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PLANNING BOARD MINUTES
MEETING OF NOVEMBER 1, 2017
A meeting of the Lexington Planning Board, held in Estabrook Hall, Cary Memorial Building
was called to order at 7:10 p.m. by Chair, Richard Canale with members Charles Hornig, Ginna
Johnson, Nancy Corcoran-Ronchetti, and Bob Creech, and planning staff Aaron Henry, David
Kucharsky, and Lori Kaufman present.
A meeting of the Historical Commission held in Estabrook Hall, Cary Memorial Building was
called to order at 7:10 p.m. by Chair, David Kelland, with members Diane Pursley, Wendall
Kalsow, were present. Samuel Levi Doran, and Marilyn Fenollosa were absent. Diane Pursley
recused herself from the Turning Mill Lane NCD.
*********************DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION************************
22 Richard Court, Street Determination:
The applicant was requesting a waiver from making any improvements to the street. The Planning
and Engineering Departments recommended street improvements as provided in the summary
and staff recommendation memo included in the packet. The applicant had no objections to the
staff recommendations with an additional improvement to disconnect the stormwater and add a
drain system at the end of the driveway.
On a motion made by Mr. Hornig, seconded by Ms. Corcoran-Ronchetti, it was voted 5-0, the
street is currently not of adequate grade and construction now, but will be once the recommended
improvements are made.
*******************************STAFF REPORTS********************************
General Updates:
November 9 there will be a TSG meeting at 9:00 a.m.
A joint meeting was requested by Board of Selectmen (BOS) for December 18 at 5:30 p.m.
At the last meeting the Board did not have enough signatures on several sheets and requested the
Board members sign them at this time for the special permit development at Grove Street.
Comprehensive Plan Update:
Mr. Henry provided a status update on the comprehensive plan and have a RFP for GIS services
going out this week. The selection committee will get emailed tomorrow with a roster.
***************UPCOMING MEETINGS, EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS*************
Page 2 Minutes for the Meeting of November 1, 2017
Anticipated Meetings:
The Planning Board was invited to attend the BOS meeting this Monday to hear from Rep. Jay
Kaufman to give updates on issues they are working on at the State House that will affect
Lexington.
The School Committee invited the Planning Board to participate in the superintendent search.
There are new updates on the Open Meeting Law will be presented November 8 and Mr. Canale
was invited to attend the session.
November 15 will be 6 Elliot Street, sketch Balanced House Development (BHD), Lincoln Street,
sketch BHD and an informal presentation of a Planned Development District on Concord
Avenue.
November 29 there is a tentative special permit for a site sensitive development (SSD) of 497
Concord Avenue and possible NCD
December 13 will be a SSD for 1106 Massachusetts Avenue and discuss to the request for
warrant articles from the Planning Board to the Board of Selectmen.
January 10 there will be a sketch plan. Mr. Canale will not be able to attend that meeting.
***************NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION DISTRICTS (NCD)**************
PUBLIC HEARINGS (joint with Historical Commission)
Turning Mill NCD
Chair Richard Canale opened the public hearing at 7:44 p.m. with approximately 40 people in the
audience.
On a motion of Mr. Hornig, seconded by Ms. Corcoran Ronchetti, it was voted 8-0, to continue
the public hearing for Turning Mill Lane to November 15, in the Selectmen’s meeting Room at
7:00 p.m.
The Historical Commission went into recess.
Mr. Canale reviewed the timeline for the NCDs to be able to go forward for the Annual Town
meeting.
Ms. Pursely did a presentation on the Turning Mill NCD, which can be found on the Planning
Board website in the meeting packet. The public can send comments to the Planning Department
as soon as you can.
The Historical Commission is now back in session at 8:15 p.m.
Minutes for the Meeting of November 1, 2017 Page 3
Pierce-Lockwood NCD
Chair Richard Canale opened the public hearing at 8:15 p.m. with approximately 8 people in the
audience.
Ms. Donna Muldroup presented the NCD report created by the NCD study committee.
Audience Comments and Questions:
There is some of the narrowest lots and accept and appreciate that aspect of this
neighborhood.
In favor of the NCD to protect my house, been a wonderful place to live and all work
together.
Making sure that people do not opt in by accident.
November 22 will be the deadline for written public comments and opt out letters.
On a motion of Mr. Hornig, seconded by Ms. Corcoran Ronchetti, it was voted 8-0, to close the
public hearing at 8:48 p.m. with the opt-out deadline being November 22.
On a motion, duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn the Historical Commission
meeting at 8:50 p.m.
*************************BOARD ADMINISTRATION****************************
Annual Town Meeting 2018 Discussion:
The following potential articles requiring the Board’s involvement are the following:
Turning Mill NCD (general bylaw)
Pierce –Lockwood NCD (general bylaw)
Demolition Delay (general bylaw)
Government-Civic Use District (zoning bylaw)
Wright Farm, Burlington Street, Pelham Road
Two potential for two zoning amendments from property owners:
Amendments to CS District Uses
Conversion of property in RO to PD for a Senior Housing Development
There will be a packet for the BOS for December 18 for the Hartwell Avenue joint meeting.
Board Member Reports:
Page 4 Minutes for the Meeting of November 1, 2017
The Hartwell Avenue Plus one meeting was this morning and the goals are still the same and
could be put in for a Special Town meeting in April. There will be another meeting on November
29 on this matter. The timeline is the concern for Town Meeting for these fairly large changes.
TAC bike sharing is in place and they are in the process of recruiting a new Transportation
Manager.
A presentation of the 2020 survey will be presented at the League of Woman’s Voters meeting
this Friday morning.
Lexington has been elected to the MPO for another year. BOS Member, Ms. Ciccolo was given
the Theodore Mann Regional Leadership award for her work done in community development.
Street Naming:
Planning Board and Public safety are in charge of naming streets and what roles should the
Planning Board play in private street naming. A sub-committee (working group) for street naming
will consist of Ginna Johnson and Nancy Corcoran-Ronchetti and they will come up with a list of
names that would be Lexington based and a policy should be created for possible incorporation
into the books.
Minutes Review and Approval:
On a motion of Mr. Hornig, seconded by Ms. Johnson, it was voted, 5-0, to approve the minutes
of April 13 as submitted.
On a motion of Mr. Creech, seconded by Ms. Johnson, it was voted, 5-0, to approve the minutes
of April 11 as amended.
On a motion of Mr. Creech, seconded by Ms. Johnson, it was voted, 5-0, to approve the minutes
of April 20 as amended.
On a motion of Mr. Creech, seconded by Ms. Johnson, it was voted, 5-0, to approve the minutes
of August 30 as amended.
On a motion of Mr. Creech, seconded by Ms. Johnson, it was voted, 5-0, to approve the minutes
of September 27 as amended.
On a motion of Mr. Creech, seconded by Ms. Corcoran-Ronchetti, it was voted, 4-0-1, (Ms.
Johnson abstained) to approve the minutes of October 4 as amended.
On a motion, duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn the meeting at 9:53 p.m.
The meeting was recorded by LexMedia.
Minutes for the Meeting of November 1, 2017 Page 5
The following documents used at the meeting can be found on the Planning Board website in
Planning Board packets.
Turning Mill Bylaw
Pierce Lockwood NCD report and Bylaw
22 Richard Road, Plans, Narrative and staff recommendations
Draft minutes for April 11, 13, 20, 2016 and August 30, September 27, and October 4,
2017.
Bob Creech, Clerk