HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Board minutes 1989-05-01 PLANNING BOARD MINUTES
MEETING OF MAY 1, 1989
The meeting of the Lexington Planning Board held in Room G-15, Town Office
Building, was called to order by the Chairman, Mrs. Uhrig, with members
Klauminzer, Wood, Planning Director Bowyer, Assistant Planner Nordby and
Secretary Peters present. Mr. Sorensen arrived during Item 124, and Mr.
Williams was absent.
124. Review of Minutes: The Board reviewed the minutes for the meeting of
February 27, 1989, making corrections. On the motion of Mrs. Wood, seconded
by Mrs. Klauminzer, it was voted 3-0 to approve the minutes, as amended.
The Board reviewed the minutes for the meetings of March 6 and 13, 1989,
making corrections. On the motion of Mrs. Klauminzer, seconded by Mrs. Wood,
it was voted 4-0 to approve the minutes for these meetings, as amended.
The Board reviewed the minutes for the meetings of March 20, 27, April 3, 5,
10, and 12, 1989. On the motion of Mrs. Klauminzer, seconded by Mrs. Wood, it
was voted 4-0 to approve the minutes for these meetings, as written.
**************** ADMINISTRATION OF LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS ************
RECOMMENDATIONS ON APPLICATIONS TO THE BOARD OF APPEALS
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125. Hearings scheduled for May 11, 1989: Mr. Sorensen gave an oral review
of the following hearings to be heard by the Board of Appeals on May 11, 1989:
643 Waltham Street, James Catalano, renew SP, to continue the business
of selling flowers , produce and plants , as well as seasonal sale of
Christmas trees and wreaths. On the motion of Mr. Sorensen, seconded by
Mrs. Wood, it was voted 4-0 to recommend the special permit be renewed
for the same period of time, and with the same conditions as were most
recently imposed.
10 Pleasant Street , Robert Berezin, appeal of the decision of the
Building Commissioner regarding possible zoning violations by Wilson
Farm. The Board agreed the case was very complicated. On the motion of
Mr. Sorensen, seconded by Mrs. Wood, it was voted 4-0 to recommend that
because of the complexity of the application, the hearing be continued
to provide an opportunity for each Planning Board member to read all the
material submitted.
The Planning Board also agreed to make no recommendation on the following
applications:
20 Vaille Avenue, Richard and Mary Ann Beamon, SP, to raise the roof and
add front dormers to the non-conforming portion of a dwelling;
7 Harrington Road, First Parish Church, SP, to modify a 25 foot transi-
tion area screening requirement to 18 feet for an addition at the rear
of the church;
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126. Hearing tentatively scheduled for June 8, 1989:
Hartwell Avenue, Gutierrez Company, variance to exceed the maximum Floor
Area Ratio permitted for an office building: The Board reviewed and
approved sending a letter, dated May 2, 1989, to the Chairman of the
Board of Appeals recommending that the variance be denied. On the
motion of Mr. Sorensen, seconded by Mrs. Wood, it was voted 4-0 to
recommend the variance be denied, since no hardship as defined in
Chapter 40A, The Zoning Act, Section 10, dealing with soil conditions,
shape or topography has been demonstrated.
************************* ARTICLES FOR 1989 TOWN MEETING *********************
127. Update on Status of Articles before Town Meeting:
Article 43, Institutional Uses: Mrs. Uhrig reported that as of 4: 30
p.m. today, there was no indication of any reconsideration being
proposed for this article.
Article 45, Hartwell Avenue, CD Rezoning: It was reported that there
has been no new information since last Wednesday when Town Meeting {�
member Iris Wheaton, Precinct 7, planned to propose reconsideration of
the article.
Article 55: Mrs. Klauminzer reported on Margaret Rawls proposal which
supports Selectman Paul Marshall's plan to put forward a substitute
motion for debate, rather than move indefinite postponement of Article
55. If his substitute motion carries, Mrs. Rawls will move to amend Mr.
Marshall's motion, as outlined in her proposal to require a town-wide
housing plan. The Board agreed they support the proposals and steps
outlined in Selectman Eddison's letter of April 19, 1989; and that Mrs.
Rawls' concerns are adequately addressed by his letter.
On the motion of Mrs. Klauminzer, seconded by Mrs. Wood, it was voted
3-1-0 (Mr. Sorensen voted against the motion) not to support Mrs. Rawl's
prepared amendments to Mr. Marshall's substitute motion.
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128. Planning Board, Subcommittees
a. Chamber of Commerce: Selectman Jack Eddison has scheduled a meeting
on Thursday, May 11, 1989, with the Executive Director of the Chamber of
Commerce to discuss the National Park's relationship with Lexington's
Battle Green. Mrs. Uhrig is interested but will be unable to attend.
b. Critique of Town Meeting: There will be a meeting on May 17, 1989 -
7:30 p.m. - sponsored by the Moderator and the TMMA Executive Committee
to discuss the past Town Meeting. Mr. Sorensen will try to attend.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:54 p.m. (
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