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Page 4 Minutes for the Meeting of January 23, 2008 Grandview Avenue, Acceptance of Easement: The Planning Board, pursuant to Town Counsel’s advice, endorsed the Grant of Easement as required by Land Court. Mr. Henry advised the Board that the recording of Solly’s Way occurred at Land Court that afternoon. ************************************* STAFF REPORTS******************************** Ms. McCall-Taylor said that she and Mr. Henry attended the LEEDS Neighborhood Development Conference. There might be something to consider using in the review of special permit projects, but not at this time, as the LEEDS standards are still in a draft form. ************************************ BOARD REPORTS******************************** Mr. Zurlo said the EDTF is meeting with Larry Smith Friday morning at 8:00 a.m. The Zoning Board of Appeals is meeting on the Special Permit with Site Plan Review for the Lexington Technology, CD-10 Zone, tomorrow. The Conservation Commission postponed the 960-990 Waltham Street hearing. ***************************ARTICLES FOR 2008 TOWN MEETING*********************** Mr. Hornig opened the discussion regarding feedback from that night’s public information session. Ms. McCall-Taylor said the Board would need to determine the range of options on the 25% and 50% requirements on housing size; should they restrict the 50% to as little as 2,700 square feet? In addition, the Board should discuss the gross floor area standard; should they stay with the current 7,200 square feet or increase to 8,016 square feet (which should be rounded to 8,000 square fee). Mr. Zurlo said the Board is not guaranteeing the maximums; they need to look at the proof plan as referred to in the zoning bylaw with the layout of the lots and roadways. He felt open space needed to be defined better. Mr. Zurlo wanted confirmation that the 33% minimum open space doesn’t include the wetlands. Mr. Galaitsis said the draft does not address his concerns about lack of adequate controls that ensure comparable development impacts. Mr. Henry said the design process would require an analysis of the site. Mr. George Burnell asked if this changes the number of units on lots? Mr. Hornig said there would be more of the smaller units, but there are no explicit numbers. Mr. Patrick Mehr urged the use of an FAR; he felt the use of a fixed number implies it would go up from