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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-05-18MINUTES OF PLANNING BOARD MEETING May 18, 1981 The meeting of the Lexington Planning Board, held in Room G-15, Town Offices, was called to order at 7:40 P.M. by the Chairman, Mrs. Wheaton, with members Nichols, Sandy, Smith, Sorensen, Planning Director Bowyer, Assistant Planner Asen and Secretary Mrs. Salto present. 95. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the meeting of May 4, 1981, were corrected and on motion of Mr. Sandy, seconded by Mrs. Nichols, were approved unanimously as corrected. 96. APPLICATION TO BOARD OF APPEALS The'Board reviewed a staff analysis, dated May 15, 1981, on an application to be heard by the Board of Appeals on May 21, 1981. It was voted unanimously to make no recommendation on the application re: 196 Woburn Street, Robert Modoono, SP - Roadside Stand It was also agreed to express concern in the transmittal letter for the amount of time the Planning Board had for reviewing this case. 97. DETERMINATION OF PLANNING BOARD APPROVAL Land on Lincoln Street, Hayden Recreation Center, Form A-81/10: ' The Board reviewed a plan of land on Lincoln Street that was rejected on May 4, 1981, because, based on the information available, it appeared the land shown on the plan was part of a larger parcel. The developer has now furnished the Board with deeds showing the land on the plan as a separate parcel. Upon a motion by Mrs. Nichols, seconded by Mrs. Smith, it was voted unanimously: The plan entitled "Compiled Subdivision Plan of Land in Lexington, Mass.," dated April 10, 1981, prepared by Miller and Nylander Co., surveryors of Lexington, Mass., certified by Donald Forand, registered land surveyor, with application Form A81/10, by Anthony L. Mancini, atty., does not require approval under the Subdivision Control Law. SUBDIVISION OF LAND 98. Kitson Park, off Concord Avenue: Procedural Vote, Recording of Plan: On a motion by Mr. Sandy, seconded by Mrs. Smith, it was voted unanimously that the Planning Board confirm the action taken by a telephone poll on May 6, 1981, which authorized Planning Director Bowyer to sign the Definitive Subdivision Plan for the Kitson Park Subdivision in behalf of the Planning Board. 99. Trodden Path Subdivision, Concord Avenue and Blossom Street: The Board reviewed the covenant for the subdivision. On the motion of Mr. Sandy, seconded by Mr. Sorensen, it was voted unanimously to execute the covenant. The Board reviewed a memo from the Town Engineer recommending that the bond for this subdivision be set at $141,000. On a motion by Mr. l JJ 1 Sorensen, seconded by Mrs. Smith, it was the amount of bond for this subdivision work described shall be completed within approved by the Planning Board. May 18, 1981 Page 2 voted unanimously to set at $141,000 and that the two years unless otherwise 100. Trinity Covenant Estates: On the motion of Mr. Sandy, seconded by Mrs. Nichols, the Board voted 4 - 0, with Mrs. Smith abstaining, to grant the request of the applicant, Dennis R. Lowe, that the time in which the Planning Board must act on the definitive subdivision plan be moved to June 24, 1981. 101. Daisy Wilson Subdivision, off Moreland Avenue, Lot "B": The Board reviewed the revised site plan for lot "B" of the Daisy Wilson Subdivision. The Special Permit granted on July 23, 1979, stated that any deviation from the July 9, 1979 "site plan" must receive approval from the Planning Board. The relocation of the pro- posed driveway and house was discussed. On the motion by Mr. Sandy, seconded by Mrs. Smith, it was voted unanimously that: Subject to confirmation from the Conservation Commission that the plans comply with the Wetland Protection Act and Town By -Laws, the Planning Board approves the modified plans. 102. Valleyfield, off Bridge Street: Mrs. Wheaton opened the discussion on the preliminary subdivision by reading the letter sent to the immediate abuttors. Mr. Robert Daylor ob B.S.C. represented the developer and gave a summary on the proposed subdivision. A number of the abuttors questioned how the developer proposes to provide adequate drainage for the area. The Board reviewed a letter stating reasons for disapproving the prelimi- nary subdivision plan. On the motion by Mrs. Smith, seconded by Mrs. Nichols, the Board voted unanimously to disapprove the preliminary sub- division. ARTICLES FOR 1981 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING 103. Articles 60-62_:_ Appointment with Garrity House Committee: The Board met with Michael Hanlon, Town Engineer; Anne Grady, representative for the Garrity House Committee; and Mr. Bulent Kastarlak, Interchange Inc., pro- posed developer of the Garrity House. Mr. Hanlon gave a brief summary on the proposed rezoning to a CD zoning district. The Board discussed the amount of parking provided and whether a basement would be constructed and used for tenants. On the motion of Mr. Sandy, seconded by Mr. Sorensen, it was voted unanimously to hold a public hearing on June 11, 1981, at 7:30 p.m., in Estabrook Hall, Cary Memorial Hall. 104. Street Construction Standards: The Board discussed and made suggestions of the draft "Policy on Construction Standards for unaccepted Streets,.Relative to Building Lots." Mr. Bowyer requested to the Board members to send their thoughts on the draft during the week. There will be further discussion at the May 26 meeting. 105. Communications: The Board discussed a letter Director of the Lexington Housing Authority, the condominium units at Morrow Crossing and Sandy agreed to draft a letter to the Housing meeting of May 26 at 8:OO p.m., in order to Housing Authorityis acquisition of the units. from Temple Scanlon, Executive on legal complications in acquiring Potter Pond developments. Mr. Authority, inviting them to the discuss ways to expedite the May 18, 1981 Page 3 106. Planning Director's Report: The Planning Director reported to the Board that Town Meeting member, Frank Smith, has proposed a substitute motion under Article 18. The Planning Director will invite Mr. Smith to the meeting of May 26, at 7:45, to discuss his substitute motion. Upon a motion by Mrs. Nichols, seconded by Mr. Sandy, it was voted unani- mously, by poll of the Board, to go into executive session for discussion of (a) proposed litigation to the Town, and (b) a matter affecting the financial interests of the Town. It was agreed the Board would return to its open session only for the purposes of adjournment. Following discussion of matters which could be the subject of litigation against the Town, the Board returned to open session at 12:25 a.m. the meeting was adjourned at 12:25 a.m, Laura F. Nichols, Clerk