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MINUTES OF PLANNING BOARD MEETING February 23, 1981 The meeting of the Lexington Planning Board was called to order at 7:41 p.m. by the Chairman, Mrs. Wheaton, with members Friedman, Nichols, Sandy, Sorensen, Planning Director Bowyer, Assistant Planner Asen and Secretary Mrs. Salto present. Mr. Bowyer introduced Mrs. Lorraine Salto who was recently appointed as secretary in the Planning Department. 35. ARTICLES FOR THE 1981 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING The Board reviewed preliminary drafts of reports on articles on which public hearings had been held and discussed several citizen's articles. Article 13, Editing Changes: Mrs. Wheaton suggested changes in the section about the Planning Board's responsibilities under zoning. On the motion of Mr. Sandy, seconded by Mrs. Nichols, it was voted unanimously to approve the report as amended. Article 14, Filing Requirements: Editing changes were made to improve the read- ability of the report. On the motion of Mrs. Nichols, seconded by Mr. Fried- man, it was voted unanimously to accept the report as amended. Article 15, Penalty for Zoning Violations: Editing changes were suggested to improve the readability. Article 16, Swimming Pools: Mr. Sorensen said that in view of the water shortage, he thought it inappropriate to simplify procedures which might have the effect of encouraging more pools and a greater use of water. Mr. Sorensen's motion to have the Town Meeting indefinitely postpone the article failed to receive a second. It was agreed that Mr. Sorensen would prepare a report outlining the pros and cons of the article. Article 17, Non -conforming Structures: It was agreed to defer action on this article pending receipt of comments from the Board of Appeals. Article 18, Non -complying Buildings: It was agreed that this article needs additional work. Mrs. Wheaton will talk with Mrs. Morey of_the Board of Appeals. Article 19, Open Space RD: The Board reviewed a draft of the report prepared by Mr. Sandy. There was discussion as to whether the distance from buildings, used in calculating open space, should be changed from 40 feet to either 30 feet or 20 feet. Mr. Sorensen said he thought 30 feet was appropriate be- cause that is, the largest setback required in the single residence districts. Mr. Friedman and Mrs. Nichols both supported 30 feet. Mrs. Wheaton and Mr. Sandy support the article at 40 feet and Mr. Sandy will oppose the article if it is 30 feet. Thus, of the four members who will be serving on the Planning Board after the election on March 2, 1981, two members favor 30 feet and two members favor 40 feet. It was agreed to defer action until a new member is elected to the Planning Board. Article 20, Accessory Uses, Garages: On the motion of Mr. Friedman, seconded by Mr. Sandy, it was voted unanimously to approve the report as amended. Article 27, Prescott Village: Minor revisions had been made to the plans (presented at the public hearing) and were received in the Planning Board office on February 20. A poll of the Board was taken to identify each member's position and the reasons for the position.