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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985-12-09U PLANNING BOARD MINUTES MINUTES OF DECEMBER 9, 1985 The meeting of the Lexington Planning Board, held in Room G-15, was called to order by the Chairman, Mrs. Smith, with members Flemings, Sorensen, Uhrig, Plan- ning Director Bowyer, Assistant Planner Rawski and Secretary Peters present. Mr. Cripps was absent. 273. Approval of minutes: On the motion of Mr. Sorensen, seconded by Mrs. Uhrig, it was voted unanimously to approve the minutes of November 25 and Decem- ber 2, 1985. ***************** ADMINISTRATION OF LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS *************** PLANS NOT REQUIRING APPROVAL UNDER THE SUBDIVISION CONTROL LAW 274. Form A/85-19, South Rindge Ave., Moore Homes Inc.: Mr. Bowyer explained the plan which showed a readjustment of a side property line; with no change in frontage. On the motion of Mr. Sorensen, seconded by Mrs. Uhrig, it was voted unanimously: to endorse the plan entitled Plan County), dated December 2, 1985,by Corbin, Registered Land Surveyor, Moore, Jr., as it does not require Law. SUBDIVISION OF LAND of Land in Lexington, Mass. (Middlesex BSC - Bedford, certified by Roger M. with application form A/85-19 by Mark approval under the Subdivision Control 275. Pheasant Brook, Request for Waiver from Construction Standards for Walls: The staff is awaiting the report from the Engineering Department to complete their report. On the motion of Mr. Sorensen, seconded by Mrs. Uhrig, it was voted unanimously to defer action on the waiver until the information is before the Board. 276. Lincoln Hills, Jean Road turnaround: It is the opinion of Frank Field, Town Engineer, that if the Town wishes to construct and accept Jean Road, it will probably do so by connecting across Morgan Road to Nickerson Road, eliminating the need for the turnaround. Mr. Sorensen said that the land in the turnaround should be deeded to the Town since the frontage of the abutting lots is obtained from around the turnaround. The Board concurred this would have to be done. APPLICATIONS TO THE BOARD OF APPEALS 277. Beal Companies, Ledgemont I, 95 Hayden Avenue; SPS: Mr. Sorensen gave an oral report on the application before the Board of Appeals. The Board also discussed the draft report. In response to a question from Mrs. Flemings, Mr. Bowyer said the parking requirements of the Zoning By -Law have been met. Mrs. Flemings suggested a mini -bus service between the Hayden Ave. area and downtown Lexington to cut down on excessive traffic. On the motion of Mr. Sorensen, seconded by Mrs. Uhrig, it was voted unanimously: to approve the recommendation, as written, and to recommend in favor of the special permit with site plan review. Minutes of December 9, 1985 Page 2 OPINION ON THE CONSTRUCTION OF UNACCEPTED STREETS 278. 19 Earl Street, William Herring; CUS 85/1: Mr. Bowyer explained that Earl Street would be built to Town standards. Town Counsel has researched the deeds and determined there is legal frontage for two building lots; one with a home already constructed, awaiting the issuance of a a Certificate of Occupancy, and the other awaiting the issuance of a building permit by the Lexington Building/ Inspection Department. The Engineering Department has estimated that it would cost approximately $10,600 to build the portion of Earl Street under discussion, (approximately 203 feet), to Town specifications. The Board thought the plan prepared by BSC -Bedford was acceptable. It then discussed with Mr. Herring the procedure for providing surety to the Town to guarantee construction of the road to Town standards, and agreed that Mr. Her- ring would provide a bank passbook in the name of the Town for $11,000. They asked him to return next Monday night with the necessary documents, at which time they would make the determination of adequate grade and construction. ************************* COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING, POLICIES ********************* 279. Approval of Housing Element, Comprehensive Plan: The Board reviewed the draft dated December 9, 1985. It was the consensus of the Board that the process ' used in preparation of the draft had worked well and the resulting draft was a good one. On the motion of Mr. Sorensen, seconded by Mrs. Flemings, it was voted unanimously to approve the draft dated December 9, 1985, as a draft representing completion of a first stage, with the next stage to be obtaining the comments and suggestions of Town boards and committees, Town Meeting Members and residents of the Town. ***************************** GRANT APPLICATION ******************************** 280. Application to EOCD for a Planning Grant for Affordable Housing: Mr. Bowyer reported on a meeting with Mrs. Smith and the Town Manager, Mr. Hutchinson, to review the draft application. The filing procedure is that the Planning Board endorses the application, and the Town Manager concurs; the application has to be filed by Friday, December 13, 1985. Mrs. Smith saw the application as an evaluation of what Lexington has done to - date, and as a listing of new techniques proposed for use in the future. The Board discussed the budget of $30,000 available under the grant, and the question of whether the individual hired to do the work would be staff or a consultant. They felt it was essential that whoever was hired carry out the tasks representated in the application. On the motion of Mrs. Flemings, seconded by Mr. Sorensen, it was voted unanimous- ly to endorse the application for a planning grant under EOCD's Strategic Plan- ning Program as contained in the application prepared by the Planning Board staff. 1 Minutes of December 9, 1985 Page 3 ***************** ARTICLES FOR 1986 TOWN MEETING ****************************** 281. Planning Board Articles for 1986 Town Meeting: The Board discussed Mr. Bowyer's memo dated December 6, 1985. They agreed to proceed with the prepara- tion of the following articles: 1. Conversion of existing dwellings to congregate housing with an approach provided by the Congregate Housing Committee. 2. Technical corrections of the Zoning By -Law. 3. Adjustments to Article 11, if they are presented with good examples. 4. They will cooperate with the Building Department in the preparation of articles that concern the Building Department. 5. Revisions to Section 6.3 dealing with the expansion of a non -conforming structure. 6. Encourage the Historical Commision to present a demolition delay by-law. Mrs. Smith also recommended that the language in 8.3.4 which states that "the Board of Appeals shall be the permit granting authority for RD rezonings" be added to Section 9.4.2 for clarification. ******************************* REPORTS ************************************** 282. Planning Director a. 188 Lowell Street, McNeil Associates: plan" showing a conventional subdivision properties. Ms. Rawski said Mr. Castelli ment on his land. Mrs. Flemings felt it ate subdivisions. Mrs. Smith commented t curb -cut less on Lowell Street, but she effort at the end of the cul-de-sac. The meeting adjourned at 9:29 P.M. Mr. Bowyer presented a "layout combining the McNeil / Castelli was opposed to a cluster develop - was an improvement over two separ- hat the plan got plusses for one would like to see more planning max'✓ ��� dith Uhrig, Vice-Chairma" n