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Lexington Planning Board Meeting Minutes
October 9, 2024
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Minutes of the Lexington Planning Board
Held on Wednesday October 9, 2024, Virtual Meeting at 6:00 pm
Planning Board members present: Michael Schanbacher, Chair; Robert Creech, Vice-Chair; Melanie
Thompson, Clerk; Robert Peters, and Charles Hornig.
Also present were: Abby McCabe, Planning Director; Meghan McNamara, Planner; and Kiruthika
Ramakrishnan, Planning Coordinator.
Michael Schanbacher, Chair of the Planning Board, called to order the meeting of the Lexington Planning
Board on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. For this meeting, the Planning Board is convening by
video conference via Zoom. Lex Media is filming this meeting and is recording it for future viewing here.
The Chair explained the process and the procedure of the meeting.
Mr. Schanbacher conducted a roll call to ensure all members of the Planning Board and members of staff
present could hear and be heard.
Mr. Schanbacher provided a summary of instructions for members of the public in attendance. It was
further noted that materials for this meeting are available on the Town's Novus Packet dashboard. The
Board will go through the agenda in order.
Development Administration
5-7 Piper Road – Site plan review application
Ms. McCabe informed the Board that the applicant has provided a final revised plan set addressing all the
issues that were raised at the previous meeting with the Planning Board. Ms. McCabe said the plans were
revised to lower the light heights in the play area and eliminate any light trespass on Piper Road. Ms.
McCabe said that staff has prepared a draft decision to the Planning Board and the applicant. She said
there is a findings related to the bus shelter and added that even though the applicant is agreeable to
adding a bus shelter on Piper Road, but that is subject to approval from Engineering and possibly from the
State, staff decided to include it as a finding and not a condition of approval that could hold up occupancy.
Ms. McCabe also summarized the waivers, the first one being the waiving of the jurisdiction of the Tree
Bylaw to be incorporated into the site plan review approval since the applicant gave the tree mitigation
plan. The second waiver was to allow the bottom of the car stacker pits to be within 2 feet of the estimated
seasonal high groundwater, with the proposed pumping system that was provided to go out into the
infiltration system and, the third waiver was for stormwater harvesting. Ms. McCabe also stated that
there were 62 conditions and explained them briefly and informed the project’s eligibility for local
preference.
Board deliberation
The Planning Board began their discussion and deliberation on the application of Morgan Point LLC for 5-
7 Piper Road.
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Mr. Creech said he would like some amount of local preference be provided for this project. Mr. Creech
encouraged a smoke free environment to be included in the condominium documents to enforce the no
smoking rule in common areas. He added that it would be a lot easier for a future Association Board if this
were in place when the units are initially sold. Mr. Creech asked the applicant to consider granting access
to the exercise facility in the proposed development to the current residents of Piper Road t. This would
be for 4 homes on Piper Rd and for no more than 8 people. Mr. Creech also asked the applicant to
communicate with the members of the adjacent Temple to help improve and create a turnaround on
Piper Road.
Ms. Thompson strongly felt that local preference should not be given to buyers for this proposal as it
would restrict the availability for the people who are not local.
Since the proposed development abuts a Temple, Mr. Peters suggested adding Rosh Hashanah and Yom
Kippur to the list of days where work cannot take place to the list of holidays outlined in the Noise Bylaw
and agreed with Ms. Thompson that there should be no local preference for this development.
Mr. Hornig agreed with Ms. Thompson and Mr. Peters on not including a local preference for the
inclusionary units.
Mr. Schanbacher agreed that no local preference should be given for this project and added that holidays
followed by the abutting Temple should be included in the list of holidays when blasting cannot be done.
The Board members discussed and decided that for this project no preference should be given for locals.
The Board recommended this be discussed further at a future meeting outside of a specific project to be
discussed as a policy.
Mr. Creech moved to waive the jurisdiction of the Tree Bylaw to the Planning Board because the project
is best mitigated with the proposed landscape planting plan that meets the Bylaw on this project site
and through a condition of approval requiring a tree protection plan prepared by a tree arborist. Ms.
Thompson seconded the motion. The Planning Board voted in favor of the motion 5-0-0 (Roll call: Creech
– yes; Peters – yes; Schanbacher – yes; Thompson – yes; Hornig – yes). MOTION PASSED.
Mr. Creech moved to waive strict requirements of Section 176-12.9.5.3 to allow the base of the vehicle
stacker pit to be within 2-ft. of the estimated seasonal high groundwater table because the project is
designed with a foundation and drain and sump pump to be directed into a compatible subsurface
infiltration system. This proposal along with the condition requiring mechanical design plans with
building permits is acceptable. Ms. Thompson seconded the motion. The Planning Board voted in favor
of the motion 5-0-0 (Roll call: Creech – yes; Peters – yes; Schanbacher – yes; Thompson – yes; Hornig –
yes). MOTION PASSED.
Mr. Creech moved to waive the requirement for stormwater harvesting systems due to the condition
of the site with large amounts of rock and ledge. Ms. Thompson seconded the motion. The Planning
Board voted in favor of the motion 5-0-0 (Roll call: Creech – yes; Peters – yes; Schanbacher – yes;
Thompson – yes; Hornig – yes). MOTION PASSED.
Mr. Creech moved to approve the draft decision for site plan review and special permit approval with
the findings and conditions prepared by staff with the 62 conditions along with the condition mentioned
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this evening for adding Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur to the list of holidays with respect to blasting
and any other modifications that were discussed this evening. Ms. Thompson seconded the motion.
The Planning Board voted in favor of the motion 5-0-0 (Roll call: Creech – yes; Peters – yes; Schanbacher
– yes; Thompson – yes; Hornig – yes). MOTION PASSED.
Mr. Creech moved to have the Chair sign the decision and correct any non-substantive changes such as
grammar, typos, and for consistency. Ms. Thompson seconded the motion. The Planning Board voted
in favor of the motion 5-0-0 (Roll call: Creech – yes; Peters – yes; Schanbacher – yes; Thompson – yes;
Hornig – yes). MOTION PASSED.
329-331 Concord Avenue – Continued public hearing for the site plan review application
Mr. Schanbacher re-opened the continued public hearing on the application of Cabot, Cabot & Forbes for
approval of a major site plan review under §135-7.5 [Village & Multi-Family Overlay Districts] and 9.5 [Site
Plan Review] of the Zoning Bylaw and Article VI of §181-71 Stormwater Management Regulations.
The applicant team included: Quinlan Locke the Project manager, Ian Ramey the landscape architect,
Steve Prestejohn the architect, Keri Pyke the transportation Consultant and Matt Shaughnessy, the ledge
and blasting subcontractor.
Also present was the Board’s peer review consultant Mike Carter from GCG Associates, Inc.
Mr. Locke shared the revisions made to the plans since their last presentation to the Planning Board,
focusing on the changes made to the Building design, Site and Landscape design and Transportation Plan
based on comments received from the neighbors, staff and peer reviewer.
Mr. Prestejohn shared the revised elevations and went over the changes that were made to address the
concerns relating to residential character. Mr. Prestejohn also shared perspective renderings from
different sides of the property and compared the revised elevations with the earlier version.
Mr. Ramey, shared the revised Landscape Plans and compared it with their previous landscape plans and
explained the changes made to the landscape plan in detail. Mr. Ramey shared the courtyard enlargement
plan and the plans for the entry plaza and the play area and went over the changes in detail. Mr. Ramey
shared pictures of the proposed play area structures, the proposed ideas for front activation and options
for fencing. Mr. Ramey also shared the photometrics update and explained the changes made to ensure
that there is no light spillage outside the property.
Ms. Pike explained the changes that were made regarding transportation based on comments from
neighbors and staff. Ms. Pike shared the data related to proposed trips generated and presented the total
expected trips on completion of the project. Ms. Pike also shared the data along the Concord Avenue and
Waltham Street intersection and suggested optimizing the traffic signal to make the traffic better. Ms.
Pike explained the traffic demand management measures to be adopted by them.
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Mr. Shaughnessy gave a brief overview of the drilling and blasting process and explained the sequence of
events that are planned.
Staff Comments
Ms. McCabe informed the Board about the staff memo from Ms. McNamara which detailed the revisions
to the plan and provided details of the waivers. Ms. McCabe added that the applicant provided the Tree
Planting Plan and that staff was able to confirm that the provisions of the Tree Bylaw were complied with
based on the Tree Planting Plan. Ms. McCabe informed the Board that the applicant was requesting two
waivers for the regulations related to bicycle parking, one related to the sizing requirements and the other
one related to bike parking spaces being situated off the ground with a racking system. Ms. McCabe also
provided details of Lexington’s hours for blasting and ledge removal to the applicant, which were different
than what was referenced in the applicant’s submission (limited to 9 am – 5 pm, week days only, not on
holidays). Ms. McCabe informed the Board that the applicant was working with the Town’s Engineering
Division to perform a water and sewer capacity analysis. Ms. McCabe also recommended a shuttle service
between the proposed development and Alewife station, stating that it would alleviate some traffic issues.
Ms. McCabe added that staff felt the need for another van accessible parking space in the surface parking
area and also some modifications in the lighting plan to avoid light spillage off the property. Ms. McCabe
asked the applicant to provide a draft stormwater prevention pollution plan and asked the applicant to
file with the Conservation Commission as their proposed drainage connection would trigger a
Conservation review. Ms. McCabe informed the Board about the recommendation from the
Transportation Advisory Committee for an annual contribution to the Town’s Transportation Demand
Management Fund. Ms. McCabe asked the applicant to provide details of the location and type of
proposed fencing.
Ms. McCabe also asked the applicant to share the details of the proposed plans for handling the ledge
that has been removed. Mr. Shaughnessy responded that his company is only involved with the actual
drilling and blasting and other activities are typically performed by the site contractor. Mr. Locke offered
to provide more details in the next meeting.
Susan Barrett, the Town’s Transportation Manager, encouraged the applicant to consider participating in
the shared shuttle service and asked the applicant to explore options for placing a bus shelter and a shared
bus stop for commuters.
Peer Reviewer’s Comments
Mr. Carter shared his comments based on the review of the project’s compliance with stormwater and
conservation regulations. Mr. Carter added that the applicant had addressed most of the issues that were
raised by him during the previous meeting and that efforts are being made to resolve a few issues that
were easily addressable. Mr. Carter asked the applicant to provide revised drainage calculations and focus
on the details of downstream drainage.
Board Questions
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Mr. Creech needed clarification on the chain link fence and the details about notifying neighbors for the
pre- blast surveys. Mr. Shaughnessy clarified that they planned to notify the neighbors in advance about
the blasting times.
Mr. Peters suggested conducting pre-blast surveys beyond the required 250 feet as it is a large site and
added that blasting was a very sensitive matter for the Town and asked the applicant to comply with the
Noise Bylaw. Mr. Peters asked Ms. Pike if she had factored the proposed traffic that would be added due
to the Piper Road development. Ms. Pike responded that traffic from Piper Road was not considered for
calculating the projected traffic. Mr. Peters asked Ms. Pike the reason for not making recommendations
for speed humps or speed tables. Ms. Pike responded that speed feedback signs are good starters to
change people’s behavior in terms of speeding and erecting speed humps and speed tables involving
impacts on existing drainage systems and snow plows. Mr. Peters asked Mr. Locke about the proposed
Construction timeline especially with regards to the upcoming Piper Road development. Mr. Locke
projected a design and permitting time of 9 to 10 months and start of construction afterwards and
expressed his willingness to coordinate with the Piper Road development.
Ms. Thompson asked Mr. Prestejohn to share the architectural plans, particularly the ones where he
compared the revised renderings with the earlier proposed renderings. Mr. Prestejohn offered to create
more renderings from the Minuteman Apartments side for the next meeting in order for Ms. Thompson
to have a better idea of the size of the proposed buildings. Ms. Thompson asked Mr. Locke about the
reason behind some of the units being very small and asked him if he could make it a little bit bigger. Mr.
Locke stated that they are the average unit size in some of their buildings.
Mr. Hornig asked the applicant to provide more ideas on different unit sizes and their impact on rent.
Mr. Schanbacher asked the reason for the architectural change in the front façade of the building in this
revised version. Mr. Prestejohn felt that the revised façade made the building look more residential. Mr.
Schanbacher wanted to know the reason behind the applicant not committing to 128 business council.
Mr. Locke responded that they were willing to come up with a transportation service that would make
sense for the location and its needs.
Public Comments
Barbara Katzenberg, 37 Moon Hill Road, liked the project and hoped it would help achieve economic
diversity in Lexington and asked the applicant to consider extending the pre-blasting survey radius as
houses further than the required 250 feet were damaged in the past.
Stephen Quatrano, 76 Bloomfield Street, expressed concerns related to traffic especially due to the
proximity of the Piper Road project and wondered how the blasting debris will be removed from the site.
Bob Pressman, 22 Locust Avenue, wanted to know, due to the proximity of the two proposed
developments, which project will be held responsible in the event of damage and expressed concerns
about blasting near a daycare.
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Susan Rubenstein, 10 Brigham Road, stated that it would be helpful if both the parties of the proposed
projects coordinated their blasting schedules.
Amira Aaron, 235 Concord Avenue, felt that a designated right-hand turn coming up from Concord to
Waltham Street would help alleviate a lot of congestion.
Cynthia Arens, 7 Kitson Park Drive, agreed that the pre-blasting survey should be expanded beyond the
250 feet radius, and appreciated the traffic demand management measures committed to by the
applicant.
Danit Netzer, 17 John Poulter Road, felt the proposed development looks like an office building and was
massive and asked for fewer units, more open space and green space and asked the developer to remove
the retail space.
Jay Luker, 26 Rindge Avenue, on behalf of the Transportation Advisory Committee, reiterated the request
for a bus shelter on Concord Avenue, contributions to Transportation Demand Management fund
and participation in the business council shuttle.
Rena Maliszewski, 310 Concord Avenue, asked for perspective renderings from different directions and
asked the applicant to share details of blasting and ledge removal to be shared with abutters.
Steve Heinrich, 11 Potter Pond, expressed his disappointment in the applicant still proposing retail space
and 200 units and asked the applicant to widen the driveway to ease traffic.
Christina Chang, 250 Concord Avenue, asked for details about the location of the shuttle bus stop and
asked the applicant to eliminate the commercial space.
Tim Lee, 67 Baker Avenue, asked the applicant to provide scaled elevations and asked for some shade
element in the play area and asked the applicant if the courtyards will have operable windows.
Staff Comments
Ms. McCabe expressed her concerns about the site visibility at the entrance and asked the applicant to
show the site visibility lines at the driveway onto Concord Avenue and label them to ensure clear views
and safe traffic for the residents and neighbors for vehicle’s exiting the development.
Ms. McNamara responded that staff have recommended standard conditions about vehicle traffic and
that trucks were prohibited from traveling down any minor roads and reminded everyone about the
existing truck exclusion along Waltham Street and added that the applicant has committed to adhere to
the restrictions.
Applicant Comments
Mr. Locke stated that they were working with the abutters on providing perimeter fencing and added that
they will provide details of blasting and ledge removal along with the next set of plans.
The Board recessed at 8:04 p.m. and reconvened at 8:09 p.m.
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Board Comments
Mr. Peters felt that it was appropriate for the applicant to consider a perimeter greater than 250 feet for
blasting and to accurately document the surveys to be used in the event of any claims. Mr. Peters added
that he preferred the earlier brick design over the now proposed concrete in the front retail area. Mr.
Peters emphasized that the proposed retail space does not serve the original intent of the bylaw to
activate the streetscape and felt the project would be a better project if it were fully residential which
would also lead to reduction in the size and the number of units thereby addressing a lot of the concerns
of the neighbors. Mr. Peters also added that communicating with the neighbors would benefit both the
project and the neighborhood.
Mr. Creech agreed with Mr. Peters, that it would be better for the project to eliminate the commercial
space and asked the applicant to work with the neighboring temple to address their concerns regarding
safety. Mr. Creech added that since it is an MBTA Communities project and was the VOD parcel closest to
Alewife, the applicant should consider providing shuttle service to Alewife.
Since the adjacent residential property was all brick, Mr. Hornig asked the applicant to come up with a
design that was not identical with the immediate abutter. Mr. Hornig also asked the applicant if they felt
that any of the comments received from staff, Board or the Peer Reviewer would lead them to make
changes to the plan requiring another hearing and further discussion. Mr. Locke responded that they were
confident that all the comments from the staff, Board and Peer reviewer were addressable and that they
will submit revised plans to address those comments in their next submission.
Mr. Schanbacher reiterated Mr. Creech’s views that this being an MBTA Community project, the applicant
should provide the occupants maximum access to public transportation and encouraged the applicant to
work towards providing a shuttle. Mr. Schanbacher asked the applicant to clearly identify the ground floor
space with regards to residential and retail space and added that he was not in favor of the fins. Mr.
Schanbacher asked the applicant to utilize the potential to add depth and articulation of the thermal
envelope along all sides of the building. Mr. Schanbacher agreed with Mr. Creech and Mr. Peters that the
applicant should consider making the project fully residential especially when the retail space does not
activate the streetscape. Mr. Schanbacher asked the applicant to explore and come up with a design that
was more creative and progressive and utilized the site in a better way which was consistent with the
MBTA Community bylaw.
Ms. Thompson asked Mr. Prestejohn to provide perspective renderings depicting how the proposed
project would fit in the neighborhood.
Mr. Creech shared conceptual ideas that would make it possible for people to walk, East/West, through
the building and to create more open space. He added that his objective was to make a better project for
future residents and that it was not an attempt to reduce the number of units.
The Board discussed when the next meeting would be. Ms. McCabe recommended the public hearing be
continued to the November 20 meeting and asked that the final action deadline be extended to November
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26 from November 21. The Chair asked if the Applicant was agreeable to the final action extension and
Mr. Locke confirmed that he was and would provide written confirmation.
Mr. Creech moved to continue the public hearing to Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at or after 6:00
pm on Zoom, and accept the applicant's request to extend the final action deadline to November 26,
2024. Ms. Thompson seconded the motion. The Planning Board voted in favor of the motion 5-0-0 (Roll
call: Creech – yes; Peters – yes; Schanbacher – yes; Thompson – yes; Hornig – yes). MOTION PASSED
32 Brookside Avenue – Continued public hearing for subdivision amendment (continued from
6/26, 7/31, 9/11, & 9/25)
Mr. Schanbacher re-opened the public hearing on the application of Homes Dev. Corp to amend a
definitive subdivision plan under §175-6.0 of the Planning Board’s Subdivision Regulations located at 32
Brookside Avenue. The applicant was represented by Michael Novak, the Civil Engineer for the project.
Also present was the applicant’s attorney Fred Gilgun.
Mr. Novak shared the layout plans and gave a brief history of the project and an overview of the present
conditions. Mr. Novak shared the plan for the proposed reconstruction of the turnaround and the
proposed overall drainage plan and explained the design of the infiltration system. He said the proposal
is to re-establish the turnaround area within the easement area and update the drainage.
Staff Comments
Ms. McCabe stated that she still recommended having the original easement as mentioned in the Planning
Board approval from 2010. Ms. McCabe added that the language of the existing easement has to be
updated to reference the modified plan and should be recorded at the registry. Ms. McCabe also wanted
the installation of official no parking signs in front of the turnaround area to inform people. Mr. Gilgun
requested the easement be modified.
Board Comments
Mr. Hornig added that he was comfortable with the design and the requirements of stormwater
regulations except for two points. One being to ensure that the new owner assumes responsibility in
perpetuity to fix the porous pavement periodically and taking care of snow removal and no parking around
the turnaround. The Board and staff discussed and decided that the homeowner has to provide the annual
log of inspections upon request. The other concern Mr. Hornig had was the means of modifying the
easement since it would have to be released by the Select Board. The Board and staff discussed and asked
the applicant to approach the Select Board for modifying the easement and asked the applicant to
contribute to the Affordable Housing Trust, which was mentioned at an earlier public hearing.
Mr. Gilgun responded that the applicant was not agreeable to providing a contribution into the Affordable
Housing Trust.
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Public Comments: None.
Mr. Creech moved to close the public hearing for 32 Brookside Avenue. Ms. Thompson seconded the
motion. The Planning Board voted in favor of the motion 5-0-0 (Roll call: Creech – yes; Peters – yes;
Schanbacher – yes; Thompson – yes; Hornig – yes). MOTION PASSED
Mr. Creech moved to approve the definitive subdivision amendment proposal for 32 Brookside Avenue
as shown on the plans and stormwater report as revised through October 9, 2024 with the following
conditions:
1. The Applicant shall submit the proposed pavement expansion plan revised through October 9,
2024 at the Registry of Deeds along with the amendment approval decision.
2. The property owner is responsible for maintenance of the roadway and the turnaround area
within the easement to be kept clear of snow and ice and will also perform long term
maintenance. At a minimum, all components of the stormwater management system shall be
inspected and maintained and cleaned regularly in accordance with the approved Operations
and Management Plan dated October 9, 2024 and handbook, to ensure long term performance
of the systems and inspection and maintenance logs shall be maintained on site and submitted
to the Planning Board upon request.
3. Applicant shall install and maintain updated signage in the road and turnaround area for “no
parking on either side”.
4. Clean out the catch basins.
5. The improvements shall be completed prior to occupancy.
6. All the conditions of the original decision are still in force and will still apply.
Ms. Thompson seconded the motion. The Planning Board voted in favor of the motion 5-0-0 (Roll call:
Creech – yes; Peters – yes; Schanbacher – yes; Thompson – yes; Hornig – yes). MOTION PASSED
Mr. Creech moved to allow the Chair to sign the decision. Ms. Thompson seconded the motion. The
Planning Board voted in favor of the motion 5-0-0 (Roll call: Creech – yes; Peters – yes; Schanbacher –
yes; Thompson – yes; Hornig – yes). MOTION PASSED
69 Pleasant Street/Linc Cole Lane– Request to release lots from the covenant and accept a new
performance guarantee.
Mr. Schanbacher informed the Board that the applicant for 69 Pleasant street was not ready at this time
and hence the Board will not discuss it.
Board Administration
Board & Staff Member Updates
Ms. McCabe updated the Board about the promotion of the Planning Coordinator Kiruthika Ramakrishnan
to the Office Manager position in the Land Use Health and Development Department. Ms. McCabe
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reminded the Board about the Bedford Hartwell Complete Streets 25% Design Public Meeting on October
24th over zoom and the open house to discuss the same on November 19th.
Review of Draft Meeting Minutes: 9.25.24
Mr. Creech moved that the Planning Board approve the draft Minutes of the meeting held on 09.25.24
as presented. Ms. Thompson seconded the motion. The Planning Board voted in favor of the motion 5-
0-0 (Roll call: Creech – yes; Peters – yes; Schanbacher – yes; Thompson – yes; Hornig – yes). MOTION
PASSED
Upcoming Meetings:
Mr. Schanbacher reminded the Board about the upcoming meetings on 10/23, 11/6,11/20, and 12/11.
Adjournment
Mr. Creech moved that the Planning Board adjourn the meeting of October 9, 2024. Ms. Thompson
seconded the motion. The Planning Board voted in favor of the motion 5-0-0 (Roll call: Creech – yes;
Peters – yes; Schanbacher – yes; Thompson – yes; Hornig – yes). MOTION PASSED
Meeting adjourned at 9.15 p.m. Lex Media recorded the meeting.
Material from the meeting can be found in the Planning Board’s Novus Packet.
List of Documents
1. 5 & 7 Piper Road: Draft Planning Board Site Plan Review draft decision with findings and
conditions sent on October 4, 2024 and revised one on October 7, full link to application material
(latest material uploaded here: https://lexingtonma.portal.opengov.com/records/88884 )
Architectural Plan set, Peer Review memo, Staff memo, Neighborhood meeting notes, Project
timeline, Fire truck turning radius sketch, RHSO Housing memo for Inclusionary dwellings,
construction management plan, request for continuance/ extension of constructive approval
date, Site plan submission, Flow test report, project narrative, preliminary signage, zoning
narrative, design checklist, average natural grade worksheet forms, Stormwater Management
report dated April 12,revised July 21,2024, peer review memo response, perspective renderings,
Inclusionary dwelling unit narrative, definitive site development plan set, DRT summary response,
construction mitigation plan, LEED Checklist, SITESv2Scorecard, solar energy efficiency narrative.
Visual sketch of Piper Road turnaround from Mr. Creech, Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan
dated September 23, 2024, Final revised Plan set dated October 3, 2024.
2. 329 & 331 Concord Avenue: Peer Review Memo #2 dated 10.03.24, Staff memo #3 dated
10.04.24, full link to application material -
https://lexingtonma.portal.opengov.com/records/91785. Architectural Plan set, average natural
grade worksheet forms, drainage report dated June 17, 2024, LEED Checklist, Response to DRT
comments, Neighborhood meeting notes, preliminary construction management plan, project
narrative, preliminary signage, zoning summary, design checklist, SWPPP dated June 17, 2024,
Inclusionary Dwelling Unit Narrative dated June 27, 2024, Inclusionary Dwelling Units locations
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dated July 10, 2024, Sustainability Narrative dated July 17, 2024, RHSO Memo for inclusionary
units dated July 25, 2024, Peer Review memo dated July 25, 2024, Tree Report dated August 13,
2024, Site Plan Review Application Progress dated August 12, 2024, Non Residential Use letter
dated August 13, 2024, Surface Parking Letter dated August 13, 2024, Supplemental Materials
Narrative dated August 13, 2024, Comments from Design Advisory Committee dated August 27,
2024, Revised Project Narrative dated June 27, 2024, Definitive Site Development Plan Set dated
July 17, 2024, Revised Architectural Plans dated July 17, 2024, Revised Zoning Narrative dated
June 27, 2024, Shadow Study dated June 24, 2024, Applicant Responses to August 23, 2024 Staff
Memo dated September 25, 2024, Blasting Memo dated September 6, 2024, Civil Plan set dated
September 6, 2024, Drainage Report dated September 6, 2024, Fire Truck Outrigger loading
calculations dated August 16, 2024, Landscape Plan dated September 25, 2024, Response Memo
from Allen Major Associates to Peer Review Comments dated September 6, 2024, Revised Plan
set dated September 6, 2024, Transportation Memo dated September 25, 2024, Updated Waiver
Request letter dated September 25, 2024
List of Public Comments:
a. Electronic mail from Jay Luker to Planning Staff, Subject: Comments on 331 Concord re:
traffic, along with a screen shot of MassDOT’s recent Beyond Mobility Report, dated
August 28, 2024
b. Electronic Mail from Margo Reder Subject: 329-331 Concord Avenue Proposal- legal case
underway on law, dated October 8, 2024
c. Electronic mail from Kunal Botla, Chair, Transportation Advisory Committee to Planning
Board Chair and Planning Director, Subject 331 Concord Avenue Comments-
Transportation Advisory Committee, dated October 9, 2024
3. 32 Brookside Avenue (formerly 10 Stedman Road): Narrative and Stormwater Report dated
10.09.24, modification plans with snow storage dated 10.09.24, Staff memo dated 06.21.24, 2010
Approval Decision for a Subdivision dated 07.21.2010, Drainage Modification Plan dated 05.24.24
4. 69 Pleasant Street/Linc Cole Lane: Recorded Covenant, Applicant’s cost estimate of remaining
infrastructure work
5. Draft Meeting Minutes of 9.11.24.