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Minutes, September 23, 1985 page 4 the Town had little control under the 774 Program, and that the developer had to have a financially feasible plan. The architect suggested a visit to some work done elsewhere might show that the mass of the buildings is not as overwhelming as Board members seem to feel they are. Mr. Sorensen thought the best use of the property was for commercial develop- ment, given the location of commercial property so close to the site. Mr. Ullian commented that this had been proposed by Spaulding 3 Slye and "shot down" at a previous Town Meeting. Mrs. Smith replied that the Town Meeting might approve a multi -family proposal, and that they should not give up on the Town Meeting process. SPECIAL PERMIT, CONVERSION OF MUNICIPAL BUILDING 204. Franklin School, Report to the Board of Selectmen: The Board reviewed the draft report prepared by the Mr. Bowyer, who noted that parking, grading and utility details are still needed from the developer before the report can be completed. He has contacted GBCD for the material. The Selectmen's hearing is scheduled for October 7, 1985. Mrs. Smith suggested that the Board finalize the report at their September 30th meeting. SUBDIVISION OF LAND 205. Hampton, Revision to Site Plan re: retaining walls: Joel Roos presented a "field change - after -the -fact" revision of the site plan showing a retaining wall that had not been shown on the definitive plan the Board approved. Mrs. Smith said that it was a more signifigant change than a field change, and the question is process not aesthetics. On the motion of Mr. Sorensen, seconded by Mrs. Uhrig, it was voted unanimously to amend the definitive plan to show the walls as they are constructed, providing the construction is approved by the Engineering Department. 206. 188 Lowell Street, Preliminary Plan, Request for Extension of Time: McNeil Associates have requested an extension until October 15, 1985 for Planning Board action on the Preliminary Subdivision application at 188 Lowell Street. On the motion of Mr. Sorensen, seconded by Mrs. Uhrig, it was voted unanimously to grant the extension of time. 207. Toga property, Turning Mill Road, Preliminary Plan, staff review: Ms. Rawski briefly reviewed a preliminary plan for a three lot subdivision off Turning Mill Road. The third lot may have wetland problems. 208. APPLICATIONS TO THE BOARD OF APPEALS Mrs. Flemings presented an oral review of the cases to be heard by the Board of Appeals on October 10, 1985. On the motion of Mr. Sorensen, seconded by Mrs. Uhrig, it was voted unanimously to make no comment on the following three cases: 94 Hartwell Avenue, The Restaurant Realty Trust; Special Permit, sign. 30 Hancock Street, 30 Hancock St. Trust, Mary M. Jones, Trustee; raise roof. 3 Pleasant Lane, Haig Sarian, Special Permit, swimming pool. 52 Waltham Street, by Dennis R. Lowe & Barry P. DeVenna; Special Permit, free standing sign: On the motion of Mrs. Uhrig, seconded by Mrs. Flemings, it was