Planning Board Minutes 1992-02-24

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1 PLANNING BOARD MINUTES MEETING OF FEBRUARY 24, 1992 The meeting of the Lexington Planning Board held in Estabrook Hall, Cary Memorial Building, was called to order at 7 35 p m by the Chairman Mr Williams, with members Davison, Domnitz, Grant, Wood, Planning Director Bowyer, Assistant Planner Marino and Secretary Tap present. ************************** PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT ************************ 22 MAPC Municipal Law Lectures Mr. Bowyer told the Board about the upcoming MAPC Municipal Law Lecture Series. The Planning Department will send the registration fee for all three lectures. Any member of the Board, the Board of Appeals, or the Conservation Commission who is interested may attend on that registration *************** ADMINISTRATION OF LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS *************** RECOMMENDATIONS ON APPLICATIONS TO THE BOARD nF APPFALS 23 Hearincs Scheduled for March 26 1992 Mrs. Davison reviewed the follow- ing applications to be heard by the Board of Appeals. 1707-Rear Massachusetts Avenue. Unit 3, Minuteman Wine and Spirit, Inc , Special Permit to install a projecting sign at the Edison Way entrance to Minuteman Wine and Spirits The Board wondered why the applicant had applied for only one sign as he has two entrances on opposites sides of his store and discussed whether the Board should recommend that the applicant be encouraged to apply for the second entrance at this time. Mrs. Davison wondered if the owner, or new store owners in general, knew the protocol for signs in Lexington. Further, should they be informed of the protocol? Should the Board of Appeals or the Building Department ask them their intentions when they apply? Mr. Williams and Mr. Grant both questioned why the Board should encourage the owner to apply for the second sign for the entrance on the municipal parking lot side Mr Grant felt it was the responsibility of the owner to find out the proto- col Mr. Domnitz asked if the new sign will meet the requirements of the about-to-be-changed sign by-law In an informal vote, the Board agreed to make no comment on this application 581 Marrett Road. NTW/National Tire Wholesale, Special Permits for the sale and installation of automobile tires, brakes and shock absorbers in the CS District and to install and internally illuminate a free standing sign at a new establishment. The Board felt that the proposed landscaping plan was very well done, and could be used as a model for other new businesses On the whole the Board was inclined to comment favorably on the application. The Board will recommend that a condition be placed in the Special Permit that prohibits the sign from being lit during non-business hours The Board also will encourage the Board of Appeals to look closely at the location