HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-09-18PLANNING BOARD MEETING
September 18, 1979
The meeting of the Lexington Planning Board was called to order by at 7:32 p.m. by
Dr. Friedman with members Sandy, Wheaton, and Nichols present. Mr. Hutchinson
the Town Manager was also present for discussions with the Board of various
matters.
There was a brief discussion of possible problems that might arise from
the conversion of existing apartments to condominiums as has occurred in
Brookline. The question was raised as to whether the Town should act to CONDO CONVER-
preserve existing rental units. It appears that there is no existing SION
mechanism to prevent conversions at this time.
The inadequacy of Planning Board office space was discussed with the OFFICE SPACE
Town Manager. Dr. Friedman pointed out that some members of the Board
spend considerable time in the office working on plans and do not have
adequate space to do so. Mr. Hutchinson replied that the Town offices
are for the day to day administration of Town business, not for dedicated
office space for elected oficials. The corner office will be made avail-
able for Board members however when they need desk space while in the
office. Mrs. Nichols pointed out that there is no longer space to hang
plans for inspection by the public. Mr. Hutchinson agreed to make the
wall space in the corridor available for Planning Board plans and to move
the coat rack elsewhere. Mr. Hutchinson also pointed out that the Planning
Board office is now covered full time whereas it was often uncovered under
the old office layout.
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Problems that have occurred with the Board of Appeals were discussed with
the Town Manager.
At 8:15 p.m. a motion was made to go into Executive Session to discuss EXEC. SESSION
matters concerning the reputation of an individual. It was pointed out
that the individual was informed of the meeting and declined the opportun-
ity to attend. The motion carried with Friedman, Sandy, Wheaton and
Nichols voting yes and Zabin absent. The chairman stated that the Board
would not return to open session.
Frank Sandy, Cl rk
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PLANNING BOARD MEETING IN EXECUTIVE SESSION
September 18, 1979
The executive session was called to order at 8:15 p.m. to discuss the
employment status of the Planning Director. Mr. Hutchinson informed
the Board that the Planning Director has scheduled several interviews
for a new position and he hopes that he will have a new job within
30 days. However, because of the outstanding litigation in the.McSweeney
case, he can not agree to dismiss the Planning Director if he has not
found a new position by that time. The Board will meet again with the
Town Manager in one to one and a half months on this subject if the
matter has not been resolved.
In response to a question from Mrs. Wheaton, Mr. Hutchinson replied that
he expected it would take three months to obtain a replacement after
the Planning Director resigns.
The meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m.
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Frank Sandy, C1 k
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