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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-05-051 n 1 PLANNING BOARD MEETING May 5, 1980 The meeting of the Lexington Planning Board was called to order at 7:40 p.m. by the Chairman Dr. Friedman with members Sorensen, Wheaton, Nichols, Sandy, Planning Director Bowyer and Administrative Clerk Mrs. Snow present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the Planning Board meeting on April 28, 1980, were corrected and then approved unanimously. RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD OF APPEALS Trinity Realty Trust: The Board reviewed a draft report on the petition for a variance on frontage requirements for the Trinity Covenant Church property at Clematis Road. The report was amended and was unanimously approved as amended. A draft report on the petition of Trinity Covenant Estates for a special permit for a cluster development at Clematis Road, was reviewed, amended, and was unanimously approved as amended. Tektronix, Inc.: A draft report on the Tektronix Inc. petition for an SPS for expansion of existing facilities and parking at Bedford Street and Hartwell Avenue was reviewed, amended and was unanimously approved as amended. FORM A APPLICATIONS #9 and #11 North Hancock Street, A80-3: A plan previously submitted with Application Form A80-3, and endorsed by the Planning Board on March 24, 1980, showing division of a lot with two dwellings at #9 and 911 North Hancock Street, was reviewed. The applicant requested re -endorsement of the plan because the location of paved driveway areas was added to the plan subsequent to the March 24 action. The Board voted that because of the alteration, the original plan will be retained in the Planning Office until the Board's en- dorsement has been obliterated. If this procedure is not followed, the plan will be considered void and will be so marked. The Board voted 4 - 0 to rescind the endorsement dated March 24, 1980, of the plan submitted with Application FormA80-3, because the plan had been altered after being signed. Mrs. Wheaton abstained because she was absent at the time of initial endorse- ment. Potter Pond, A80-7: The Board reviewed a plan submitted with Application Form A80-7, showing the site of the Potter Pond condominium development at Concord Avenue and Walnut Street. The plan showed a division of the site to correspond to three phases of const uction. William Smith, the developer, and Attorney Malm explained the constr ction phasing. It was noted that areas I and II had sufficient frontage on Wa nut Street, but that area III did not comply with frontage requirements. Mr. Smith explained that Lot A, now under option to purchase, would comply with that requirement. Page 2 5.5.80 A80-3, cont'd: The Board voted unanimously: The plan entitled "Plan of Land in Lexington, Mass.", dated April 11, 1980, by Hayes Engineering Inc., showing land east of Walnut Street and southwest of Concord Avenue, submitted on April 29, 1980, by Peter Ogren, Agent, with Application Form A80-7, requires no approval under the Subdivision Control Law. The vote was conditioned upon addition to the plan of a notation: "Lot III is not a buildable lot under the Zoning By -Law and no structure shall be built upon it until it is combined with either Lot I or Lot II." The Board voted to authorize the Planning Director to endorse the plan on its behalf following addition of the note. Morrow Crossing: The Board reviewed a plan of the Morrow Crossing condominium development submitted with Application Form A80-8. Mr. Bowyer explained that it had been submitted as a Master Deed reference plan for recording purposes to comply with condominium regulations. The Board voted unanimously: ' The plan entitled "Master Deed Plan for Morrow Crossing", dated March 26, 1980, by Miller and Nylander Co., submitted on April 29,.1980, by Mark Moore, Jr. with Application Form A80-8, showing"Morrow Crossing" at East Street, requires no approval under the Subdivision Control Law. PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT Mr. Bowyer requested each member to prepare a list and brief description of the five planning projects each considers to be most important, to be included in the work program for 1980/81. Each member was requested to submit his/her list by May 9 for mailing. Mr. Bowyer recommended cancellation of the May12 meeting because of lack of pressing Planning Board items, and to allow him more time for staff work on ongoing projects. It was decided that the meeting will be held as scheduled for the purpose of formulating a Work Program, and if received, a review of Board of Appeals cases scheduled for the May 22 hearing. Mr. Bowyer reported on a number of inquiries about the status of pre-existing lots and requested that the Planning Board formally adopt a policy as a basis for determining the status of non -conforming grandfather lots when such issues arise. The Chairman referred to Town Counsel's advice that the proponent is responsible for providing title history and documentation of recording dates. Mr. Bowyer proposed preparation of a policy and procedures manual and that policies on various matters be formally voted by the Board. I Page 3 5.5.80 PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT (cont'd) He reported on his conference with Theodore Freeman who intends to submit an RD rezoning Article for Ridge Estates II if a Special Town Meeting is called this year. REPORTS BY MEMBERS Lincoln Hill Subdivision: Mrs. Nichols reported on a visit to the site by Town Engineer Hanlon, Mr. Bowyer and herself. Mr. Hanlon's May 5 memo, recommending that the cul-de-sac be laid out but not constructed, and 24 -foot pavement of the road, was read. It was the consensus of the Board that a20 -foot wide pavement is preferable with a cul-de-sac, erosion protected, and with a turning radius of 47 feet. Mr. Daniels, abuttor, who is concerned about the impact of runoff from the site, will be notified of the arrival of revised plans. The meeting adjourned at 10:53 p.m. Ci i Frank Sandy, Clerk