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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-11-14 PLANNING BOARD MINUTES MEETING OF NOVEMBER 14, 1988 The meeting of the Lexington Planning Board held in Room G-15, Town Office Building, was called to order at 7 32 p.m. by the Chairman, Mrs. Uhrig, with members Klauminzer, Sorensen, Wood, Assistant Planner Nordby and Secretary Peters present. Mr. Williams was absent. 290. Review of Minutes The Board reviewed the minutes for the meeting of October 31, 1988. On the motion of Mr. Sorensen, seconded by Mrs. Klauminzer, it was voted 3-0-1 (Mrs Uhrig abstained as she had not attended the meeting), to approve the minutes as written. **************** CITIZEN PARTICIPATION ************************************** 291. Piper Road, Board of Appeals Decision. John K. Weiser, 3 Piper Road, spoke to the Board about a recent Board of Appeals decision that allowed two houses lots, at 870 and 880 Waltham Street, which do not have usable frontage on Waltham Street, to gain access to their property by way of an existing right-of- way off Piper Road. He presented a letter to Mrs. Uhrig with three plans he proposed in the interest of public safety. He said that, as part of their decision, the Board of Appeals had decided to consult with other Boards and Town officials because of the complexity of the problem. He asked that the Planning Board review the three alternative plans attached with the letter. The staff will try to find out more on the decision, which has not yet been received by the Planning Department. 292. Citizen's Article for 1989 Town Meeting, Christopher Kenney Mr. Kenney presented a proposed article to limit any construction work done in Town to the hours between 7 00 a.m. and 5. 00 p.m. He asked if the Board would propose the article to Town Meeting as a Planning Board article. He reported the proposal had received the endorsement of the South Lexington Civic Association, as well as a number of Lexington Town Meeting members. The Board agreed this could be part of the Zoning By-Law, but more likely it belonged in the Town's General By-Laws . They suggested he consult with the Selectmen and TMMA to gain their advice and approval. On the motion of Mrs. Klauminzer, seconded by Mr. Sorensen, it was voted unani- mously to give general support to the draft article presented by Mr. Kenney. ************ ADMINISTRATION OF LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS ****************** PLANS NOT REQUIRING APPROVAL UNDER THE SUBDIVISION CONTROL LAW 293 Form A/88-17, Carriage Drive and John Benson Road, Richard Perry The Board reviewed a plan showing the revision of a lot line between lots 5A and 6A off John Benson Road and Carriage Drive, with the frontages of both lots un- changed, and the lot areas more than sufficient for the RO residential district in which they are located. On the motion of Mrs. Klauminzer, seconded by Mr. Sorensen, it was voted 4-0 to endorse the plan entitled "Plan of Land in Lexington, Ma.", dated Octo- ber 25, 1988, by T & M Engineering Associates, Inc. , certified by Erland S. Townsend, Jr., Professional Land Surveyor, with application Form A/88-17 by Meeting of November 14, 1988 -2- Richard F. Perry, as it does not require approval under the Subdivision Control Law. SUBDIVISION OF LAND 294. Pheasant Brook II, Robert Cataldo, Butterfield Road extension realignment The Board discussed a revised plan, prepared by Mr. Cataldo's engineers, showing the elimination of the turnaround at the end of Butterfield Road, and the re- alignment of the road along the old road bed, to avoid existing wetlands. The Board agreed the revised plan seemed satisfactory. They recommended the developer also discuss the plan with the Conservation Commission before proceed- ing further. Ms. Nordby also reported that the remaining work for completion of the roadway and landscaping, left to do in Pheasant Brook I, began last Wednesday and should be completed this coming Wednesday. 295. Roll-out of Recently Filed Plans (no staff review completed) 1. Turnburry Hill, Colwell and Brown The Board reviewed, for the first time, a definitive plan filed November 2, 1988. 2. Eaton Road, Kevin Duffy The Board reviewed, for the first time, a preliminary plan filed November 1, 1988. They agreed that the hammerhead turnaround, shown on the plan, must be within the right-of-way of the road They also noted that Lot 3 was shown on the plan, although it had been determined by the Board at the Sketch Plan stage that Lot 3 was not a buildable lot. 3. Marrett Road, The Flatley Co. The Board reviewed, for the first time, an application for a CD rezoning to remodel the existing hotel. The applicant will present it to Town Meeting as a CD rezoning because the FAR is above that permitted in the Zoning By-Law. The Board agreed to invite the applicant to join the Board for a working session on November 28, 1988, and also to invite Jacqueline Davison who has recently been appointed TMMA liaison to the Planning Board on articles for the 1989 Town Meeting , as well as Joyce Miller, Chairman of the Conservation Commission. ***************************** REPORTS **************************************** 296. Planning Board, Subcommittees a. Housing Workshop Mrs. Uhrig announced the Board had been invited to join the Selectmen, various housing committees and boards, the Conserva- tion Commission the Recreation Commission, the Town Manager and Assistant Town Manager next Monday evening for a housing workshop on "Affordable Housing Goals", beginning at 7 30 p.m. The next regular Planning Board meeting will be held on November 28, 1988. Meeting of November 14, 1988 -3- b. Board of Appeals decisions for Hearings on November 10, 1988 Mrs. Wood reported the following decisions 39 Bedford Street (Bank of Boston, ATM) - a special permit will be required. 315 Woburn Street (Just Chicken) - special permit granted, with conditions 40 Hartwell Ave. (temporary structures) - special permit granted for 1 year 2 Sherman Street (cantilevered window) - granted 69 Oak Street ( replace exist. porch) - granted c. HATS Meeting Mrs. Uhrig reported the next HATS meeting will be held this Thursday night , November 17, 1988, in the Selectmen's Meeting Room at 7 30 p.m. . The meeting was adjourned at 8 56 p.m. 42(46,,x-V`-# 4461-4.71,-.) Eleanor H. Klauminzer, Clerk