. *************************** REPORTS ************************************** 246. Planning Director a. Proposed New Regulations on Comprehensive Permits: Mr. Bowyer reported on a memorandum, dated 10-13-89, he received today from EOCD containing a proposed draft of new regulations concerning M.G.L. Chapter 40B, as well as notice of four public hearings that will be held to solicit public comments on the revisions. He noted the hearing location nearest to Lexington will be held on Friday, November 17, 1989 in Boston. He recommended the Town take a position on the revisions. He added he would follow up with a more detailed explanation of the changes for the Board to discuss at a future meeting. In response to questions from the Board, Mr. Bowyer noted the review period would be no less than 60 days. , and that the comprehensive permit can be one of the techniques to produce affordable housing. **************** ADMINISTRATION OF LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS ************* PLANS NOT REQUIRING APPROVAL UNDER THE SUBDIVISION CONTROL LAW 247. Form A/89-11. Waltham Street. Choate-Svmmes Life Care, Inc. : The Board reviewed a plan showing the separation of Lot B from Lot A, which has the required frontage and area required by zoning. Lot B will be deeded to the Town of Lexington, and dedicated as conservation land. On the motion of Mr. Sorensen, seconded by Mr. Williams, it was voted 4-0: to endorse the plan entitled "Plan of Land in Lexington & Waltham, Massachusetts (Middlesex County) , dated September 28, 1989, by the BSC Group - Bedford, Inc. , certified by Donald J. Forand, Professional Land Surveyor, with application form A/89-11 by applicant Choate Symmes Life `--J Care, Inc. , as it does not require approval under the Subdivision Control Law.