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.. 2 - VMWO Mr. Eddison had drafted a letter to Sonia Weinstock, indicating the Board's wish to have Mfr. Lee appointed as Lexington's representative on JRTC, and asked for comments from the Board, Mrs. Smith said that she was impressed with Mr. Lee's credentials and would be glad to have Lexington represented. She added that he should be made aware of his duty to report back to the Board, if appointed to this regional committee. Mr. Eddison agreed on the need for this feed -back and will inform Mr. Lee accordingly. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the letter to Sonia Weinstock, Dept. of Transportation, indicating the Selectmen's approval of the nomination and appointment of Eugene E. Lee, as Lexington's representative on the Joint Regional Transportation Committee. "47 ACRE" PROPOSAL, L1HCDLN The Board reviewed a draft letter, prepared by Mr. Eddison, to the Chairmen of the Lincoln Selectmen and Planning Board, requesting that they convey to the Lincoln Town Meeting the request of the Lexington Selectmen that the scope of development of the "47 Acres" parcel, adjacent to Massport, be changed by deleting the commercial use planned for a portion of the site. The request is based on traffic impact on Rtes: ZA, and 128, which would be caused by that use. Mr. Marshall stated his support of intent of the letter, but asked that it be- slightly rearranged by the relocating of a paragraph. Mr. McSweeney noted Lincoln's cooperation in informing Lexi - ngton and seeking input about the proposal, and questioned the -idea of requesting no commercial development there when Lexington still has commercially zoned space for potential use. Mr. Marshall responded that the Lincoln proposal will require a rezoning, whereas Lexington's business zoned land already exists. He noted that the area in question is a key piece of land in that it abuts Mas sport, which has promised compatible contiguous land use. Mr. Dailey asked if this action would place the Selectmen in a position whereby they would have to oppose all commercial development which would contribute to traffic volume in Lexington. He referred to the Board's role with respect to Special Permits acted upon by the Lexington Board of Appeals and the Board's opportunity to comment. He would not want to tell Lincoln that the Board is opposed to engaging in any type of commercial development and was uneasy to give support to the letter. Mr. Eddison_ pointed out that commercial use on this particular piece of land could generate significant traffic on roads already impacted and that regional development has been.and will continue to be looked at closely. He recalled that. Lincoln had opened the door to Lexington's comments in the Spring and that a joint meeting to discuss the proposal had been held at that time. The Lexington Planning Board also intends to send a letter to Lincoln stating its views on the project. Mr. Marshall moved that Lincoln be informed in a friendly manner of Lexington's opposition to commercial rezoning of a portion of the "47 Acres ". Mr. Dailey seconded the motion with the understanding that he will not oppose all future commercial development in Lexington.