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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-11-18-PB-min PLANNING BOARD MINUTES MEETING OF NOVEMBER 18, 2020 Minutes of the Lexington Planning Board Held on November 18, 2020, Virtual Meeting per Governor Baker's Order at 7:00 pm Present: Robert Creech, Chair; Robert Peters, Vice-Chair; Ginna Johnson, Clerk (arrived at 6:39 pm); 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 6:32 pm on Wednesday, November 18, 2020. Mr. Creech read the following statement relative to the recent outbreak of COVID-19. Good evening. Consistent with Governor Baker's Executive Order of March 12, 2020, suspending specific provisions of MGL. c. 30A, §18 due to the current State of Emergency in the Commonwealth due to the outbreak of COVID-19, this meeting of the Lexington Planning Board is being conducted remotely. In-person attendance is not permitted at this time. Every effort will be made to ensure that the public can adequately access real-time proceedings via technological means. In the event access cannot be provided, an audio or video recording of this meeting will be available for review on the Town of Lexington website or through LexMedia as soon as possible after the meeting. For this meeting, the Lexington Planning Board is convening by video conference via Zoom. Specific information for remote participation by the public can be found on the Planning Office’s web page. Please note that this meeting is being recorded. At this time, I will provide a brief review of the meeting proceedings. 1. For each public hearing, the Planning Board will request a presentation from the Applicant or petitioner, followed by an opportunity for the Planning Board to ask questions or provide comments. Then the floor will be open for public comments. 2. All comments during public participation need to be limited to 2 minutes or less and must be respectful. 3. When the time comes for public participation, if you are dialing in, you may use *6 to mute or unmute yourself and *9 to raise or lower your hand. 4. If at any time during the meeting you have a question, please use the Q&A feature, and staff will respond. 1. Development Administration a. Planning Board Covenant re-Release: Murray Hills Residential Development – Mulberry Lane Bob Creech, Chair, provided a brief review of the request and referenced the project's staff memo. Mr. Creech questioned if any Planning Board had any comments. Members of the Planning Board did not have any comments. Charles Hornig moved that the Planning Board vote to release the letter of surety for the Murray Hill Subdivision. Richard Canale seconded the motion. The Planning Board voted in favor of the motion 4-0-0 (roll call: Charles Hornig – yes; Richard Canale – yes; Robert Peters – yes; Bob Creech – yes). MOTION PASSED Page 2 Minutes for the Meeting of November 18, 2020 Charles Hornig moved that the Planning Board authorize the Planning Director to sign the release on behalf of the Planning Board. Richard Canale seconded the motion. The Planning Board voted in favor of the motion 4-0-0 (roll call: Charles Hornig – yes; Richard Canale – yes; Robert Peters – yes; Bob Creech – yes). MOTION PASSED 2. Town Meeting a. Preparation for Town Meeting – consideration of amendments to zoning Articles 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18  Article 10 Discussion: Bob Creech, Chair, reviewed the potential amendments to Article 10. The Planning Board discussed the possible amendments relative to review by the Zoning Administrator. The Planning Board concurred not to change their position on their position. (Ginna Johnson arrived at 6:39 pm) Mr. Creech allowed for public comments. Public comments were made by one of the two Town Meeting members proposing amendments on the floor.  Article 11C Discussion: Mr. Creech noted that the Town Moderator was dividing Article 11C out of the main article. Richard Canale provided input relative to public notification. Mr. Canale further noted his concerns regarding the public hearing vs. a public meeting. Robert Peters stated his views regarding having a public hearing. Charles Hornig provided information regarding site plan review, newspaper notice, and public hearings. The Planning Board discussed public hearing vs. public meeting requirements. Ginna Johnson requested clarification regarding the Planning Director’s opinion relative to site plan review and public hearings. The Planning Board discussed the language proposed in Article 11C and provided amendments for consideration. The Planning Board requested that the Chair and the Planning Director review with Town Counsel and provided amendments at the November 19, 2020, public meeting. 3. Board Administration a. Board Member & Staff Updates  Ms. Loomis provided a brief update regarding the Hartwell effort. Ms. Loomis noted the release of the zoning bylaw and the new website (HIPLexington.com).  Richard Canale provided a brief update regarding the Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee (CPAC) and the need for the CPAC to come to the Planning Board.  Bob Creech provided a brief review of a seminar that we recently attended (We in America). Richard Canale moved that the Planning Board adjourn the meeting of November 18, 2020. Robert Peters seconded the motion. The Planning Board voted in favor of the motion 5-0-0 MOTION PASSED Meeting adjourned at 7:19 pm Ginna Johnson, Clerk of the Planning Board