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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 ` 1 125. 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; Meeting of May 1, 1989 2 126. 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. ****************************** REPORTS ************************************* 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. ( G1u�t_rr�� ''��L1 `Eleanor H. Klauminzer, se k