HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-04-28PLANNING BOARD MEETING
April 28, 1980
' The meeting of the Lexington Planning Board was called to order at 7:30 p.m.
by the Chairman Dr. Friedman with members Nichols, Sandy, Sorensen, Planning
Director Bowyer, Planning Intern Asen and Administrative Clerk Mrs. Snow
present. Mrs. Wheaton joined the meeting at 9:07 p.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes of the Planning Board meeting on March 10, 1980, were approved as
corrected.
Minutes of March 17, 19, and 24, 1980, were approved as written.
Minutes of March 25, and 26, 1984 were approved as amended.
Mintues of April 2, 1980, - were approved as corrected.
Minutes of April 7, and 9, 1980, were approved as amended.
Minutes of April 14, and 16, 1980, were approved as written.
RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD OF APPEAL
Trinity Realty Trust: The Board reviewed the petition of Trinity Realty
Trust for variance on frontage requirements for the existing church building
at 44 Allen Street and Clematis Way. A letter will be drafted by Mr. Bowyer
for action on May 5, recommending that the variance be granted conditional
upon a requirement that the driveway serving as access to the church be con-
structed and would be paved to a width of 20 feet and graded so as to deter
runoff onto abutting properties.
A draft report to the Board of Appeals on the petition for special permit
for the Trinity Covenant Cluster development plan was reviewed and amend-
ments suggested. Based upon the discussion, Mr. Bowyer will redraft the
report for consideration of the Board on May 5.
Tektronix, Inc.: The Board reviewed the draft report on the Tektronix, Inc.
petition for a special permit for expansion of the existing facilities at
284 Bedford Street. Amendments were approved with respect to procedures
for relocation of additional parking suaces in case of a future widening or
relocation of .Bedford Street. The report will be prepared in final form for
action of the Board on May 5.
Flvnn. 3 Minute Man Lane: The Flynn petition for special permit to construct
an inground swimming pool at 3 Minute Man Lane was noted. No written comment
on the petition will be offered.
PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT
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Center Study: Mr. Bowyer reported to the Planning Board on an April 24
meeting on a proposed request to MAPC for a study of Lexington Center. He
has been designated as "lead person" by the Town Manager on this project. An
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application to MAPC must be submitted by May 15, 1980. The scope and pur-
pose of the proposed study and MAPC's participation were discussed. Questions
were raised as to the actual need for the study and the use of the Planning
Director's time.
Dr. Friedman reported on his conversation with Selectman Battin and her
request for Planning Board respresentation on a new CB Committee. The
Board agreed Mr. Sorensen would serve in that capacity.
Bedford Street, K. of C. Site: Mr. Bowyer noted a preliminary proposal for
development of the Knighb§of Columbus land at Bedford Street. Discussion
was deferred pending development of more definitive information.
The members were informed of receipt of several items of professional
literature, available in the Planning Board office for their review.
REPORTS BY MEMBERS, SUBCOMMITTEES
Town.Wide_Drainage Study: Mrs. Nichols reported briefly on.her attendance
at meetings regarding selection of consultants for the Sewer Survey Evaluation
Study and the Town Wide Drainage Study.
Lincoln Hills Subdivision: Mr. Bowyer and Mrs. Nichols, who had made a field
inspection of the Lincoln Hill subdivision site, reported on drainage aspects
' of the parcel.
NEW BUSINESS
May Meeting Schedule: The May meeting schedule of the Planning Board was
agreed upon as follows: May 5, 12, 19, 1980, with an additional meeting
during the week of May 26 if the work load warrants.
The meeting adjourned at 11:05 p.m.
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Frank Sandy, Clerk