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Minutes, July 22, 1985 page 2 Mr. Sorensen, seconded by Mr. Cripps, it was voted unanimously to recommend in favor of granting the special permit and to make no recommendation on the vari- ance application. 55 Pleasant Street, Bruce E. and Susan S. Novich; Variance, to construct a sec- ond -story dormer: The Board thought that allowing the variance would increase a non -conforming use, and a special permit should be applied for from the Board of Appeals. On the motion of Mr. Sorensen, seconded by Mrs. Uhrig, it was voted unanimously to make no comment on the application. SUBDIVISION OF 172. Farmhurst V, off Bridge Street: Covenant, Endorsement: Mr. Bowyer reported on the covenants which had been prepared by Town Counsel. On the motion of Mr. Sorensen, seconded by Mr. Cripps, it was voted unanimously to accept and endorse the covenant executed by Richard D. and Diane Hamilton. 173. Ridge III, off East Emerson Road, Response to Freeman Letter: The Board reviewed Mr. Freeman's letter dated July 10, 1985 to the chairman of the Planning Board urging prompt endorsement of corrections to the definitive subdivision plan and a draft response to that letter. On the motion of Mr. Sorensen, seconded by Mrs. Uhrig, it was voted unanimously that the Board approve the content of the draft letter to Mr. Freeman, that it be reviewed by Town Counsel, and that the chairman be authorized to modify the letter based on recommendations by Town ' Counsel. 174. Pheasant Brook, Status: There has been a problem in the recording of the plans with the Land Court and the Registry of Deeds. Town Counsel has recom- mended that the Board not release lots until these problems have been cleaned up. REPORTS 175. Planning Director a. Wood Street, Comprehensive Permit under Chapter 774: Mr. Bowyer reported on the possible use of a comprehensive permit under Chapter 774 for apartments at Wood Street and Hartwell Avenue. He reviewed the statutory procedure for the use of a comprehesive permit. Lexington has gone through this process twice, in the early seventies. The Board was concerned about what this does to the Town Meeting zoning amendment process, and felt that Lexington had an excellent record for providing low and moderate housing without prodding from the State. Mr. Bowyer pointed out the developer may have some difficulty obtaining State funding if the Congress changes the tax exempt status of State bonds. Palmer and Dodge has begun researching the implications of this procedure for the Town. b. 152 Reed Street, Robert Phelan: Mr. Phelan has requested permission to proceed with construction of his home without completing the construction of the street, explaining that the Town can ensure completion of the road by holding up the issuance of the occupancy permit. He is attempting to work out an arrangement with neighbors to construct the whole block to Town standards and have it accepted. The Board thought he could proceed but that he should be required to post surety to guarantee completion, as subdividers must do.