HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-03-29-PB-minPLANNING BOARD MINUTES
MEETING OF MARCH 29, 2000
The meeting of the Lexington Planning Board held in Room 216 of the Clarke Middle School, was called
to order at 7:10 p.m. by Chairman Davies with members Galaitsis, Merrill, Director of Comprehensive
PIanning Bowyer, Planning Director Garber and Assistant Planner McCall - Taylor present. Susan. Fisher
of the Lexington Minuteman was also present.
* * * * * * * * * * * PLANNING DIRECTOR`S REPORT * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * **
43. Developments of Regional Impact (DRI) Mr. Garber reported that discussions about establishing
a process for multi -town review of Developments of Regional Impact (DRI) were continuing. There is
still work to do but it seems to be moving toward acceptability among the towns. The thresholds that
would trigger such a review are still very low. Jeanne Krieger, Chairman of the Board of Selectmen, has
stressed how important it is for the Planning Board to vote in support of a DRI review process, even if the
vote has many qualifiers. The Board decided to send a supportive, conditional letter.
2000 TOWN MEETING
44. Comprehensive Plan Mr. Davies felt that it was not necessary to do a presentation before Town
Meeting on the comprehensive plan as there had been no questions raised by Town Meeting when the
budget override item was debated and the planning budget had passed. Mr. Bowyer pointed out that Mr.
Garber had made presentations, including to the Board of Selectmen and the TMMA, and there seem to
be no outstanding questions. It was decided that the document "Summary, Highlight of Comprehensive
Plan FY2000" should be posted to the web site. Mr. Davies suggested that the web site URL be placed on
the stationery letterhead. All agreed it was an excellent idea.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** PLANNING BOARD POLICIES
45. Orphan Lot Policy The draft of the Orphan Lot Policy currently before the Board incorporates
all the recommendations to date. The Board will need to review it and vote to adopt it at a later date.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
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Anthon. G aitsis, Clerk