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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Board Minutes, 1993-07-08 PLANNING BOARD MINUTES MEETING OF JULY 8, 1993 The meeting of the Lexington Planning Board held in Room G-15, Town Office Building, was called to order at 7 40 p.m. by Chairman Williams, with members Canale, Davison, Domnitz, Grant, and Assistant Planner Marino present. 99 Review of Minutes The Board reviewed and corrected the minutes for the meeting of June 14, 1993. On the motion of Mr. Canale, seconded by Mrs Davison, it was voted unanimously to approve the minutes, as amended The Board reviewed and corrected the minutes for the meeting of June 22, 1993 On the motion of Mrs Davison, seconded by Mr. Domnitz, it was voted unani- mously to approve the minutes, as amended. The Board reviewed the minutes for the meeting of June 28, 1993. On the motion of Mr. Canale, seconded by Mrs. Davison, it was voted unanimously to approve the minutes, as written. ************************ PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT *********************** 100. Completion of Subdivisions a. General Procedures for Completion The developers of the Sunset Ridge and Orchard Crossing subdivisions were notified that work on the subdivisions is incomplete and that they must proceed to finish the subdivisions Mr. Marino explained that the procedures for subdivision completion the staff followed are outlined in Section 7.4.6 in the new Subdivision Regulations the Board recently reviewed. b. Sunset Ridge Mr. Williams asked if the conservation land abutting this subdivision is accessible and marked with a sign. Mr. Marino agreed to ask the Conservation Administrator if the work has been done. c Distribution of New Zoning Man Mr. Marino distributed the new zoning map, dated 1993. Mr Domnitz questioned a note on the Zoning Map that says "for informational purposes only". d 669 Massachusetts Avenue, Rollout of Plans The Board briefly reviewed plans, filed July 8, 1993, for a four lot subdivision off Massachusetts Avenue with one existing house, the Morell-Dana House. ***************** ADMINISTRATION OF LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS ************ RECOMMENDATIONS ON APPLICATIONS TO THE BOARD OF APPEALS 101. Applications To Be Heard on August 12. 1993 Mr Williams gave an oral review of the following applications Corner lot abutting 108-110 Bow Street, Vanda and Frank Ponte, variances to relocate a lot line to create two equally sized lots. The Planning Board believes this is not a valid application because it proposes making a nonconforming lot more nonconforming, which is a violation of the Zoning By-Law. The applicants are requesting variances that the Board believes cannot be legally granted. The Board agreed to recommend the variance be denied since none of the statutory criteria for granting a variance relating to soil conditions, shape or topography has been demonstrated. Minutes for the Meeting of July 8 , 1993 2 700 Waltham Street, John P Carroll, renewal of a special permit to continue uses allowed under a previous permit, to pick up and keep cars on the premises. The Planning Board urges the Board of Appeals to determine if the existing conditions of the special permit are being adhered to; encourage the delineation of the one-acre area in the field and on the plan to enable the zoning officer to better monitor the conditions of the special permit; listen carefully to concerns of the abutters; and, require the installation of landscaping adequate to shield the abutters The Board agreed to make no comment on the following application 959 Waltham Street, Lexington Lodge of Elks, modification of a special permit to install a walk-in cold room at the rear of the Lodge building On the motion of Mr Williams, seconded by Mr. Domnitz, the Board voted unanimously to authorize Mr. Canale to represent them at the Board of Appeals meeting on July 22. Mr. Williams is unable to attend the meeting, SUBDIVISION OF LAND 102. Maple Tree Lane Lot Release: On the motion of Mr Canale, seconded by Mr. Grant, the Board voted unanimously to release Lots 1-4 in the Maple Tree Lane subdivision. These lots were released by a vote of the Board on November 19, 1984, but the release was never filed at the Registry of Deeds 103 Carchia Woods Lot Release On the motion of Mr. Canale, seconded by Mr Grant, the Board voted unanimously to release Lot 3 in the Carchia Woods subdivision. This lot was released by a vote of the Board on September 11, 1989, but the release was never filed at the Registry of Deeds. 104. Pheasant Brook II , Acceptance of Surety. Mr. Marino reminded the Board that at their last meeting they had voted to set surety for Pheasant Brook Estates II . Mr. Cataldo of Sheldon Corporation has provided a passbook for the required amount On the motion of Mr. Canale, seconded by Mr. Grant, the Board voted unanimously to accept surety in the form of passbook # 7-2603 from Haymarket Corporate Bank in Boston in the amount of $62,000 and to release Lot 5 in the Pheasant Brook Estates II subdivision. ***************************** EXECUTIVE SESSION ***************************** At 8 30 p m. , after an individual poll of the five members present, it was voted 5-0 to go into Executive Session to discuss litigation against the Planning Board. The Board reconvened in open session at 8:45 p m. ***************** ADMINISTRATION OF LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS ************ SUBDIVISION OF LAND 105. Tracer Lane, Approval of Definitive Subdivision Plan: On the motion of Mr. Williams, seconded by Mr Grant, the Board voted unanimously to sign the Certificate of Action for Tracer Lane subdivision, dated May 25, 1993. 3 Minutes for the meeting of July 8 , 1993 ************************ REGIONAL, INTERTOWN ISSUES ************************* 106 Recent Activity a. Met State Hosnital Land Mr. Marino reported that the work supported by the Municipal Incentive Grant awarded a year ago is done and the results are quite good. Mr. Williams inquired whether copies of the report could be given to the members of the committee. Mr. Marino said there is a limited number and they are available to those who want one b. Second Application for MIG's Grant. Mr. Marino also reported that the three towns have applied for a second grant. On the motion of Mr Canale, seconded by Mrs. Davison, the Board voted unanimously to endorse and support the application of the Metropolitan Area Planning Commission, for the fiscal year 1994, for funding under the Municipal Grant Program to assist Lexington, Belmont and Waltham in evaluating possible uses of the Metropolitan State Hospital site. ********************************** REPORTS ********************************** 107. Planning Board. Subcommittees a. Strategic Planning Program: The Board discussed the Strategic Planning Program authorized by a resolution at the 1993 Town Meeting. In conversations with Peter Enrich, who is involved in that program, both Mr. Williams and Mr. Canale got the impression that the Program's focus has evolved from fiscal planning based on community "core values" into general planning for the future of the town. Since the Planning Board's comprehensive planning process also deals with Lexington's future, the Planning Board is concerned that confusion ( will result when public hearings are held by both groups on overlapping subjects. It was decided to invite Mr. Enrich to the Planning Board's next meeting to explore the relationship between the two groups. ******************* PLANNING BOARD ORGANIZATION, SCHEDULE ******************* 108. Meeting Schedule for August. September• The Board agreed to cancel the 2 meeting scheduled for July 21 and meet instead on July 29. They also set meetings on August 18 and 31, as well as on September 13 and 27. The meeting was adjourned at 10 13 p.m. Jacqueline B. Davison, Clerk gi