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t} - 2 - 1. The sellers are willing sellers. 2. The use of the property will conform to local zoning regulations. 3. The property will not be used for airport related activity. 4. The property will not be allowed to deteriorate to the detriment of the neighborhood. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to authorize the Town Manager to draft a response incorporating the above conditions for Mrs. Frick's reply to MAP C. Bedford St. The Chairman opened the public hearing on the proposed improvements to Hartwell Ave. the Bedford Street /Hartwell Avenue area. Residents and business establish- Traffic meats in the area, through representatives, had been notified of the hearing. The Chairman read a Letter from Howard A. Smith, D.V.M. expressing his view that if any physical changes are made to affect his veterinary hospital it would be a hardship on him and his entire staff. Mr. Hanlon, Town Engineer, and Mr. Cook of Boston Survey Consultants, using naps of the area, explained in detail the proposed plan. This plan included revisions to the plan approved last year duo to projections of 30-40% higher traffic volume during the coming ten years. This updated traffic count was required by the state engineers before approval of the plan will be given. The main objection voiced to the plan by the residents was the elim- ination of the traffic signal at Eldred Street necessitating added mileage when making trips to and from Lexington Center. Mr. Cook stated that he felt that reinstating the traffic signal at Eldred Street could possibly be the cause of not receiving funding from the State. During the discussion that followed. Mr, Hanlon t s and Mr. Cook's presentation, it was decided, in an effort to come up with a plan that would be acceptable to the residents in the area, a group would meet again with Mr. Hanlon and Mr. Cook before final presentation of the plan to the Board on January-18. This group will include Pauline Souza Bedford Street resident, Mrs, iris Wheaton of the Planning Board, Mr. Martin Hagerty, representing the North Lexington Association, Attorney DeAngelis, represent - ing industry and Richard Withers, representing the Bike Path Committee. Mr. Harlon informed the Board that the plan for the Marrett Road improvements had not changed. The proposal calls for the widening of Route 2A from Route 128 to the intersection of Mass. Avenue and Marrett Road and the vocational School driveway; relocation of Forbes Road and the driveway to the Sheraton Lexington Motor Inn driveway and installation of traffic signals at the relocated Forbes Rd. and Mass. Avenue. Final plans will be presented to the Board for approval on January 18. Minutes Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the min- utes of December 7. Committees Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to table discussion of committees. 5