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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983-01-24PLANNING BOARD MINUTES 133 MEETING OF JANUARY 24, 1983 The meeting of the Lexington Planning Board, held in Room G-15, Town Offices, was called to order at 8:15 p.m. by the Chairman, Mrs. Smith, with members Nichols, Sandy, Sorensen, Uhrig, Planning Director Bowyer and Assistant Planner Arslan present. 12. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the meeting of January 17, 1983, were corrected and on a motion by Mrs. Nichols, seconded by Mrs. Uhrig, were approved unanimously, as corrected. Mr. Sorensen made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Nichols, that the criteria set forth on sheet 1 of the document "Designation of Streets on the Zoning Map" be accepted. After considerable discussion, no vote was taken on the motion. Mr. Sandy questioned why Milliken Road or Maple Terrace, as examples, were any different than some of the unaccepted streets proposed to be shown on the Zoning ' Map. There was discussion of how to treat streets and roads, which formerly appeared on the Zoning Map as "Private Access". It was agreed to add a note on the Zoning Map that certain streets which appear in the street map published by the Engineering Department do not appear on the Zoning Map because they do not conform to the definition of "street, road, or way" in the Zoning By -Law. On the motion of Mrs. Nichols, seconded by Mrs. Uhrig, it was voted unanimously to show three class- ifications of streets on the Zoning Map and to delete the fourth classification, i.e., road in condominium developments. The list of streets on the second and third pages of the document were reviewed and discussed. There was further discussion of adding or removing streets which form- erly appeared on previous maps. It was agreed that the staff would prepare a list of all changes proposed to this Zoning Map from the zoning maps published in 1977 and 1979. SUBDIVISION OF LAND 14. Blossomcrest: Establish Amount of Surety, Accept Surety, Release of Lots: On the motion of Mrs. Nichols, seconded by Mrs. Uhrig, this item was taken from the table. Mr. Sorensen made three motions, each seconded by Mrs. Nichols and each voted unanimously, as follows: 1) to establish the amount of surety needed to com- plete the subdivision as $850, 2) to accept a bank check from Depositor's Trust Company, Number L23120, dated January 17, 1983, as surety, to be held by the Town Treasurer, and 3) to release lots 5, 6, and 7 (all the lots) and to sign the Re- lease of Lots document, Form G-6. 15. APPLICATIONS TO THE BOARD OF APPEALS The Board reviewed a staff analysis of cases to be heard January 27, 1983. On sep- arate motions by Mr. Sandy, each seconded by Mr. Sorensen, it was voted unanimously to make no recommendation on the following cases: 13. ZONING MAP: STATUS OF CERTAIN STREETS L ^ LO '/ On the motion of Mr. Sorensen, seconded by Mrs. Nichols, it was voted unanimously 0 to take this item from the table. The Board discussed a draft of a document Q entitled "Designation of Streets on the Zoning Map" dated January 21, 1983, and a M LLJ memorandum "Mapping Program" dated January 21, 1983 from the Planning Director. Mr. Sorensen suggested that an additional test be added, i.e., does any one person Q have the right to block the use of a way. Mr. Sorensen made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Nichols, that the criteria set forth on sheet 1 of the document "Designation of Streets on the Zoning Map" be accepted. After considerable discussion, no vote was taken on the motion. Mr. Sandy questioned why Milliken Road or Maple Terrace, as examples, were any different than some of the unaccepted streets proposed to be shown on the Zoning ' Map. There was discussion of how to treat streets and roads, which formerly appeared on the Zoning Map as "Private Access". It was agreed to add a note on the Zoning Map that certain streets which appear in the street map published by the Engineering Department do not appear on the Zoning Map because they do not conform to the definition of "street, road, or way" in the Zoning By -Law. On the motion of Mrs. Nichols, seconded by Mrs. Uhrig, it was voted unanimously to show three class- ifications of streets on the Zoning Map and to delete the fourth classification, i.e., road in condominium developments. The list of streets on the second and third pages of the document were reviewed and discussed. There was further discussion of adding or removing streets which form- erly appeared on previous maps. It was agreed that the staff would prepare a list of all changes proposed to this Zoning Map from the zoning maps published in 1977 and 1979. SUBDIVISION OF LAND 14. Blossomcrest: Establish Amount of Surety, Accept Surety, Release of Lots: On the motion of Mrs. Nichols, seconded by Mrs. Uhrig, this item was taken from the table. Mr. Sorensen made three motions, each seconded by Mrs. Nichols and each voted unanimously, as follows: 1) to establish the amount of surety needed to com- plete the subdivision as $850, 2) to accept a bank check from Depositor's Trust Company, Number L23120, dated January 17, 1983, as surety, to be held by the Town Treasurer, and 3) to release lots 5, 6, and 7 (all the lots) and to sign the Re- lease of Lots document, Form G-6. 15. APPLICATIONS TO THE BOARD OF APPEALS The Board reviewed a staff analysis of cases to be heard January 27, 1983. On sep- arate motions by Mr. Sandy, each seconded by Mr. Sorensen, it was voted unanimously to make no recommendation on the following cases: Planning Board Minutes: January 24, 1983 2 9 Hayes Lane, Sumner F. Richards: Variance to ratify prior decision by Board of Appeals and maintain existing single family house 11-13 Hayes Lane, David Conley and Dennis Furey: Variance (same as 9 Hayes Lane) 177 Massachusetts Avenue, Arty's Restaurant: SP, operate restaurant 959 Waltham Street, Elks Lodge 2204: SP, extend hours: On the motion of Mr. Sandy, seconded by Mrs. Uhrig, it was voted 4-1, with Mr. Sorensen opposed, to indicate that the Planning Board is not opposed to granting the special permit if the Build- ing Commissioner believes the "members only" policy can be monitored and enforced. 178 Lowell Street, A. D. Gossman: SP, enlarge nursing home: Mr. Sandy pointed out that according to footnote e of Table 2, the proposed structure would need to have a side yard dimension of 36 feet, and that according to Section 9.8.6 parking for uses allowed by a special permit is not permitted in a required side yard. Mr. Sorensen indicated he had difficulty with the scale of this instutional style building in an area of one family homes. On the motion of Mrs. Nichols, seconded by Mr. Sandy, it was voted unanimously to: 1) point out the two violations and recommend that the application be withdrawn, without prejudice, 2) recommend that the plan be presented to the Conservation Commission for determination regarding the need for a wetland hearing, and 3) indicate that it is in the Town's interest to allow the expansion of a well-run, long term care facility in view of the grow- ing number of elderly citizens. 324 Marrett Road, Gulf Oil Company: SP, non -illuminated signs: On the motion of Mrs. Uhrig, seconded by Mrs. Nichols, it was voted unanimously to oppose the request for four signs because the signs are large and the request is premature in view of the Building Commissioner's work with all service station operators to develop a consistent set of standards. 27 Depot Square, York Hanover: SP, projecting sign: On the motion of Mr. Sorensen, seconded by Mrs. Nichols, it was voted unanimously to oppose the granting of the special permit because the applicant has not presented reasons or justification or met the criteria in Paragraph 10.4.3. The recommendation will also note that the situation facing Depot Square is different than that on the Massachusetts Avenue facade of the Giroux Building where projecting signs were determined to be neces- sary. ARTICLES FOR 1983 TOWN MEETING 16. Zoning By -Law: Technical Corrections: The Board reviewed a draft of an article proposing technical corrections, mostly requested by the Town Clerk, and language to accommodate changes in the dates of the HUD flood district map. It was agreed to submit the article for the warrant with the understanding that certain language would be cleared with Town Counsel. Mr. Sorensen volunteered to present the article to Town Meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 10:47 p.m. ;dith J. Uhr' Clerk 9EI