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PLANNING BOARD MINUTES
MEETING OF AUGUST 24, 2016
A meeting of the Lexington Planning Board, held in the Selectmen’s Meeting Room was called to
order 7:04 p.m. by Chair Tim Dunn, with members Charles Hornig, Nancy Corcoran-Ronchetti,
Richard Canale, and Ginna Johnson and planning staff Aaron Henry and David Fields.
********************** STAFF REPORTS **********************
RHSOSHI
UBSIDIZED OUSING NVENTORY
Staff provided the Board with a draft memo detailing a projection regarding the Town’s status
under MGL 40B and the 10% threshold. Under a very conservative model (high growth, with some
subtractions to the numerator), the Town should remain approximately 67 units above the 10% bar.
The Board had no questions.
***** UPCOMING MEETINGS & ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE *****
The next meeting of the Board is September 7.
************ DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION ************
3MS,MSSD:
ULBERRY TREET ODIFICATION TO A ITE ENSITIVE EVELOPMENT
Mr. Dunn called the continued public hearing to order, and project engineer Michael Novak
described the revised proposal to the Board. Changes from the last meeting include a slight
modification of the pool and related improvements to reduce the area of disturbance. The Board
expressed an interest in planting native species in the area beyond the original limit of work line
and to coordinate with the abutter to the south regarding fencing.
19CR,SP:
OLONY OAD DEFINITIVE UBDIVISION LAN
Lot Release:
No action on this item this evening.
Minor Modification to Street Alignment/Layout:
Applicant is seeking to modify the plans to correct for errors in the original survey work that, if
implemented as proposed, would result in more land disturbance and tree removal than expected.
The Board was concerned that this change and the modified site construction sheet supplied by the
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applicant’s engineer is insufficient to act on as the survey is in question. The Board also feels that
this change should trigger a public hearing as it constitutes a substantial change to the approved
plan.
BCCHD:
ELMONT OUNTRY LUB AND ANOVER EVELOPMENT
The potential applicant, Hanover Development, accompanied by counsel, Mark Vaughn of Reimer
and Braunstein, introduced themselves and the project.
David Hall, a development principal with Hanover, discussed Hanover’s portfolio and near-by
projects. The potential project in Lexington is composed of two sites; Parcel A is currently used
by the club for maintenance, while Parcel b, is largely undisturbed. The project is to be age-
restricted (55+). Parcel A would consist of 184 units, and Parcel B would consist of 161 units; both
buildings are 4 stories, with parking underground. Mr. Hall later stated that the range of units is
between 220 and 345; the plan shows the upper limit. Hanover is currently in a due diligence
period, and these meetings are to help determine whether they will move forward.
The Board commented on the proposed schedule, secondary emergency access, and the by-right
development options versus the proposal, the percentage of affordability, the number of units, the
treatment of the streetscape, utility connections, pedestrian connectivity opportunities, and the
anticipated rents.
Audience members raised questions and offered comments regarding:
How will the impact on the schools be monitored and mitigated?
Current traffic problems in the area.
Coordination with the Towns of Belmont and Arlington (both residents and officials).
Experience with age-restrictions and how they are monitored.
The scale of the development and the number of units.
The proposed loss of trees on the site.
113-115HA:MMSP:
ARTWELL VENUE INOR ODIFICATION TO ITE LAN
The applicant, King Street Properties, represented by Michael DiMinico, described an unexpected
plan change when the project encountered an outcropping of ledge in a location intended to be
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graded flat to accommodate surface parking. The proposed solution is to avoid the ledge by moving
much of the effected proposed parking to the front of the building.
The Board raised questions about if this parking is even necessary, increasing the number of trees
proposed along Hartwell, and some of the proposed plantings species and related materials.
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UBDIVISION EGULATIONS COMPLETE DRAFT SECOND REVIEW
The Board had only a few comments on the proposed draft which staff will incorporate into the
document.
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ONING EGULATIONS COMPLETE DRAFT FIRST REVIEW
Again, the Board had only a few comments on the proposed draft which staff will incorporate into
the document.
***************** BOARD ADMINISTRATION *****************
FY17WPU:
ORK LAN PDATE
PILOP Discussion:
Staff will draft a letter to the Selectmen expressing the concerns from the meeting of August 3,
2016.
Comprehensive Plan:
Ms. Johnson updated the Board on the work her group has made.
Draft Warrant Articles:
The Board felt that staff needs to explain the goals of these articles.
********************** ADJOURNMENT **********************
On a motion duly made and seconded, it was voted, 5-0, to adjourn at 10:20 p.m.
The meeting was recorded by LexMedia.
The following documents used at the meeting can be found on file with the Planning Department:
Ginna Johnson, Clerk