HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Board Minutes, 1999-12-14 PLANNING BOARD MINUTES
MEETING OF DECEMBER 14, 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, Galaitsis,Director of
Comprehensive Planning Bowyer,and Planning Director Garber present.Mr Colman was absent. Mr.
Merrill arrived during Item 211.
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161 Review of Minutes: The Board reviewed and corrected the minutes for the meetings of August 4, 12,
25 and the Executive Session of August 4, 1999 On the motion of Mr. Galaitsis, seconded by Ms. Bridge-
Denzak, it was voted unanimously 3-0 to approve the minutes, as amended.
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162. Recent Activity
Rowland Avenue Definitive Subdivision Plan.Woodhaven Realty Trust. Rollout: Mr. Garber rolled out a
definitive one lot conventional subdivision plan for 7 Rowland Avenue,that was submitted by Woodhaven
Realty Trust on December 13, 1999 The staff has not yet reviewed the plan in detail.
Andrew Friedlich letter re Hanscom Issue: The Board discussed a letter received from TMMA Executive
Committee member Andrew Friedlich about Massport's intent to build new facilities for corporate use at
Hanscom Air Field.In it,Mr.Friedlich referred to a 1997 Town Meeting vote that stated Town Meeting's
view that Massport should conform to local zoning regulations with respect to any development at Hanscom
Field. The Board voted to refer the matter to the HATS committee,as the location of the proposed facility is
not within the Town of Lexington and would not be subject to our Zoning By-Law
Endorse Letter of Commendation of Palmer and Dodge: The Board reviewed,revised and agreed to endorse
a letter to the Board of Selectmen, drafted by the staff, strongly commending the support given the Planning
Department and Board recently by Attorneys Raymond Murphy,Ryan Pace and Emily Donovan, of Palmer
and Dodge,with regard to recent issues that have arisen about the use of"orphan lots."
Consultant Interviews: The Board agreed to meet Tuesday,December 21, 1999, 4:00 to 6:00, for the sole
purpose of interviewing possible consultants for work on the Land use Element of the Comprehensive Plan.
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SUBDIVISION OF LAND
163 41 Lincoln Street Preliminary 7 4.5 Subdivision Plan.Ronald Lopez,Decision: The Board reviewed
and revised a decision on the preliminary 7 4.5 subdivision plan for land at 41 Lincoln Street,which was the
subject of a public information meeting on December 8, 1999 Members expressed a number of concerns
they want to see addressed at the definitive stage.Primary issues are the failure of the compliance plan to
demonstrate attaining of driveway design standards,particularly in regard to maximum grade, and there
were inconsistencies in the architectural elevation drawings vis a vis the site construction plan. Among other
issues, stormwater management and the protection of existing vegetation were weighed.
On the motion of Mr Davies, seconded by Ms. Bridge Denzak,the Board voted 3-0,to approve the decision
as revised.
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164 Planning Board Annual Report. 1999• The Planning Board reviewed and revised a draft, dated
December 13, of their 1999 Annual Report. On the motion of Mr Galaitsis, seconded by Ms. Bridge-
Denzak,the Board voted 4-0 to approve the report as amended.
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165 Zoning Amendments for the 2000 Town Meeting:After a brief discussion,the Board decided that
with so many other important projects to address,they would probably not bring any amendments to the
Zoning By-Law to Town Meeting in 2000.
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Mr Davies polled the members at 9. 45 p.m. and the Board voted unanimously to go into Executive Session
to discuss possible litigation against the Town. The Board agreed to reconvene in open session only for the
purpose of adjourning.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:40 p.m.
Anthony Ti. Galaitsis, Clerk
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