HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-05-17-PB-minPLANNING BOARD MINUTES
MEETING OF MAY 17, 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, Colman, Galaitsis, Planning
Director Garber and Assistant Planner McCall- Taylor present. Mr. Merrill was absent.
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The Board reviewed and corrected the minutes for the meeting of March 1, 8 15, 27 and 29, 2000. On a
motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 4 -0 to approve the minutes, as written.
PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Recent Activity
Lexington Park Definitive Cluster Subdivision Plan, off Winter Street, Rollout Ms. McCall - Taylor rolled
out a definitive cluster subdivision plan for the Lexington Park development, off Winter Street, that was
submitted by Halyard Builders on May 12, 2000. The staff has not reviewed the plan in detail yet.
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SUBDIVISION OF LAND
Grandview Avenue Subdivision, DEBCO Properties, Decision There were a number of abutters in the
audience. The Board reviewed and revised a draft Certificate of Action prepared by the staff. After some
discussion, on the motion of Mr. Davies, seconded by Mr. Galaitsis, the Board voted 4 -0 to approve the
Certificate of Action, as amended.
Mr. Colman commented that the applicant's land is private property, not open space. The Planning Board
upholds local laws and the United States constitution. He noted the significant improvement in the
applicant's subdivision plan over the period of the permitting process. Documents will be monitored by the
responsible town entities.
The Board reviewed and revised a draft Special Permit prepared by the staff. On the motion of Mr. Colman,
seconded by Mr. Davies, the Board voted 4 -0 to approve the Special Permit.
Mr. Galaitsis acknowledged that it is difficult to see open. space disappear, but owners of property have the
right to develop it. The Planning Board abides by the rules and does the best it can for all concerned.
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Orphan Lot Policy, Adoption Noting that the draft document was reviewed at three previous Planning
Board meetings, Mr. Colman moved that the Board adopt the "Policy of the Lexington Planning Board in
Regard to `Orphan Lots' and their Process and Submission Requirements" dated May 17, 2000. Ms. Bridge -
Denzak seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously, 4 -0, to adopt the policy.
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Planning Board, Subcommittees
Tree Committee Ms. Bridge - Denzak reported that at its most recent meeting the Board of Selectmen
granted formal status to the new Ad Hoc Tree Committee. The committee is drafting a tree ordinance to be
brought to Town Meeting.
Minutes for the Meeting of May 17, 2000
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Met. State Reuse Access Sub - committee Mr. Garber reported that the Access subcommittee is :meeting with
some frequency to try to come to some consensus on the issue of roadway access to the Met. State Hospital
site.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:45 p.m.
Anthony G. Galaitsis,