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Minutes for the Meeting of May 19, 2004 2 Audience Questions and Comments: Audience questions had to do with the difference between cluster and conventional subdivisions, and impacts of the development on drainage in the area. Many abutters testified to their severe problems with stormwater runoff over the years. Mel Scott, Middle Street, contended that the Town had earlier promised to help in this regard but did not follow through. That has left a problem that residents have struggled with for a long time. It is his hope that this situation can be made right. 47 and 53 Pleasant Street,_Luongo Farm Lane, Luongo Endorse Plans As the Town Clerk certified that no appeal had been filed of the Board's approval of Eugene and Jeanne Luongo's definitive subdivision plans for 47 and 53 Pleasant Street, the Board endorsed the plans. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT Town Meeting ecap Potential Referendum Election: Mr. Harden noted that no referendum petition was filed after Town Meeting approved the Met State Rezoning petition, for which everyone felt relieved. The possibility of a referendum had been rumored. Article 13, Met State Hospital Rezoning: Mr. Harden congratulated the Board and thanked the staff for its hard work on getting the Met State rezoning successfully through Town Meeting. Article 12, Amend Standards for RD District: Town meeting member Frank Sandy's concern about the unanticipated effects of article 12, which amended the standards for RD districts, was discussed. The changed standards could be utilized in other existing RD districts, not just the Met State and Brookhaven RD districts, as originally thought. The Board decided to write to him, saying that it was an unfortunate occurrence, but that no remarkable effects were likely as all RD proposals, including changes to existing RD developments, need to come before Town Meeting for approval. If necessary, a change correcting the situation could be made at a future Town Meeting. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** PLANNING BOARD WORK PROGRAM * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** Evaluating Planning Work Commitments Through FY05 The Board and staff discussed and prioritized the tasks outlined in a table prepared by staff, dated May 19, 2004. The tasks are: Middlesex County Hospital disposition (small parcel and large parcel); Housing commitments and initiatives (6 tasks); Town Meeting follow - through (6 tasks); Permitting (seven pending or active cases, other); Economic development/redevelopment projects (2 tasks); Other 2005 Town Meeting support, citizen/landowner petitions not yet known. The Board agreed to invite the Lexington Center Committee to a meeting to discuss downtown issues some time in late June or early July. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** PLANNING BOARD ORGANIZATION, SCHEDULE Meeting Schedule The Board set meetings for June 30, July 14, and July 28, 2004. On a motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn the meet g at 10: t GLca"'"' ohn L. Davies, Clerk