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2 about grades on plot plans is desirable, but opinions differed regarding the degree of Town involvement and the means of ensuring proper design to prevent wet basements and drainage problems in other than new sub- divisions. Mr. Heustis and Mr. McSweeney discussed ways in which their departments could cooperate in establishing danger areas before building permits are issued. It was suggested that, after conferring with the Town Manager, further study on the matter and work on the proposed amend- ment be carried on by a committee consisting of Mr. Zaleski, Mr. McSweeney, Mr. Heustis and Mr. Donald Irwin, Bldg. Inspector. The pond at Carnegie Place, its history and the question of stagnation CARNEGIE PL. and water pollution because of improper drainage were brought up by the POND DRAINAGE chairman. Mr. heustis agreed to review the condition of water in the pond for one year beginning next spring and also to obtain information as to the presence of mosquito larva. Mr. Zaleski reported on replies from the three firms which were con- SOILS STUDIES tacted regarding estimates on soil studies. A letter from Mr. Legro, Town Counsel, regarding the release from bond COLONIAL ACRES of Colonial Acres III, was read to the members by Mrs. Brown. Upon a III- BOND REL. motion duly made and seconded, it was VOTED: To execute the release of the bond for the construction of Colonial Acres III subdivision, as prepared by the Town Counsel, in considera- tion of a settlement made by the developer with the Town of Lexington. Four copies of the release were signed by the members. The list of streets which was sent to the Selectmen as proposed by the STREET ACCEPT - Planning Board for acceptance by the Town ad the reply of the Selectmen ANCE was reviewed. It was agreed that the Selectmen be asked if streets in Colonial Acres III could also be included in this list, now that the bond has been released. The request from the Lincoln Planning Board that a meeting with Lexington Planning Board be scheduled will be acknowledged suggesting that a date MTG.LINCOLN/ be set after receipt of further progress reports on the selection of a LEXINGTON P.BDS site for the Minute Man Regional Vocation Technical High School. Mr. Zaleski reported on a meeting with the Selectmen and the Town Coun- PEACOCK FARMS sel on Dec. 2, 1971, regarding Town acceptance of pedestrian easements EASEMENTS in Peacock Farms by Jan. 2, 1972. Need for Town Meeting action, author- izing acceptance was discussed and letter from Mr. Zaleski to Mr. Legro and to the Selectmen regarding the time element were referred to. Dr. Clarke will contact Mr. Eric Kula, Peacock Farms Assn. and Mr. Walter Pierce to invite them to the Planning Board meeting on Dec. 13 at 7:30 p.m. for discussion prior to meeting with the Selectmen that evening (after 9 p.m.). The planning director's suggestion to recommend to the Selectmen that anKENDALL RD. unfinished portion of Kendall Rd. be constructed as a town way for CONSTRUCTION traffic safety and convenience was considered. After discussion it was voted not to present the recommendation at this time. Mr. Graham's presentation of the Planning Board Statement on Recreation RECREATION to the TMMA on Dec. 1, 1971, was noted. Copies of a L.W.V. report on STATEMENT - recreation published by the TMMA will be obtained by Mr. Sandy for dis- TMMA tribution to Planning Board members. Further consideration of recreation proposals by .the Board will take place before Jan. 8, 1972, regarding the