HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-04-11PLANNING BOARD MINUTES
MEETING OF APRIL 11, 1988
The meeting of the Lexington Planning Board, held in Room G-15 and the Select-
men's Meeting Room, was called to order 7:08 p.m. by the Vice Chairman, Mrs.
Wood, with members Klauminzer, Sorensen, Williams and Planning Director Bowyer
present. Mrs. Uhrig arrived during item 110.
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PLANS NOT REQUIRING APPROVAL UNDER THE SUBDIVISION CONTROL LAW
107. FORM A/88-6, North Street, James A. Manganello: See Item 108.
SUBDIVISION OF LAND
108. North Street Development, Acceptance of Covenant. Endorsement of Plan and
Form A/88-6: The Board reviewed a covenant dated March 31, 1988. Mr. Bowyer
reported the covenant had been approved by Town Counsel, and that the plans
were ready for the Board's endorsement in conjunction with endorsement of Form
A/88-6. On the motion of Mr. Sorensen, seconded by Mrs. Klauminzer it was voted
4-0-0:
1) to accept the covenant dated March 31, 1988;
' 2) to endorse the definitive subdivision plans entitled North Street
Development; and
3) to endorse the plan entitled "Plan of Land in Lexington, Mass. (Mid-
dlesex County), dated December 10, 1987, by The BSC Group - Bedford,
Inc. certified by Donald J. Forand, Professional Land Surveyor, for
North Street Development Trust with Form A/88-6.
109. Montessori School, Recommendation to Board of Appeals: The Board reviewed
and corrected a draft report dated April 11, 1988. On the motion of Mrs.
Klauminzer, seconded by Mr. Sorensen, it was voted 4-0-0 to approve the report
on the special permit application of the Lexington Montessori School, as cor-
rected. The report recommends the maximum enrollment on the site not exceed
150 students and that the Board of Appeals include in its decision language
indicating it will not look favorably on future proposals for additional
expansion.
At 7:16 p.m., the meeting was recessed to the Selectmen's Meeting Room,
At 7:20 p.m. the meeting was reconvened with the Board of Selectmen.
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110. Article 55, Report on Affordable Housing, Joint Meeting with Board of
Selectmen: Mrs. Uhrig joined the meeting during discussion of this item.
Chairman Eddison of the Board of Selectmen opened the meeting by asking the
Planning Board for comments on the site evaluation report prepared by housing
consultant, Robert Engler. Mrs. Wood responded that the Planning Board had
just received copies and had not discussed it as a board.
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Mr. Eddison and Mrs. Smith expressed essential satisfaction with the draft of
the proposed joint report on Article 55 with some minor changes. Mr. Eddison
suggested that reference be made to the meeting co-sponsored by the Board of
Selectmen and the Emerson Gardens Tenants Association to hear Thomas McIntyre
of the Bricklayers Union about their efforts in the construction of affordable
housing. Several members of the Board of Selectmen had not reviewed the draft
report. Town Manager White suggested the report be left open for minor changes
until noon on Wednesday, April 13 and it then be printed for distribution to
Town Meeting Members that evening so that they would have it during the week
vacation from Town Meeting to read the lengthy document.
With the understanding that minor changes could be made up until that time,
both Boards agreed the report was acceptable and should be distributed to Town
Meeting Members on April 13.
It was agreed that promptly after the conclusion of the Annual Town Meeting,
the two boards should meet to set direction and priorities on affordable
housing.
The Planning Board recessed from its joint meeting with the Board of Selectmen
at 7:41 p.m.. The Planning Board reconvened its regular meeting in Room G-15
at 7:43 p.m. Mr. Williams was not present when the Board reconvened.
111. Annual Planning Board Report on Affordable Housing: Mr. Bowyer reported
that he had obtained data on the 1988 median incomes for the Boston Metropoli-
tan Area earlier in the day from the Regional Economist of the US Department of
Housing and Urban Development, which is the basis for the income and housing
cost data in the Planning Board's policy on affordable housing. The median
income for a family of four has now risen to $41,400.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:52 p.m.
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Eleanor Klauminzer
Clerk
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