Planning Board Minutes, 1993-09-13

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ii PLANNING BOARD MINUTES r MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 13, 1993 The meeting of the Lexington Planning Board held in Room G-15, Town Office Building, was called to order at 8 00 p m. by Chairman Williams, with members Canale, Grant, Planning Director Bowyer,and Assistant Planner Marino present. Mr Domnitz and Mrs. Davison arrived during Item 119 119 Review of Minutes The Board reviewed and corrected the minutes for the meeting of August 16, 1993 On the motion of Mr Canale, seconded by Mrs Davison, it was voted 4-0 to approve the minutes, as amended. The Board reviewed and corrected the minutes for the meeting of August 31, 1993 On the motion of Mr. Canale, seconded by Mr. Grant, it was voted 5-0 to approve the minutes, as amended. ******************* PLANNING BOARD ORGANIZATION, SCHEDULE ******************* 120. Meeting Schedule for October The Board set meetings for October 4, 18 and 25 They also agreed to discuss the final draft of the Development Regulations at their meeting on September 27, 1993. The Board received a letter from Carter Scott informing them he had staked the site of his proposed subdivision at 669 Massachusetts Avenue as requested by the Board. The Board agreed to meet there for a site walk at 6 45 p m. prior to its meeting on September 27, 1993 at 7 30 p.m ***************** ADMINISTRATION OF LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS ************ DETERMINATION OF GRADE AND CONSTRUCTION OF UNACCEPTED STREETS 121. 75 Outlook Drive. CUS 93/1 The Planning Board discussed a preliminary plan to improve a part of the unaccepted portion of Outlook Drive with the applicant, Paul Shafer, and the current owners of the lot, Mr and Mrs Halfman Mr Shafer proposes to subdivide the lot into two, which will trigger the requirement for improving the street Though this portion of Outlook Drive is unaccepted, there are accepted portions on either side The unaccepted portion is between two accepted public sections of Outlook Drive. There are two choices 1) to improve to Town standards the length of the road required by the regulations; or, 2) to improve a greater distance of the street to a lesser degree The Board indicated that they are awaiting the comments of the Town Engineer, but expressed the desire to retain as many trees as possible, and will consid- er alternate locations for the sidewalk with this in mind In respone to members' questions, Mr Shafer said he had no plans to further subdivide the land in the future; he intends to live in the large house now on the lot RECOMMENDATIONS ON APPLICATIONS TO THE BOARD OF APPEALS 122 Applications To Be Heard on September 23 1993 Mr Domnitz gave an oral review of the following applications