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Mike Hanauer requested that 4.3 be changed saying that sidewalks and bike <br /> paths would negatively affect the rural character of some town roads. <br /> Discussion followed in which it was argued that this objective did not require <br /> universal sidewalk construction. The importance of sidewalks for families <br /> with small children was noted. MH requested that 4.3 be revised to real "all <br /> roads be made pedestrian- and bicylcle-friendly and additional sidewalks and <br /> bikeways be added as necessary and appropriate. <br /> Mike Hanauer raised the concern that objective 4.10 would encourage more <br /> traffic and asked for clarification of intent. John Frey stated that the intent is <br /> primarily aesthetic -- to keep parking from being visible and up-front in <br /> major commercial areas. Regarding satellite commercial centers, JF said that <br /> intent was to encourage moving parking to the rear as centers underwent re- <br /> development over the next 20 years. Discussion followed regarding parking <br /> requirements in the zoning by-law and as required by lenders. Karl Kastorf <br /> commented on the amount of unused parking in the Hartwell Avenue <br /> commercial areas and the relationship in general between parking <br /> requirements (as required by zoning and by lenders) and land-intensive <br /> development patterns. It was suggested that parking requirements might be <br /> reduced for a more transit- or pedestrian-friendly development. <br /> MISCELLANEOUS <br /> There will be a meeting of all Lexington 2020 working groups on May 9. <br /> The final report from the Working Group will be due June 17. <br /> Meeting adjourned at 9:30. <br />