Planning Board Minutes, 1993-01-25

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PLANNING BOARD MINUTES MEETING OF JANUARY 25, 1993 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 Davison, Domnitz, Wood, Planning Director Bowyer, and Secretary Tap present. Mr. Grant arrived during Item 6 James Nicoloro, a candidate for the Planning Board, was present ************************ PLANNING BOARD REGULATIONS ************************** 6 Revision of Subdivision Regulations The Board completed its review of Section 6, Design Standards, of the Subdivision Regulations. 1 ******************* PLANNING BOARD ORGANIZATION, SCHEDULE ******************* 7. Letter to Town Manager. Projected 1993 schedule for Board and Staff The Board agreed to the wording of a letter to the Town Manager stating their ' commitment to undertake a comprehensive plan. A monthly schedule for 1993 is attached to the letter. The Board further discussed the implications of doing a master plan. Mr Bowyer said he would supply them with information and guidance about the process as it becomes necessary *********************** ARTICLES FOR 1993 TOWN MEETING *********************** 8. Zoning Amendment Articles There was some discussion about points raised in the January 20, 1993 Building Commissioner's review of the Board's proposed zoning amendment articles. Mr. Williams described the procedure to be followed at public hearings ***************** ADMINISTRATION OF LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS ************ RECOMMENDATIONS ON APPLICATIONS TO THE BOARD OF APPEALS 9. Applications To Be Heard on February 11 1993 Mr Williams gave an oral review of the following applications 8 Bicentennial Drive, Charles Tang, special permit for antenna to remain installed. On the motion of Mrs. Davison, seconded by Mrs. Wood, the Planning Board voted 4-1, Mr. Domnitz opposed, to recommend heavy planting be required to screen the view of the antenna from the street and neighbors 277 Bedford Street Mobil Oil Corp. , variance to install canopy 18' in height over pump island 277 Bedford Street, Mobil Oil Corp , special permit to modify transition screening to install canopy The Board agreed to defer to the sugges- tions of the Design Advisory Committee. But they do note that the public telephone on the premises is too close to the adjacent residence. They recommend that the Board of Appeals consider asking the applicant to move it to the opposite side of the building, near North Hancock Street.