HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Board Minutes 1992-07-29 PLANNING BOARD MINUTES
MEETING OF JULY 29, 1992
The meeting of the Lexington Planning Board held in Room G-3, Town Office
Building, was called to order at 7 39 p.m. by Chairman Williams, with members
Davison, Domnitz, Grant, and Planning Director Bowyer present. Mrs. Wood was
absent.
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114. Lowell Street Site Peter Kelley was present and protested that the
Board was not acting that evening on its decision on the sketch plan he had
submitted. The Board responded that this item had been scheduled for the
August 17 meeting.
Later in the evening, during the discussion of the draft of the Subdivision
Rules and Regulations, Mrs. Davison urged that a letter be sent from the
Planning Board to the Design Advisory Committee requesting their involvement
in the review of the multi-family housing proposal for the Lowell Street site.
After a discussion, on the motion by Mr. Domnitz, seconded by Mr. Grant, it
was voted to defer that matter to the August 17 meeting. Mr. Domnitz asked
that the staff research how the proposed multi-family housing development
could qualify to count toward the Town's Chapter 40B requirements for low-and
moderate income housing.
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SUBDIVISION OF LAND
115. Wright Street Extension: Chairman Williams conducted an informal poll
of the Board for the purpose of providing direction to the staff to prepare a
decision. Mr. Grant said he supported the recommendations and position of the
Town Engineer Mr. Domnitz, Mrs. Davison and Mr. Williams each indicated
they were inclined to approve the subdivision plan if conditions could be
included in the decision which would resolve the few remaining design issues
Chairman Williams suggested that the applicant, Mr. Jung, or his engineer,
meet with the Town Engineer to resolve the remaining issues. The Board agreed
to request the Town Engineer to attend the August 17 meeting to help the Board
with the technical features of the outstanding design issues.
PLANS NOT REQUIRING APPROVAL UNDER THE SUBDIVISION CONTROL LAW
116. Form A/92-4. 12 Larchmont Lane The Board reviewed a plan showing that
Lot 14D is to be deeded with Lot 15, and Lot 14C is to be deeded with Lot 14A.
Lots 14C and 14D are not to be considered as individual building lots.
On the motion of Mrs. Davison, seconded by Mr. Williams, it was voted unani-
mously•
to endorse the plan entitled "Plan of Land in Lexington, Mass , dated
July 23, 1992, certified by John B. Paulson, Professional Land Surveyor,
with Form A/92-4, by applicant Carolyn E. Noble, as it does not require
approval under the Subdivision Control Law.
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117. Section 6. Improvements. Design Standards, Subdivision Rules and Regula-
tions Mr. Bowyer distributed the draft of Section 6, and explained he had
solicited advice from Sam Sleiman, Assistant Town Engineer, and Marilyn
Nordby, Conservation Administrator. He anticipates a more detailed response
from Mr. Sleiman when he has had more time to study the draft.
Mr Bowyer pointed out a memorandum from Ms. Nordby outlining objectives and
criteria for foot paths in conservation areas. Mr. Bowyer commented that
there needed to be some dimensional standards in addition to the verbal
statements. Chairman Williams will discuss this matter with Chairman Joyce
Miller of the Conservation Commission.
Mr Bowyer reported that he believes it is necessary to scale back the scope
of the revision of the Development Regulations outlined in a June 1991
memorandum. He distributed an outline comparing the revised scope with that
of June 1991. He commented that this reduced scope is necessary to complete
the Subdivision Rules and Regulations in view of the current pace of the
review.
The meeting was adjourned at 10 13 p.m.
Edmund C. Grant, Clerk
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