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Minutes for the Meeting of January 17, 2018 Page 3  There was no communication from the developer until tonight and that has created a trust concern. This is a critical issue and the water pressure is borderline and needs to be addressed.  Concerned only learned about this meeting on Friday; there is a steep grade and wetlands in the abutter’s back yard and is worried about the runoff and will the water get into our basement.  Would like to see a concerted effort to work together to for a holistic approach.  What are the waivers they may or may not ask for and why was notice so last minute?  If a lot is shown as unbuildable who has the right to change that? Mr. Henry responded that it is not a prohibition but is based on the bylaws at that time the plan is signed and can change status, which will be determined by the Planning Board.  All the streets leading up to this development should be accepted and be the responsibility of the developer.  Lexington is changing fast and this is a large area and once you remove the trees it will completely change the topography and concerned about flooding; who would I call if my basement floods after this project. Right now my basement does not get water.  Concerned about the wildlife that is left.  Will explosives be used on the granite for that site? Yes blasting will be the quickest way to remove ledge and is controlled and safe, but depends on the final reports.  There are safety issues with this project with maintenance of the roads.  Concerned with the runoff once the trees are removed during a heavy rain.  Concerned with the Ecosystem being disturbed.  What is the benefit to adding this development to the Town?  What will be done with the house at the bottom of Lincoln Street? The house will be restored. Board Comments:  The developer should reach out to abutters and abutters should send their questions to be discussed further. On a motion of Mr. Hornig, seconded by Ms. Corcoran-Ronchetti, it was voted, 4-0, to accept the applicants request to extend the action deadline for the decision to February 21. The project will be taken up again on February 14, 2018.