Planning Board Minutes, 1999-01-13

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PLANNING BOARD MINUTES MEETING OF JANUARY 13, 1999 The meeting of the Lexington Planning Board held in the Selectmen's Room Town Office Building,was called to order at 7:33 p.m. by Chairman Merrill with members Colman,Davies, Galaitsis, Bridge-Denzak,Planning Director Bowyer,and Assistant Planner Garber present. ************************ ARTICLES FOR 1999 TOWN MEETING ************************ 7 Review of Planning Board's Pronosed Amendments to the Zoning By-Law The Board reviewed and revised drafts of the following proposed amendments and discussed ways they could publicize their public hearings on the proposed amendments to the Zoning By-Law Using the Town's web page, the Town Meeting members' e-mail network and notifying neighborhood groups were mentioned, in addition to the usual methods, including a legal notice in the newspaper a. Article A. Historic Preservation Incentives.First draft dated 1/11/99• Various edits were discussed. Mr. Garber will make them for the next draft and prepare a draft report. b. Article C. Technical Corrections, Third Draft, dated 1/11/99• Discussion centered on the amendment to Section 7.5.5 and the definitions of crawl space,cellar,basement and story Mr.Bowyer agreed to conduct additional research into the concept of average interior grade. _ c. Public Hearings on Zoning Articles: It was agreed that public hearings for Articles 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, and 13 would be on February 10. Public hearings on Articles 4, 5, 9, and 10 would be on February 24. The staff rolled out two citizens' petitions: d. 903 Waltham Street Rezoning.James H.McManus.III, Roll-out: Mr Bowyer reported that the submission is not complete.Mr. Garber will do a detailed analysis of the material submitted so far. e. 16 Hayden Avenue. CD8.Hayden medical Center. Amendment to PSDUP Roll-out: Mr Colman pointed out that a commitment for traffic control was made a part of the special permit at the time of the rezoning of 16 Hayden Avenue in 1997 It requires the applicant to pay for needed improvements. ************** ADMINIS I RATION OF LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS ************** SUBDIVISION OF LAND 8. Connersmvth Way Accent Covenant. Endorse Subdivision Plan: Mr Garber reported that Harry Wight, developer of the Coppersmyth Way cluster subdivision off Marrett Road,has satisfied the conditions that were to be met prior to the endorsement of the plans. He said the Board could now accept the covenant and endorse the subdivision plan for Coppersmyth Way On the motion of Mr. Colman, seconded by Mr.Davies,the Board voted unanimously,5-0,to accept the covenant executed by Harry D.Wight,Chestnut Green,LLC, dated January 13, 1999, and to endorse the subdivision plans entitled "Coppersmyth Way, 577-581 Marrett Road,Lexington, MA", dated October 6, 1998. *************************** PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT *************************** 9 Recent Activity a. Earl Street.Mark Barons.Revised Landscape Plan.Rollout: Mr Garber rolled out a revised landscape plan for a previously filed street improvement plan for an unaccepted portion of Earl Street, submitted by Mark Barons, New England Construction Company Unauthorized/premature tree cutting at the site triggered the submission of the new plan and review The staff has not yet reviewed the plan in detail. Ms.Bridge-Denzak will provide detailed comments as well. b. Mansionization Legislation: Mr.Bowyer reported that he attended a meeting of residents in the Woodhaven neighborhood who are concerned about "tear downs." They are interested in the proposed mansionization legislation, sponsored by Representative Jay Kaufman, to amend Chapter 40A, the Zoning Act, to allow municipalities to control the FAR in residential districts.