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PLANNING BOARD MINUTES
MEETING OF JUNE 19, 2013
A regular meeting of the Lexington Planning Board, held in the Selectmen’s Meeting Room, was
called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Chairman Richard Canale with members Charles Hornig, Michelle
Ciccolo and Nancy Corcoran-Ronchetti and planning staff Maryann McCall-Taylor, Aaron
Henry, and Lori Kaufman present. Mr. Zurlo joined the meeting in progress.
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SUBDIVISION PUBLIC HEARING
150 East Street, Definitive Subdivision Plan:
Mr. Canale called the public hearing to order at 7:33 p.m. and recessed until Mr. Zurlo arrived.
Blueberry Laneperformance guarantee modification (Covenant to Tri-Partite):
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The developer of the Blueberry Development requested a switch of performance guarantee, as
allowed under subdivision control law, from a covenant to a Tri-Partite Agreement. The amount
of $52,789 which is greater than the amount required to complete the remaining construction will
be held.
On a motion duly made and seconded, it was voted, 4-0, to accept surety in the amount of
$52,789 in the form of a Tri-Partite Agreement between the Town, the developer and Bank.
On a motion duly made and seconded, it was voted, 4-0, to release the covenant since there would
be surety to secure the subdivision.
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On a motion duly made and seconded, it was voted, 4-0, to approve the minutes for May 8, 2013
as amended.
On a motion duly made and seconded, it was voted, 4-0, to approve the minutes for May 22, 2013
as submitted.
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The Parklet will be finished on Monday and the grand opening is scheduled for June 28, 2013.
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Mr. Canale said Karen Mullins from Community Development has invited the Board to Garry
Rhodes retirement party on June 27 from 2:00-3:30 in the Selectmen’s Meeting Room.
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1981-1963 Massachusetts Avenue, ANR:
St Brigid’s transferred an area that served as an informal boundary between two sites to the owner
of 1963 Massachusetts Avenue a non-conforming lot short on frontage, which created no new
lots. The plan got recorded at the registry without endorsement and has now been filed with the
Planning Board to hopefully clear up title concerns. The Planning Board regulations allow the
endorsement if no there would be no change in frontage and was moving closer to conformity.
Board Comments:
ANR’s are a creature of statute and this ANR does not qualify and therefore should not
be endorsed.
This would be for clean up and had already changed hands and the Board should endorse.
If endorsed there should be a note on the plan that the lot does not meet the frontage
requirements in the Lexington Zoning Bylaw.
Mr. Zurlo joined the meeting in progress.
On a motion duly made and seconded, it was voted, 3-1-1 (Mr. Hornig opposed and Mr. Zurlo
abstained), to endorse the ANR with the disclaimer on frontage as discussed.
SUBDIVISION PUBLIC HEARING
150 East Street, Definitive Subdivision Plan:
Mr. Canale called the public hearing to order at 7:55 p.m. There were approximately 10 people in
the audience. In attendance was Craig Weeks, the applicant. The existing lot was created in 2007.
The applicant got a variance from the Zoning Board of Appeals before applying to the Planning
Board and the application would just restore the property to the original conditions before 2007.
However in order to recreate this lot a frontage waiver would be necessary under the subdivision
control law, which was why this was a definitive subdivision plan instead of an ANR.
On a motion duly made and seconded, it was voted, 5-0, to close the public hearing at 7:59 p.m.
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On a motion duly made and seconded, it was voted, 5-0, to approve the definitive subdivision
plan for 150-168 East Street as submitted on April 11, 2013, and waive compliance with any
subdivision regulations including requirements for frontage.
376 Lincoln Street/76 Middle Street, Deliberations:
Board Comments:
The plan must show the pedestrian easement laid out from the proposed cul-de-sac to
Lincoln Street so that any path constructed could comply with all Massachusetts
Architectural Access Board (AAB) regulations.
The plan must show a path that must be compliant with AAB regulations from the cul-de-
sac to the open space and terminate approximately 30 feet from Lincoln Street
Construction of all pathways must be completed within two years from the granting of
the permit.
The façade facing Middle Street on Lot one must be articulated as shown by the applicant
at the public hearing.
Structures must be set back from one another at least 20 feet.
There should be no planting strip to allow for snow storage and the Homeowners
Association (HOA) would be responsible for clearing the sidewalk area to keep open for
fire access.
Provide legal documents that would reflect the HOA responsibilities, easement of water
and sewer in the ROW, cover walkways, and public access.
Submit covenants for the maintenance of the open space and impervious surface limits
The applicant must provide the appropriate legal instrument waiving its rights to the old
zoning bylaw and proof submitted proof to Planning Staff prior to issuance of any
building permits.
The preservation of the Franklin-Warren structure was important and may not be altered
except in a manner consistent with this decision and a Preservation Agreement accepted
by Town Counsel, crafted in consultation with the Historic Commission and on file with
the Planning Department.
On a motion duly made and seconded, it was voted, 5-0, to approve the special permit for a
balanced housing development located at 376 Lincoln Street and 73 Middle Street with the
conditions in the draft and discussed tonight.
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On a motion duly made and seconded, it was voted, 5-0, to approve the Certificate of Action for a
balanced housing development located at 376 Lincoln Street and 73 Middle Street in accordance
with plans submitted and waivers listed by staff.
****************** PLANNING BOARD REORGANIZATION ***********************
Election of Officers:
The Board held its annual election of officers. The floor was opened for nominations and Mr.
Hornig was nominated as chair, Ms. Ciccolo as vice chair, and Ms. Corcoran-Ronchetti as clerk.
There being no further nominations, the nominations were closed. The slate of officers was
elected by a vote of 5-0.
Committee Assignments
:
The Planning Board Representatives/Liaisons to Town Committees and Commissions were
discussed and the assignments for the upcoming year were as follows:
Economic Development Advisory Committee Mr. Hornig
Greenways Corridor Committee Mr. Hornig
Historic Districts Commission Mr. Hornig
Historical Commission Mr. Hornig
Lexington Bicycle Advisory Committee Mr. Canale
Community Preservation Committee Mr. Canale
MAGIC Mr. Canale
Lexington Center Committee Mr. Zurlo
Energy Conservation Committee Mr. Zurlo
Vision 2020/Executive Committee Mr. Zurlo
Sustainability Committee Mr. Zurlo
Transportation Advisory Committee Ms. Ciccolo
Housing Partnership Board Ms. Ciccolo
Sidewalk Committee Ms. Ciccolo
Design Advisory Committee Ms. Corcoran-Ronchetti
Hanscom Area Towns Committee Ms. Corcoran-Ronchetti
Tree Committee Ms. Corcoran-Ronchetti
Conservation Commission Ms. Corcoran-Ronchetti
On a motion duly made and seconded, it was voted, 5-0, to approve the list of liaisons and
representatives to the Town Committees and Commissions.
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On a motion duly made and seconded, it was voted, 5-0, to appoint Mr. Canale as the
representative to the Community Preservation Committee for a term ending June 30, 2015.
Work Plan:
The Board discussed some ideas for next years work plan. Staff asked the Board Members to
submit their recommendations for review with Mr. Hornig. Availability of time, effort and other
matters that may be submitted from residents for Town Meeting will factor into the decision
making of the Boards annual work plan.
20/20 Survey Material:
Mr. Zurlo said there was not much to report on. The other Boards were having challenges with
data provided and what to extract from the report. Some BOS members will be meeting with Ms.
Cohen of 2020 Vision Committee to discuss the issues. Mr. Zurlo will coordinate a meeting with
Ms. Cohen to discuss how the information being collected could be used to move forward.
On a motion duly made and seconded, it was voted, 5-0, to adjourn at 9:32 p.m.
The meeting was recorded by Lexmedia.
The following documents used at the meeting can be found on file with the Planning Department:
1. Definitive Subdivision application for 150 East Street, dated May 15, 2011 (1 page).
2. Memorandum from staff regarding 150 East Street, dated June 14, 2013 (1 page).
3. Memorandum from Decelle Burke & Assoc, Inc., dated June 1, 2013, regarding 376
Lincoln Street and 73 Middle Street (1 page).
4. Storm water operation and maintenance Plan and Summary Comparison Chart Pre and
post Construction storm water Flows, regarding 376 Lincoln Street and 73 Middle Street
dated June 10, 2013 (5 pages and 26 pages).
5. Definitive Subdivision Plan Set for 376 Lincoln Street and 73 Middle Street updated
March 26, 2013 (9 pages).
6. Draft Decision for 376 Lincoln Street and 73 Middle Street, dated June 19, 2013 (7
pages).
7. Memorandum from staff regarding 1963 Massachusetts Avenue, ANR dated June 14,
2013 (1 page).
8. Memorandum from staff regarding Murray Hills SSD, dated June 6, 2013 (1 page).
Nancy Corcoran-Ronchetti, Clerk