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Minutes of the Lexington Planning Board
Held on Tuesday, September 13, 2022
Virtual Meeting at 7:00 pm
Present: Robert Peters, Chair; Michael Schanbacher, Vice-Chair; Melanie Thompson, Clerk,
Robert Creech, and Charles Hornig. Also present was Abby McCabe, Planning Director.
Robert Peters, Chair, called to order the meeting of the Lexington Planning Board on Tuesday,
September 13, 2022, at 7:00 pm. For this meeting, all members are participating remotely via
Zoom. LexMedia is filming this meeting and will record it for future viewing. Detailed
information for remote participation by the public may be found on the Planning Office web page.
Mr. Peters conducted a roll call to ensure all members of the Planning Board and members of staff
present could hear and be heard.
Mr. Peters provided a summary of instructions for members of the public in attendance. It was
further noted that materials for this meeting are available on the Town's Novus AGENDA
dashboard and this meeting was scheduled for one agenda item which was a public hearing on the
Definitive Subdivision application at 39 & 43 Blossomcrest Road for the Hosmer House
Relocation proposal.
Mr. Peters noted that the Board of Appeals members were also present for their hearing on the
special permit application for the Hosmer House relocation proposal.
Mr. Clifford called to order the Board of Appeals meeting on a roll call vote of board members
and zoning staff.
Ms. McCabe reported that the Applicant is still working on plan revisions requested by staff for
both the Board of Appeals and Planning Board and staff recommends continuing the Planning
Board public hearing to Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at 6:00 pm on Zoom and continuing the
Board of Appeals public hearing to Thursday, October 13, 2022 at 7:00 pm on Zoom to allow more
time for plan updates.
In response to a question about the process between the boards, Ms. McCabe responded that the
Board of Appeals hearing is expected to be the week prior to the Planning Board public hearing.
Staff will report the Board of Appeals results to the Planning Board.
On a motion made by Mr. Schanbacher, seconded by Ms. Thompson, the Planning Board voted 5-
0 to continue the definitive subdivision public hearing for 39 & 43 Blossomcrest Road to
Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at 6:00 pm on Zoom. (Board vote: Hornig – yes, Peters – yes,
Schanbacher – yes, Thompson – yes, Creech - yes).
On a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Appeals voted 5-0 to continue the special
permit public hearing for 39 43 Blossomcrest Road to Thursday, October 13, 2022 at 7:00 pm on
Zoom.
On a motion made by Mr. Schanbacher, seconded by Ms. Thompson, the Planning Board voted 5-
0 to adjourn the meeting at 7:08 pm. (Board vote: Hornig – yes, Peters – yes, Schanbacher – yes,
Thompson – yes, Creech - yes).
List of Exhibits which can be found:
https://lexingtonma.viewpointcloud.com/records/65866
Application for Definitive Subdivision submitted by Rosalina Carrol (PB-22-12) for 43
Blossomcrest Road, owner authorization letter, submitted on August 13, 2022.
Plan of Land Lexington, MA Subdividing 39 Blossomcrest Road and 45 Blossomcrest Road,
prepared by Bibbo Brothers and Assocaiates, dated July 27, 2022.
Planning Board waiver requests and waiver request form.
Architectural plans prepared by John G. Danelson, Inc. dated August 8, 2022 three sheets.
Memorandum from Planning Director to Historical Commission.
Memorandum from Historical Commission Chair Susan Bennett, to Zoning Board of Appeals,
dated August 31, 2022 and material colors exhibit.