HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Board Minutes, 1999-09-22 PLANNING BOARD MINUTES
MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 22, 1999
The meeting of the Lexington Planning Board held in the Selectmen's Room Town Office Building,was
called to order at 7.35 p.m. by Chairman Davies with members Galaitsis,Merrill,Planning Director
Bowyer,and Assistant Planner Garber present. Ms. Bridge-Denzak and Mr. Colman were absent.
************ ADMINISTRATION OF LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS *************
SUBDIVISION OF LAND
134 87 Hancock Street Subdivision.Gerard Moloney. Accent Covenant.Endorse Subdivision Plans: On
the motion of Mr.Merrill, seconded by Mr. Galaitsis,the Board voted unanimously, 3-0,to accept the
covenant, dated September 9, 1999, and to endorse the Property Rights and Dimensional Standards Plan for
the 87 Hancock Street 7 4.5 subdivision,dated June 1, 1999
135 246 Concord Avenue Subdivision. George Issaians: Accent Covenant.Endorse Subdivision Plans:
On the motion of Mr.Merrill, seconded by Mr. Galaitsis,the Board voted unanimously, 3-0,to accept the
covenant, dated September 9, 1999, and to endorse the plans for the 246 Concord Avenue 7 4.5 subdivision,
dated June 2, 1999
136. Prerecorded Substandard Residential Lots.Review of Draft Guidelines: Mr Bowyer presented some
historical background on a provision in the State Zoning Act relative to recorded lots and the current
possibilities for developing those lots. The draft document before the Board tonight, draft#2 of Guidelines,
Policies on Prerecorded, Substandard Residential Lots, dated September 14, 1999, suggests guidelines for
dealing with these lots as applications are made to build on them.
After some discussion a number of revisions were made.The Board agreed to ask for a legal opinion from
Town Counsel. On the motion of Mr. Galaitsis,seconded by Mr Merrill,the Board voted unanimously to
adopt the proposed guidelines, subject to review and modifications by legal counsel, as amended.
137 Section 7 4.5 Subdivision Guidelines: Review of Revised Guidelines: The Board held a detailed
discussion on proposed revisions to their Guidelines to the Zoning By-Law's Section 7 4.5,Reduced
Frontage in Small Subdivisions. The revisions have to do with public benefits and the size of houses in such
subdivisions. On the motion of Mr.Merrill, seconded by Mr Galaitsis,the Board adopted the 7 4.5
Guidelines, as amended, by a vote of 3-0.
*************************** PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT **************************
138. Recent Activity
a. 87 Hancock Street Subdivision,Halyard Builders,Minor Revision to House Footprint: Mr Garber
reported that Gerard Moloney,the developer of the 7 4.5 subdivision at 87 Hancock Street,has requested a
minor revision to the house footprint. The change will not increase the size of the house or decrease the side
setback.
b. Pending Development Table: Mr.Garber went over the pending development table for the Board. The
table provides s snapshot of development applications entering the pipeline and in progress.
c. Del Monte Dunes vs.the City of Monterey Mr. Bowyer called the Board's attention to a recent U S.
Supreme Court decision that favored a property owner over the City of Monterey in a case having to do with
property rights.
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******************************* EXECUTIVE SESSION **********************************
Mr.Davies polled the members at 9.16 p.m. and the Board voted unanimously to go into Executive Session
to discuss personnel matters. The Board agreed to reconvene in open session only for the purpose of
adjourning.
The meeting was adjourned at 9.40 p.m. �' 2
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Anthon' G. Galaitsis,Clerk