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Mr. Briggs' draft of a letter to the developer of Farmhurst Sec. 5 subdivision, preliminary plans for which were approved by the Board on October 9, 1973, was reviewed. Several points to be included in the definitive plan and willingness of the Planning Board to grant a waiver on the extent of sidewalk installation if requested, were dis- cussed. The letter was approved as amended. Page 2 10.15.73 FARMHURST,SEC.5 PRELIM. PLANS Request was made that the planning staff conduct a poll of residents SIDEWALKS IN of culs-de-sac with respect to their opinions as to the need for side- CULS DE SAC walks in such streets. If work schedule allows, attempt will be made to establish a Planning Board policy on cul-de-sac sidewalks. Copy of a letter to the Board of Selectmen from a resident of Village VILLAGE CIR. Circle, re installation of street lights was read by the chairman. STREET LIGHTS Mr. Briggs was asked to research the Subdivision Rules & Regulations re procedures and responsibility for installation and will confer with Mr. Stoico on the matter. Copy of a letter to the Selectmen, dated Oct. 5, 1973, from Mr. and LINCOLN ST. Mrs. McCarey, 357 Lincoln St., re drainage problems in the area and WIDENING/SEWER need for sewer installation and street widening was read by Dr. Clarke. Mr, Briggs will investigate the aforementioned and will transmit a copy of the letter to the Board of Health. Bd. of Appeals notices of hearings to be held on October 30 were noted and the Ostroff petition appealing a finding of the Building Inspector reviewed. History of proposed "Battleview Park" subdivision at First and Second streets was given. Mr. Ostroff is to be asked to meet with the Board on October 23, following conference with the Town Counsel on the matter. Mr. Costello will research the "Battleview Park" file and may prepare a memorandum regarding prior events for review of the members. Administrative directives from the Town Manager, dated October 10, 1973, re appointments of Chief Corr as Acting Administrator of the Lexington Fire Dept., and of Richard Perry as Administrator of Financial Operations, were noted. Board of Appeals decision of hearings held on Oct. 2 were cited by Mrs. Brown. The meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m. 1 Paul J. MacKenzie, Clerk B A HEARINGS 10/30 OSTROFF FIRE DEPT./CORR FIN. ADM./PERRY