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PLANNING BOARD MINUTES
MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 23, 2020
Minutes of the Lexington Planning Board
Held on September 23, 2020, Virtual Meeting per Governor Baker's Order at 7:00 pm
Present: Robert Creech, Chair; Robert Peters, Vice-Chair; Ginna Johnson, Clerk; Richard Canale; and Charles
Hornig. Also present was Amanda Loomis, Planning Director.
Robert Creech, Chair, read the agenda into the record, introduced members of the Planning Board and Planning
Department Staff, and called the meeting to order at 7:01 pm on Wednesday, September 23, 2020.
Mr. Creech read the following statement relative to the recent outbreak of COVID-19.
Good evening. This meeting of the Lexington Planning Board is being conducted remotely consistent
with Governor Baker's Executive Order of March 12, 2020, due to the current State of Emergency in the
Commonwealth due to the outbreak of COVID-19.
To mitigate the transmission of COVID-19, we have been advised and directed by the Commonwealth to
suspend public gatherings. As such, the Governor's Order suspends the requirement of the Open Meeting
Law to have all meetings in a publicly accessible physical location. Further, all members of public bodies
are allowed and encouraged to participate remotely.
The Order, which you can find posted with agenda materials for this meeting, allows public bodies to
meet entirely remotely so long as reasonable public access is afforded so that the public can follow along
with the deliberations of the meeting.
Ensuring public access does not guarantee public participation unless such participation is required by
law. This meeting will feature a public comment. For this meeting, the Lexington Planning Board is
convening by video conference via Zoom as posted on the Town's Website identifying how the public
may join.
Please note that this meeting is being recorded and that some attendees are participating by video
conference.
Accordingly, please be aware that other folks may see you, and take care not to "screen share" your
computer. The recording may capture anything that you broadcast.
1. Town Meeting
a. Amend Zoning Bylaw Public Hearing-Distance from Basement, Slab or Crawl
Space and Groundwater: Add a new §135-4.5 entitled Distance from Basement, Slab
or Crawl Space and Groundwater
Present for the Public Hearing: James Kelly, Lexington Building Commissioner
Robert Creech, Chair, opened the public hearing for Article 9 and requested a
presentation from Mr. Kelly.
Mr. Kelly provided a brief update to the Planning Board regarding Article 9.
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Mr. Creech requested clarification regarding a developer to lift a foundation out of the
water, but rather for a developer not to build in the groundwater. Mr. Kelly confirmed
that Mr. Creech was correct.
Mr. Creech requested comments from members of the Planning Board. Members of the
Planning Board did not have comments at this time. Ginna Johnson asked confirmation
regarding the effective date of the Article, which would be the first advertisement in the
local newspaper.
Mr. Creech opened the floor for public comment. No comments were provided.
Charles Hornig moved that the Planning Board close the public hearing for
Article 9, Distance from Basement, Slab or Crawl Space, and Groundwater.
Richard Canale seconded the motion. The Planning Board voted in favor of the
motion 5-0-0 (Roll Call: Richard Canale – yes; Robert Peters – yes; Ginna
Johnson – yes; Charles Hornig – yes; Robert Creech – yes) MOTION PASSED
Charles Hornig moved that the Planning Board make a favorable
recommendation to the Town Meeting for Article 9, Distance from Basement,
Slab or Crawl Space, and Groundwater, as amended. Richard Canale seconded
the motion. The Planning Board voted in favor of the motion (Roll Call:
Richard Canale – yes; Charles Hornig - yes; Ginna Johnson – yes; Robert
Peters – yes; Robert Creech – yes). MOTION PASSED
The Planning Board reviewed the draft report for Article 9, Distance from
Basement, Slab or Crawl Space, and Groundwater.
Charles Hornig moved that the Planning Board approve the Article 9, Distance
from Basement, Slab or Crawl Space, and Groundwater Report, as amended.
Richard Canale seconded the motion. The Planning Board voted in favor of the
motion 5-0-0 (Roll Call: Charles Hornig – yes; Richard Canale – yes; Ginna
Johnson – yes; Robert Peters – yes; Robert Creech – yes) MOTION PASSED
b. Amend Zoning Bylaw Public Hearing-Short Term Rentals: Add a new section to
§135-6, entitled Short Term Rentals
Present for the public hearing: Jennifer Gingras, Zoning Administrator
Robert Creech, Chair, opened the public hearing for Article 10 and requested a
presentation from Ms. Gingras.
Ms. Gingras provided a brief review of amendments made to Article 10, Short Term
Rentals, since the last public hearing on September 9, 2020. Ms. Gingras lead a
discussion regarding the 90-day limitation and if such a number should be amended.
Mr. Creech requested comments from the Planning Board. The following comments were
provided.
Charles Hornig, Richard Canale, and Ginna Johnson stated that they did not have
any questions and agreed with the amendments.
Robert Peters requested clarification regarding the difference between Short
Term Rentals as defined and a tenant at will.
Mr. Creech presented a presentation on the screen.
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Mr. Creech opened the floor for public comments. The following comments were
provided.
A member of the public stated his concerns regarding the allowance of Short
Term Rentals and the need for tighter regulations.
A member of the public provided reasoning for not allowing Short Term Rentals
in residential neighborhoods.
A member of the public provided an example of his current use of his property
and the leasing of his home as a Short Term Rental.
Mr. Creech requested additional comments from the Planning Board. The
following other comments were provided.
The Planning Board and Ms. Gingras discussed the provision to limit properties
up to 90 days for Short Term Rentals. The Planning Board concurred that 90
days should be extended to 120 days.
Richard Canale moved that the Planning Board close the public hearing for
Article 10, Short Term Rentals. Robert Peters seconded the motion. The
Planning Board voted in favor of the motion 5-0-0 (Roll Call: Richard Canale –
yes; Robert Peters – yes; Ginna Johnson – yes; Charles Hornig – yes; Robert
Creech – yes) MOTION PASSED
Charles Hornig moved that the Planning Board make a favorable
recommendation to the Town Meeting for Article 10, Short Term Rentals, as
amended during the public hearing process. Richard Canale seconded the
motion. The Planning Board voted in favor of the motion 5-0-0 (Roll Call:
Charles Hornig – yes; Richard Canale – yes: Robert Peters – yes; Ginna
Johnson – yes; Robert Creech – yes). MOTION PASSED
The Planning Board reviewed the draft report for Article 10, Short Term Rentals.
Ginna Johnson moved that the Planning Board vote to approve the Article 10, Short
Term Rentals Report, as amended. Robert Peters seconded the motion. The Planning
Board voted in favor of the motion 5-0-0 (Roll Call: Ginna Johnson – yes; Robert
Peters – yes; Richard Canale – yes; Charles Hornig – yes; Robert Creech – yes)
MOTION PASSED
2. Development Administration
a. 5 Kimball Road – Street Adequacy Determination
Present for the public meeting: Frederick Gilgun and Thomas Ryder
Mr. Gilgun provided a brief overview of the proposed project and the necessary
improvements required by the Town to improve the roadway to meet Town
requirements.
Mr. Ryder referenced the memo prepared by the Planning Office. Mr. Ryder
noted the requirements and compliance with the letter applicable to the property.
Mr. Ryder stated that if the Engineering Division wanted a reconstruction of the
road, the Applicant would comply with such a request. It was noted that there
were approximately 100 feet of reconstruction that was required.
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Mr. Creech requested comments from the Planning Board. The following
comments were provided.
Richard Canale stated that he did not have any comments at this time.
Charles Hornig referenced Ms. Belanger's memo, in that it was unclear
what reconstruction meant. Mr. Ryder provided a review of the definition
of reconstruction. Mr. Hornig requested clarification from Ms. Page as to
what is being proposed by the Applicant is consistent with the requests of
the Town.
Ginna Johnson stated that she thought Ms. Belanger's memo was evident
in that it would be the entire length rather than the 100 foot segment. Ms.
Johnson requested clarification as to what the path forward is.
Mr. Creech stated that he concurred with Ms. Johnson's statements
regarding the length of the reconstruction.
Charles Hornig moved that the Planning Board determine the road from 5
Kimball Road to Reed Street is not currently of adequate grade and
construction but will be when the proposed improvements are made on the
condition that the Engineering Division determine that any unsuitable base
material has been replaced. Richard Canale seconded the motion. The
Planning Board voted in favor of the motion 5-0-0 (Roll Call: Charles Hornig –
yes; Richard Canale – yes; Robert Peters – yes; Ginna Johnson – yes; Robert
Creech – yes). MOTION PASSED
3. Town Meeting
a. Amend the Zoning Bylaw Public Hearing – Site Plan Review: delete §135-9.5.2
Applicability; amend §135-9.5.4.3; and delete §135-9.5.6.6 in its entirety
Robert Creech, Chair, opened the public hearing for Article 11 and requested a
presentation from Charles Hornig.
Mr. Hornig provided a brief update regarding the revised drafts that address the
requests at the September 9, 2020, public hearing. Mr. Hornig noted the two
changes requested by Mr. Canale.
Mr. Canale presented his edits relative to what triggers site plan review and what
will be reviewed by staff. Mr. Canale proposed amendments to the building size
and impervious area. The Planning Board discussed options for such provisions.
After discussion, the Planning Board concurred on 2,000 and 1,000 SF.
The Planning Board reviewed the proposed amendments to §135-9.5.4.3 relative
to the notification of the abutters. Also, there was a discussion regarding who
would be sending the notices, whether it would be staff or the Applicant, and
whether First Class Mail is necessary, which would disclose the use of postcards
as mailers.
Mr. Creech opened the floor public comments. The following comments were
provided.
A statement of concern regarding groundwater and flooding and the
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impacts on existing structures. The resident provided a review of her
history with flooding, the need for the Conservation Commission to do
their diligence, and the need for a thorough examination of the
construction of new buildings.
The Planning Board reviewed the number of parking spaces that would trigger a
review. There was discussion as to whether it would be 8, 9, or 10. The Planning
Board agreed on eight parking spaces, which would then be rewritten as eight or
fewer additional parking spaces. It was noted that the Planning Board needs to be
consistent as to whether the numbers should be written out with the number or
just the number.
Charles Hornig moved that the Planning Board close the public hearing for Article 11,
Site Plan Review. Richard Canale seconded the motion. The Planning Board voted in
favor of the motion 5-0-0 (Roll Call: Charles Hornig – yes; Richard Canale – yes;
Ginna Johnson – yes; Robert Peters – yes; Charles Hornig – yes; Robert Creech – yes)
MOTION PASSED
Charles Hornig moved that the Planning Board make a favorable recommendation to
the Town Meeting for Article 11, Site Plan Review, as amended during the public
hearing process. Robert Peters seconded the motion. The Planning Board voted in
favor of the motion 5-0-0 (Roll Call: Charles Hornig – yes; Robert Peters – yes;
Richard Canale – yes: Ginna Johnson – yes; Robert Creech – yes). MOTION PASSED
The Planning Board reviewed the draft report for Article 11, Site Plan Review.
Charles Hornig moved that the Planning Board approve the Article 11, Site Plan
Review Report, as amended. Richard Canale seconded the motion. The Planning
Board voted in favor of the motion 5-0-0 (Roll Call: Charles Hornig –yes; Richard
Canale – yes; Ginna Johnson – yes; Robert Peters – yes; Robert Creech – yes).
MOTION PASSED
b. Amend the Zoning Bylaw Public Hearing – Financial Services: Amend §135-
3.1.6; amend Table 1, Permitted Uses and Development Standards row H.1.05,
delete row H.1.06 and H.1.07, and add a new row H.2.03; amend §135-10.1,
definitions.
Robert Creech, Chair, opened the public hearing for the Financial Services Town Meeting
Article.
Mr. Creech requested comments from the Planning Board. Members of the Planning
Board did not have any comments.
Mr. Creech opened the floor for public comment. No public comments were
provided.
Charles Hornig moved that the Planning Board close the public hearing for Article 12,
Financial Services. Richard Canale seconded the motion. The Planning Board voted in
favor of the motion 5-0-0 (Roll Call: Charles Hornig – yes; Richard Canale – yes;
Robert Peters – yes; Ginna Johnson – yes; Robert Creech – yes) MOTION PASSED
Charles Hornig moved that the Planning Board make a favorable recommendation to
the Town Meeting for Article 12, Financial Services, as amended during the public
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hearing process. Richard Canale seconded the motion. The Planning Board voted in
favor of the motion 5-0-0 (Roll Call: Charles Hornig – yes; Richard Canale – yes;
Robert Peters – yes: Ginna Johnson – yes; Robert Creech – yes). MOTION PASSED
The Planning Board reviewed the draft report for Article 12, Financial Services.
Ginna Johnson moved that the Planning Board approve the Article 12, Financial
Services Report, as amended. Richard Canale seconded the motion. The Planning
Board voted in favor of the motion 5-0-0 (Roll Call: Ginna Johnson – yes; Richard
Canale – yes; Robert Peters – yes; Charles Hornig – yes; Robert Creech – yes).
MOTION PASSED
The Planning Board took a brief recess from 8:39 pm to 8:42 pm.
c. Amend the Zoning Bylaw Public Hearing – Solar Energy Systems: Amend
§135-3.2.2; add a new §135-4.3.1.3; amend §135-10.1 Definitions, by adding
new definitions relative to Solar Energy Systems; Amend Table 1, Permitted
Uses and Development Standards by deleting the existing O.1.10 and adding
four new rows (O.1.10, O.1.11, O.1.12, and O.1.13): add a new section to §135-
6, Solar Energy Systems; and add a new §135-7.3.4 Protected Uses.
Robert Creech, Chair, opened the public hearing for Article 13, Solar Energy Services.
Charles Hornig provided a brief review of the amendments made relative to a recent Sol
Smart meeting and compliance with the Dover Use Amendment.
Mr. Creech requested comments from the Planning Board. The following
comments were provided.
Richard Canale requested clarification regarding the difference between Large
Scale Solar Energy Systems and a Residential Solar Energy System. Mr. Hornig
provided a brief review. Mr. Hornig noted that he had drafted a revised definition
for the Residential Solar Energy System to clarify such use. The Planning Board
requested to review the revised definition for Residential Solar Energy System.
Mr. Hornig provided a review of his amendments, which change the Residential
Solar Energy System definition to Small Scale Solar Energy System, which is
expected to clarify the differences between the different Solar Energy Systems.
The Planning Board reviewed the size associated with a Small Scale Solar
Energy System. Ginna Johnson requested that the maximum size of the solar
installation be 1500 sf.
Ms. Johnson requested clarification regarding the disposal of solar panels. Mr.
Hornig provided a review of the value and decreased efficiency for the panels
over the years.
Mr. Creech opened the floor for public comments. No public comments were provided.
Charles Hornig moved that the Planning Board close the public hearing for Article 13,
Solar Energy System. Richard Canale seconded the motion. The Planning Board voted
in favor of the motion 5-0-0 (Roll Call: Charles Hornig – yes; Richard Canale – yes;
Robert Peters – yes; Ginna Johnson – yes; Robert Creech – yes) MOTION PASSED
Charles Hornig moved that the Planning Board make a favorable recommendation to
the Town Meeting for Article 13, Solar Energy System, as amended during the public
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hearing process. Robert Peters seconded the motion. The Planning Board voted in
favor of the motion 5-0-0 (Roll Call: Charles Hornig – yes; Robert Peters – yes;
Richard Canale – yes: Ginna Johnson – yes; Robert Creech – yes). MOTION PASSED
The Planning Board reviewed the draft report for Article 13, Solar Energy Systems.
Charles Hornig moved that the Planning Board approve the Article 13, Solar Energy
System Report, as amended. Richard Canale seconded the motion. The Planning
Board voted in favor of the motion 5-0-0 (Roll Call: Charles Hornig – yes; Richard
Canale – yes; Robert Peters – yes; Ginna Johnson – yes; Robert Creech – yes).
MOTION PASSED
The Planning Board took a brief recess from 9:44 pm to 9:47 pm.
d. Amend the Zoning Bylaw Public Hearing – Wireless Communication Facilities:
Amend row O.1.08 of Table 1, Permitted Uses and Development Standards;
amend §135-6.4 Wireless Communication Facilities; amend §135-9.4.1.1.c;
amend §135-10.1 Definitions, relative to Wireless Communication Facilities.
Robert Creech, Chair, opened the public hearing for Article 14, Wireless Communication
Facilities.
Mr. Creech requested comments from the Planning Board. The following
comments were provided.
Richard Canale referenced his review of Tim Dunn's comments and questioned
which of his comments were incorporated. Mr. Hornig provided a review of the
items included in the revised Bylaw.
Ginna Johnson requested clarification regarding allowed dimensional standards.
Mr. Hornig stated that basically, the Applicant would need to be proven wrong.
Ms. Johnson expressed her concerns regarding the lack of information available
to the public.
Mr. Hornig reviewed Mr. Dunn's comments relative to small wireless
communication facilities, required permitting processes.
Mr. Canale shared his screen to present a revised Table of Uses, which included a
review of a Wireless Communication Facility over 55 feet tall and a Small
Wireless Facility. Mr. Canale requested clarification regarding the height of a
facility.
Mr. Canale and Mr. Hornig requested clarification regarding which uses require
site plan review.
Mr. Hornig provided a review of the "Shot Clock" requirements and amendments
relative to a suggestion by Mr. Dunn, in addition to permitting processes.
Mr. Canale requested clarification regarding which uses require site plan
review. Mr. Canale and Mr. Creech suggested that the site plan review
requirement be expressed in the use table for clarity. Mr. Hornig agreed to
make the change.
Mr. Creech opened the floor for public comment. No comments were provided.
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Charles Hornig moved that the Planning Board close the public hearing for Article 14,
Wireless Communication Facilities. Richard Canale seconded the motion. The
Planning Board voted in favor of the motion 5-0-0 (Roll Call: Charles Hornig – yes;
Richard Canale – yes; Robert Peters – yes; Ginna Johnson – yes; Robert Creech – yes)
MOTION PASSED
Charles Hornig moved that the Planning Board make a favorable recommendation to
the Town Meeting for Article 14, Wireless Communication Facilities, as amended
during the public hearing process. Richard Canale seconded the motion. The Planning
Board voted in favor of the motion 5-0-0 (Roll Call: Charles Hornig – yes; Richard
Canale – yes; Robert Peters – yes: Ginna Johnson – yes; Robert Creech – yes).
MOTION PASSED
The Planning Board reviewed the draft report for Article 14, Wireless Communications
Facilities.
Charles Hornig moved that the Planning Board approve the Article 14, Wireless
Communication Facilities Report, as amended. Robert Peters seconded the motion.
The Planning Board voted in favor of the motion 5-0-0 (Roll Call: Charles Hornig –
yes; Robert Peters – yes; Richard Canale – yes; Ginna Johnson – yes; Robert Creech –
yes). MOTION PASSED
e. Amend the Zoning Bylaw Public Hearing – Technical Corrections: Amend
§135-4.1.1 Table 2, Schedule of Dimensional Controls, line "Minimum side
yard in feet."
Robert Creech, Chair, opened the public hearing for Article 15.
Mr. Creech requested comments from the Planning Board. No comments were provided
Mr. Creech opened the floor for public comments. No comments were provided.
Charles Hornig moved that the Planning Board close the public hearing for Article 15,
Technical Corrections. Richard Canale seconded the motion. The Planning Board
voted in favor of the motion 5-0-0 (Roll Call: Charles Hornig – yes; Richard Canale –
yes; Ginna Johnson – yes; Robert Peters – yes; Robert Creech – yes) MOTION
PASSED
Charles Hornig moved that the Planning Board make a favorable recommendation to
the Town Meeting for Article 15, Technical Services, as amended during the public
hearing process. Richard Canale seconded the motion. The Planning Board voted in
favor of the motion 5-0-0 (Roll Call: Charles Hornig – yes; Richard Canale – yes;
Ginna Johnson – yes: Robert Peters – yes; Robert Creech – yes). MOTION PASSED
The Planning Board reviewed the draft report for Article 15, Technical Corrections.
Charles Hornig moved that the Planning Board approve the Article 15, Technical
Corrections Report, as amended. Richard Canale seconded the motion. The Planning
Board voted in favor of the motion 5-0-0 (Roll Call: Charles Hornig – yes; Richard
Canale – yes; Ginna Johnson – yes; Robert Peters – yes; Robert Creech – yes).
MOTION PASSED
d. Public Hearing – Front Yard, Transition, and Screening Areas (Zoning Bylaw
amendment): regulate front yard, transition, and screening areas along streets
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consistently within each district by amending Table 2, Dimensional Standards;
amending §135-5.3.4 Transition Areas; amending the table in §135-5.3.5 by deleting
the "Street Line" column; and deleting §135-5.3.14
Robert Creech, Chair, opened the public hearing for Article 18, Front Yard, Transition,
and Screening Areas.
Mr. Hornig stated that he was open for questions or additional information if requested.
Mr. Creech requested comments from members of the Planning Board. The following
comments were provided.
Robert Peters and Richard Canale stated that they did not have any comments at
this time.
Ginna Johnson requested clarification regarding potential design standards and
what is the status of this work effort. Ms. Loomis provided a brief review of the
proposed commercial district streetscaping and design standards, which would be
brought forward at the Annual Town Meeting in 2021.
The Planning Board discussed their concerns about deleting the existing
regulations without replacement regulations being in place.
Mr. Creech opened the floor for public comment. No comments were
provided.
Charles Hornig moved that the Planning Board close the public hearing for Article 18,
Front Yard, Transition, and Screening Areas. Richard Canale seconded the motion.
The Planning Board voted in favor of the motion 5-0-0 (Roll Call: Charles Hornig–
yes; Richard Canale – yes; Ginna Johnson – yes; Robert Peters – yes; Robert Creech –
yes) MOTION PASSED
Charles Hornig moved that the Planning Board make a favorable recommendation to
the Town Meeting for Article 18, Front Yard, Transition, and Screening Areas.
Richard Canale seconded the motion. The Planning Board voted in favor of the motion
5-0-0 (Roll Call: Charles Hornig– yes; Richard Canale – yes; Ginna Johnson – yes;
Robert Peters – yes; Robert Creech – yes) MOTION PASSED
The Planning Board briefly discussed the report for Article 18, for which a revised
edition was not received before the meeting. Ms. Loomis shared her screen to present the
draft, noting that only Mr. Hornig and Mr. Creech provided edits. The Planning Board
agreed to take up the review of the report on September 30, 2020.
e. Public Hearing-Hartwell Avenue Area (Zoning Bylaw amendment): alter and
supplement dimensional and other standards for the CM district to permit
additional development by amending Table 2, Schedule of Dimensional Controls,
column CM and adding a new §135-7.4 CM District and Hartwell Avenue Area
(Zoning Map amendment): rezone lots not used for residential purposes near
Hartwell Avenue and southwest of Bedford Street into the CM or GC districts as
presented on the proposed map.
Robert Creech, Chair, opened the public hearing for Article 16, Hartwell Avenue Area
Rezoning.
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Charles Hornig stated that he was available for questions and questioned if members of
the public could speak since the meeting will be continued.
Mr. Creech opened the floor for public comments. The following statements were made.
A statement for support for the Article, specifically relative to the relaxation of
the dimensional standards and the height relief. There was a brief discussion as to
why the landowner was waiting to bring forward a project.
A statement of concern regarding the lack of recognition for the residents on
Westview Street.
Charles Hornig moved that the Planning Board continue the public hearing for Article
16, Hartwell Avenue Area Rezoning to Wednesday, September 30, 2020, at 7:00 pm.
Richard Canale seconded the motion. The Planning Board voted in favor of the motion
4-0-0 (Roll Call: Richard Canale – yes; Robert Creech – yes; Ginna Johnson – yes;
Robert Peters – yes; Charles Hornig - yes). MOTION PASSED
f. Public Hearing – Bedford Street near Hartwell Avenue (Zoning Map Amendment):
rezone lots not used for residential purposes northeast of Bedford Street near
Hartwell Avenue into the CM and TMO-1 Districts as presented on the proposed
map.
Robert Creech, Chair, opened the public hearing on Article 17, Bedford Street near
Hartwell Avenue.
Robert Peters recused himself from the public hearing for Article 17, Bedford Street near
Hartwell Avenue.
Robert Creech moved that the Planning Board continue the public hearing for Article
17, Bedford Street near Hartwell Avenue without testimony to Wednesday, September
30, 2020, at 7:00 pm. Charles Hornig seconded the motion. The Planning Board voted
in favor of the motion 4-0-0 (Roll Call: Richard Canale – yes; Robert Creech – yes;
Charles Hornig – yes; Ginna Johnson – yes). MOTION PASSED
c. Board Administration
a. Board Member Updates
Richard Canale provided a brief review of the Special Permit Residential
Development (SPRD) update.
Sheila Page, Assistant Planning Director, provided a status update regarding the
recent release of the Request for Quotes (RFQ) for the Hartwell Avenue –
Bedford Street Transportation Study.
Robert Peters stated that the 2020 Vision Committee was gearing up to release a
five-year study. Robert Creech requested that the 2020 Vision Committee speaks
with the Planning Board about the recently released communications plan.
b. Upcoming Meeting and Anticipated Schedule
Ms. Loomis provided a brief review of the upcoming meetings, noting that the Planning
Board will need to identify the days they will be meeting in October.
c. Review of the Planning Board Meeting Minutes of August 26, 2020, September 9,
2020, and September 14, 2020
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The Planning Board reviewed the meeting minutes for August 26, September 9, and
September 14, 2020. Ms. Johnson and Mr. Creech provided edits.
Robert Peters moved that the Planning Board approve the meeting minutes of August
26, 2020, and September 14, 2020, as amended. Ginna Johnson seconded the motion.
The Planning Board voted in favor of the motion 5-0-0 (Roll Call: Robert Peters – yes;
Ginna Johnson – yes; Richard Canale – yes; Charles Hornig – yes; Robert Creech –
yes). MOTION PASSED
Adjournment
Robert Creech moved that the Planning Board adjourn the meeting of September 23, 2020.
Richard Canale seconded the motion. The Planning Board voted in favor of the motion 5-0-0
MOTION PASSED
Meeting adjourned at 10:38 pm.
Ginna Johnson, Clerk of the Planning Board
The following documents used at the meeting can be found on the Planning Board website in
Planning Board packets.
5 Kimball Street:
Abutters deed (25 pages).
Attorney opinion letter (3 pages).
Certified Plot Plan dated September 9, 2020 (1 page).
Certified subdivision plan dated July 1929 ( 1 page)
Layout plan dated September 9, 2020 (2 pages).
Application Form B dated September 9, 2020 (5 pages).
Stormwater analysis dated August 29, 2020 (56 pages).
Staff recommendation memo dated September 23, 2020 (1 page).
Article 9 Groundwater Amendment:
Groundwater Amendment dated September 9, 2020 (2 pages).
Revised Draft Report dated September 23, 2020 (5 pages).
Revised draft Amendment dated September 23, 2020 (2 pages).
Article 10 Short Term Rentals:
Revised Draft Report dated September 23, 2020 (7 pages).
Article 11 Site Plan Review:
Revised Draft report dated September 23, 2020.
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Article 12 Financial Services:
Revised Draft Report dated September 23, 2020 (6 pages).
Article 13 Solar Energy Systems:
Revised Draft Report dated September 23, 2020 (9 pages).
Revised Bylaw dated September 23, 2020 (4 pages).
Article 14 Wireless Communications:
Draft Bylaw dated September 9, 2020 (7 pages).
Revised Draft Report dated September 23, 2020 (11 pages).
Article 15 Technical Corrections:
Draft Bylaw dated September 9, 2020 (1 page).
Revised Draft Report dated September 23, 2020 (3 pages).
Article 16 Hartwell Avenue Area Rezoning:
Hartwell Avenue Area Citizen’s petition dated September 14, 2020 (2 pages).
Article 17 Bedford Street near Hartwell Avenue Rezoning:
Bedford Street near Hartwell Avenue Citizen’s petition dated September 14, 2020 (2
pages).
Article 18 Front Yard, Transition and Screening areas:
Front Yard, Transition and Screening areas Citizen’s petition dated September 14, 2020
(1 page).
Ginna Johnson, Clerk of the Planning Board