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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-09-161 1 1 PLANNING BOARD MEETING September 16, 1980 The meeting of the Lexington Planning Board was called to order at 7:38 p.m. by the Chairman Mrs. Wheaton with members Sandy, Nichols, Friedman, Sorensen, Planning Director Bowyer and Administrative Clerk Mrs. Snow present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the Planning Board meeting on September 2, 1980, were amended, and upon a motion by Mrs. Nichols, seconded by Mr. Friedman, were unanimously approved as amended. The minutes of September 8, 1980, were amended, and upon a motion by Mr.Sorensen, seconded by Mr. Friedman, were unanimously approved as amended. SUBDIVISION OF LAND Kitson Park Estates, off Concord Avenue: The Board reviewed a request by William H. Hamilton for extension of time for Planning Board action on his definitive subdivision plan. Upon a motion by Mr. Sandy, seconded by Mr. Friedman, it was unanimously VOTED: To extend to October 15, 1980, inclusive, the time on or before which the Lexington Planning Board must act on the definitive subdivision plan entitled "Kitson Park Estates in Lexington, Mass." as requested by Volunteer Associates Realty Trust, William H. Hamilton, applicant. APPLICATION TO BOARD OF SELECTMEN - PARKER SCHOOL Mrs. Wheaton reported on her attendance at the hearing on September 15th on the plans for conversion of the Parker School. Mr. Friedman also attended. Board of Selectmen action on the Special Permit was deferred. The Planning Board will be represented at further discussion of the project at the Selectmen's meeting on September 22. The Planning Board will receive a list of special permit conditions as suggested by the developer, for review and preparation of a supplementary report. The new Parker School material will be reviewed and discussed by the Planning Board preceding that meeting. APPOINTMENT WITH TOWN MANAGER Coordination of Work Programs: At 8:05 p.m., Mr. Hutchinson met with the Board which requested he supply the Planning Department with additional staff to meet its workload. Due to financial constraints, he indicated this request can not be granted at the present time. He said, in the long term additional staff might be justified. Mr. Hutchinson suggested that the Board review its own requirements and that it might be able to provide relief to the existing staff by holding shorter meetings. With respect to projects assigned to the Planning Director by the Town Manager's office and the Board of Selectmen, Mr. Hutchinson explained that these projects have been planning -related, but that he would review the number and type of requests to see if some might be accomplished elsewhere. Mr. Bowyer made obser- vation on the 5 -month period of his employment. He suggested that if the Board shortened its meetings and spent less time on administrative details, more time would be available for planning projects. Page 2 ' 9.16.80 APPLICATIONS TO THE BOARD OF APPEALS 409 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington Toyota Inc., Special Permit: The draft recommendation in favor of granting the Special Permit, as voted on September 8, 1980, was reviewed and was approved unanimously as written. 177 & 179-181 Bedford Street, Knights of Columbus, Variances: The Board reviewed a draft report and recommendations based on the discussion at the September 8 meeting. It was agreed to add a condition that an easement for parking be executed. Upon a motion by Mr. Sandy, seconded by Mr. Friedman, the report was amended by a 4-1 vote, with Mrs. Nichols opposed because of a requirement for a second public hearing; to recommend that the existing Special Permit on the K. of C. use be updated to relect the smaller new lot. Upon a motion by Mr. Sandy, seconded by Mr. Friedman, it was voted 3-1, with Mrs. Wheaton, Mr. Friedman and Mr. Sandy in favor, Mr. Sorensen in opposition, and Mrs. Nichols abstaining, to approve the report as amended. 1620 Massachusetts Avneue, McCormack/Dailey Building, Variance: A draft report, recommending denial of the variance to allow a reduced side yard was reviewed and upon a motion by Mr. Sandy, seconded by Mr. Sorensen, was approved unani- mously as written. CERTIFICATE OF ZONING COMPLIANCE ' 2325 Massachusetts Avenue, Community Nursery School: Discussion of the Building Commissioner's request, tabled at the September 8 meeting, was resumed. It was agreed to again table the matter pending advice from Town Counsel as to whether the original Special Permit should be revised because of a proposed smaller lot area. SUBDIVISION OF LAND Ingleside, Ingleside Road: A draft Certificate of Action approving the definitive plan for Ingleside was reviewed. There was no objection to the wording. A question arose regarding receipt of documentation of recorded pond and utility easements as required by the Board. The Planning Director was asked to con- tact Emilio Spagnuolo, the developer, informing him that the documents must be received no later than Friday, September 19, 1980. APPOINTMENT WITH CONSERVATION COMMISSION The Planning Board recessed at 9:12 p.m. and met with the Conservation Commission on the following subjects: Tophet Swamp Drainage Study -- for a presentation by the Town Engineer and representatives of Camp, Dresser and McKee A discussion of the Planning Board's "Sensitive Areas Analysis" with particu- lar reference to the Waltham Street area below Route 2. ' The Planning Board reconvened at 10:48 p.m. Page 3 9.16.80 REPORTS BY MEMBERS Boston Properties Development, 424 Bedford Street, Environmental Notification Form: Chairman Wheaton reported that the Board of Selectmen had discussed an Environmental Notification Form for the Boston Properties Development at 424 Bedford Street, which also had appeared in the "Environmental Monitor". The Board considered sending an excerpt of its report to the Board of Appeal on traffic generated by the proposed project. The Chairman will check on the required submittal dates for responses which are believed to be by September 25th to MAPC and by September 29th to EDEA. The Chairman will prepare a draft res- ponse which will be discussed at the next meeting. Millbrook Valley Relief Intercevtor Sewer: Mr. Friedman reported that he had reviewed the proposal for the sewer con- struction but that detailed engineering design had not been completed as yet. Mr. Friedman will review the matter to see if the Board needs to take any action. If so, he will prepare a draft letter and it will be on the agenda for the next meeting. Conference on Congregate Housing: Chairman Wheaton called attention to a conference on the development of congregate housing,to be sponsored by Citizens Housing and Planning Association and Minute -Man Home Care Corporation. It will be held on October 2, 1980, at St. Brigid's Church between 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. The meeting was adjourned at 11:25 p.m. Laura F. Nichols, Clerk 1