Planning Board Minutes 1992-07-15

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PLANNING BOARD MINUTES MEETING OF JULY 15, 1992 The meeting of the Lexington Planning Board held in Room G-15, Town Office Building, was called to order at 7 37 p.m. by Chairman Williams, with members Domnitz, Grant, Wood, Assistant Planner Marino and Secretary Tap present Mrs Davison arrived during Item 106. 105. Review of Minutes The Board reviewed the minutes for the meetings of June 15 and June 29, 1992. On the motion of Mr. Domnitz, seconded by Mr. I Grant, it was voted 4-0 to approve the minutes, as written. ************************ PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT *********************** 106. Staff Reports a. Mr. Marino reported that he had received a set of surety documents from Joseph Castelli, developer of the Orchard Crossing Subdivision, dated July 15, regarding the renewal of the expired surety for the subdivi- sion. b. Mr. Marino also reported receiving a letter written on behalf of Drummer Boy Homes Condominium Association, expressing its strong objection to the proposed Wright Street Extension subdivision. ***************** ADMINISTRATION OF LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS ************ SUBDIVISION OF LAND 107. PUBLIC HEARING Wright Street Extension Subdivision As required by Chapter 41, the Planning Board conducted a public hearing on the proposed Wright Street Extension Subdivision. Approximately 25 people attended. Mr. Williams opened the hearing at 7 49 by reading the legal notice. Mr Kwi-yung Jung, the developer, gave a three part presentation. He: a) described a history and time line of his interactions with the Town in connec- tion with the development; b) gave reasons why he felt that the Planning Board must approve this current plan; and 3) expressed his concerns over the way he feels that the Town Engineer has treated him and this plan. Mr. Jung also played part of a recording of a conversation between himself and another man discussing the repaving of James Street by the applicant's neighbor, Sundar Balasuryan. The applicant identified the other voice as that of the paving contractor, Nashoba Paving. In response to a question from Mrs. Davison, the applicant responded that not all of the people present during the recording of the conversation knew that a recording was taking place. Mr. Williams observed that in his many years of involvement with Town boards and committees he has seen no evidence of unfairness such as that described by Mr. Jung. He then opened the floor to questions from the Board to Mr. Jung. Questions and comments from the audience were heard. Mr. Baum, 4 Wright Street, felt that the recent repaving of the intersection solved some of the