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May 7, 1974 (continued) page 2 Mr. Conroy reviewed former permits granted by the Board, including the ' division of the 13 acres into 4 lots, one of which would have been on the cor- ner of Hartwell Avenue and Bedford St. and would have had 4.27 acres. Since then Tektronix has requested the larger 5+ acres. This parcel is zoned CH, hotel, office and research park. He referred to a letter dated April 4, 1974 from the Town Engineer, which listed several comments for consideration. He stated that The 115 Kendall Corporation had responed to all of them and corrections had been made on plans submitted with their letter dated April 30, 1974. The plans received were the same as those submitted earlier except that the engineering data requested had been added to the plans. Also present at this hearing were; Mr. Fred Lenox, Architect, who pre- pared the plans; a representative of the Tektronix, Inc., Richard Keshian, Mass. Ave., Arlington (Chairman of the Board of Appeals, Arlington); and Mr. Nylander, who prepared the engineering and survey data required. Tektronix, Inc. would occupy the building when it is completed. A letter was received from the Planning Board; Dear Mr. Nickerson: The Planning Board has reviewed the plans of the 115 Kendall Corporation development, and subject to the following recommendations, believes that this development will not result in detriment to the neighborhood, in accord- ance with Section 13 of the Town of Lexington By -Laws. 1. That the circular driveway be eliminated at the front of the building. The entrance to this driveway is too close to the intersection and would interfere with turning movements from Hartwell Avenue onto Bedford Street. This intersection is now operating at or near capacity during peak traffic hours. Any additional traffic movements at this location would tend to create a serious traffic problem. The Traffic Safety Committee has gone on record as opposing any curb cuts at this location. This area experienced the highest traffic accident rate in the Town of Lexington for the year 1973. 2. We recommend that the parking area be laid out with 10' x 20' parking stalls and 23' aisles. 3. All utilities must conform to Town of Lexington Standards and specifica- tions. Sincerely, LEXINGTON PLANNING BOARD /s/ Eric T. Clarke, Chairman Letters from the Engineering Department listed several comments and concerns about the plans for this project. (See letter dated April 4, 1974 and letter dated 4/18/74 attached to Selectmen's letter of May 7.) Mr. Conroy stated that they had complied with all the engineering and Planning Board requirements in respect to this lot. He said that Hinchey Rd. would not be touched. He stated that he had a certificate of conditions from the Conservation Commission taking care of drainage. John Brucchi, Arthur Carota and Henry Siekman expressed their concerns.