Planning Board Minutes, 1991-01-14

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PLANNING BOARD MINUTES MEETING OF JANUARY 14, 1991 The meeting of the Lexington Planning Board held in Room G-15, Town Office Building, was called to order at 7 34 p.m. by the Vice Chairman, Mrs. Klaumin- zer, with members, Domnitz, Grant, Williams, Planning Director Bowyer, Acting Assistant Planner Marino present Mrs. Wood was absent. *************** ARTICLES FOR THE 1991 TOWN MEETING *********************** 16 Planning Board Articles a. Technical Corrections The Board reviewed and edited a draft Article A, with its explanation as of 12-19-91. In Amendment 7 - A7, it was agreed to revise the maximum permitted height of a fence, located on or closer than 6 feet to a lot line, to 6 ft - 6 inches instead of 6 feet Mrs. Wood will present the article to Town Meeting. b. Religious. Educational Uses The Board reviewed and edited a draft of Article B with its explanation, as of 1/8/91. Mr. Grant will present the article to Town Meeting. c. Parking Factors The Board reviewed and edited a draft of Article C with its explanation, as of 12-19-81. Some members noted that restau- rant technology is changing; more food preparation is done off the premises so that not as many employees are required on the premises; making it sensible to base parking requirements on the square footage of the restaurant They also agreed to postpone further deliberations on this article until after the Public Hearing is held to receive input from residents. Mr Domnitz recommended that the parking factor for the hairdressers and barber shops be the same as other retail uses in the districts. Mr. Domnitz will present Parts A, B and C of the article to Town Meeting, Mr. Williams will present Part D. On the motion of Mr. Williams, seconded by Mr. Grant it was voted 4-0 to approve the wording of the articles, as amended, so they may be advertised for public hearings. 17. Other Articles a. Citizen articles, net grooming postal services The Board briefly discussed the two citizen articles filed with the Selectmen. Members noted that more information was needed on the amount of traffic generat- ed by these businesses. They agreed to postpone further discussion on these articles until the presentations are made by the proponents at the public hearings **************** 1990 ANNUAL REPORT ************************************** 18. Review of Draft Text The Board reviewed, edited and approved, a draft report, as of 1-10-91. Members agreed to list in the report all Planning Board members and the committees on which they serve, as liaison to the Board.