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1 LJ 4. Underground installation of utilities, particularly electric and telephone, shall be required, with foundations for street lights with wiring in place. 5. The name of the street shall be Woodpark Circle. A Certificate of Action, containing the above, will be prepared, and will be signed by Mr. Briggs, as authorized by the Board. Page 2 10.7.74 WOODPARK EST CERT.OF ACT. Notice of B/A hearing on the petition of Theodore Freeman for a variance FREEMAN for reduced sideyard area on a lot on Pitcairn Place, Minuteman Ridge PITCAIRN PL. subdivision, was reviewed. Following discussion, it was decided that the Planning Board would not oppose the granting of the petition and would make no comment. Mr. MacKenzie read from Section 11 of the Zoning By -Law which is concerned with scope of inspection of building excavations prior to pouring of founda- tion. Ile will confer with the Building Inspector on the matter of preven- tion of errors in the placement of buildings in subdivisions. Mr. Briggs reported on conversation with Herman Erickson on his proposal ERICKSON for rezoning of a parcel at Piper Road from RO to CR zone, and Mr. Erick- PIPER ROAD son's request for the view of the Planning, Board on such a proposal. Following discussion of the matter, the members expressed opposition, on the basis of difficult topography, access, traffic impact on Piper Rd., inadequate area for office and research park construction. The position of the Board was not to support a land use more intensive than RO on the parcel. Mrs. Brown reported on communication from MAPC on the Massport request for MASTER PLAN funding of a Master Plan for Hanscom Field. Mrs. Brown will transmit HANSCOM FLD. Lexington's view in favor of a technically prepared plan conditional upon assurance of Lexington participation, the preparation, and consideration of impact on Lexington regarding access and air traffic. Letter and related material from Mrs. Wayne Solomon, dated October 4, 1974, asking that the Planning Board discuss the Flood Disaster Act of 1973, and its relevance to Lexington, was noted. Mr. Brown, who was sent the material by Mr. Briggs, will review and report to the Board and will prepare a letter of acknowledgement to be sent to Mrs. Solomon. Dr. Clarke reported on results of his efforts to obtain services of legal LEGAL COUN- counsel for the Planning Board in the St. Brigid's housing case. EstimatesSEL ST.BRIG. of fees given by several attorneys, at or below the $2,000 figure, were HOUSING given. The members asked that Dr. Clarke contact other lawyers and report to the Planning Board on their qualifications. Because of an element of time within which the Planning Board can enter the case, Dr. Clarke was authorized to proceed to engage the services of an suitable attorney. The meeting adjourned at 10:30 p.m. Paul J. MacKenzie, Clerk