HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Board minutes 1989-04-03 PLANNING BOARD MINUTES
MEETING OF APRIL 3, 1989
The meeting of the Lexington Planning Board held in Room G-15, Town Office
Building, was called to order at 7: 08 p.m. by the Chairman, Mrs. Uhrig, with
members Klauminzer, Williams, Wood, Planning Director Bowyer, Assistant
Planner Nordby and Secretary Peters present. Mr. Sorensen arrived during
Item 104.
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103. Planning Director
a. Amendment to Article 43 by Forest Street Neighborhood Group: Mr. Bowyer
reported Julian Bussgang will propose an amendment to the motion that sets an
maximum FAR of .25 for institutional uses in residential districts.
b. Pheasant Brook II: A definitive subdivision plan was filed today by
Robert Cataldo. Mr. Bowyer suggested a "roll-out" of the application at the
next Board meeting.
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104. Article 45 - Hilton CD, Planning Board Report: The Board had received a
letter from Steven Colangelo dated March 29, 1989 stating he agreed to the
Board's conditions with the exception of the floor area ratio reduction. Mr.
Bowyer reported he had worked out a revised Preliminary Site Development and
j Use Plan with Attorney John Farrington. The Board reviewed a draft report
dated April 3, 1989, making corrections. On the motion of Mrs. Klauminzer,
seconded by Mr. Williams, it was voted 4-1 (Mr. Sorensen abstained) to
recommend that the proposed CD rezoning be approved and that the report, as
amended, be approved.
105. Article 44 - Sheraton CD, discussion: Mr. Bowyer requested direction
from the Board as to what position the Board has on the rezoning. He also
pointed out Flatley might be advised to withdraw their CD proposal, because if
it does not pass Town Meeting, they will have to wait two years before they
can bring another rezoning petition before the Town.
The Board agreed they were leaning toward recommending against the rezoning
until the Marrett Road proposed traffic improvement work is completed. They
also agreed to postpone making a final decision until the next meeting in
order to give the applicant an opportunity to respond to their concerns. An
informal poll indicated that none of the members favored the rezoning at this
point.
106. Article 42 - Half Story: The Board discussed a memo from Building
Commissioner Frederickson, dated April 3, 1989, which outlined difficulties he
anticipated in administering the proposed amendment. He recommended the
amendment either be rewritten or withdrawn.
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On the motion of Mr. Sorensen, seconded by Mr. Williams, it was voted 5-0 that
the Board move for indefinite postponement when the article comes before Town
Meeting, citing the need for further study on the amendment.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:54 p.m. A /
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Eleanor Klauminzer, Clerk