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Minutes for the Meeting of February 13, 2008 Page 7 what is the fairness to those who went for the CDs and provided mitigation in return for an increased FAR. Mr. Zurlo said that logic would apply to any rezoning. Mr. Hornig said Town Meeting would decide the merits of changing this since it only affects one property and light manufacturing may not be needed. Article 56, Traffic Bylaw: Mr. Canale said it doesn’t address the issues. The capacity can’t be increased to make the level of service work. Mr. Galaitsis said these changes are more radical and to change the FAR from 10,000 square feet to 50,000 square feet without considering the impacts is a concern. Mr. Zurlo said he could see allowing 10,000 square feet without a special permit, but 50,000 square feet is so un-Lexington. You can’t just ask to change the level of service by increasing the capacity. There are thresholds, and this would allow buildings up to 50,000 square feet without input such as site plan review. Ms. Manz said it just wipes out mitigation and controls. Mr. Hornig said the triggers for the SPS and traffic studies should be the same, and include the existing space. Perhaps one could increase the number to 20,000 square feet, but 50,000 square feet is too high and parking should be in proportion. The level of service limit is a problem and needs to be solved before making any changes. Mr. Canale asked what are we trying to do? We need to develop reasonably across the board. We need to know what we want. The Town needs to do a traffic study, figure out what is required and assess the properties. Ms. Manz asked if the members wanted to suggest amendments to improve the articles or did they simply want to say they unacceptable? Mr. Hornig said the Board would support, amend or oppose. Members should think about what should be salvaged over the next week.