HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Board Minutes, 1993-03-31 PLANNING BOARD MINUTES
MEETING OF MARCH 31, 1993
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 Vice Chairman Domnitz, with
members Davison, Grant, Canale, Planning Director Bowyer, and Assistant
Planner Marino present
********** ADMINISTRATION OF LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS ***********
SUBDIVISION OF LAND
48. Orchard Crossing, Release of Lot 12 On the motion of Mr. Grant,
seconded by Mrs Davison, the Board voted unanimously to release lot 12 in the
Orchard Crossing subdivision
49 Oni Circle Release of Covenant Certificate of Comnletion On January
11, 1993, the Engineering Department of the Town of Lexington received a
complete set of "as built" plans and the Town Engineer on February 3, 1993,
informed the Planning Board that all required work on this subdivision has
been fully and satisfactorily completed.
Therefore, in the opinion of the Planning Board, the construction of ways and
installation of municipal services have been fully and satisfactorily complet-
ed by the applicant in accordance with the definitive subdivision plan and
with the Planning Board's Development Regulations to serve all lots in the
subdivision.
Therefore, on the motion of Mrs. Davison, seconded by Mr Grant, the Board
voted unanimously to release Bruno and Maria Gallinelli from the provisions of
the covenant executed by them on February 1, 1990 for the definitive subdivi-
sion plan entitled Opi Circle subdivision, approved by the Lexington Planning
Board on December 13, 1989
50. Simonds Estates Release of lots (Corrects error in release previous-
ly voted. ) On the motion of Mr. Grant, seconded by Mr. Canale, the Board
voted unanimously to release, in the Simonds Estates Subdivision, Tidd Circle,
Phase 1, Lots 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12.
51 Garfield Street. Sketch Plan The Board reviewed a sketch plan for a
one lot residential subdivision on Garfield Street. The plans were presented
to the Board by the Applicants, Ron and Nancy Gold, and the engineer, Rick
Waitt
Three plans sheets were submitted for review. Sheet 1 shows an extension of
Garfield Street across the front of the applicant's lot Sheet 2 shows an
extension of Garfield Street that ends with a modified hammerhead configura-
tion. Plan 2 would provide the required 125' of frontage for the lot Plan 3
also shows an extension of Garfield Street that ends with a modified hammer-
head configuration. The configuration of the road on Plan 3 does not provide
the required minimum frontage and could not be approved by the Planning Board.
The Board indicated that it prefers the design shown on Plan 2 The Board
stated that it would be inclined to grant waivers that would allow the con-
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struction of a turnaround in a location similar to that shown on plan 2. It
indicated that it may grant other waivers to permit a 20' pavement width and
the street to be constructed without a sidewalk
The Board commented on the presence of wetlands close to the edge of the
proposed street. It suggested that the wetlands be delineated by the Conser-
vation Commission prior to the submission of the next plan.
52 Denver Street, Sketch Plan The Board reviewed a sketch plan for a 1
lot residential subdivision on Denver Street The plans were presented to the
Board by Paul Phelan and Bob Phelan.
Two plans sheets were submitted for review Sheet 1 shows the reconstruction
of Denver Street as a through road from Cedar Street to Bellflower Street.
Sheet 2 shows the extension of the existing Denver Street from Cedar Street to
the edge of the lot The roadway would end with a modified hammerhead
configuration. The configuration of the road on Plan 2 does not provide the
required minimum frontage and could not be approved by the Planning Board
The Board noted that the applicant does not have sufficient land area to
provide the required turnaround on the lot
The Board recognized the presence of wetlands in the middle of the Denver
Street right-of way A crossing of these wetlands would be unavoidable for
the construction of the through street The Board urged the applicant to
consult with the Conservation Commission regarding the crossing of the
wetlands.
The Board agreed to defer decision on the sketch plan until all members had an
opportunity to visit the site.
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The meeting was adjourned at 8 09 p.m. g7----ae;4.4—
Edmund C Grant, Clerk