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r 1 r 441 PLANNING BOARD MEETING MINUTES OF MARCH 31, 1982 The meeting of the Lexington Planning Board, held in Room G-1, Town Offices, was called to order at 7:40 p.m. by the Chairman, Mr. Sandy, with members Nichols, Smith, Sorensen and Uhrig, and Planning Director Bowyer present. DETERMINATION OF PLANNING BOARD APPROVAL 47. 16 Garfield Street, Form A-82/2 The Board reviewed a plan of land on Garfield Street containing two lots, both owned by Wendy and Robert Reasenberg. The intent of the plan is to increase the area of the lot containing the house. Mr. Sorensen questioned whether the nota- tions on the plan accurately described the intent. On the motion of Mrs. Smith, seconded by Mrs. Nichols, it was voted 4-1, with Mr. Sorensen in opposition: The plan entitled "Plan of Land in Lexington, Massachusetts" dated January 25, 1982, by Frederick R. Joyce Surveyors of Arlington, Mass., certified by Eugene J. Mulligan, registered land surveyor, with appli- cation Form A-82/2 by Howard Goldstein, attorney, does not require approval under the Subdivision Control Law. 48. Land off North Street, Form A-82/3 The Board reviewed a plan of land off North Street which proposes to create a new lot of 30,800 square feet, of which 12,600 square feet would be in Burlington and 18,200 square feet would be in Lexington. The proposed lot would have two dwellings upon it. Questions were raised as to the size of the lot within Lexington and whether a lot can be created with two dwellings on it. It was agreed to postpone action until advice can be obtained from Town Counsel. ARTICLES FOR 1982 TOWN MEETING Article 32, Transfer of Land (Poor Farm): The Board discussed the proposed trans- fer of an 11 -acre parcel, known as the old "Poor Farm," off Cedar Street from the Board of Selectmen's jurisdiction to the Conservation Commission. The majority of the Board thought there was no compelling reason to make a change at this time and that the Town should first have an inventory and then a policy on the use of Town - owned land. Mrs. Nichols, Mrs. Smith, and Mrs. Uhrig do not favor any change in the status of the land at this time, Mr. Sandy and Mr. Sorensen favor the proposed transfer to the Conservation Commission. Members expressed concern about loosing the transfer of two other small parcels included in the article. It was agreed to discuss the transfer with the Conservation Commission and whether a division of the article would be acceptable. Article 44, Term of Planning Board: After discussion, it was agreed that four mem- bers oppose reducing the term of the Planning Board from five years to three years. Mrs. Uhrig leans toward a three-year term. Article 51, Transfer of Hennessey Recreation Land: On the motion of Mrs. Smith, seconded by Mr. Uhrig, it was agreed unanimously to oppose the transfer of the Hennessey recreation land in north Lexington to the Housing Authority.