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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-11-09-PB-min PLANNING BOARD MINUTES MEETING OF NOVEMBER 9, 2020 Minutes of the Lexington Planning Board Held on November 9, 2020, Virtual Meeting per Governor Baker's Order at 6:30 pm Present: Robert Creech, Chair; Robert Peters, Vice-Chair; Ginna Johnson, Clerk; Richard Canale; and Charles Hornig. Also present was Amanda Loomis, Planning Director. Robert Creech, Chair, read the agenda into the record, introduced members of the Planning Board and Planning Department Staff, and called the meeting to order at 6:32 pm on Monday, November 9, 2020. Mr. Creech read the following statement relative to the recent outbreak of COVID-19. Good evening. Consistent with Governor Baker's Executive Order of March 12, 2020, suspending specific provisions of MGL. c. 30A, §18 due to the current State of Emergency in the Commonwealth due to the outbreak of COVID-19, this meeting of the Lexington Planning Board is being conducted remotely. In-person attendance is not permitted at this time. Every effort will be made to ensure that the public can adequately access real-time proceedings via technological means. In the event access cannot be provided, an audio or video recording of this meeting will be available for review on the Town of Lexington website or through LexMedia as soon as possible after the meeting. For this meeting, the Lexington Planning Board is convening by video conference via Zoom. Specific information for remote participation by the public can be found on the Planning Office’s web page. Please note that this meeting is being recorded. At this time, I will provide a brief review of the meeting proceedings. 1. For each public hearing, the Planning Board will request a presentation from the Applicant or petitioner, followed by an opportunity for the Planning Board to ask questions or provide comments. Then the floor will be open for public comments. 2. All comments during public participation need to be limited to 2 minutes or less and must be respectful. 3. When the time comes for public participation, if you are dialing in, you may use *6 to mute or unmute yourself and *9 to raise or lower your hand. 4. If at any time during the meeting you have a question, please use the Q&A feature, and staff will respond. 1. Town Meeting a. Preparation for Town Meeting – consideration of proposed amendments to zoning articles 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, and 18  Article 10 Discussion Bob Creech, Chair, reviewed logistics around a friendly amendment proposed by a member of the Town Meeting. Further, the Planning Board discussed the Zoning Administrator’s opinion relative to the proposed amendment. The Planning Board Page 2 Minutes for the Meeting of November 9, 2020 requested that the Planning Director reach out to the Zoning Administrator regarding her statement.  Article 11C Discussion Charles Hornig stated that the Planning Board previously voted on Article 11C but requested clarification on the Planning Board’s recommendation. The Planning Board concurred that the vote was 3-1-1.  Article 16 Discussion The Planning Board briefly discussed timing for when Article 16 would come up at Town Meeting. Charles Hornig stated that he had developed language relative to sustainability, reviewed by Town Counsel. Mr. Hornig shared his screen to present the proposed amendment language. Richard Canale provided comments relative to the proposed amendments.  Article 17 Discussion Richard Canale questioned if Bob Creech, Chair, has notified the Town Moderator relative to an amendment on the floor. Mr. Canale further asked Mr. Creech’s strategy and whether he has advised members of the Town Meeting. 2. Board Administration a. Board Member Updates  Bob Creech, Chair, stated that the Design Review Committee recently held a meeting which included a list of sign applications in particular a very large sign for 7 Hartwell Avenue. Mr. Creech further noted an email from Susan Barrett relative to transportation and amendments to the busing systems relative to COVID.  Charles Hornig noted that there is a MAGIC meeting tomorrow morning. Tomorrow evening the Hartwell Innovation Park is having a meeting regarding design guidelines. Efforts are relative to a request for CPA funding to support a 40R project.  Richard Canale questions if the Planning Board has spoken to the hosts of the Hartwell event tomorrow night.  The Planning Board briefly discussed Article 10. Ms. Loomis stated that she is in contact with Mr. Kelly, the Town Building Commissioner. Ms. Loomis requested a copy of the proposed Citizen amendment. b. Upcoming Meetings and Anticipated Schedule Bob Creech, Chair, shared his screen regarding the Agenda – PB. Adjournment Richard Canale moved that the Planning Board adjourn the meeting of November 9, 2020. Robert Peters seconded the motion. The Planning Board voted in favor of the motion 5-0-0 MOTION PASSED Meeting adjourned at 7:14 pm Ginna Johnson, Clerk of the Planning Board