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Minutes of December 9, 1985 Page 2 OPINION ON THE CONSTRUCTION OF UNACCEPTED STREETS 278. 19 Earl Street, William Herring; CUS 85/1: Mr. Bowyer explained that Earl Street would be built to Town standards. Town Counsel has researched the deeds and determined there is legal frontage for two building lots; one with a home already constructed, awaiting the issuance of a a Certificate of Occupancy, and the other awaiting the issuance of a building permit by the Lexington Building/ Inspection Department. The Engineering Department has estimated that it would cost approximately $10,600 to build the portion of Earl Street under discussion, (approximately 203 feet), to Town specifications. The Board thought the plan prepared by BSC -Bedford was acceptable. It then discussed with Mr. Herring the procedure for providing surety to the Town to guarantee construction of the road to Town standards, and agreed that Mr. Her- ring would provide a bank passbook in the name of the Town for $11,000. They asked him to return next Monday night with the necessary documents, at which time they would make the determination of adequate grade and construction. ************************* COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING, POLICIES ********************* 279. Approval of Housing Element, Comprehensive Plan: The Board reviewed the draft dated December 9, 1985. It was the consensus of the Board that the process ' used in preparation of the draft had worked well and the resulting draft was a good one. On the motion of Mr. Sorensen, seconded by Mrs. Flemings, it was voted unanimously to approve the draft dated December 9, 1985, as a draft representing completion of a first stage, with the next stage to be obtaining the comments and suggestions of Town boards and committees, Town Meeting Members and residents of the Town. ***************************** GRANT APPLICATION ******************************** 280. Application to EOCD for a Planning Grant for Affordable Housing: Mr. Bowyer reported on a meeting with Mrs. Smith and the Town Manager, Mr. Hutchinson, to review the draft application. The filing procedure is that the Planning Board endorses the application, and the Town Manager concurs; the application has to be filed by Friday, December 13, 1985. Mrs. Smith saw the application as an evaluation of what Lexington has done to - date, and as a listing of new techniques proposed for use in the future. The Board discussed the budget of $30,000 available under the grant, and the question of whether the individual hired to do the work would be staff or a consultant. They felt it was essential that whoever was hired carry out the tasks representated in the application. On the motion of Mrs. Flemings, seconded by Mr. Sorensen, it was voted unanimous- ly to endorse the application for a planning grant under EOCD's Strategic Plan- ning Program as contained in the application prepared by the Planning Board staff.