Planning Board Minutes, 1999-07-28

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PLANNING BOARD MINUTES MEETING OF JULY 28, 1999 The meeting of the Lexington Planning Board held in the Selectmen's Room Town Office Building,was called to order at 7:35 p.m.by Chairman Davies with members Bridge-Denzak,Colman,Galaitsis,Merrill, and Planning Director Bowyer, and Assistant Planner Garber present. ************ ADMINISTRATION OF LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS ************* SUBDIVISION OF LAND 109 Munroe Village Subdivision. Todd Cataldo. Final Release of Surety Mr. Garber reported that Todd Cataldo, Sheldon Corporation, has requested final release of the covenant and of the surety being held against completion of the public facilities at the Munroe Village subdivision off Woburn Street. On the motion of Mr Merrill, seconded by Mr Galaitsis,the Board voted unanimously, 5-0,that: Whereas,the applicant/developer has now satisfied the outstanding real estate tax obligations on Lot# 164F, and Whereas,the subdivision road and infrastructure have been successfully completed and approved by the Engineering Division; and Whereas,the covenant dated March, 1995 and required by the Subdivision Regulations and Planning Board remains in effect and the bank passbook held in surety remains with the US Trust Company (formerly Lexington Savings Bank); The Planning Board votes to: 1 Release the applicant/developer from and remove the covenant encumbering the land at the Munroe Village subdivision; and 2. Release passbook#1080253 in the amount of$20,000,plus interest, and return to Robert Cataldo/Sheldon Corporation; and 3 Recommend that the street be accepted by a future Town Meeting. 110. 87 Hancock Street. 7 4.5 Subdivision.Halyard Builders: Decisions: The Board reviewed and revised draft decisions on the 87 Hancock Street 7 4.5 subdivision. A discussion was held on the small but unexpected increase in the size of the house. Ms.Bridge-Denzak expressed disappointment in the increase. Mr Colman,Mr. Galaitsis and Mr Davies felt that the increase was not unreasonable though they want to make certain in the future that there are no such surprises at the end of the 7 4.5 subdivision process.Mr. Garber said that a particular buyer may request changes that affect house size. The Board agreed to discuss the issue in the future. On the motion of Mr. Colman, seconded by Mr. Galaitsis,the Board voted 3-1-0, with Ms. Bridge-Denzak opposed,to: 1) approve the definitive subdivision plan,entitled "87 Hancock Street," dated June 1, 1999; 2) approve the certificate of action,dated July 28, 1999,as amended; 3) grant a special permit for a frontage reduction subdivision under Section 7 4.5 of the Zoning By-Law; and grant other special permits as cited in the decision, dated July 28, 1999 as amended; Mr Merrill abstained as he was not present for the public hearing on the subdivision. 111 Rowland Avenue Conventional Subdivision.Woodhaven Realty Postpone Public Hearing: Mr. Garber informed the Board that two abutters to the proposed one-lot subdivision on Rowland Avenue have requested a postponement of the public hearing on the definitive plan, scheduled for August 4 The applicant is required to formally request the extension, and the staff has not heard yet from the applicant, Woodhaven Realty Trust. The Board agreed to wait until the applicant decides. I