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Minutes for the Meeting of February 13, 2008 Page 5 ********************PLANNING BOARD ORGANIZATION SCHEDULE******************* On Saturday, February 16 at 9:00 a.m. the Planning Board will meet for the site walks at Pleasant Street and Marrett Road in preparation for the review of the sketch plans. Ms. McCall-Taylor said there would be a Community Forum on the Stone Building, which houses the east branch of the Lexington Library. The meeting will be held on Sunday, March 16, 2008 from 1:30- 3:30 p.m. at the Follen Church. ************************ARTICLES FOR 2008 TOWN MEETING************************** Article 52, Rezoning Woburn Street/Lowell Street: Mr. Canale was concerned that the applicant had not worked with the neighbors. He was not sure this was the best plan; there was a lack of cohesion. Mr. Galaitsis said he would like potentially to keep the pieces separate and keep the dwelling as is. The developer bought the property to convert it to a commercial space but it was acting as a buffer. Mr. Zurlo wondered what was expected at these convenience zones. He felt that how this was executed was critical and the Board needed to see more fully developed plans. He commented that he had heard that the applicant was a good neighbor. Mr. Hornig said he did not have a lot of problems with the plan, but he did not like the current site design with the traffic issues, lack of sidewalks and screening. He wants to see the problems fixed. Ms. Manz said she does not see a problem increasing the commercial zone by one lot, but this should be an opportunity to improve the site plan. Ms. McCall-Taylor said the Planning Board wants to see a plan to be able to give a favorable recommendation. Article 53, CM District Floor Area Ratio: Mr. Galaitsis said the changes that are being suggested regard financials. With the way they were presented, that the community did not have enough input. Mr. Canale said that Mr. Rosenberg’s e-mail (advocating prompt action to increase commercial development) is only one point of view. The whole approach is opposite the Comprehensive Plan. This proposal needs to be evaluated with other input. He felt that the upcoming consultant’s study wasn’t going to be considered.