HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-01-19-PB-minPLANNING BOARD MINUTES
MEETING OF JANUARY 19, 2000
The meeting of the Lexington Planning Board held in the Selectmen's Room Town Office Building, was
called to order at 7:35 p.m. by Chairman Davies with members Bridge - Denzak, Galaitsis, Director of
Comprehensive Planning Bowyer, Planning Director Glenn Garber and Assistant Planner McCall - Taylor
present. Mr. Colman was absent. Mr. Merrill arrived during the Planning Director's Report.
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5. Review of Minutes The Board reviewed the minutes for the meeting of September 22 , 1999. On the
motion of Mr. Galaitsis, seconded by Mr. Davies, it was voted unanimousiy 3 -0 to approve the minutes, as
written.
The Board reviewed the minutes for the meeting of October 6, 1999. On the motion of Ms. Bridge- Denzak,
seconded by Mr. Davies, it was voted unanimously 3 -0 to approve the minutes, as written.
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6. Recent Activity
a : Minuteman Science - Technology High School Proposa Mr. Garber informed the Board that the staff
received a copy of a proposal by Minuteman Tech school to develop a senior living services facility in
partnership with the Marriott Corporation on the campus in Lincoln. The Board authorized the staff to write
a letter to the Lincoln. Planning Board noting their concerns about wetlands issues and traffic impacts, and
requesting more information to enable a more productive review, and probably going to HATS as well for
an advisory development of regional impact process.
b. Comprehensive Plan Progress Report Mr. Bowyer updated the Board on a work session he had with
Peter Flinker, Dodson Associates, Inc., on site analyses. Peter Flinker spent a day in Lexington, talking and
touring with him. Mr. Flinker was provided with the Town's topographical and property maps on a CD to
work with. Mr. Bowyer noted that input from the Board will be needed to identify an array of acceptable
uses for the sites. This will be done in a questionnaire format.
Mr. Davies observed that a town -wide map incorporating all the sites to be analyzed should be developed.
c. APA National Planning Conference Mr. informed the Board that he will be moderating a panel
discussion about "monster" houses at the APA National Planning Conference in New York in April.
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7. Comprehensive_ _Plan Meeting The Board scheduled a comprehensive planning meeting on Wednesday,
February 9, 2000.
8, Article 16, Wireless Communication Facilities By consensus, the Board declared the public hearing on
the citizen sponsored article relative to Section 15, Wireless Communications Facilities, on Wednesday,
February 16, 2000.
REPORTS
9. Planning Board, Subcommittees
Visioning 20/20: Mr. Garber reported on the purpose of the Growth Management subcommittee of the
Visioning 20/20 committee and how it can form a link, at the general level, to the more detailed land use
planning of the Board.
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Mr. Davies polled the members at 9:02 p.m. and the Board voted unanimously to go into Executive Session
to discuss potential litigation against the Town. The Board agreed to reconvene in open session only for the
purpose of adjourning.
The meeting was adjourned at 10 :00 p.m.
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