Planning Board Minutes 1990-04-02

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PLANNING BOARD MINUTES MEETING OF APRIL 2, 1990 The meeting of the Lexington Planning Board held in Room-G-15, Town Office Building, was called to order at 7 06 p.m. by the Chairman, Mrs. Wood, with members Domnitz, Williams, Uhrig, Planning Director Bowyer, Assistant Planner Nordby and Secretary Peters present. Mrs. Klauminzer was absent. ************************ REPORTS ****************************************** 77. Planning Director a. Mass. Association of Planning Directors. Annual Retreat Mr. Bowyer reported that he attended the retreat last Thursday and Friday. One of the discussion items was support by the Massachusetts Land Use Coalition for revisions to the so-called grandfathering clause, in Section 6 of the Zoning Act, which would reduce the "grandfathered" period of time for subdivisions from eight to four years. It would also eliminate the three year exemption for uses upon the endorsement of an "approval not required plan." Also discussed was legislation authorizing cities and towns to collect "impact fees". He added planning boards are encouraged to write their legislative representatives supporting this proposed legislation. Recent court cases were presented by an attorney from the Massachusetts City Solicitors and Town Counsels Association. Four cases dealt with "Approval not Required" plans. Some cases dealing with the "Site Plan Review" process were also discussed. Mr. Bowyer added that he had picked up copies of the final report of the Growth Commission which may recom- mend a bill be filed next year in the State legislature proposing legislation requiring the preparation of comprehensive plans by cities and towns in Massachusetts. ********************** ARTICLES FOR 1990 TOWN MEETING ************************ 78. Other Planning Board Reports to Be Prepared a. Article 55. Meagherville Committee Proposal and Article 56 Meagher- ville, Neighborhood Proposal: Mr. Bowyer commented that staff antici- pates the Board will prepare reports on these proposals comparable to what the Planning Board prepares for a rezoning petition. The staff is preparing an impact analysis but needs more specific information on the proposals. Mrs. Wood noted that the Selectmen will not select a develop- er until April 25, and that the Committee has made its recommendation. *************** ADMINISTRATION OF LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS ************ RECOMMENDATIONS ON APPLICATIONS TO THE BOARD OF APPEALS 79. Hearings Scheduled for April 26. 1990: Mrs. Uhrig gave an oral review of the following applications scheduled to be heard by the Board of Appeals. 41 Shade Street, Malcolm Blier, SP to demolish and reconstruct a nonconforming garage with no increase in site coverage. 24 Grassland Street, renew SP, continued use of a crank-up radio tower in the rear yard. 32 Hill Street, Peter Janney, SP, to use portion of residence as an office for private psychology practice, no more than 20 hours a week.