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Mr. Hutchinson informed the Board that, at the request of the Planning Board, a consultant had been engaged to explore financials submitted by the developer and that it is planned to recess the 1124 hearing pending receipt of that report. He advised that the Selectmen defer any comments until the report has been filed. Mr. Eddison added that he would be reluctant to support approval of the application until the impact of increased traffic on the area has been studied. It was agreed, as recommended by the Town Manager, to continue discussion after receipt of the consultant's report, MUZZEY SENIOR CENTER RELEASE Mr. Hutchinson requested that the Board vote to execute the release of the developer of the Muzzey Senior Center under the Land Disposition Agreement with exceptions as noted in the December 23rd letter from David Rodgers of Palmer & Dodge regarding provision of management services for the condo and costs for management services, hearing, lighting and cleaning of the Senior Center. Mr. Eddison, liaison to the Council on Aging, referred to heating and accoustics problems and asked if any progress with resolution is being made. Mr. Hutchinson reported that the developer is working toward relief of the problems and felt that the release should not be delayed on that basis. Redesign to improve accoustics is being funded by the Friends of the Council on Aging. Mr. Eddison felt that reference to the developer's commitment to heating improvements should be made in the Release. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the Certificate of Completion and Release of Conditions, pursuant to the terms of a Land Disposition Agreement dated October 91, 1989 between the Town of Lexington and Sydney Noyes Anderson, Inc. for the Muzzey Senior Center, with two exceptions noted. Approval is subject to the stipulation that the developer be financially responsible for remedying problems with the heating of the Senior Center, maw FY 87 STREET ACCEPTANCE ..,,PETITI_ONS P HAYES „LANE Mr. Hutchinson referred to FY87 street petitions by residents of Jean Road, Tavern Lane and Hayes Lane, noting that for budget reasons, not all can be undertaken this year. Because of indication from 9 of the 28 residents of Hayes Lane, strongly in opposed to construction of the street and in light of the $700,000 expense involved, he recommended delaying the project for at least another year. Mrs. Wong, 15 Hayes Lane, initiator of the petition, noted the basis of opposition to acceptance as being increased speeding, costs, and the pavement width proposed and outlined difficulties encountered by residents on the unimproved end of the street. Dr. Branch, 91 Grant Street at the corner of Hayes Lane, related that in years past, he had hot - topped a section of the lane to prevent dust. He was in favor of construction of the street. He pointed out dangers from ...r speeders exiting onto Grant Street and felt that the condition of the street should be improved.