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r 1 PLANNING BOARD MEETING September 30, 1974 The meeting of the Lexington Planning Board was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by the chairman Dr. Clarke with members L. Brown, S. Brown, Costello, Mac- Kenzie, planning director Briggs, and secretary Mrs. Snow present. Also in attendance were John Frey, D.A.C., Rosemary O'Leary, Lexington Minute -Man and Steve Rogers, Lexington Patriot. Jerry Martin, Asst. Town Engineer, was present for discussion of the benefits (visual aid, safety, etc.) of installation of granite curbing on arterial streets, divider strips, and curves on subdivision streets, with emphasis on Woodpark Estates subdivision. He recommended either single barrelled design at the entrance of Woodpark Estates, with granite curb at corners, or, if double-barrelled, widening of the lanes, with granite crub at the corners and around the two divider strips. After WOODPARK EST. SUBIDIVISION discussion, it was agreed that the developer will be asked to re -design the entrance with either single barrelled road, or omitting one of the two median strips, with granite curb at the corners, in back of catch basins, and around the island. Mr. Robert Rushton, abuttor to Woodpark Estates, was present to request access and utility easements through Lot 19 to his property, now access- ible through land of Robinson Real Estate, which may soon be acquired by the National Park Service. Mr. Briggs will contact the Park Service to inquire about possible purchase of lot 19 by the Dept. of the Interior, providing access for Mr. Rushton and others, and abandonment of the existing access. Discussion continued as to suggested names for the street within the sub division. Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was VOTED: The name of the street shall be Woodpark Circle. Charles Wiggin and Richard Dobroth, representing Spaulding & Slye, met with the Board at 8:30 p.m. to discuss plans for Drummer Boy Green con- dominium development. Revised plan, showing typical section of roads and driveways was exhibited, and road widths and design were considered. Proposed increase in the lenght of the cul-de-sac was noted. It was agreed that placement and location of sidewalks, for best use of resi- dents, will be left to the discretion of the developer. Question of road design for 25 mph traffic was discussed. Mr. Briggs will consult Town and State Engineers and Traffic Safety Committee, regarding flexi- bility in requirements for 30 mph road design. Developers hope for a November hearing on the definitive plan. The Board discussed amount of funds needed for legal representation of the Planning Board in the event of an appeal to Superior Court by the B/A in the St. Brigids case. Dr. Clarke reported on his investigation and estimates given by several attorneys. Approximately $2,000 was considered to be adequate. In the light of Superior Court decision in favor of the Interfaith proposal, question arose as to need for Planning Board intervention, and resultant expenditure of funds. Dr. Clarke will consult several lawyers as to feasibility of proceding and decision was postponed until after a meeting with the Appropriations Committee. DRUMMER BOY GREEN ST. BRIGIDS HOUSING