Planning Board minutes 1989-04-03

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PLANNING BOARD MINUTES MEETING OF APRIL 3, 1989 The meeting of the Lexington Planning Board held in Room G-15, Town Office Building, was called to order at 7: 08 p.m. by the Chairman, Mrs. Uhrig, with members Klauminzer, Williams, Wood, Planning Director Bowyer, Assistant Planner Nordby and Secretary Peters present. Mr. Sorensen arrived during Item 104. ************************** REPORTS ****************************************** 103. Planning Director a. Amendment to Article 43 by Forest Street Neighborhood Group: Mr. Bowyer reported Julian Bussgang will propose an amendment to the motion that sets an maximum FAR of .25 for institutional uses in residential districts. b. Pheasant Brook II: A definitive subdivision plan was filed today by Robert Cataldo. Mr. Bowyer suggested a "roll-out" of the application at the next Board meeting. ******************* ARTICLES FOR 1989 TOWN MEETING *************************** 104. Article 45 - Hilton CD, Planning Board Report: The Board had received a letter from Steven Colangelo dated March 29, 1989 stating he agreed to the Board's conditions with the exception of the floor area ratio reduction. Mr. Bowyer reported he had worked out a revised Preliminary Site Development and j Use Plan with Attorney John Farrington. The Board reviewed a draft report dated April 3, 1989, making corrections. On the motion of Mrs. Klauminzer, seconded by Mr. Williams, it was voted 4-1 (Mr. Sorensen abstained) to recommend that the proposed CD rezoning be approved and that the report, as amended, be approved. 105. Article 44 - Sheraton CD, discussion: Mr. Bowyer requested direction from the Board as to what position the Board has on the rezoning. He also pointed out Flatley might be advised to withdraw their CD proposal, because if it does not pass Town Meeting, they will have to wait two years before they can bring another rezoning petition before the Town. The Board agreed they were leaning toward recommending against the rezoning until the Marrett Road proposed traffic improvement work is completed. They also agreed to postpone making a final decision until the next meeting in order to give the applicant an opportunity to respond to their concerns. An informal poll indicated that none of the members favored the rezoning at this point. 106. Article 42 - Half Story: The Board discussed a memo from Building Commissioner Frederickson, dated April 3, 1989, which outlined difficulties he anticipated in administering the proposed amendment. He recommended the amendment either be rewritten or withdrawn.