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Mr. Mark Moore, Jr. of said trust then gave an ' explanation of his proposed development. Thereupon Mr. Francis E. Arsenault of 70 East Street asked for further information concerning the proposed town road, a portion of which was included in the subdivision. A general explanation of the proposal was given. Mr. John G. Belcher of 97 Adams Street then asked what was to be done with Parcel bounded by his property, the proposed road and Lot 6 as shown on the definitive plan. It was explained that this was a triangular parcel of land left over after subdividing the former Burnham . property and that it was too small for use as a house lot. There being no further questions the Chairman asked if anyone wished to be recorded -in favor of or opposed to approval of the plan. 'Four persons wished to be recorded in favor, none oppposed. The Chairian declared the hearing closed at 8:15 p.m. After the hearing the Board considered the definitive plan with special regard to the subdividerts proposal to construct at an 8% grade a portion of the proposed town road having a 70 -foot right-of-way. It was decided that because this was to be a principal street that the Board would require the grade to be not , more than 6% in accordance with Lexington's subdivision rules and regulations. In making this decision it was the concensus of opinion that it was not reasonable to require the subdivider to provide the extra fill, approximately 750 cubic yards, which would be required to change the road to a standard to serve town -wide needs. It was decided, therefore, to write a letter to the Selectmen informing them of the Planning Board's decision and recommending that means be found to pro- vide for this additional fill. TAX TITLE The Board next considered the matter of exchang- LOTS ing tax title lots for the area of Busa land which the Board had recommended previously for playground pur- poses, particular reference being made to the Select- men's letter of April 26, 1957 in regard to offers they had received for the purchasre of tax title lots. (See minutes of May 13 and June 3,'1957.) Having obtained an appraisal of the comparative values of the Busa land and the lots listed in said letter, the Board author- ized Mr. Snow to convey this information to the Select- men and to discuss with them the possibility of acquir- ing, on an exchange basis, said area of Busa land. Mr. Snow attended the Selectmen's meeting later on in the evening and reported to the Planning Board that the Selectmen had authorized Mr. Maloney to dis- cuss the matter of acquisition with Mr. Busa, Mr. Maloney