TOWN OF LINCOLN
PLANNING BOARD MINUTES
February 7, 2007
PRESENT: K.Hurd (Chairman), E.Flint, J.Snell
STAFF: M.Whitehead, C.Perry
7:30PM BUSINESS:
Interpretation of Section 14.5
The Board discussed the interpretation of requirements under this section covering the location and design of affordable housing units in a development that includes both market rate and affordable units, and whether and how similar principles should be applied in a Planned Development District.
8:00PM PUBLIC HEARING: PAUL AND ANN KAPLAN, 17 South Great Road, Map 80/Lot 2-3, site plan review for a new horse barn under Section 17.7.
Paul Kaplan attended, with his design team. They introduced the proposal, which is for construction of a horse barn within a large residential lot in the R-1 zone. The lot adjoins Farrar Pond and the Sudbury River, and is set back from South Great Road, accessed by a driveway. The site of the proposed barn has been farmed until recently, along with an adjoining portion of the lot. The proposed building will have a small number of stalls and storage areas. It is a single story wood design with a domed cover porch, and will be set low on the site. A curved four foot retaining wall will partially screen it from the road. The only lighting currently proposed is under cover, incorporated in the building’s fans. Some earth moving will be required within the lot. A wire fence is proposed around the horse pasture.
The Board commented that the site is in a sensitive area, and welcomed the unobtrusive design. They thought it would be advisable to set the fence slightly inside the property line to avoid potential disputes. They were unsure whether external lights might be required at building entrances, under the building code. If this was the case, they would need to be dark sky compliant and the Board would wish to review them.
Mr. Whitehead noted that a new well is proposed and advised that this will need a permit from the Board of Health. The Board asked if any septic system was needed and the applicants said that this was not the case as no bathroom facilities are proposed and the barn floor will simply be washed out.
A local resident, Dr. Winchell, examined the plans and was satisfied with them.
A MOTION was proposed by Mr. Snell and seconded by Mr. Flint, to approve the site plan as presented, subject to conditions that:
i) the applicant relocate the fence to be a minimum of one foot inside the property line;
ii) if any exterior lighting is required by the Building Inspector, the applicant submit designs for approval by the Board,
and subject to standard conditions. Passed 3-0.
8:20 PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUATION: AMJAD HUSAIN AND INDERNEEL SAHAI, 9 Reiling Pond Road, Map 33/Lot 11-5, site plan review for a new single family residence under Section 17.7.
Mr. Whitehead reported that the applicant requested a further continuation.
A MOTION was proposed by Mr. Snell and seconded by Mr. Flint, to continue the hearing to February 21 at 8:20pm. Passed 3-0.
BUSINESS:
Town Planner’s Report:
Schedule
Mr. Whitehead outlined the upcoming schedule. A site walk at the Deaconess property has been arranged for Sunday February 11 at 10:00am. The Deaconess Steering Committee will meet on Tuesday February 13 at 8:00am. Mr. Whitehead will be on vacation and Mr. Higgins will lead the meeting. Mr. Snell undertook to mention the proposed change in the demolition delay bylaw.
On February 14, the Brooks will be returning to the Planning Board for a discussion, with attorneys present.
An application has been received for a new house at 10 Canaan Drive.
Mall/South Lincoln
Mr. Whitehead reported that VHB has been appointed to study various aspects of Lincoln Road in South Lincoln, and it has been agreed that they will include examination of the turning radius for vehicles exiting the mall development near the railroad tracks. The Town is discussing a utilities easement with the RLF, to preserve options for serving other sites in the area in future.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:35pm.
Submitted by Catherine Perry
Approved April 11, 2007
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