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Lexington Planning Board
Wednesday, November 15, 2017
Selectmen's Meeting Room
7:00 PM
Staff Reports
1. General Update (as needed)
2. Comprehensive Plan Update
Upcoming Meetings & Anticipated Schedule
1. Anticipated Meetings
Neighborhood Conservation Districts (with Historical Commission)
1. Turning Mill NCD Public Hearing, continued
Development Administration
1. 6 Eliot St, Balanced Housing Development Sketch Plan
2. 443 Lincoln St: Balanced Housing Development, Sketch Plan
3. Proposed PD - 331 Concord Avenue
Board Administration
1. Board Member Reports
2. Review & Approval of Minutes
Adjourn
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Meeting broadcast by LexMedia
7PM
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
LEXINGTON PLANNING BOARD
AGENDA ITEM TITLE:
General Update (as needed)
PRESENTER: ITEM
NUMBER:
Aaron Henry
SUMMARY:
This is a standing agenda item and is updated for each meeting.
SUGGESTED MOTION:
No action on part of the Board is required for this item.
FOLLOW-UP:
DATE AND APPROXIMATE TIME ON AGENDA:
11/15/2017
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
LEXINGTON PLANNING BOARD
AGENDA ITEM TITLE:
Comprehensive Plan Update
PRESENTER: ITEM
NUMBER:
Aaron Henry
SUMMARY:
This is a standing item to allow Staff to update the Board on the status of the Comprehensive Plan and related
initiatives.
Given the very full agenda of this week's meeting, it is not recommended that the Board discuss at the attached
materials at this meeting. That said, we are providing copies of the proposed mission of the CPAC and staff s
working outline of the overall project schedule for feedback at the meeting of November 29.
SUGGESTED MOTION:
There is no Board action required for this item.
FOLLOW-UP:
DATE AND APPROXIMATE TIME ON AGENDA:
11/15/2017
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
D Tentative Se}tedule
Type
Ikekup Material
D DraR Mission Ikekup Material
Lexington Comprehensive Plan Update
DRAFT schedule
The purpose of this draft schedule is to convey examples of the types of tasks and activities that might
typically be employed in updating a Comprehensive Plan. This draft schedule is tentative and subject to
significant revision upon contracting with a facilitator, consultants, online public engagement platforms,
and other professionals needed to complete the tasks with broad, effective community involvement and
input.
July to October 2017 — recruit and screen applicants to Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee
(CPAC) for the screening team (composed of the Chairs or designees of Planning Board, Board of
Selectmen, School Committee, Transportation Advisory Committee, Lexington Vision 20/20, Economic
Advisory Committee, Conservation Commission, Town Manager) to recommend a roster for the Planning
Board to appoint to CPAC.
September - December — Staff compiles existing conditions and demographics data, build -out analyses,
trend analyses
November — Selection team makes its recommendation to the Planning Board of a roster of applicants it
recommends for appointment to the CPAC. Staff develops scope of work for a facilitator for the CPAC
meetings.
November 29 — Planning Board schedules agenda item to approve the charge of the CPAC
December — Staff requests that the Planning Board, Board of Selectmen, and School Committee each
name its non - voting liaison to the CPAC.
December 13 — Planning Board schedules agenda item to formally appoint the CPAC.
December 15 — Staff distributes to the CPAC members, liaisons and Planning Board approximately three
links and /or copies of recent examples of high- quality comprehensive plans.
December — plan and begin implementation of public outreach strategy for strong turnout to first public
engagement event (e.g., a World Cafe)
January, 2018 — to begin orienting the CPAC, staff distributes initial Lexington demographic information
(age, race, educational attainment, workforce participation, etc.) and a selection of Lexington existing
conditions data points of the Comp Plan areas (e.g., land use, transportation, economic development, etc.)
(Comp Plan Topic area orientation, by staff and others, of the CPAC and the community proceeds
throughout the following months concurrent with public engagement/input methods by the consultant
with staff).
January 2018 —CPAC holds is first meeting, team building exercise, member introductions on
background, experience; determine optimal meeting times with respect to CPAC members' schedules;
present RFP scope for CPAC input; review rules of engagement for the CPAC as well as relationships
with board liaisons, the staff, the consultant, and the public. Liaisons attend each CPAC meeting /event;
reporting back to their respective Board /Committee on the CPAC activity, and relaying any formal
Board /Committee input back to CPAC.
Late January 2018 issue RFP for consultant(s)
February 2018 — Consultant begins. Consultant may conduct group stakeholder interviews. Consultant,
with CPAC, determine any adjustments to the scope of the Comp Plan Update beyond the nine statutory
elements, and adjust schedule to incorporate those additional elements, if needed. CPAC begins to
identify topic area working groups of 2 -3 members. CPAC and consultant determine the intended form of
the Comp Plan product (website, interactive, broadsheet, bound document, etc.)
March 2018 — Determine methods of engagement for each Comp Plan element (online surveys, live
events, workshops / "walkshops ", site visits, online platforms.)
April — Community -wide World Cafe or similar event for input, e.g. SWOT areas. Consultant presents
demographics and Lexington future trends. CPAC requests Planning Board agenda item to report on
progress.
May — Consultant presents Land Use existing conditions to CPAC and the public. Engagement methods
to solicit and document input on Land Use.
June — Consultant presents Transportation existing conditions to CPAC and the public. Engagement
methods to solicit and document input on Transportation.
September — Consultant presents Housing existing conditions to CPAC and the public. Engagement
methods to solicit and document input on Housing.
October — Consultant presents Economic Development existing conditions to CPAC and the public.
Engagement methods to solicit and document input on Economic Development. CPAC requests Planning
Board agenda item to report on progress.
November — Consultant presents Public Facilities existing conditions to CPAC and the public.
Engagement methods to solicit and document input on Public Facilities.
December — Consultant presents Historic and Cultural Resource Areas existing conditions to CPAC and
the public. Engagement methods to solicit and document input on Historic and Cultural Resource Areas.
January, 2019 — Consultant presents Natural Resources and Open Space existing conditions to CPAC and
the public. Engagement methods to solicit and document input on Natural Resources and Open Space.
February 2019 — Consultant and CPAC working groups compile input on each element and present
schedule for working with the public to determine the issues /opportunities and recommendations in each
area.
March 2019 — November 2019. Public sessions, public information and input on recommendations.
CPAC requests Planning Board agenda item to report on progress.
November 2019 Consultant provides draft Comp Plan update along with recommended Implementation
steps and time -frame for implementation (whether short-term, mid - range, or long- range).
January 2020 public meetings for input on Comp Plan draft.
February 2020 consultant to revise recommendations for final draft.
March 2020 Planning Board schedules agenda item to adopt Comp Plan update. Planning Board reports
to Town Meeting.
May 2020 Implementation Committee applicant recruitment begins.
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physk'al design for the c'ornrnunity, and atternpt to clarify the
relationships between its , huh sk' al ....developrnent polk'ies and
its so(Jal and ec'onornk' goals.
Adapted from T.J. Kent, Jr. The Urban General Plan. Chicago: American Planning
Association, 1990, page 18.
• To develop a collaborative vision of what Lexington is and should be through a
community -wide effort that engages the public and builds consensus around land use,
preservation, policies, and enhancement goals and implementation strategies for
conscientious community growth. From that vision, the plan will outline a series of
steps or stages, as well as the necessary implementation measures that will guide the
community in a manner that achieves that vision.
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
LEXINGTON PLANNING BOARD
AGENDA ITEM TITLE:
Anticipated Meetings
PRESENTER:
Aaron Henry
SUMMARY:
This recurring agenda item is to inform the Board and public of the proposed meeting schedule.
At this time, the Board has discussed the following dates:
• November 15
• November 29
• December 13
• December 18
• January 10
SUGGESTED MOTION:
There is no need for the Board to act on this item.
FOLLOW-UP:
ITEM
NUMBER:
Should Board members have any known conflicts with any of the proposed dates or wish to request an item
be placed on a meeting agenda, please follow up with staff.
DATE AND APPROXIMATE TIME ON AGENDA:
11/15/2017
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
D Proposed Meeting Schedule Ik ckup Material
FY I8 Calendar Ekackup Material
Planning Board FY 2oi8 Meeting Schedule As of 11/9/2017
FY Meeting Date Notes
MTG #
1
07/12/2017
Grove St
2
07/26/2017
Grove St
3
o8/16/2017
Brookhaven SPR; 45 -65 Hayden PD
4
o8/28/2017
Joint meeting with the BOS: Econ Dev Discussion
5-1
o8/30/2017
1
IATM 2018 Article Requests to BOS
6
09/13/2017
Open STM Public Hearings
7
09/22/2017
Joint meeting with the BOS: Econ Dev Discussion
8
09/27/2017
Pre -TM Mtg
9
10/04/2017
STM REPORTS
io 1 1o/18/2017 I I Pre -TM Mtg
ii
11 /01/2017
NCD Hearing(s)
12
11/o6/2017
Joint meeting with the BOS: Discussion w/ Statehouse Delegation
13
11/15/2017
Pre -TM Mtg
14
11/29/2017
Pre -TM Mtg
15
12/13/2017
1
IATM 2018 Article Requests to BOS
16
12/18/2017
1
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17
01/10/2o18
Pre -TM Mtg
18
01/17/2o18
Open Public Hearings
19
01/31/2o18
Pre -TM Mtg
20
02/14/2o18
Pre -TM Mtg
21
02/28/2o18
I
lConclude Public Hearings
22
03/14/2018
1
1 FINALIZE ATM REPORTS
23
03/26/2o18
Pre -TM Mtg
24
03/28/2o18
Pre -TM Mtg
25
04/02/2o18
Pre -TM Mtg
26
04/O4/2o18
Pre -TM Mtg
27
04/09/2o18
Pre -TM Mtg
28
04/11/2o18
Pre -TM Mtg
29
04/23/2o18
Pre -TM Mtg
30
04/25/2o18
Pre -TM Mtg
31
04/30/2o18
Pre -TM Mtg
32
05/02/2o18
Pre -TM Mtg
33
05/09/2o18
Begin Reg Updates; PB Reorganize; begin workplan discussion
34
05/23/2o18
35
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36
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Finalize Reg Updates
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AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
LEXINGTON PLANNING BOARD
AGENDA ITEM TITLE:
Turning Mill NCD Public Hearing, continued
PRESENTER: ITEM
Diane Pursley, Turning Mill NCD NUMBER:
Study Commission Chair
SUMMARY:
This matter, a joint hearing with the Historical Commission, is to receive the final report of the Turning Mill
NCD Study Committee. Staff expects the proponents will provide the same presentation given at the last
meeting of the Planning Board.
SUGGESTED MOTION:
FOLLOW-UP:
This matter will return to the Boards on December 13.
DATE AND APPROXIMATE TIME ON AGENDA:
11/15/2017 7 PM
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
LEXINGTON PLANNING BOARD
AGENDA ITEM TITLE:
6 Eliot St, Balanced Housing Development Sketch Plan
PRESENTER:
SUMMARY:
SUGGESTED MOTION:
FOLLOW-UP:
DATE AND APPROXIMATE TIME ON AGENDA:
11/15/2017
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
D 6 Eliot Road sketeh Plan
Type
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TOWN OF LEXINGTON
` PLANNING OFFICE
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY & STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Item Name /Description:
Application Date:
Constructive Approval Date:
Proposed Meeting Date:
6 Eliot Road Sketch Plan
October 23, 2017
December 7, 2017 (45 days)
November 15, 2017
Procedural Issues & Action Deadlines
On October 23, 2017 Meridian Associates, Inc., on behalf of Richard Perry, submitted a sketch
balanced housing development plan for 6 Eliot Road. This plan is required to be reviewed by the
Planning Board at a public meeting prior to December 7th, 2017.
Submittal Standards
The material submitted meet the criteria laid out for a sketch plan in §176 -6.3. The Planning Board
(Board) will review the proposal and respond to the applicant with comment. There is no vote to
approve or deny an application during the sketch plan phase.
Plan Set Review
The submitted plan contains the necessary information for the Board to provide meaningful
feedback to the applicant. Staff is satisfied with the adequacy of the proof plan and is convinced that
the submitted proof plan is viable and able to be constructed.
Submitted Plans
The plan set includes a seven (7) lot conventional subdivision plan depicting a through road from
Pelham Road to Eliot Road. The plan set also contains a fourteen (14) unit balanced housing
development proposal that consists of twelve (12) structures with two common driveway, one of
which will remain open to emergency vehicles as a through way.
Staff Comments
Staff has reviewed the proof plan for this prospective development and fully agrees with the
applicant in the viability of constructing a conventional subdivision on this site. A potential benefit
of the conventional subdivision plan would be the construction of a compliant through way
between Pelham Road and Eliot Road that would connect the neighborhood north of the site to
Town uses south of the site, such as the community center.
As the applicant has requested a review and response on a sketch plan the Board should be
focusing on the number of units they are comfortable with the applicant proceeding with and /or
how the square footage is allocated in a future development. However, in this particular instance
staff does not find the proposed balanced housing development as laid out particularly inspiring.
Given the location and context of the site the Board may consider alternative options to this
balanced housing development, as proposed, such as asking the developer whether he is receptive
to exploring a site sensitive development, reworking the balanced housing development based on
the Board's comments, or working with the developer to achieve a well- coordinated, conventional
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subdivision.
For some context, the surrounding neighborhood (from Bloomfield Street south to Pelham Road,
bounded east to west by Massachusetts Avenue and Highland Avenue, and excluding the properties
at 6 Eliot Road and 13 Pelham Road) is currently developed at 1.74 dwelling units per acre. The
proposal for 6 Eliot Road, if constructed, would result in a relative density of 4.66 units per acre.
For comparison, the conventional subdivision would result in a development of 2.34 dwelling units
per acre. While none of these numbers are, in and of themselves, positive benefits or detriments to
the proposal they are worth noting in this context for the following reasons:
1. The site is already developed and largely disturbed;
2. The site is highly developable, in that it is an open, flat lot,
3. The historic structure will not, in any scenario, be able to be preserved;
4. The Town will be renovating and reopening an institutional facility quite near the site at 6
Eliot Road.
While the relative density being requested by the applicant may seem high, the site is flat,
unencumbered, and, more or less, open, making development quite easy. Furthermore, there are
few, if any, natural features on the site that have not been disturbed, or would benefit from
stringent protection. Therefore, it will be up to the Board, going forward, to work with the applicant
to achieve the best site plan possible, knowing the current setting, land configuration, and
developability, based on the Board's expertise.
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
LEXINGTON PLANNING BOARD
AGENDA ITEM TITLE:
443 Lincoln St: Balanced Housing Development, Sketch Plan
PRESENTER:
SUMMARY:
SUGGESTED MOTION:
FOLLOW-UP:
DATE AND APPROXIMATE TIME ON AGENDA:
11/15/2017
ATTACHMENTS:
ITEM
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September 6, 2017
Mr. Jeffrey Rhuda
Symes Permitting & Development LLC
50 Dodge Street
Beverly, MA 01917
Dear Mr. Rhuda:
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You have contacted us regarding the property at 443 Lincoln Street, Lexington, Massachusetts,
thru which Eversource has an established easement. You have provided us with the following
two plans showing alternative development of that property:
1. Conventional Subdivision: One plan is entitled "conventional subdivision proof plan"
(sheet 3 of 4). This plan shows a dead -end road in the easement area that would serve as
access to only three dwellings. A fourth lot fronts on Lincoln Street. No dwellings are
located within our easement area.
2. Balanced Housing: One plan is entitled "site construction plan, balanced housing
residential development" (sheet 2 of 4). On this plan, only a small portion of the proposed
roadway is within the easement area. No dwellings or driveways are within the easement
area.
You state that while you prefer to develop the site using the balanced housing plan (sheet 2), the
Lexington Zoning Bylaws require that before you are permitted to do so, you must satisfy the
Planning Board that the development shown on sheet 3, the proof plan (conventional
subdivision), is possible. Because of that requirement, you have asked whether the road could be
built as shown on the plan entitled "conventional subdivision proof plan" (sheet 3).
Our concern is for safety, reliability, integrity and security of our system. We always review
requests like yours on a case by case basis, as the circumstances in each case vary. The fact that
we allow a certain activity in one area does not mean that we shall allow that activity in another
area. We note that there are improvements within the easement area that was previously
approved by us under a license agreement, as the location of such improvement at the time of the
Company's review and current configuration of our lines did not conflict with our use of our
easement. The license granted in no way restricts the Company's future use and enjoyment of its
easement rights as it conditions the land owners use of the easement.
In response to your specific question, we respond that we would consider the conventional
approach as shown on sheet 3, but would require modifications to details before construction.
For example, any roadway within our easement must provide adequate clearance between the
finished roadway surface and our overhead wires. The precise location and construction of
project utilities and drainage system would require our approval, as we have underground rights
as well within the entire 250 foot wide corridor. We would make sure that any roadway and
utility infrastructure are safely buffered from our structures and utilities cross the easement at 90
degrees. The Company would also evaluate any such proposal to ensure it does not interfere
with the Company's likely future exercise of its easement rights.
We trust that this letter is sufficient to address the question regarding the hypothetical approval
of your conceptual, conventional subdivision plan, so that the Town allows you to proceed with
your preferred plan, which we believe is the appropriate approach to your development.
Sincer
Zfy - eresa M. Feuersange /' pervisor &D Rights nd Su
247 Station Drive SE 210
Westwood Mass 02090
781 -441 -8277
Project Narrative — 443 Lincoln Street
Existing conditions - The 4.13 acre site contains a single family dwelling ( #443) near Lincoln
Street and a detached multi use service shop (automobile repair) towards the rear line of the lot
which are both proposed to be razed. The site is rectangular in shape consisting of four - hundred
and fifty feet (450') of frontage along Lincoln Street with a lot depth of four - hundred feet (400').
This 180,000 square foot site is located entirely within the Residential District (RO) and has just
two direct abutters. The recently approved "Lincoln Woods" Balanced Housing Development
consisting of fourteen proposed units, now under construction, is located to the east and the City
of Cambridge Reservoir Land is located to the north, south and west of the site.
The structures are respectful of the two- hundred and fifty -foot wide Utility Easement which
overlays a portion of the site at an angle from front to back along the westerly side line of the lot
in common the City of Cambridge land. The paved driveway and portion of the gravel parking
area associated with the service shop are within this utility easement, while the paved driveway
serving the dwelling's garage under is located just outside this easement. The existing pavement
in the public right -of -way is also greater in width in front of the dwelling to allow for on- street
parking. Accessory to the existing dwelling are patios with typical landscaping, retaining walls,
fences and lawn areas. A six -foot high wooden stockade fence near the dwelling is also present
along the easterly side line of the lot in common with Lincoln Woods. The remaining area
outside the easement between the existing structures and along the gravel parking area, is
primarily woodland. The area within the utility easement is primarily cleared in fair condition
with areas of emerging vegetation consisting of overgrown brush and selective trees
Existing utility services - The dwelling and service shop are currently served by a private well
and on -site septic system. Future connections to individual town water services and to town
sewer services are available within Lincoln Street, according to the Sewer & Water Main Record
As -built Plan (RS 708B), dated September 14, 2001. Both the 8 -inch water main and 2 -inch
pressure sewer main, which originate from Weston Street to the east, terminate just past the
existing service shop driveway to the west prior to the Lincoln Town Line. The pressure sewer
main reduces down from a 2 -inch main approximately 200' east of the site. Fire protection is
provided by the existing hydrants. Electrical services are both above and below ground to shop.
Existing wetland resource areas — Off -site to the north and west is Hobbs Brook which is a
perennial stream with associated bordering vegetated wetland and Bordering Land Subject to
Flooding. Hobbs Brooks flows under Lincoln Street and into the Cambridge Reservoir to the
southwest. Abutting the site to the south are two segments of wetlands bordering on the
Reservoir along the opposite side of Lincoln Street. The delineation of these abutting resource
areas have been recently confirmed, thru the issuance of an Order of Resource Areas
Delineation, by the Lexington Conservation Commission. A portion of the two- hundred foot
(200') Riverfront Area measured from the mean annual high water line of Hobbs Brook is
present along the rear line of the lot in addition to the one - hundred foot (100') buffer zone which
is measured from the edge of the wetlands bordering Hobbs Brook. The outer one - hundred foot
(100') buffer zone is also present within the front yard of the dwelling and to the west of the
service shop driveway. The Buffer Zone is a Protected Resource Area under the Code of the
Town of Lexington for Wetland Protection, Chapter 130.
STAMSKI AND McNARY, INC. - 1000 MAIN STREET - ACTON, MASSACHUSETTS 01720 - (978) 263 -8585
Existing stormwater runoff — On -site stormwater runoff drains to Hobbs Brook via sheet flow. A
majority of the site drains to a low point behind the service shop to the north, while the runoff
from the front of the site drains towards the public street to the south. Runoff within Lincoln
Street primarily drains to the west towards Hobbs Brook from a high point near the existing
dwelling. According to the NRCS Soil Survey, existing on -site soils consist of Windsor Loamy
Sand which is excessively drained and Deerfield Loamy Sand which is moderately well drained.
Proposed Project - The proposed Balanced Housing Residential Development will provide a
diversity of household types and sizes currently not available within a conventional development
at this location. The granting of a special permit by the Planning Board, will permit the
construction of four two - family dwellings with open space. Access to the eight dwelling units
from Lincoln Street will be provided via a private interior driveway with circular emergency
turnaround. Individual driveways will be provided to each two - family dwelling from the interior
driveway. The required sixteen (16) parking spaces required per zoning, two per dwelling, will
be provided within the proposed garages and individual driveways. Four units will have a two -
car garage and the remaining four units will have a one -car garage with a second parking space
in front of each garage door. Additional parking is also available for most units within the
individual driveways. The interior driveway has been designed to a width of twenty -four feet
(24') to allow for proper circulation.
Resource Area Improvements — This BHD Plan will remove an automobile shop and gravel
parking area from the Riverfront Area. This 18,653 square foot area covers over thirty- percent
(30 %) of the on -site riverfront area. The BHD plan will also improve runoff water quality above
existing conditions within the riverfront area and buffer zone. Deep sump hooded catch basins,
and a proprietary pretreatment unit, Stormceptor or equivalent, will be provided prior to the
proposed infiltration basin. The incorporation of native trees and shrubs will also improve the
riverfront area. The BHD Plan will also preserve and provide connectivity to open space. The
granting of this residential special permit will result in an improvement over the current use as an
automobile shop.
Proof Plan — The Applicant met last year with the Planning staff on a Conceptual basis to discuss
the proof plan and a proposed BHD concept plan. Based on feedback from this meeting, the
Proof Plan has been updated to include the proposed grades for the subdivision road option. The
BHD Sketch plan has been updated to provide an alternative pavement layout with reduced
building footprints provided by the Architect.
Proposed utilities — A proposed water main with hydrant from Lincoln Street is proposed within
the private interior driveway. Individual water services will be provided from this main to each
dwelling unit. A gravity sewer main is proposed to collect sewage from the eight units to a
proposed pump chamber along the frontage of Lincoln Street. A central grinder pump with
associated controls, storage and emergency generator is proposed for connection to existing
pressure sewer main. Sewer design is anticipated to follow approved design preferences of the
Town of Lexington. A condominium consisting of the unit owners will be responsible for the
operation and maintenance of the private utilities and stormwater controls. The use of the town
water and town sewer services will improve protection of the abutting reservoir thru the
abandonment of the private well and on -site cesspool.
STAMSKI AND McNARY, INC. • 1000 MAIN STREET • ACTON, MASSACHUSETTS 01720 • (978) 263 -8585
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TOWN OF LEXINGTON
` PLANNING OFFICE
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY & STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Item Name /Description:
Application Date:
Constructive Approval Date:
Proposed Meeting Date:
443 Lincoln Street Sketch Plan
October 25, 2017
December 9, 2017 (45 days)
November 15, 2017
Procedural Issues & Action Deadlines
On February 21, 2017, Symes Development and Permitting, Inc., submitted a sketch balanced
housing development plan for 443 Lincoln Street The submission of this sketch plan is the second
iteration of a balanced housing development plan on this site. The first iteration of this plan was
discussed by the Planning Board on the evening of April 05, 2017.
Submittal Standards
The material submitted meets the criteria laid out for a sketch plan in §176 -6.3. The Planning Board
(Board) will review the plan set, dated February 03, 2017, and respond to the applicant with
comment, as they have done previously. There is no vote to approve or deny an application during
the sketch plan phase.
Plan Set Review & Staff Comments
The submitted plan contains the necessary information for the Board to provide meaningful
feedback to the applicant However, the Board did request the following information during the first
meeting in April, which has yet to be submitted or addressed:
• The applicant must explain how useable the open space is;
• The applicant should be prepared to discuss the constraints of the land due to the utility
easement on the property, if any;
• The parking plan for the balanced housing development proposal must be explained;
• The footprint of the abutting, recent development should be provided on the plan set;
• The applicant should get documentation from Cambridge identifying what they would allow
for salting and snow storage, due to the proximity of the site to the Cambridge Reservoir;
• The applicant must explain if the two -foot deep retention basin is adequate, or if it needs to
be modified;
• The applicant will be responsible for repaving the street if and when utilities are laid out
and connected. A paving plan should be provided going forward; and
• An answer to the question of what the emission of the power lines, or voltage of the lines, is
currently.
Submitted Plans
Staff reviewed the plans submitted by the applicant The applicant has addressed staff concerns
regarding the utility easement on the site. The applicant should be asked to confirm the capacity of
the connecting sewer main that will service the proposed site and address how the main will
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function (i.e., forced or gravity).
Other Staff Comments
Staff is of the opinion that the design of the proposed balanced housing plan is rather uninspiring as
laid out The design, as shown, is not, in staff's opinion, substantially preferable to the conventional
subdivision as depicted, but for the reduction in earth disturbance that may be associated with the
conventional subdivision.
The Board will be tasked with offering constructive comments to allow the applicant to better
shape the plan going forward. However, if the comments and concerns listed in this summary, and
others to be identified, can be addressed by the applicant to the satisfaction of the Planning Board,
staff recommends approving the proposed balanced housing residential development at 443
Lincoln Street The reasoning for this is that the site is already developed and all land on site has
been disturbed, potentially contaminated, or encumbered with utilities or buildings. Furthermore,
this site has no direct abutters, but for Grey Oaks Circle, making any disruption that could occur
during construction very minimal to the surrounding area. Furthermore, the positive increase in
the diversity of housing stock within the town is preferable to the construction of four, large single
family homes.
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
LEXINGTON PLANNING BOARD
AGENDA ITEM TITLE:
Proposed PD - 331 Concord Avenue
PRESENTER: ITEM
NUMBER:
SUMMARY:
This agenda item is to provide an informal discussion between the Planing Board and the potential developer,
LCB Senior Living. This is the first time that this project has been discussed.
SUGGESTED MOTION:
There is no action required by the Board at this time.
FOLLOW-UP:
Should the developer proceed with the proposal, the deadline for warrant articles is in late December, at which
time this project will need to have completed a Preliminary Site Development and Use Plan for public review.
DATE AND APPROXIMATE TIME ON AGENDA:
11/15/2017
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
D Proposed PL) at 331 C meord Ave Backup Material
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November 3, 2017
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Richard Canale
Chairman, Planning Board
Town of Lexington
1625 Massachusetts Avenue
Lexington, MA 02420
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Re: 331 Concord Street Lexington, MA
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Dear Chairman Canale and Members of the Planning Board:
Robert C. Buckley
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(6171880-3-537 direct
(617) 692•3i37 fax
This office and the undersigned represent LCB Senior Living (Applicant) as it related to afuture
rezoning petition for the property situated at 331 Concord Street Lexington (Premises).
As you may recall, the Applicant will be seeking appropriate zoning considerations at a future
Town Meeting to permit the use of the Prenuses as a rn'o'�7dern senior living facilit which would include
housing and service options for independent living, assisted living and memory care. While we
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understand that this process will entail significant review and consideration by the Planning Board
through their statutory review responsibilities, we would respectfully request your preliminary feedback
on this proposal in its current form.
Enclosed for your consideration please find the following materials
• LCB Senior Living Overview
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• Existing Conditions Site Photos
• Conceptual Site Plan
• Preliminary Traffic Data
We would ask for consideration to allow the development team to introduce the project provide a
brief overview of the zoning concept, to the Planning Board during the upcoming meeting of November
15,2017.
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November 3, 2017
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In the interim, if you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me,
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Enclosures
cc: Lee Bloom, LCB Senior Living, (w/enclosures)
Ted Doyle, LCB Senior Living (w/enclosures)
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AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
LEXINGTON PLANNING BOARD
AGENDA ITEM TITLE:
Board Member Reports
PRESENTER: ITEM
NUMBER:
SUMMARY:
This is a standing agenda item to provide an opportunity for Board members to share with colleagues and the
public any relevant updates regarding the work of the many Boards and Committees the Planning Board has a
relationship with.
SUGGESTED MOTION:
Generally, the Board does not need to take any action on this agenda item.
FOLLOW-UP:
DATE AND APPROXIMATE TIME ON AGENDA:
11/15/2017