HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Board minutes 04-08-1996 PLANNING BOARD MINUTES
MEETING OF APRIL 8, 1996
The meeting of the Lexington Planning Board, held in Room G-15, Town Office Building, was called to order
at 7.08 p.m. by Chairman Davison, with members Canale, Colman, Davies, Merrill,Planning Director Bowyer,
and Assistant Planner Marino present.
************************ ARTICLES FOR 1996 TOWN MEETING ************************
77 Article 31 RS to RD 10 Pelham Road. Grey Nuns: The Board signed the report to Town Meeting on
Article 31, a citizens' petition to rezone the Grey Nuns' property at 10 Pelham Road from RS to RD
78. Article 32. RO to CD Waltham Street. Gravestar. Inc. The Board approved and signed the report to Town
Meeting on Article 32, a citizens' petition to rezone land on Waltham Street managed by Gravestar, Inc. from
RO to CD The applicants have agreed to withdraw this article. Mr Canale offered to move indefinite
postponement when it comes up at Town Meeting.
79 Planning Board Comments on Other Town Meeting Articles:
a. Conservation Commission Land Acauisition Articles: Joyce Miller and David Williams of the Conservation
Commission joined the meeting for the purpose of discussing land acquisition articles proposed by the
Conservation Commission.
********************************* EXECUTIVE SESSION **********************************
The Board agreed to go into executive session. Mrs. Davison polled the members individually and the Board
voted unanimously to go into Executive Session to consider the exchange, lease or value of real property for
which public discussion could have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Town and a person,
firm or corporation. The Board went into Executive Session at 7.20 p.m.
The Board returned to open session at 7.30 p.m.
79 Planning Board Comments on Other Town Meeting Articles. (cont)
b Article 25. Land Acquisition. Winning Farm. off Blueberry Lane: Mrs. Miller said that the owners of the
Winning Farm property have asked for a wetlands determination on the parcel in Lexington. She also said that
the Conservation Commission will not recommend the Town acquire it unless Woburn and Winchester also
proceed in that direction. Mr Bowyer reported that when the Planning Board evaluated the site during its site
analysis (as a part of preparing the land use element of the comprehensive plan), it was covered with snow The
staff has subsequently learned that there is a brook running through the parcel and some of the grades are quite
steep As a result, there are real doubts about the developability of the site.
c. Article 27 Grove Street Easement: On the motion of Mr Canale, seconded by Mr Davies, the Board
voted unanimously to support Article 27, 186 Grove Street Easement.
80 Article 33 CS to RS. Marrett Road. Butler. After a brief discussion, on the motion of Mr Canale,
seconded by Mr Merrill, the board voted unanimously to recommend approval of Article 33, a citizen's petition
to rezone land at 577-581 Marrett Road. On the motion of Mr Canale, seconded by Mr Merrill, the board
voted unanimously to approve the wording of the report to Town Meeting on Article 33
2 Minutes for the Meeting of April 8, 1996
************ ADMINISTRATION OF LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS *************
SUBDIVISION OF LAND
81 Granger Pond Subdivision. Patricia Austin_ Set and Accent Surety Release of I.ntc: Mr Marino reported
that Patricia Austin, of The Windermere Group, the developer of the Granger Pond subdivision, wishes to
deposit surety with the Town in order to have lots in the subdivision released for sale. The total remaining "Cost
to Construct" for the work at this subdivision, as approved by the Engineering Department, is $9,250. Ms.
Austin has provided a passbook with a balance of$16,500 from Lexington Savings Bank. On the motion of Mr
Canale, seconded by Mr Davies, the Board voted unanimously, 5-0•
1) that the amount of surety for the Granger Pond subdivision be set at $16,500. That this amount
includes: the total remaining "Cost to Construct," a contingency, an allowance for escalation of
construction costs and an allowance for the Town's administrative costs, and is the amount necessary
to hold until the completion of the community facilities and the subdivision. That this level of surety
is determined to be sufficient through April 8, 1998 only;
2) if the subdivision is not completed by April 8, 1998, or if little or none of the work that remained at
the time this surety was posted is completed by that time, and the current costs, of the amount of work
to be completed have increased, the amount of surety will be increased to reflect the costs of
completing the work and the developer will be required to furnish additional surety to the Planning
Board,
3) to accept surety in the amount of$16,500 in the form of Lexington Savings Bank passbook number
001207160; and
4) to release lot numbers 1, 2, and 3
************************************** REPORTS ***************************************
82. Planning Board. Subcommittees
HATS: Mr Canale announced an upcoming meeting of the HATS subcommittee on Public Review and Input
on the Hanscom GEIR Update.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:57 p.m.
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Frederick L. Merrill, Jr , Clerk
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