HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Board Minutes, 1999-10-13 PLANNING BOARD MINUTES
MEETING OF OCTOBER 13, 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 Bridge-Denzak, Colman, Galaitsis, Planning
Director Bowyer, and Assistant Planner Garber present.Mr Merrill was absent.
*************************************MINUTES ***************************************
141 Review of Minutes: The Board reviewed and corrected the minutes for the meeting of May 26, June
2, 17 and 30,July 14 and 28, 1999 On the motion of Ms. Bridge-Denzak, seconded by Mr. Galaitsis,the
Board voted unanimously to approve the minutes,as amended.
************ ADMINISTRATION OF LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS *************
SUBDIVISION OF LAND
142. Grandview Preliminary Conventional Subdivision Plan,DEBCO Properties,Decision: Mr. Davies
described the application process to the abutters present and spoke relative to a letter received from Michael
Schroeder,2 Welch Road,that questioned the legal status of the proposed subdivision, in particular the
determination that the 3 lots involved are buildable lots and whether the Board has jurisdiction here(under
M.G.L. Ch. 41, Section 81 K through GG).
Mr. Garber gave some background on the subdivision process and the increasing use of pre-recorded lots
without street frontage. A variety of points were discussed by the Board relative to its powers to regulate
development to achieve high quality design standards.Mr. Colman said that he could not vote for this
development without more information about its legal status. The other members agreed and said that it
would vote on the preliminary plan,and then authorize the staff to contact Town counsel to review the
appropriateness of future action before the definitive stage.
The Board reviewed and revised the draft decision on the preliminary plan for Grandview Avenue,prepared
by the staff. On the motion of Ms.Bridge-Denzak, seconded by Mr. Galaitsis,the Board voted 3-1,Mr.
Colman opposed,to approve the preliminary plan decision.
******************APPLICATIONS TO THE BOARD OF APPEALS *******************
143 Petitions to be heard on October 14 and 28. 1999 Mr. Colman
Mr. Colman gave a review of the Board of Appeals petitions to be heard in October Relative to the addition
to Clarke Middle School,the Board noted that the addition goes all the way to the property line but had no
objection if the abutters are notified. The Board agreed to make no comment on the rest of the petitions.
************************************** REPORTS **************************************
Planning Board,Subcommittees
144 Tourism Committee and a Snace And Buildine Needs Advisory Committee: Mr Davies reported
that two new committees are being set up by the Selectmen: a Tourism Committee and a Space And
Building Needs Advisory Committee. Mr Davies was named the Board's representative to the Space and
Building Needs group.
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********************************* EXECUTIVE SESSION *********************************
On the motion of Mr Colman, seconded by Mr. Galaitsis,the Board voted unanimously to go into Executive
Session at 9:21 p.m.to discuss personnel matters. The Board agreed to reconvene in open session only for
the purpose of adjourning.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:00 p.m. /J —
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Anthon G. Galaitsis, Clerk