HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Board Minutes, 1991-01-14 PLANNING BOARD MINUTES
MEETING OF JANUARY 14, 1991
The meeting of the Lexington Planning Board held in Room G-15, Town Office
Building, was called to order at 7 34 p.m. by the Vice Chairman, Mrs. Klaumin-
zer, with members, Domnitz, Grant, Williams, Planning Director Bowyer, Acting
Assistant Planner Marino present Mrs. Wood was absent.
*************** ARTICLES FOR THE 1991 TOWN MEETING ***********************
16 Planning Board Articles
a. Technical Corrections The Board reviewed and edited a draft
Article A, with its explanation as of 12-19-91. In Amendment 7 - A7, it
was agreed to revise the maximum permitted height of a fence, located on
or closer than 6 feet to a lot line, to 6 ft - 6 inches instead of 6
feet Mrs. Wood will present the article to Town Meeting.
b. Religious. Educational Uses The Board reviewed and edited a draft
of Article B with its explanation, as of 1/8/91. Mr. Grant will present
the article to Town Meeting.
c. Parking Factors The Board reviewed and edited a draft of Article C
with its explanation, as of 12-19-81. Some members noted that restau-
rant technology is changing; more food preparation is done off the
premises so that not as many employees are required on the premises;
making it sensible to base parking requirements on the square footage of
the restaurant They also agreed to postpone further deliberations on
this article until after the Public Hearing is held to receive input
from residents. Mr Domnitz recommended that the parking factor for the
hairdressers and barber shops be the same as other retail uses in the
districts. Mr. Domnitz will present Parts A, B and C of the article to
Town Meeting, Mr. Williams will present Part D.
On the motion of Mr. Williams, seconded by Mr. Grant it was voted 4-0 to
approve the wording of the articles, as amended, so they may be advertised for
public hearings.
17. Other Articles
a. Citizen articles, net grooming postal services The Board briefly
discussed the two citizen articles filed with the Selectmen. Members
noted that more information was needed on the amount of traffic generat-
ed by these businesses. They agreed to postpone further discussion on
these articles until the presentations are made by the proponents at the
public hearings
**************** 1990 ANNUAL REPORT **************************************
18. Review of Draft Text The Board reviewed, edited and approved, a draft
report, as of 1-10-91. Members agreed to list in the report all Planning
Board members and the committees on which they serve, as liaison to the Board.
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************ ADMINISTRATION OF LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS *************
SUBDIVISION OF LAND
19. Munroe Village. Robert Cataldo. Filing of Preliminary Plan Mr. Marino
reported on the deficiencies of the preliminary subdivision plan application
filed with the Board, and noted that the two week review period is about to
expire. The main deficiencies were 1) no open space delineated on the
plans; 2) the site analysis map is based on Town topographical maps, rather
than on an on-site survey; and 3) the site perimeter setback required was not
shown on the plan. On the motion of Mr. Williams, seconded by Mr Grant, it
was voted 4-0 that
As provided in section 5.4 3 of the "Development Regulations", the
application for approval of the preliminary plan for the Munroe Village
subdivision is not accepted for processing because it is incomplete.
to return the plans, as incomplete. Mr. Williams asked that he receive a copy
of the letter sent to the applicant informing him that the plans returned are
incomplete
************************** REPORTS **********************************
20. Planning Board. Subcommittees
a. Central Business Committee Mr. Williams reported that the commit-
tee will next meet this Thursday at noon. Mrs. Uhrig will discuss the
proposed expansion of the outdoor seasonal seating on the sidewalk in
the Center Business District, proposed under Article C, Part D, for this
year's Annual Town Meeting.
b. HATS Mr. Grant reported that the next HATS meeting will be held
this Thursday evening
c. Lighting Options Committee Mr. Domnitz reported that the committee
met with the Selectmen this evening and expressed its strong opposition
to the use of sodium vapor lights in Town.
The meeting was adjourned at 9 37 p.m.
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David G. Williams, Clerk