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PLANNING BOARD MEETING May 17, 1976 The meeting of the Lexington Planning Board was called to order at 7:35 p.m. by vice chiarman MacKenzie with members Friedman, Zabin, Brown, planning director Briggs and secretary Mrs. Snow present. Also in attendance was John Frey, D.A.C. Request from Theodore L. Freeman for extension of 30 days on Minute Man MINUTE MAN Ridge II subdivision was noted. Mr. Briggs reported that extra time RIDGE II was needed for the developer to supply information and revise plans to EXTENSION comply with Engineering Dept. requirements. Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was VOTED: To extend to June 22, 1976, inclusive, the time within which the Lexington Planning Board must act on the definitive subdivision plan entitled "Minute Man Ridge II", dated November 28, 1975, Theodore L. Freeman, applicant. Summer schedule of Planning Board meetings was considered. It was SUMMER MEETING agreed that meetings will be held each Monday in June, and, unless work SCHEDULE load prohibits, to meet only once in July (July 12), and once in August, (August 9). Fleming petition to the B/A (hearing 5/20/76) was reviewed. Mr. Briggs FLEMING B/A explained the proposal to construct a dwelling on a combination of several undersized lots on a portion on Earl St. which has inadequate grade and construction. It was voted that the planning director will draft a letter in opposition to the granting of the variance, for review and signature of the vice chairman. Letter from the Bd. of Selectmen to L.H.A., dated 5/12/76, was noted, announcing extension to May, 1977, of the moratorium on sale of tax title lots listed as possible sites for low income housing. Resubmission of preliminary plan for Kendall Gardens subdivision, pre- viously disapproved, with road redesign as required by the Planning Board was noted. Question arose as to adequacy of Kendall Rd., which would be access to the proposed subdivision road. Mr. Briggs is to request a written report from the Town Engineer as to the condition of Kendall Rd. between Sherburn Rd. and Grapevine Ave. TAX TITLE LOT SALE MORATORIUM KENDALL GARDENS Letter from Town Counsel, repsonding to legal brief submitted by INGLESIDE POND Donald Sleeper, Esq., for Emilio Spagnuola, regarding drainage rights to Ingleside Pond, was reviewed. Sec. 81-W, Chap. 41, G.L., which is concerned with Planning Board power of modification of approved subdivision plans, was referred to. It was suggested that Green & White, owners of abutting tract, be asked their view on allowing Mr. Spagnuola drainage rights. The meeting adjourned at 8:29 p.m. A aP 4ae6000 Manfred P. Friedman, Clerk