Planning Board Minutes, 1993-01-11

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PLANNING BOARD MINUTES MEETING OF JANUARY 11, 1993 The meeting of the Lexington Planning Board held in Room G-15, Town Office Building, was called to order at 7 38 p.m. by Chairman Williams, with members Davison, Domnitz, Grant, Wood, and Planning Director Bowyer present. Richard Canale, a candidate for Planning Board, was present. ************************ PLANNING BOARD REGULATIONS ************************** 1 Revision of Subdivision Regulations The Board continued its review of Section 6 of the Subdivision Rules and Regulations, Required Improvements, Design Standards, draft dated July 10, 1992, 6 2.3 Extension to adjoining land, starting on page 10. The review continued through paragraph 6.2.3 7, Reserve Strip Prohibited. ********************************** MINUTES ********************************** 2 Review of Minutes The Board reviewed and corrected the minutes for the meeting of December 14, 1993 On the motion of Mrs Wood, seconded by Mr Grant, it was voted unanimously to approve the minutes, as amended The Board reviewed the minutes for the meeting of December 28, 1993. On the motion of Mrs. Davison, seconded by Mrs Wood, it was voted unanimously to approve the minutes, as written. *********************** ARTICLES FOR 1993 TOWN MEETING *********************** 3. Zoning Articles Peter Kelley was present and gave an update on the Lowell Street development He will be meeting with LexHAB and will offer the seven two-bedroom units they want to meet the conditions of Lexington's inclusionary housing policy. The number of units now planned in the develop- ment is seventy-three. Mr Williams asked Mr. Kelley to convey to LexHAB his belief that at least two of the donated units should have three bedrooms He believes this is very important for families with three children. Erik Mollo-Christensen was also present and explained why he has submitted his petition on drainage The current Zoning By-Law provisions having to do with run off are not strictly enforced. Therefore, much water drains into brooks from impervious surfaces, causing flooding problems. He thinks there ought to be a general by-law that addresses the issue. ************************* PLANNING DEPARTMENT BUDGET ************************* 4. Meeting with the Town Manager concerning his budget recommendation The Town Manager joined the meeting at 9 13. Mr Williams briefly reviewed the budget item in his recommended budget to the Board of Selectmen that shows the removal of the Assistant Planner position from the Planning Department budget and the assignment of Mr. Marino to the Finance Department. Mr Williams repeated the reasons cited in Mr White's budget recommendation as 1. it has been difficult to complete any long range planning projects in the last five years; 2. there is no master plan; 3 the South Lexington study has not been completed; ZZ£