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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Board minutes 05-06-1996 PLANNING BOARD MINUTES MEETING OF MAY 6, 1996 The meeting of the Lexington Planning Board held in Room G-15, Town Office Building, was called to order at 7 13 p.m. by Chairman Davison, with members Canale, Colman, Davies„ Planning Director Bowyer, and Assistant Planner Marino present. Mr Merrill arrived during Item 96. *************************** PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT ************************** 95 Recent Activity Johnson Farm Road. Preliminary Subdivision Plan. Rollout: Mr. Bowyer rolled out a preliminary plan for the Johnson Farm Road development, off Flintlock Road, that was submitted by William Hamilton on April 30, 1996. The staff has not reviewed the plan in detail yet. The time for action on this plan expires on June 14 , 1996. ************ ADMINISTRATION OF LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS ************* RECOMMENDATIONS ON APPLICATIONS TO THF BOARD OF APPEALS 96. Annlications To Be Heard on May 9 1996. Mrs. Davison gave an oral review of the following applications: 1751 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge Savings Bank, special permit for a temporary banner The Planning Board agreed to defer to the judgement of the Design Advisory Committee. 54 Blake Road, John and Marjorie Nickles, variance to allow shed to remain in present position The Planning Board agreed that the applicant did not adequately address hardship in the submission they reviewed and that no preferential consideration is called for because the building was installed without a building permit. The setback line should be respected. The Board had no comment on the following applications, also scheduled to be heard on May 9 294 Woburn Street, Mary Pedrotti (Countryside Answering Service), Extension of special permit to continue operating a business in her residence 1707 Rear Massachusetts Avenue, Enchantments, move sign to new location, determine if it is a minor revision ************************ ARTICLES FOR 1996 TOWN MEETING ************************ 97 Vote to Support Article 22. Land Acquisition. Augusta Property- After a brief discussion, on the motion of Mr Davies, seconded by Mr Canale, the Board voted unanimously, 5-0, to support Article 22, Land Acquisition, Augusta Property The meeting was adjourned at 7:55 p.m. 4AA iilli/U4/b/A( Frederick L. Merrill, Jr , Clerk �1 PLANNING BOARD MINUTES MEETING OF MAY 6, 1996 The meeting of the Lexington Planning Board held in Room G-15, Town Office Building, was called to order at 7 13 p.m. by Chairman Davison, with members Canale, Colman, Davies, Planning Director Bowyer, and Assistant Planner Marino present. Mr Merrill arrived during Item 96. *************************** PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT ************************** 95 Recent Activity Johnson Farm Road. Preliminary Subdivision Plan. Rollout: Mr Bowyer rolled out a preliminary plan for the Johnson Farm Road development, off Flintlock Road, that was submitted by William Hamilton on April 30, 1996. The staff has not reviewed the plan in detail yet. The time for action on this plan expires on June 14 , 1996. ************ ADMINISTRATION OF LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS ************* RECOMMENDATIONS ON APPLICATIONS TO THE BOARD OF APPEALS 96 Annlications To Be Heard on May 9 1996: Mrs. Davison gave an oral review of the following applications: 1781 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge Savings Bank, special permit for a temporary banner The Planning Board agreed to defer to the judgement of the Design Advisory Committee. 54 Blake Road. John and Marjorie Nickles, variance to allow shed to remain in present position The Planning Board agreed that the applicant did not adequately address hardship in the submission they reviewed and that no preferential consideration is called for because the building was installed without a building permit. The setback line should be respected. The Board had no comment on the following applications, also scheduled to be heard on May 9 294 Woburn Street. Mary Pedrotti (Countryside Answering Service), Extension of special permit to continue operating a business in her residence 1707 Rear Massachusetts Avenue, Enchantments, move sign to new location, determine if it is a minor revision ************************ ARTICLES FOR 1996 TOWN MEETING ************************ 97 Vote to Sunnort Article 22. Land Acauisition. Augusta Property: After a brief discussion, on the motion of Mr Davies, seconded by Mr. Canale, the Board voted unanimously, 5-0, to support Article 22, Land Acquisition, Augusta Property The meeting was adjourned at 7:55 p.m. Frederick L. Merrill, Jr , Clerk