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PLANNING BOARD MEETING December 13, 1971 rThe meeting of the Lexington Planning Board was called to order at 7:20 p.m. by the chairman, Mrs. Brown with members Costello, Clarke, Graham and Lund, planning director Zaleski and secretary Mrs. Snow %: present. Mr. Eric Kula, Mr. Frank Sandy and Mr. RoystonnDaley, DAC, also attended. After a brief discussion with Mr. Kula regarding the desirability and PEACOCK FARMS the necessary procedures for acceptance by the Town of three easements EASEMENTS in the Peacock Farms subdivision, the Planning Board joined the Select-MTG./SELECTMEN men at their request in the Selectmen's Meeting Room at 7:30 p.m. with LAND ACQUISITION members of the Recreation Committee, Conservation Commission, Capital PROGRAM Expenditures and Appropriations committees for a discussion of the problems and philosophy of land acquisition. The Town Counsel, Mr. Legro, was also present. Copies of a 1969 publication "Functions of Land Advisory Committee" were distributed to those present. Regarding implementation of a land acquisition program, Mr. Cataldo spoke of possible need for a "land negotiator". The scope and time element of land acquisition program, whether long term bended or short term, were considered. Members of the abovementioned committees were asked to submit to the Selectmen written comments and suggestions regarding land negotiation procedures by Dec. 21 for circulation among all committees present. After a review of these comments, representatives of each com- mittee will meet with the Selectmen on Dec. 29 (tentative) for further discussion and resolution of the matter before Jan. 8, 1972. The Planning Board, the Selectmen and the Town Counsel reviewed the matter of Town acceptance of the Peacock Farms easements. Dr. Clarke described PEACOCK FARMS the sinstruments proposed by Mr. White of Benj. Franklin Homes, Inc. for EASEHMS three easements and the expiration date of Jan. 2, 1972, of two of the agreements. The Planning Board was encouraged to obtain an extension of time and a revised agreement in proper form from owners of land involved in the nature preservation easement so as to gain authorization for acceptance by the Town Meeting in March, 1972. It was suggested that these five land owners meet with the Planning Board for explanation of the situation. The Acceptance of town path easement along the boundaries presented no difficulties. Procurement of the easement for a pedestrian path along the brook was thought to be not possible due to the time element and the requirement for reciprocal grants by the Peacock Farms Association. The members returned to the Planning Board offices at 8:30 and were joined by Mr. Frank Michelman, LCSR, present by invitation, for discussion of SCATTERED SITE scattered site housing on tax title land. Mesdames Byrnes and Pease andTAX TITLE LAND Mr. Plasse of LCSR scattered sites subcommittee were also in attendance. After a review of his comments made at a previous meeting, Mr. Michelman reported on the progress of investigation as to the financial feasibility of construction with the limits prescribed under S.235. The need for further research by a potential sponsor as to legal aspects, zoning matters; soil conditions and access to utilities was mentioned. Mr. Lund spoke as representative of Interfaith Corp., developers, a possible non-profit sponsor. Mr. Michelman stated the desire of his subcommittee to propose that the Town Meeting authorize the Selectmen to convey tax title land for subsidized