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1 Ilu page 2 5.21.73 reviewed. Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to sign the instrument as advised by the Town Counsel. Copy of a letter dated May 18, 1973, to the Lexington Housing Authority SCATTERED SITE from Frank Michelman, LCSR, was noted, encouraging formation of a sub- HOUSING SUB committee to proceed with a program for scattered site housing on tax COMMITTEE title lots. Further discussion of the matter was tabled until such time as a full Board is present. Edward Linde, John McKee of Boston Urban Assoc., and Erik Lund, attor- CR TRUST ney,met with the Board at 8 p.m. for presentation of a preliminary SUBDIVISION proposal for development at the C-R Trust land. Site plan of the pro- posed office park was shown and explained by Mr. McKee and soil conditions with respect to construction of a parking lot were discussed. Because the preliminary subdivision plan was filed before the adoption of wetland zoning, this proposal will be excluded from wetland restrictions if a definitive plan is submitted within 7 months from the date of submission of the preliminary subdivision plan. A Hatch Act permit would be needed. Lack of proximity of the site to Lexington utility facilities was dis- cussed and, since the land is in two municipalities, the possibility of provision by Waltham of water and sewer services was considered. Compen- sation to Waltham for this and estimates of percentages of tax benefits to each Town were discussed. It was decided that Mr. Briggs will have exploratory conversation with Mr. McClennen, Waltham Planning Director, regarding the abovementioned, and the proponents will again meet with the Baord following this conference. Draft of a Certificate of Action for Columbus St. subdivision was re- COLUMBUS ST. viewed. Mr. Briggs displayed revised plans showing location of build- SUBDIVISION ings and their effect on drainage flow was pointed out. It was voted that endorsement of the Certificate be postponed pending provision by the developer of a plan showing existing and proposed contour lines at the site, in compliance with "Rules & Regulations Governing the Sub- division of Land in Lexington, Mass.". Mr. Brown left the meeting at this time. Informal discussion of the following matter ensued, because of lack of a quorum. Mr. Wathen-Dunne was present to discuss H. Bill 5220, recently signed SCENIC ROADS into law, regarding "Scenic Roads" designation. A letter dated May 14, LEGISLATION 1973, signed by Joan Crothers, Spencer Lavan and Mr. Wathen-Dunne was referred to and applicability of the law to Lexington roads was dis- cussed. Mr. Wathen-Dunn offered on behalf of Mrs. Crothers and Mr. Lavan to assist the Planning Board in establishing prescribed procedures for designation of such roads in Lexington and he was informally en- couraged to consider the abovementioned (plus a member of the DAC) a committee for development of criteria and definition. Discussion of the matter will continue in the near future when a full Board is present, at which time formal appointment of the committee will be considered. The meeting adjourned at 9:50 p.m. omas F. Costello, Clerk