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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-03-24-PB-minPLANNING BOARD MINUTES MEETING OF MARCH 24, 2004 The meeting of the Lexington Planning Board held in Room 125, Clarke Middle School, was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Chairman Harden with members Davies, Galaitsis, Kastorf, Manz and planning staff Garber, McCall - Taylor, and Tap present. * * * * * * * * * * ** ADMINISTRATION OF LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS * * * * * * * * * * * ** SUBDIVISION OF LAND Clelland Road Subdivision Rasko O'drovich and Mil'ana Bovan Endorse A roved Plans: The Planning Board endorsed the Clelland Road Definitive Subdivision Plan, as no appeals were filed within the 21- day appeal period following the Board's approval of the subdivision on January 28, 2004. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** ARTICLES FOR 2004 TOWN MEETING * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** Article 4, Rezone 12 -18 Hartwell Avenue The Board signed its report to Town Meeting on Article 4, Rezone 12 -18 Hartwell Avenue, having voted to recommend favorable action to Town Meeting after the public hearing on February 25, 2004. _Article 5, Rezone land on Rang eway „(LexHAB) The Board signed its report to Town Meeting on Article 5, Rezone land on Rangeway (LexHAB), having voted to recommend favorable action to Town Meeting after the public hearing on February 25, 2004. Article 6, Open Space The full open space memo from Rick Taintor will be attached to the report on this article. Mr. Harden cited Lexington Hills and Hazel Road as examples of developments where "excessive leveling” might have occurred in order to meet the current open space grade requirements. Mr. Kastorf said that the board is likely to see more of this as the lots are getting tougher to develop. Mr. Harden said that the overall impact was pretty neutral to common open space and useable open space. Mr. Davies commented that in most cases common open space and uscable open space are the same land. Mr. Galaitsis said that with the current bylaw RS developments are getting an average of 45% and this is only 35 %. Mr. Garber said in his research there was only one instance when common and useable open space were not the same. Mr. Galaitsis reiterated his basic objection that where it was 45% in the current bylaw, 35% was being proposed. He will write up a minority report to present his view. On the motion of Mr. Davies, seconded by Mr. Kastorf, the board voted to recommend approval of Article 6 by a 4 to 1 vote, Mr. Galaitsis in the minority. On the motion of Mr. Davies, seconded by Ms. Manz, the board voted 4 to 1 to accept the report. Mr. Galaitsis voted against the motion. Article 8, Home Occupations Amend Motion Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the amended motion (striking the number of clients for musical instruction) for Article 8, Home Occupations. Article 9 Amend 1986 PSDUP 1010 -1012 Waltham Street Brookhaven at Lexin ton: The Board reviewed a draft report to town meeting on Article 9, Amend PSDUP for RD -6, Brookhaven at Lexington. Mr. Galaitsis reiterated his concern that the planned expansion of the facilities will be too destructive to the Brookhaven property and will add more residents who will, in turn, need more facilities as they age, creating what he sees as an unstable situation there. Mr. Kastorf expressed his disappointment that the expansion plans came as a surprise to Brookhaven residents, who should have been apprised early on of Choate- Symmes' intentions. He has heard that many Minutes for the Meeting of March 24, 2004 residents support the expansion and new amenities, but there are some who do not want the inevitable disruption that the work will bring. Mr. Harden indicated his acceptance of Choate - Symmes' position that the expansion and improved amenities are necessary for Brookhaven to adequately serve its residents. The need for such facilities will undoubtedly increase in years to come and he believes in Brookhaven's overriding social benefit to the town. Mr. Freehling had informed him that resident fees would rise by about 25 percent to pay for the new health center amenities if new independent living units to provide income were not added as well. The Board agreed to add language to its report to the effect that it will support this plan but fully expects it to be the last such request from Brookhaven at Lexington. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to recommend approval of Article 9 and to accept the report to town meeting, as amended. Article 10, CRO and RO to CD, Spring Street, Adopt Report to Town Meeting The Board discussed strategies to address the intricate problem of the intersection of Marrett Road, Spring and Bridge Streets. 1 ■ E ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 1 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 1 ■ ■ t ■ A ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ [ ■ ■ [ ■ ■ r f ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 1 ■ t ■ E ■ ■ l 1 ■ ■ l ■ ■ ! ■ ■ ■ 1 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ r 1 ■ e ■ A A A ■ l The Board adjourned to the auditorium at 9:45 p.m. to attend TMM Information night. It reconvened and resumed discussion of Article 10 in Room 125 at 10:50 p.m. Mr. Galaitsis indicated his belief that Patriot Partners should be bound by Article 12, Traffic, of the Zoning Bylaw and should have either to fully fix the Spring/Marrett intersection or otherwise put forward a specific program for implementing partial improvements for the offered amount. Mr. Davies suggested the following wording: Whereas it is recognized that any solution to the intersection at Marrett Road and Spring Street will involve input and funds from multiple parties, the Planning Board accepts Patriot Partners' contribution of $100,000, to be used according to language spelled out in the report. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adopt the report to Town Meeting on Article 10, as amended. Article 11 Amend Center Parking Provisions: Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to recommend disapproval of Article 11, Center parking, to Town Meeting, at the same time expressing its view that while the work on this article by the Lexington Center Committee is commendable, as constructed the article is unlikely to address the center parking issue effectively. The Planning Board agreed that it would work with the Committee to create fair and consistent center parking regulations. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adopt the report to Town meeting on Article 11 On a motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn the meeting at 11:45 p.m. hn L. Davies, Clerk