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- 2 - recent development in North Lexington and resultant increase in traffic on Bedford Street and Hartwell. Avenue. He also noted In the cases of Bos- ton Properties and Data Resource, that the BA had considered on --site prob- lems it only concern when in both cases, the Planning Board had made recom- mendations regarding traffic which were not taken into consideration in the issuance of Special Permits. The Board of Selectmen was asked for its support of the Article. Mrs. Battin as if the Board of Appeals would have guidelines to make determinations on off -site traffic impact. Mr. Sandy responded that such guidelines would be developed and that the Planning Board and En eering Dept. would continue to provide recommendations. Mr. Politi raised a question as' to the Legal propriety of a require - ment to consider off -site criteria in the S.P.S. process. Mr. Cohen will research the legality of application of the proposed by-law. In response to Mrs. Miley ' s question ab out poss ible re zoning of certain industrial parcels, Mr. Sandy said that both rezoning for limited develop- ment and a construction moratorium have been discussed but that the Planning Board feels that this procedure through BA Special. Permit with Site Review, with each case reviewed on its own merit, is preferable. It was brought out that the Board of Appeals a.s-doub-ts that restric- tions placed on traffic movement cou be enforced. Enforcement procedures would need to be explored since the Building C ommissioner is the only Zoning Enforcement officer and it was felt that additional measures would be needed. Mrs. Wheaton noted offers to relieve traffic congestion made by various developers and felt that they would also cooperate regarding enforcement. Since the standard penalty for zoning violations is $100/day, industry would snake an effort to conform. Ir. Busa brou out that the North Lexington Traffic Improvement Pro- �••�• ject should relieve Taos t of . the traffic problems - in the ' area. I ;e felt it unfair to place restrictions on the remainder of the comer:ia.11y oned,but undeveloped, land. M r, Sandy responded that the State should not h ave to correct Lexington's traffic problems if more unrestricted commercial development is allowed. Mrs. . Wheaton said that many developed sites in the Hartwell Avenue area, as well in other Commercially zoned areas of Town, have potential for expan- sion of facilities. The Chairman thanked the Planning Board for its attendance and for the in Fo rinat io, provided . Th ' Planni ng Board retired from the meeting. [dater Assest- A letter from the Town Engineer of Lincoln, requesting possible assis -- ance ta.nce from Lexington during construction of a new water storage reservoir was Lincoln noted. Lincoln is seeking sources of water independent of its own to b us only in case of extreme emergency. Director of Public Works will be requested to review the request and to give his recom enda.tion.s to the Board. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to table the request of the Town of Lincoln for emergency water supply assistance pending receipt of M r. `Ionasuc.k's report to the Board. Amherst, N.H. Request from the Planning Board of Amherst, N.H. for information on mul- Zoning Info ti family zoning to assist in formulation of new regulations, was noted. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to send the Lexington Zoning By-Laws to the Amherst, N.H. Planning Board at no charge for the docu- me nt.