Planning Board Minutes, 1999-06-02

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PLANNING BOARD MINUTES FOR THE MEETING OF JUNE 2, 1999 The meeting of the Lexington Planning Board held in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, Town Office Building, was called to order at 7.40 by Chairman Merrill with members Bridge-Denzak, Colman, Davies, Galaitsis,Planning Director Bowyer and Assistant Planner Garber present. *************************************MINUTES ************************************** 90. Review of Minutes: The Board reviewed the minutes for the meetings of February 3, March 8, 17, 22, 24, 29, 30 and May 12, 1999 On the motion of Mr Davies, seconded by Ms. Bridge-Denzak, the Board voted unanimously 5-0 to approve the minutes,as written. ************* ADMINISTRATION OF LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS ************* DETERMINATION OF GRADE AND CONSTRUCTION OF UNACCEPTED STREETS 91 78 Outlook Drive. Determination of Adeauacv of Unaccented Street: Mr Garber reported that the Engineering Division examined Outlook Drive in the vicinity of number 78 and determined that the street is in adequate condition. This was communicated to the planning staff in a memo dated May 12, 1999 After a brief discussion, on the motion of Mr Galaitsis, seconded by Mr. Merrill, the Board voted unanimously that Outlook Drive, between Middleby Road and Fair Oaks Drive, and as it provides frontage for number 78, is of adequate grade and construction. SUBDIVISION OF LAND 92. 113/115 Concord Avenue. the Kazazians. Definitive 7 4.5 Subdivision Plan. Reauest for Extension: Mr Garber reported that the staff received a request from the applicants for the 113/115 Concord Avenue 7 4.5 subdivision to extend the time for the Board to make a decision. They have some site engineering, and house size and siting, issues to work out. The Board voted unanimously to grant an extension of up to 45 days. 93 246 Concord Avenue. Issaians/Markarians. Definitive 7 4.5 Subdivision Plan: Continuation of Public Hearine: Mr Merrill reconvened the public hearing, from May 12, for a definitive 7 4.5 subdivision plan for land at 246 Concord Avenue. The plan is dated April 24, 1999 Present for this item were Frederick Russell, P.E.,and Attorney John Farrington. Mr Russell summarized the site development plan. Consideration of the value of the public benefit was continued from the hearing on May 12. Mr. Farrington asked that the payment of the public benefit be triggered by the sale of the two lots individually instead of up front. After a lengthy discussion, the Board agreed that the cost of the public benefit, valued at $27,500, should be shared equally by the purchasers of the two lots, and that the total amount will have to be paid before any demolition or building permit will be issued. Mr Galaitsis commented that the decision should make clear that this is an unusual case and that each 7 4.5 subdivision plan should be considered on its individual circumstances. On the motion of Mr. Davies, seconded by Mr Colman, the Board voted unanimously, 5-0, to approve the Special Permit. Mr. Galaitsis strongly objected to the placement of a plaque identifying the "donor" of Li the tot lot. On the motion of Ms. Bridge-Denzak, seconded by Mr. Davies, the Board voted unanimously, 5-0,to approve the Certificate of Action approving the definitive subdivision plan.