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PLANNING BOARD MINUTES MEETING OF MARCH 8, 2000 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 Vice - Chairman Colman with members Bridge- Denzak, Galaitsis, Planning Director Garber and Assistant Planner McCall- Taylor present. Mr. Merrill and Mr. Davies were absent. MINUTES * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** 26. Review of Minutes The Board reviewed and c orrected the minutes for the meeting of February 16, 2000. On a motion duly made and seconded, it was votd unanimously to approve the minutes, as amended. The Board reviewed the minutes for the meeting of February 9, 2000. On a motion duly made and seconded, it was voted unanimously to approve the minutes, as written. SUBDIVISION OF LAND 27. Fox Run Lane Subdivision, Robert Phelan, Diamond Nest Development Corporation Ms. McCall - Taylor reported that Robert Phelan, the developer of the Fox Run Lane subdivision off of East Street, has requested that the Board release the covenant and the remaining surety held against the completion of the subdivision. Engineering has now determined that work on the subdivision is complete_ On the motion of Mr. Galaitsis, seconded by Ms. Bridge - Denzak, the Board voted unanimously to: 1. release the owner from the provisions of the covenant, dated August 10, 1995, and certify that the subdivision has been satisfactorily completed, and 2. release its interest in the performance surety, Lexington Savings Bank passbook Number 1080504 in the sum of $28,500. It should be noted that a sure will be placed in another passbook to cover the survival of the street trees for another growing season. Request for Extension of Time Ms. McCall - Taylor informed the Board that Woodhaven Realty Trust has requested that the time for the Planning Board to act on the Rowland Avenue definitive subdivision plan be extended an additional forty -five, ninety days, from to 2000. On the motion of Mr. Galaitsis, seconded by Ms_ Bridge - Denzak, the Board voted unanimously to grant the extension. PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT Recent Activity 28_ 35 Hayes Lane Definitive Subdivision Plan, Rollout Mr_ Garber rolled out a definitive two -lot conventional subdivision plan for land at 35 Hayes Lane that was submitted by Peter Johnson on March 6, 2000. The staff has not yet reviewed the plan in detail . * * * * * * * * * * ** ADMINISTRATION OF LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS * * * * * * * * * * * ** RECOMMENDATIONS ON APPLICATIONS TO THE BOARD OF APPEALS 29- Applications To Be Heard on March 9, 2000 Mr_ Davies gave an oral review of the following applications: 6t School Street — variance to construct an attached garage with living space above The Planning Board agreed to recommend unfavorable action as there is n.o hardship to justify granting such a variance. The addition is very large for the site. The Planning Board believes that a 22' wide garage would be more than. adequate_