HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Board minutes 09-16-1998 PLANNING BOARD MINUTES
MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 16, 1998
Vice Chairman Davies 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,
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*************** ADMINISTRATION OF LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS ****************
SUBDIVISION OF LAND
175 Fox Run Lane. Remediation Landscane Plan.Discussion with Annlicant: Robert Phelan, the developer,
and Gary Larson, landscape architect, of Larson Associates, were present to explain a remediation landscape
plan prepared by Larson Associates, and dated July 21, 1998, for the Fox Run Lane subdivision. The plan
shows new plantings that will replace vegetation that was accidentally removed during the construction
process. The Board asked the developer to either increase the number of trees or the caliper of those to be
planted. On the motion of Mr. Davies, seconded by Mr Galaitsis,the Board voted unanimously to approve the
remediation landscape plan,with the agreed changes incorporated,as amended.
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176. RECENT ACTIVITY
a. 246 Concord Avenue,Sketch 7.43 Subdivision Plan,George Issaians,Rollout: Mr Marino rolled
out a sketch 7 4.5 subdivision plan for a development off Concord Avenue,dated August 26, 1998,that was
submitted by George Issaians on September 2, 1998. The staff has not reviewed the plan in detail yet. The
time for action on this plan expires on October 2, 1998.
b. Porter Lane,Definitive Conventional Subdivision Plan,The Windermere Group,Rollout: Mr
Marino rolled out a definitive conventional subdivision plan for the Porter Lane development off Adams Street,
dated August 31, 1998,that was submitted by The Windermere Group on September 4, 1998. The staff has not
reviewed the plan in detail yet. The time for action on this plan expires on December 3, 1998.
177 RECOMMENDATIONS ON APPLICATIONS TO THE BOARD OF APPEALS
a. Applications To Be Heard on September 24, 1998: Ms.Bridge-Denzak gave an oral review of the
applications. The Board agreed unanimously to make the following comment:
55 Lincoln Street.Temple Isaiah, special permit to install a free-standing sign
The Planning Board recommends that the Board of Appeals take this opportunity to urge the
applicant to bring the existing outdoor lighting into compliance with Section 14, Outdoor Lighting,
of the Zoning By-Law,
The Board also agreed to make no comment on the petitions below
55B Hancock Street,Wright,variance to install an in-ground swimming pool
9 Patriots Drive. Crawford,variance to expand one-car garage to two-car
87 Blossomcrest Road.Downs/Dudley,variance to install 8-foot fence
2 Aerial Street.Klinga,variance to replace the side porch
10 Woburn Street. Gingerbread Construction Co., renew special permit to operate a fast-food, take-out
service
b. Board of Appeals' Stop and Shop decision: Mr. Colman expressed his reasons for believing the
Planning Board should appeal the decision of the Board of Appeals because it wrongly granted Stop and Shop
variances to modify and expand its store on Bedford Street. He said that the Stop and Shop petition did not
adequately or properly address the hardship criteria described in the By-Law and granting the variances
undermines the effectiveness of the Zoning By-Law On the motion of Mr Davies, seconded by Mr. Galaitsis,
the Board voted unanimously, 5-0, to authorize Mr Colman to draft a letter to the appropriate person, for the
Board's further consideration, expressing this sentiment about the propriety of granting the variances and special
permit.
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178. Transportation Demand Management Policy Vote to Adopt: The Board reviewed and revised a draft of
its Transportation Demand Management Policy, dated March 10, 1997 The principal change was to
remove a note that additional procedural steps would be taken by the Board. The substance of the Policy
was essentially unchanged. On the motion of Ms. Bridge-Denzak, seconded by Mr. Galaitsis,the Board
voted unanimously to adopt the Policy, as amended.
**************************** REGIONAL,INTERTOWN ISSUES ***************************
179 Hanscom Area Towns Study(HATS)-Four Town Master Plan Study Report on Noise Committee:
Mr Galaitsis reported that the group discussed how aircraft noise could be controlled at the source. He
outlined some of the problems of accurately measuring the impact of noise on those exposed to it.
180. Cluster Development Guidelines: The Board reviewed and revised a draft of its Cluster Development
Guidelines,dated September 15, 1997 On the motion of Mr Davies, seconded by Mr Galaitsis,the Board
voted unanimously, 5-0,to adopt the revised Cluster Development Guidelines, as amended.
****************** COORDINATION WITH OTHER BOARDS, COMMITTEES *******************
181 Affordable Housing: Reasonably Priced Housing In Cluster Subdivisions:LexHAB's Current Plans:
Marshall Derby, Chairman of the Lexington Housing Assistance Board,reported on LexHAB's plans for the
near and definite future. They are currently building a two-family house on Spencer Street.He said that is the
last LexHAB building project for a while as LexHAB will focus on building up its capital and starting
negotiations to take up the option to purchase 26 units at Katandin Woods in 2002-2003.
**************************** REGIONAL ISSUES ****************************
182. Minuteman Science-Technology High School Development Proposal: Richard Canale,the Planning
Board's representative to the Minuteman School Development Committee, and the Board reviewed and revised
a letter, dated September 17, 1998, addressed to Selectman Betty Eddison and Mr. Canale,chairperson and
member of the Lexington-Lincoln Minuteman Tech Project Group. The letter expresses the Planning Board's
views and suggestions on Minuteman Science Technology High School's proposed development of a hotel and
assisted living facility On the motion of Mr. Davies, seconded by Mr Galaitsis,the Board voted unanimously,
5-0,to approve the letter,as amended.
183 Met. State Hospital Reuse.Report on Recent Developments: Ms.Bridge-Denzak and Mr.Bowyer
reported on recent activity of the Tri-Town Task Force.The question of traffic access to Trapelo Road in
Waltham is now being studied.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:55 p.m.
Steven L. Colman, Clerk