HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Board minutes 06-03-1996 PLANNING BOARD MINUTES
MEETING OF JUNE 3, 1996
The meeting of the Lexington Planning Board held in Room G-15, Town Office Building, was called to order
at 7.35 p.m. by Chairman Davison, with members Colman, Davies, and Assistant Planner Marino present. Mr
Canale arrived during Item 142. Mr Merrill and Planning Director Bowyer were absent.
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111 Review of Minutes: The Board reviewed the minutes for the meeting of January 4, 1996. On the motion
of Mr Davies, seconded by Mrs. Davison, it was voted unanimously to approve the minutes, as written.
The Board reviewed the minutes for the meeting of January 16, 1996. On the motion of Mr Davies, seconded
by Mrs. Davison, it was voted unanimously to approve the minutes, as written.
The Board reviewed the minutes for the meeting of January 22, 1996. On the motion of Mrs. Davison,
seconded by Mr Davies, it was voted unanimously to approve the minutes, as written.
The Board reviewed and corrected the minutes for the meeting of January 29, 1996. On the motion of Mr
Davies, seconded by Mrs. Davison, it was voted unanimously to approve the minutes, as amended.
The Board reviewed the minutes for the meeting of February 5, 1996. On the motion of Mr Davies, seconded
by Mrs. Davison, it was voted unanimously to approve the minutes, as written.
The Board reviewed and corrected the minutes for the meeting of February 12, 1996. On the motion of Mrs.
Davison, seconded by Mr Davies, it was voted unanimously to approve the minutes, as amended.
The Board reviewed and corrected the minutes for the meeting of February 26, 1996. On the motion of Mr
Davies, seconded by Mr Canale, it was voted unanimously to approve the minutes, as amended.
Mr Colman abstained from voting as he was not a member of the Board at that time.
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SUBDIVISION OF LAND
112. Public Informational Meeting. Johnson Farm Road. Preliminary Subdivision Plan. William Hamilton•
Present were William Hamilton and Steve Hamilton, the applicants, Richard Waitt, engineer, Gary Larson,
landscape architect, and Frederick DeAngelis, attorney A number of abutters to the site of the proposed
development were also present.
Steve Hamilton presented the plan and pointed out the differences between this plan and the original plan dated
January 17, 1996, which was disapproved by a decision on February 26, 1966. This plan features a smaller
area, less extensive grading and an underground storm water detention area rather than the previous plan's
above ground storm water detention area. The applicants do not ask for waivers from the Development
Regulations. Mr Waitt reiterated that the plan complies with the Board's Development Regulations and has
been designed to minimize impact on the land and the abutters. Mr DeAngelis said that this plan is an earnest
response to the points made in the Board's decision on the earlier proposal, and that in addition to the features
described, the applicants consulted with Brian Gilbert, Superintendent of Parks and Trees, about trees in the
right of way, as the Board had requested.
Mr Larson described their plans for retaining existing vegetation and for plantings which will screen the
neighbors' view of the new houses. The applicants have defined two distinct limit of work lines, The first, what
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they call the major limit of work line, is the area surrounding the proposed dwellings and right of way All of
the major work is limited to the area within this line. The second limit of work line is termed the minor limit
of work line. This is the area along the perimeter of the site. Work in this area is limited to pruning the existing
vegetation and adding plant material. No trees will be removed from this area.
Questions and comments from the board concerned the width of the buffer area along the perimeter of the site.
The Board also questioned the applicant extensively about the necessity of the proposed cut and fill and re-
grading of the site.
In response to questions from Bernard Rudman, 24 Flintlock Road, Mr. Hamilton said that he would do his best
to locate the dwelling on Lot 3 as far as possible, and at least five feet farther, from the abutters lot.
The Board agreed to talk more about this proposal at a future meeting.
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113 Article 31 Yonville Place Grey Nuns_ Mass. Industrial Finance Agency Finding: The Board reviewed
a draft letter to David T Slatery, General Counsel of the Massachusetts Industrial Finance Agency, responding
to his request for comments on an application by the Grey Nuns for financing, via a revenue bond project, for
Youville Place, their assisted living facility to be developed at 10 Pelham Road. On the motion of Mr Canale,
seconded by Mr Colman, the Board voted unanimously, 4-0, to approve the letter, which supports the Grey
Nuns' request, as written.
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114 Recent Activity
Denver Street. Definitive Subdivision Plan. Rollout: Mr Marino rolled out a definitive subdivision plan for
a one-lot development off Denver Street that was submitted by Robert Phelan on May 22, 1996 The staff has
not reviewed the plan in detail yet. The time for action on this plan expires on August 20, 1996
PLANS NOT REOUIRTNG APPROVAL UNDER THE SUBDIVTSTON CONTROL LAW
115 Form A/96-10. 16 and 18 Stratham Road. George and Panagiota Katsarakes. Emil and Grazvna
Kamienecki: The Board reviewed an Approval Not Required Plan for land on Stratham Road. On the motion
of Mr. Canale, seconded by Mr Colman, the Board voted unanimously, 4-0, to endorse the plan entitled "Plan
of Land Located in Lexington, Mass.", dated May 9, 1996, prepared by Boston Survey, Inc., Charlestown,
MA, certified by Carmen A. Testa, Registered Land Surveyor, with Form A/96-9, submitted by George and
Panagiota Katsarakes, and Emil and Grazyna Kamienecki, as it does not require approval under the Subdivision
Control Law
116 Form A/96-9 Woburn Street. Vine Street. Manley Court. Scott Green: The Board reviewed an
Approval Not Required Plan for land on Woburn and Vine Street. On the motion of Mr Canale, seconded by
Mr Colman, the Board voted unanimously, 4-0,
a. to endorse the plan entitled "Plan of Land in Lexington, MA", dated May 17, 1996, prepared by
Lancewood Engineering, Inc., Acton, MA, certified by David Ernest Zanca, Registered Land
Surveyor, with Form A/96-10, submitted by Building Solutions, Inc., applicant, as it does not require
approval under the Subdivision Control Law; and
b to add the following note to the plan as follows: "This plan has been endorsed for recording purposes
only as required by Mass. General Laws, Chapter 41, Section 81P and contains a condition that may
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not comply with the Lexington Zoning By-Law because a structure on Parcel A may not comply with
setback requirements in the Lexington Zoning By-Law "
The meeting was adjourned at 9.00 p.m. so that the Planning Board could accompany the Board of lectmen,
and others, on a tour of different types of street lights.
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