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Minutes, October 28, 1985 Page 4 Galehouse, who presented a revised sketch that met the frontage requirements for a conventional subdivision but did not provide as good siting for the houses. Ms. Rawski explained her proposal using a partial circle turnaround that would provide the required frontage without changing house locations. 242. APPLICATIONS TO THE BOARD OF APPEALS Mrs. Smith presented an oral review of the following cases before the Board of Appeals to be heard on November 7, 1985. On the motion of Mr. Cripps, seconded by Mrs. Uhrig, it was voted unanimously to make no comment on the following four applications: 221 Fair Oaks Drive, John J. Downing, Jr., Stuart Joseph Ryan, Lisa and William Lahey, SP, continued use of residence as a single-family residence. 764 Massachusetts Avenue, Follen Church Society; SP, sell Christmas trees. 959 Waltham Street, Lexington Lodge of Elks; SP, parking of 6 trailers. 113 Hartwell Avenue, Allied Instrumentation Laboratory; extend existing concrete platform truck dock. 123 Maple Street, Clifton C. Larson; Variance, extend an existing carport within 12 1/2 feet of the property line: Mr. Sorensen did not see any justificaton for granting a variance for 2 1/2 feet. He felt the sideyard setback should be observed, and the Board concurred. On the motion of Mr. Cripps, seconded by Mrs. Uhrig, it was voted unanimously to recommend against granting a variance. OPINION ON THE CONSTRUCTION OF UNACCEPTED STREETS 243. Earl Street: Mr. Bowyer reported that two homes, on two 5,000 sq. ft. lots, are proposed for Earl Street which has never come before the Planning Board for a determination of adequate grade and construction. A building permit was improperly issued in June for one house which is nearly complete. An applica- tion for a permit for the second house has just been received. Mr. Bowyer reported that the builder can be required to construct 250 feet of road meeting Town standards for acceptance by the Town. Mr. Fields recommended that he be required to pave the entire distance from his lot line to connect to the existing paved section. ******************** PLANNING BOARD OPERATIONS, BUDGET ************************ 244. Planning Board Priorities for Planning Studies; Selectmen's Goals: Mr. Bowyer requested the Board address work priorities for the department budget which is due in a few weeks. The Board agreed no changes in priorities, from those it approved for the FY 186 budget, should be made; the department should concentrate on completing scheduled work according to the priority ranking. Town Manager Hutchinson presented a bleak financial picture for Lexington, due to changes in federal aid and requirements, at the department heads meeting. There is little prospect for additional Town money for planning projects.