HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Board minutes 09-09-1998 PLANNING BOARD MINUTES
MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 9, 1998
Chairman Merrill called the meeting of the Lexington Planning Board held in the Selectmen's Meeting Room,
Town Office Building to order at 7:35 p.m.Members Bridge-Denzak Colman,Davies, Galaitsis, Planning
Director-Bowyer,and-Assistant Planner-Marino-wereprebv.it:
************** PLANNING BOARD REGULATIONS,DEVELOPMENT POLICIES ***************
169 Revision of Guidelines for Cluster Development. Public Benefits: The Board reviewed and revised a
draft, dated September 4, 1998, of the Planning Board's Guidelines for Cluster Development dated September
15, 1997 The review will continue at the next meeting. The revision includes clarification of the public benefit
aspect of the regulation. It was agreed that a meeting will be held to explain the guidelines to the development
community
****************************REGIONAL,INTERTOWN ISSUES ***************************
170. Hanscom Area Towns Study(HATS)
a. Minute-Man School,Plans for Development: Richard Canale,the Planning Board's representative to
the Selectmen's Committee to Evaluate Minuteman Science-Technology High School's plans for development,
reported on the status of that process. The School proposes to build a residence type hotel and assisted living
facility on its land in Lincoln. The Selectmen would like a recommendation from the Planning Board.After
discussion of their previous position and the current issue,the Board, on the motion of Mr Colman, seconded
by Mr. Davies,voted unanimously to authorize the staff to compose a letter based on this evening's discussion
stating their position on further development along the Route 2A corridor in West Lexington. A policy
statement that was adopted by the Board on February 10, 1997 should accompany the letter.
b. Four Town Master Plan Study Mr. Canale also the Planning Board's representative to the Four
Town Planning Group,reported on the latest activities of the Four Town Planning Group.
***************ADMINISTRATION OF LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS ****************
SUBDIVISION OF LAND
171 Copnersmvth Way Preliminary Plan. Cluster Subdivision off Marren Road.Wight& Co. Decision: The
Board reviewed and revised a draft decision, dated September 9, 1998,prepared by the staff. On the motion of
Mr Davies, seconded by Mr.Colman,the Board voted 4-0-1,to approve the preliminary subdivision plan,
dated August 12, 1998.Mr. Galaitsis abstained as he was not present at the presentation of the plan to the Board
on August 31
172. Old Smith Farm Preliminary Plan. Cluster Subdivision off Wood Street.James Gaklis.Decision: The
Board reviewed,and revised, a draft decision,dated September 9, 1998, prepared by the staff. On the motion of
Mr Davies, seconded by Mr. Galaitsis,the Board voted unanimously to approve the preliminary subdivision
plan, dated July 20, 1998.
PLANS NOT REOUIRING APPROVAL UNDER THE SUBDIVISION CONTROL LAW
173 Sedge Road. Street Acceptance: Mr. Marino showed the Board a Street Acceptance Plan for Sedge Road.
He said the Assistant Town Engineer has asked the Planning Board to review and act on the plan. After a brief
discussion, on the motion of Mr. Davies, seconded by Mr. Merrill, the Planning Board voted unanimously to
endorse the plan entitled "Street Acceptance Plan, Sedge Road, Lexington, MA," dated January 7, 1998,
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prepared by the Town of Lexington Engineering Division, certified by Francis X. Fields, Registered Civil
Engineer, as it does not require approval under the Subdivision Control Law
174. MIFA reauest—Concord-Assabet Family and Adolescent Services, Inc. The Board reviewed a letter to
Massachusetts Industrial Finance Agency, prepared by the staff, dated September 9, 1998, stating that plans
made by Concord-Assabet Family and Adolescent Services, Inc., on Pelham Road, are consistent with the
Town's planning goals,as required by MIFA
The meeting was adjourned at 11 15 p.m.
Steven L. Colman, Clerk
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