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PLANNING BOARD MINUTES MINUTES OF DECEMBER 16, 1985 The meeting of the Lexington Planning Board, held in Room G-15, was called to order by the Vice -Chairman Mrs. Uhrig, with members Cripps, Flemings, Sorensen, Planning Director Bowyer and Secretary Peters present. Mrs. Smith was absent. 283. Approval of minutes: On the motion of Mr. Cripps, seconded by Mr. Soren- sen, it was voted unanimously to approve the minutes of December 9, 1985. ********************** ADMINISTRATION OF LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS *********** OPINION ON THE CONSTRUCTION OF UNACCEPTED STREETS 284. 19 Earl Street, William Herring; CUS/2: The Board reviewed a plan showing proposed improvements to Earl Street, and an Engineering Department report dated December 13, 1985, stating that the existing situation and proposed improvements comply with the Planning Board's policy. The applicant has agreed to perform these improvements. On the motion of Mr. Sorensen seconded by Mr. Cripps, it was voted unanimously that: Earl Street, insofar as it provides frontage for lots 31-32 and lots 33-34 is not now of adequate grade and construction. However, if the improvements to a section of Earl Street are made as shown on a plan entitled "Plan and ' Profile of a Section of Earl Street in Lexington, Mass. (Middlesex County), dated 10-23-85, revised 12-2-85, prepared for William Herring by BSC - Bedford, and bearing the stamp of Francis D. DiPietro, Registered Professional Engineer, then Earl Street will be considered to be of adequate grade and construction for a period of two years from the time of Mr. DiPietro's written certification that the improvements have been made. This opinion is limited to the grade and construction of the street only and should not be interpreted as implying that lots 31-2-3-4 meet other tests of the Zoning -By -Law to qualify them as building lots. The applicant also agreed to provide surety to the Town to guarantee completion of the improvements. On the motion of Mr. Sorensen, seconded by Mrs. Flemings, it was voted unanimously: to accept as surety a Woburn Bank and Trust Company bankbook, No. 15793, in the name of the Town of Lexington, with an opening balance of $11,000, and a blank signed withdrawal slip; with completed form G-3 - Performance Bond Secured by Bank Passbook, and Assignment of Surety, to be held by the Town until all improvements are completed and approved by the Town Engineer. SUBDIVISION OF LAND 285. 188 Lowell Street, NcNeil and Associates: William Roop and Russell Burke of McNeil and Associates reviewed with the Board their design options for a proposed joint subdivision with the Castelli property. John Castelli was also present along with several residents of Page Road. Mr. Roop referred to a locus map showing the boundaries of the two properties. He reported that they have eliminated plans to use the Page Road easement because it would probably require Town Meeting approval and there is neighborhood opposition to its use. He added