Planning Board Minutes, 1994-07-28

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PLANNING BOARD MINUTES MEETING OF JULY 28, 1994 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 Domnitz, with members Canale, Grant, Merrill, Planning Director Bowyer, and Assistant Planner Marino present. Mrs. Davison was absent. 153. Review of Minutes: The Board reviewed and corrected the minutes for the meeting of July 14, 1994. On the motion of Mr. Canale, seconded by Mr Merrill, it was voted unanimously 4-0 to approve the minutes, as amended. ************************* PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT ************************ 154. Recent Activity a. Plans submitted to the Board since the last meeting: 11 Prescott Lane. off Lowell Street. Preliminary Subdivision Plan: Mr. Marino rolled out a preliminary plan for the Prescott Lane development, off Lowell Street, that was submitted by Pat Austin on July 15, 1994. The staff has not yet reviewed the plan in detail. The time for action on this plan expires on August 29, 1994. Mr. Domnitz asked if the wetland boundaries have been certified. The staff will provide the Board with copies of the decision on the sketch plan. 21 21 Haves Lane. Definitive Street Construction Plan: Mr. Marino rolled out a definitive street construction plan for 21 Hayes Lane that was submitted by Daniel Perry on July 18, 1994. The staff has not yet reviewed the plan in detail. The time for action on this plan expires on September 1, 1994. b. The Board congratulated Mr. Marino who was recently accepted as a member of the American Institute of Certified Planners. ************ ADMINISTRATION OF LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS ************* RECOMMENDATIONS ON APPLICATIONS TO THE BOARD OF APPEALS 155. Applications To Be Heard on Aueust 18. 1994 Mr. Canale gave an oral review of the following applications: 16 Dewey Road. Claire and Donald Smith, variance to add a garage. The Board agreed to recommend that the Board of Appeals deny the application for a variance. It believes the applicants have not demonstrated that they meet the statutory criteria for granting a variance, i.e., that they would suffer substantial hardship, financial or otherwise, owing to circumstances relating to the soil conditions, shape or topography of the land if a variance from the provisions of the Zoning By-Law is not granted. The Board agreed to make no comment on the application below, also scheduled to be heard by the Board of Appeals on August 18, 1994. 10 Muzzev Street. Roka Restaurant, special permit to establish a restaurant, replacing Le Bellecour L,