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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-05-28-PB-min PLANNING BOARD MINUTES MEETING OF MAY 28, 2014 A regular meeting of the Lexington Planning Board, held in the Selectmen’s Meeting Room, was called to order at 7:09 p.m. by Chairman Charles Hornig, with members Nancy Corcoran- Ronchetti, Richard Canale, Greg Zurlo, and Timothy Dunn and planning staff Maryann McCall- Taylor, Aaron Henry, and Lori Kaufman present. *********************************MINUTES ************************************ On a motion duly made and seconded, it was voted, 5-0, to accept as edited the minutes for May 7, 2014. ***************************SPECIAL TOWN MEETING*************************** 430 Concord Avenue, PSDUP updates: Ms. McCall-Taylor spoke with Mr. Grant regarding the changes to the PSDUP, which will be discussed in full detail on June 4 at the continued public hearing. **********************DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION*********************** CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING Edna Street extension, definitive subdivision plan continued public hearing: Mr. Hornig called the continued public hearing to order at 7:13 p.m. There were 4 people in the audience. Mr. David Burns of Debco Properties, the applicant, and Fred Russell, project engineer, were present and updated the Planning Board. Revised plans, list of waivers and drainage calculations were submitted. Mr. Russell said Edna Street would not continue through to Emerald Street, but instead would have a hammerhead turnaround using dimensions provided by the Fire Department and Engineering, the existing road was super elevated and the street extension would match the existing road, there would be planting of additional street trees, the existing street would be centered within the right of way (ROW), and the developer would provide an eight inch water main line from Emerald Street and be stubbed by the developer at the hydrant and the Town would complete the looped water main at Homestead Street at a later date. The path chosen to Emerald Street was selected to preserve more trees and the electrical would run underneath it. Page 2 Minutes for the Meeting of May 28, 2014 Board Comments:  Tree removal and additions on sheet four was discussed. There would be no trees removed from the path of the water line from Emerald Street.  How wide would the paving for the turnaround be? Mr. Russell said at the request of the Fire Department 20 feet.  Have draft covenant and easement language been submitted? Not yet. Make sure there is language regarding no parking or snow storage in the turnaround.  Now that the street would be a dead end there should be a path to Emerald Street.  There were street trees being removed on the east side why not replace them? Mr. Russell said there was concern about the new trees being able to grow with the existing canopy of the remaining trees. Could trees be replaced down the street? Yes.  Where was the Limit of Work line? It exists, but did not make it on the plan.  What would be the parking limitations on Edna Street? Mr. Russell said on the extension portion of the street there would need to be restrictions at the turnaround for fire trucks.  Where would parking be allowed without any surface parking available and none allowed in the turnaround? Mr. Russell would consider one-sided parking on the street. The applicant would need to speak with the Fire Department to get approval or figure out a location on the site for additional parking. Public comments:  Who would be responsible to keep the turnaround free from snow? The responsibility would be on the property owner.  How would the fire truck get access to the structure if it was on fire especially with cars parked in front?  Would the infiltration system be for septic or surface water? It would be for storm water and located underground. Board Comments: The following conditions would need to be added to the final certificate of action:  Prohibit parking and storage of any kind in the turnaround or any obstruction to the turnaround easement and ROW.  The property owner would be responsible for snow removal.  Require a small post demarcating the path to Emerald Street.  Require the usual language approved by Town Counsel for maintenance and operation of drainage system and turnaround easement. Minutes for the Meeting of May 28, 2014 Page 3  Move the boulders from the stone wall to the end of the path.  Show the limit of work line on the plans.  Add street trees to the opposite side of the street. On a motion duly made and seconded, it was voted, 5-0, to close the public hearing at 7:53 p.m. On a motion duly made and seconded, it was voted, 5-0, to approve the definitive subdivision plan for Edna Street extension as presented tonight with the changes to conditions and waivers as specified. 138 Laconia Street, ANR: On a motion duly made and seconded, it was voted, 5-0, to endorse the plan entitled “ANR Plan of Land in Lexington, MA” dated March 13, 2014 prepared and certified by Clifford Rober, Professional Land Surveyor, Arlington, MA with Form A (2014-2) submitted by David Burns of Debco, the applicant, as it does not require approval under subdivision control law with the usual notes and removal of note saying they were three buildable lots. **********************DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS*************************** CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING Development Regulations, Subdivision Regulations: Mr. Hornig called the continued public hearing to order at 7:56 p.m. There was one person in the audience. The Board discussed the changes to the proposed draft with edits from May 9. Street classification, if number of units to be served for minor streets should be stated, connectivity of minor streets and problems with generalizing classifications of streets. Audience Comments:  There could be parking on a minor road with 20 feet of pavement with certain accommodations.  There were too many conditions being set on a minor road.  Why focus on the nine units to be served if the street was not a dead end. The goal was not to maximize the number of lots, but to decrease impervious surface. On a motion duly made and seconded, it was voted, 5-0, to close the public hearing at 9:07 p.m. On a motion duly made and seconded, it was voted, 5-0, it was voted to adopt the subdivision regulations as presented on the table with changes. There will be renumbering to prevent any conflicts. Page 4 Minutes for the Meeting of May 28, 2014 **********************DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION*********************** 14 Tavern Lane, Street Determination Amendment: The property was still under construction, but a buyer has come forward and the applicant wishes to get a certificate of occupancy. A cost of construction has been submitted and after review by Engineering it was determined that a $30,000 bond would be sufficient to cover the cost of construction. On a motion duly made and seconded, it was voted, 5-0, to waive the requirement to complete the road work before granting a certificate of occupancy and accept surety in the amount of $30,000 to complete the road. *********************************SCHEDULING ******************************** June 4 will be the continued public hearing for 430 Concord Avenue PSDUP and the Center Committee will do a presentation on Banks in the Center; June 11 prepare for Town Meeting and adopt a report, June 16, 2014, meet before Town Meeting and June 18 a public hearing on 48 Summit Road and 111 and 119 Laconia Street, will be opened and continued if there was Town Meeting, Oakmount Circle street determination, the work plan, and reorganization will be discussed. Anything that needed to be added to the work plan should be sent to staff by Board ndth Members. There will be meetings in July on the 2 and 16. On a motion duly made and seconded, it was voted, 5-0, to adjourn at 9:20 p.m. The meeting was recorded by Lexmedia. The following documents used at the meeting can be found on file with the Planning Department:  Street classification memorandum from Aaron Henry, regarding development regulations, (8 pages).  Staff Summary/Recommendation from Aaron Henry, dated May 7, 2014 regarding 138 Laconia Street (1 page). Timothy Dunn, Clerk