HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Board Minutes, 1999-06-02 PLANNING BOARD MINUTES
FOR THE MEETING OF JUNE 2, 1999
The meeting of the Lexington Planning Board held in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, Town Office
Building, was called to order at 7.40 by Chairman Merrill with members Bridge-Denzak, Colman,
Davies, Galaitsis,Planning Director Bowyer and Assistant Planner Garber present.
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90. Review of Minutes: The Board reviewed the minutes for the meetings of February 3, March 8,
17, 22, 24, 29, 30 and May 12, 1999 On the motion of Mr Davies, seconded by Ms. Bridge-Denzak, the
Board voted unanimously 5-0 to approve the minutes,as written.
************* ADMINISTRATION OF LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS *************
DETERMINATION OF GRADE AND CONSTRUCTION OF UNACCEPTED STREETS
91 78 Outlook Drive. Determination of Adeauacv of Unaccented Street: Mr Garber reported that the
Engineering Division examined Outlook Drive in the vicinity of number 78 and determined that the street
is in adequate condition. This was communicated to the planning staff in a memo dated May 12, 1999
After a brief discussion, on the motion of Mr Galaitsis, seconded by Mr. Merrill, the Board voted
unanimously that Outlook Drive, between Middleby Road and Fair Oaks Drive, and as it provides
frontage for number 78, is of adequate grade and construction.
SUBDIVISION OF LAND
92. 113/115 Concord Avenue. the Kazazians. Definitive 7 4.5 Subdivision Plan. Reauest for
Extension: Mr Garber reported that the staff received a request from the applicants for the 113/115
Concord Avenue 7 4.5 subdivision to extend the time for the Board to make a decision. They have some
site engineering, and house size and siting, issues to work out. The Board voted unanimously to grant an
extension of up to 45 days.
93 246 Concord Avenue. Issaians/Markarians. Definitive 7 4.5 Subdivision Plan: Continuation of
Public Hearine: Mr Merrill reconvened the public hearing, from May 12, for a definitive 7 4.5 subdivision
plan for land at 246 Concord Avenue. The plan is dated April 24, 1999 Present for this item were
Frederick Russell, P.E.,and Attorney John Farrington.
Mr Russell summarized the site development plan.
Consideration of the value of the public benefit was continued from the hearing on May 12. Mr.
Farrington asked that the payment of the public benefit be triggered by the sale of the two lots
individually instead of up front. After a lengthy discussion, the Board agreed that the cost of the public
benefit, valued at $27,500, should be shared equally by the purchasers of the two lots, and that the total
amount will have to be paid before any demolition or building permit will be issued. Mr Galaitsis
commented that the decision should make clear that this is an unusual case and that each 7 4.5
subdivision plan should be considered on its individual circumstances.
On the motion of Mr. Davies, seconded by Mr Colman, the Board voted unanimously, 5-0, to approve
the Special Permit. Mr. Galaitsis strongly objected to the placement of a plaque identifying the "donor" of
Li the tot lot. On the motion of Ms. Bridge-Denzak, seconded by Mr. Davies, the Board voted unanimously,
5-0,to approve the Certificate of Action approving the definitive subdivision plan.
2 Minutes for the Meeting of June 2, 1999
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94. Recent Activity
Old Smith Farm Definitive Cluster Subdivision Plan, Rollout: Mr Garber rolled out a definitive
subdivision plan for the Old Smith Farm cluster development, off Wood Street, that was submitted by
James Gaklis on May 13, 1999 The staff has not reviewed the plan in detail yet.
Rowland Avenue Definitive Conventional Subdivision Plan. Rollout: Mr Garber rolled out a definitive
subdivision plan for a one-lot conventional subdivision off Rowland Avenue, that was submitted by
Woodhaven Realty Trust on May 20, 1999 The staff has not reviewed the plan in detail yet.
Strategic Planning Process:
The meeting was adjourned at 9.13 p.m.
Steven L. Colman, Clerk