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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-10-13 PLANNING BOARD MINUTES MEETING OF OCTOBER 13, 1988 The meeting of the Lexington Planning Board held in Room G-7, Town Office Build- ing, was called to order by the Chairman, Mrs. Uhrig, with members Klauminzer, Sorensen, Williams, Planning Director Bowyer and Secretary Peters present. Mrs. Wood was absent. Assistant Planner Nordby arrived just prior to Item 267. ********************* COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING, POLICIES ************************ 260. Nat'l. Park Service Plan for Minute Man Nat'l. Historical Park The Board discussed and amended a draft, dated Oct. 13, 1988, of the "Planning Board Posi- tion on Draft General Management Plan Minute Man National Historical Plan". On the motion of Mrs. Klauminzer, seconded by Mr. Sorensen, it was voted 4-0 to approve the draft, as amended. Copies of the amended Planning Board position will be distributed to the Board of Selectmen and the Conservation Commission. Mr. Williams left the meeting at this time to attend the Board of Appeals hearings. 261. REVIEW OF MINUTES The Board reviewed and corrected the minutes for the meeting of September 26, 1988. On the motion of Mr. Sorensen, seconded by Mrs. Klauminzer, it was voted 3-0 to approve the minutes, as amended. ************** ADMINISTRATION OF LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS **************** SUBDIVISION OF LAND 262. Ledgemont, Spring Street, The Beal Company - Decision on Requirement that Developer Provide Sidewalk The Board discussed a letter, dated July 19, 1988, in which The Beal Company proposed to place the sum of $10,000 in escrow, under the control of the Town of Lexington, for sidewalk improvements along the north- west side of Spring Street in lieu of constructing a sidewalk on their property. The Board agreed that the condition, contained in the Certificate of Action for the subdivision, requiring the construction of a sidewalk on the southeast side of the street along the property owned by the Beal Company, would unnecessarily disturb established landscaping, an existing stone wall and steep slopes and would require deviations from Town construction standards for its construction. On the motion of Mrs. Klauminzer, seconded by Mr. Sorensen, it was voted 3-0 to accept the proposal made by the Beal Company to make a payment of $10,000 to the Town toward the construction of a sidewalk along the northwest side of Spring Street in lieu of building a sidewalk along their frontage on the opposite side of Spring Street. 263. Ridge Estates II, East Emerson Road, Lifting of Stop Work Order The Board agreed that the necessary engineering work has been completed and it is time to resume construction to bring the sidewalk and street into compliance with Town requirements. Meeting of October 13, 1988 -2- On the motion of Mr. Sorensen, seconded by Mrs. Klauminzer, it was voted 3-0 to lift the stop work order on Ridge Estates II. 264. 627-629 Massachusetts Avenue, Boyd/Smith, Decision on Sketch Plan The Board agreed to postpone discussion and the decision on this application until the next meeting on October 19, 1988 so that Mrs. Wood can be participate. Mr. Williams rejoined the meeting at this time. APPLICATIONS TO THE BOARD OF APPEALS 265. Hearings scheduled for October 27, 1988 Mr. Williams gave an oral review of the following hearings scheduled to be heard by the Board of Appeals. 90 Lowell Street, Melvin Savage, renewal of SP, to use a portion of his home for a dentist office on a part-time basis On the motion of Mrs. Klauminzer, seconded by Mr. Sorensen, it was voted 4-0 to recommend the special permit be renewed for a period of two years, with the same condi- tions that were included in the original decision. 870 Waltham Street, John Weiser, Appeal of Decision of Building Commission- er granting a building permit for the construction of a single family dwelling. The Planning Board agreed the lot in question would require the granting of a variance in order to have legal frontage. On the motion of Mr. Sorensen, seconded by Mrs. Klauminzer, it was voted 4- 0 to recommend a variance be required in order to establish the legality of the lot frontage. On the motion of Mrs. Klauminzer, seconded by Mr Sorensen, it was voted 4-0 to make no comment on the following applications 870 and 880 Waltham Street, Fine Homes Realty, SP, to provide access for two building lots off Waltham Street and Piper Road. 9 Columbus Street, Stephen and Donna Cole, Variances, to add a chimney 168 North Street, Barbara Barrows , SP, to allow a second floor addition to a non-conforming portion of a dwelling, with no increase in site coverage. SUBDIVISION OF LAND 266. Barrett Road, Kaminski & Associates, Sketch Plan The Board reviewed the plan, filed July 11, 1988. The proof plan showed nine units. A cluster plan of nine units is proposed. Concern was expressed that the density was too great; the road was too close to wetlands on the site; and the road layout did not appear to meet Town standards. On October 17, 1988, the Board will meet with the Conservation Commission; their Administrator, Kevin Mendik; Town Engineer, Frank Fields; and DPW Director, Richard Spiers , for more discussion on this application. 267. Pheasant Brook II, Robert Cataldo, Preliminary Plan The Board reviewed the plan filed July 25, 1988, and a memo from Ms. Nordby dated October 12, 1988. They discussed potential conflicts between recommendations of the Conservation Meeting of October 13, 1988 -3- Commission for two cul-de-sacs instead of a through street, and the Public Works Department on what kind of sewer and drainage systems they would endorse. The Board will continue this discussion on October 17, 1988 at the meeting with the Conservation Commission; their Administrator, Kevin Mendik; Town Engineer, Frank Fields; and DPW Director, Richard Spiers. **************** ARTICLES FOR THE 1989 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING ******************* 268. RD Proposal, Darrigo property, Lowell Street, BLT Partners The property contains 5. 13 acres, on which it is proposed to build 76 units, approximately 14 units per acre. Four units (5%) would be donated to the Lexington Housing Authority. The Board agreed the donation of four units for affordable housing did not justify the high density they are proposing. They did agree this was a good site for multi-family units, and for higher than normal density, but they felt this density was too great. ***************************** REPORTS **************************************** 269. Planning Board, Subcommittees a. HATS II Mrs. Uhrig announced there would be a HATS II meeting next Wednesday, October 19, 1988 at 7 30 p.m. in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, Lexington Town Office Building. On the agenda are 1) a proposed meeting with Hanscom Air Force Base officials to discuss planned construction, and 2) the HATS II response to the draft Master Plan for Minute Man National Historic Park. b. Metropolitan State Hospital Mrs. Klauminzer said that she had attend- ed the meeting held on October 11, 1988 at 4.30 p.m. She reported the plans for the hospital called for interior renovation only, with no exter- ior expansion proposed. The meeting was adjourned at 9 45 p.m. ..a I t`Ur a44. u"n/per\ Eleanor Klauminzer, Clerk J