1985-03-16 - Laserfiche WebLink

Browse Search

PLANNING BOARD MINUTES MEETING OF MARCH 16, 1985 The meeting of the Lexington Planning Board, held in room G-1, Town Offices, was called to order at 9:16 a.m. by the Chairman, Mrs. Smith, with members Cripps, Flemings, Sorensen and Planning Director Bowyer present. Mrs. Uhrig joined the meeting during the discussion of Article 15. ARTICLES FOR 1985 TOWN MEETING 64. Article 12, Conversion of One Famiy Dwelling: The Board reviewed a draft of the report dated March 13, 1985. It was agreed to add language at the beginning to state the Planning Board's objective more clearly and to emphasize the protec- tion to be afforded single family neighborhoods from the amount of conversion now permitted by Section 5.3. Other editorial changes were agreed to. 65. Article 15, Parking Space Elevations: David Williams, Angela Frick and Joyce Miller of the Conservation Commission were present to request that the Planning Board expand the language to prohibit any parking in an area currently designated as within a 100 -year flood area. The wording of the article prevents the construction of required parking spaces at an elevation below the 100 -year flood level but would permit the construction of extra (non -required) parking below the 100 -year flood elevation and would permit the construction of required parking spaces if the area is filled to an elevation higher than the 100 -year flood elevation. Mrs. Smith and Mr. Bowyer pointed out that the proposed amendment would be in the parking section of the Zoning By -Law and would draw its justification from zoning and the provision of off-street parking. While the complete prohibition of any parking in an area of a 100 -year flood elevation may be desirable for environ- mental reasons, it would not be easy to justify that action for off-street park- ing -zoning reasons, which are the subject of Article 15. It was agreed that the environmental objectives would be better achieved through Article 9, the Conser- vation Commission's proposed amendments to the Town's Wetland Protection By -Law. 66. Article 16, Congregate Living Facility: The Board reaffirmed its approach -- new construction of congregate living facilities, including additions to existing buildings, would be by Town Meeting action only. The conversion of an existing dwelling, without any addition, would be the only type of congregate living facility permitted in the RO or RS district and that would require a special permit from the Board of Appeals. 67. Article 17, Health Hazards: It was agreed to change one paragraph in the draft report. 68. Article 18, CD, Concord Avenue: In a poll of the Board, four members are in favor of the amendment. Mr. Sorensen is opposed because he believes the screen- ing is inadequate and the need for additional office space in town has not been justified. The members in favor said the report should cite the design of the proposal, the restrictions limiting the development to small offices, and the traffic capacity of the intersection, which is adequate.