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PLANNING BOARD MEETING June 18, 1973 The meeting of the Lexington Planning Board was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by the Vice Chairman Dr. Clarke with members Costello, Graham, planning director Briggs, planning intern Whitney, secretary Mrs. Snow present. Also in attendance were A. Frick, Conservation Commission, F. Sandy, CLC, and C. Waixel, Lexington Minute -Man. The first order of business was review of the revised C.E. Maguire/Planning Board/Engr. Dept. contract for the study of Tophet Swamp. The section of the contract concerning areas of Planning Board interest was read by TOPHET SWAMP Dr. Clarke. Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to sign STUDY the contract as revised. The twenty day appeal period following approval of the Columbus St. sub -COLUMBUS ST. division having expired, the members present reviewed the plans now SUBDIVISION showing existing and proposed contour lines as required by the Planning Board. Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to endorse the plan as approved subject to the terms and conditions contained in a Certificate of Action dated May 29, 1973, and subject also to a covenant dated May 299 1973. The instrument prepared by Town Counsel for release of lots 9 and 10 HARTWELL PK. at Hartwell Park subdivision and a letter dated May 30, 1973, from LOT RELEASE Mr. Callaghan, advising Planning Board endorsement, was reviewed. ' Dr. Clarke read the wording of the Release and Mr. Briggs reported on his conference with Town Counsel as to the requirement for the develop- ers' compliance with restrictions as stated in the Certificate of Action dated Dec. 11, 1972. Mr. Costello suggested that an additional sentence be added to the release to ensure that the developer is not released from any restrictions other than those concerning and/or sale of lots 9 and 10. Town Counsel was asked for his pionion on this clari- fication of the text and will inform the Board of his position. Mr. Briggs reported on his conference with Mr. Stoico, developer of VILLAGE CIR. Village Circle subdivision regarding point of termination of sidewalk SUBDIVISION within the cul-de-sac (Village Circle). The Board approved revision of the plan to allow installation of the sidewalk on the northerly side of the road to temrinate at lot 15. Mr. Briggs will prepare the wording of the formal vote and investigate procedures for recording the change. Renewal of membership of the Planning Board in the American Society of ASPO MEMBER - Planning Officials (ASPO) until July, 1974, was considered. Upon a SHIP motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to recommend to the Town Manager that the subscription fee 6f$120 for the coming year be paid. Notice of Board of Appeal hearing on June 26 on the petition of HORN B/A Violet Horn, 3 Aaron Rd., for variance with respect to inadequate fron- PETITION tage was reviewed. The planning director was instructed to prepare a AARON RD. draft of a letter to the B/A indicating favorable Planning Board posi- tion on the petition. Mr. William Smith, owner of RM zoned land at Mass. Ave. and Woburn St. RUSSELL HOUSE Attorney John Niles, and architect Richard Wills, met with the Board CONDOMINIUM at 8 p.m. for presentation of preliminary proposal for condominium development at the site. Plot plan and plan showing existing use of