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PLANNING BOARD MINUTES MEETING OF APRIL 23, 2001 The meeting of the Lexington Planning Board held in Room G -15, Town Office Building, was called to order at 7:35 p.m. by Vice Chairman Bridge - Denzak with members Davies, Harden, Planning Director Garber, and Assistant Planner McCalI- Taylor present. Mr. Galaitsis and Ms. Chase were absent. * * * * * * * * * * ** ADMINISTRATION OF LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS * * * * * * * * * * * ** Lexington Park Cluster Subdivision Halyard Builders: On the motion of Ms. Bridge - Denzak, seconded by Mr. Harden, the Board voted to endorse the plans for Lexington Park. These plans reflect minute changes that were required in order to register the plans in Land Court. RECOMMENDATIONS ON APPLICATIONS TO THE BOARD OF APPEALS Applications To Be Heard on April 26, 2001: Ms. McCall - Taylor gave an oral review of the following applications: 41 North Hancock Street --- Variance to construct a one -story addition to a nonconforming single - family dwelling with a rear yard setback of 11.2 feet. 519 Appleton Street, Arlington — Special permit to install, operate and maintain an unmanned wireless communications facility on an existing lattice tower 675 Waltham Street — Amendment to an existing special permit to allow golf driving range lighting. -. In the case of 675 Waltham Street, the Board felt that the information provided by the applicant was insufficient for the Board to determine if the facility would comply with the provisions of Chapter 14 of the Zoning By -Law. It was the understanding of the Board that more information will be available to the Board of Appeals at their meeting and the Planing Board would rely on the ZBA to d.eternine if the lighting standards are being met. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** *PLANNING BOARD ORGANIZATION, SCHEDULE * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** May Meeting Schedule The Board reviewed the meeting schedule for May. There will be a comprehensive plan workshop on May 2 at the Museum of Our National Heritage. May 9 will be a regular meeting, and May 21 will be a joint meeting with the Board of Selectmen for the presentation of the MAPC buildout. There may be a brief meeting before the Town Meeting session on May 14. * * * * * * * * * * ** ADMINISTRATION OF LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS * * * * * * * * * * * * * SUBDIVISION OF LAND Old Smith Farm, 160 -1.70 Wood Street, Stabile Companies Mr. Davies reported that at the last meeting of the Historical Commission it was discovered that three structures of stone and wood on the Old Smith Farm property were listed on the Cultural Resources Inventory and might be subject to the demolition delay by -law. He felt that such action could put the Schumacher Barn at risk as it might collapse if the project is delayed through two more winters. Sally Zimmerman was present from the Historical Commission and said that Commission members had not been aware that the project involved the removal of the structures. She said the Commission was required by law to hold a demolition hearing and they will do so as quickly as possible. Mr. Harden asked if the decision was made at the hearing and was informed that is was. Ms. Zimmerman said that the Commission would consider surrounding factors in making a decision. Mr. Garber said that the Planning Board has been struggling with this project for six and a half years and in that time the focus has been on the Schumacher barn. The project was permitted a year and a half ago and these structures were never discussed. He feared what would happen if the current developer walked away. The Planning Board reviewed the draft letter and supported it. Ms. Bridge - Denzak would like Ms. Chase's input before finalizing the letter and sending it. The Board voted on the motion of Ms. Bridge-