HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-11-24PLANNING BOARD MEETING
November 24, 1980
The discussion meeting of the Lexington Planning Board was called to order at
7:35 p.m. by the Chairman Mrs. Wheaton with members Friedman, Nichols, Sorensen,
Sandy, Planning Director Bowyer and Assistant Planner Asen present.
LOCKE LANE STREET NUMBERING: WITH RESIDENTS OF LOCKE LANE
The Planning Board met with residents of Locke Lane to discuss the address number-
ing system of houses on Locke Lane that has caused problems for a number of resi-
dents and non-residents. The Planning Board outlined a number of choices which
could alleviate this problem:
1. A new, or adjusted, street name for one of the sections of Locke Lane; this
might be a change which keeps "Locke" in the new name, such as East Locke
Lane, etc.
2. The renumbering of all the houses.
3. Permanent signs at street intersections indicating how the numbers run.
The residents at the meeting overwhelmingly agreed that permanent signs at street
intersections would be the most preferred action to alleviate the problem. The re-
sidents recommended that 3 - 6 signs be erected at the intersections of Locke Lane
indicating how the address numbers run on the street. The Planning Board will make
that recommendation to the Town's Department of Public Works for review. Mr. James
Roberts, 19 Locke Lane, was designated as a representative of the residents of Locke
Lane and will receive copies of correspondence on this matter.
APPOINTMENT WITH BUILDING COMMISSIONER RE: IMPROVEMENTS. AMENDMENTS TO ZONING BY-LAW
The Building Commissioner reviewed his Zoning By -Law Correction List with the Plann-
ing Board. It was decided that each member of the Board will choose 5 to 10 of
the highest priority proposed amendments from the list and submit them to the
Planning Board office by November 28, 1980, in order that members of the Board can
review them for the December 1, 1980, meeting.
FEES FOR ACTION BY PLANNING BOARD
The Planning Board discussed the Planning Director's memo "Fees For Planning Board
Action". Upon a motion by Mr. Sandy, seconded by Mr. Friedman, it was voted un-
animously to set machinery in motion for a public hearing on a new fee schedule
for subdivisions. Upon a motion by Mr. Sandy, seconded by Mr. Friedman, it was
voted unanimously to recommend to the Board of Selectmen suggested fees for zoning
and also that penalties for zoning violations be increased.
DETERMINATION OF PLANNING BOARD APPROVAL
Land Off Woburn Street, Lexington Housing Authority, Form A80-23: Upon a motion
by Mr. Friedman, seconded by Mr. Sorensen, it was voted unanimously to rescind the
notation approved at the November 17, 1980, meeting and substitute "No determination
of the Zoning requirements is intended by the endorsement of this plan".
POLICY: EFFECT OF PROPOSITION 2 1/2 ON REZONING OF LAND IN LEXINGTON
The Planning Board discussed the draft of
of Proposition 2 1/2 on rezoning of land
seconded by Mrs. Nichols, to approve the
of 2 - 3, with Mr. Sandy and Mrs. Nichols
and Mr. Sorensen opposed.
The meeting adjourned at 11:32 p.m.
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a Policy Statement on the effects
in Lexington. A motion by Mr. Sandy,
statement, was not adopted by a vote
in favor, and Mrs. Wheaton, Mr. Freidman
Laura F. Nichols, Clerk