Planning Board Minutes 1992-04-13

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PLANNING BOARD MINUTES MEETING OF APRIL 13,1992 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 Chairman, Mr. Williams, with members, Davison, Wood, Planning Director Bowyer, and Secretary Tap present. Mr. Grant and Mr. Domnitz arrived during Item 66. 62. Review of Minutes The Board reviewed the minutes for the meeting of January 21, 1992. On the motion of Mrs Wood, seconded by Mrs. Davison, it was voted 3-0 to approve the minutes, as written. The Board reviewed and corrected the minutes for the meeting of April 6, 1992. On the motion of Mr. Grant, seconded by Mrs. Davison, it was voted 4-0 to approve the minutes, as amended. Mrs. Wood abstained from voting as she was not present for that meeting. ************************ PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT *********************** 63. Planning Director a. Land Use Law Article: Mr. Bowyer distributed and commented on copies of an article in the current issue of "Land Use Law and Zoning Digest". The article commented on three cases dealing with regulatory takings which are before the US Supreme Court in this term. Land use law commentators believe Lucas v. South Carolina Coastal Councilmay be a potentially landmark case in which this conservative, pro property rights court may alter some of the currently accepted practices in zoning law. ************** ADMINISTRATION OF LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS ************* SUBDIVISION OF LAND 64. Royal Circle Mr. Bowyer reported that Barry Caouette,the developer of the Royal Circle subdivision, wishes to renew the level of surety held by the Town in order to have the remaining lots released. He said that the level of surety for the Royal Circle Subdivision was set at $30,000 by vote of the Board on October 29, 1990. The Board also voted at that time that the level of surety was sufficient through October 29, 1991, at which time, the level of surety may be reevaluated to determine its relationship with the then applica- ble construction costs and the work remaining to be completed. As of this date the work that remains consists of the top coat of the road and sidewalks. The total cost for completion of the community facilities and the subdivision is approximately $6,500. On the motion of Mrs. Wood, seconded by Mr. Grant, the Board voted unanimous- ly• 1) To renew the level of surety for the Royal Circle subdivision at $30,000, which is 15% of the original cost to construct, the minimum at which the surety may be set, as the amount necessary to hold until the completion of the community facilities and the subdivision.