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Minutes for the Meeting of July 21, 2004 however, that the Conservation Commission and the Audubon Society see that land as part of an established wildlife corridor and wish the land to remain open. Leasing a portion of the land to Roseland Walnut LLP, developer of the Lexington Hills cluster subdivision off Walnut Street, would help that entity gain its emergency access to the development. DCAM also intends to sell a 40 to 50 -acre portion of the hospital site, a process for which is being developed. * * * * * * * * * * ** ADMINISTRATION OF LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS * * * * * * * * * * * ** DETERMINATION OF GRADE AND CONSTRUCTION OF UNACCEPTED STREETS 20 Avon Street Teardown, Request for Determination James and Hilary Rush, were issued a demolition permit to raze their house at 20 Avon Street. But when they applied for a foundation permit, it was realized that the portion of Avon Street in front of their house is an unaccepted way and the Rushes might be obligated to improve a portion of the street. Because the cost of improving part of the road would be a severe financial burden on them, they first wanted to ask the Planning Board if it would determine that the road is of adequate grade and construction. Mr. and Mrs. Rush and their engineer, Lawrence Hildebrand, were present The Board reviewed the application material and photographs the Rushes had provided and noted the unusual circumstances of this case. The Board will require the Rushes to gravel fill and grade sufficiently to make the roadway accessible and safe enough to provide public access, because its present condition for a segment is not adequate for reasonable passage. Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was determined that the portion of Avon Street adjacent to 20 Avon Street is of adequate grade and construction to allow issuance of a building permit only on the condition that they put down enough gravel on the road to assure safe public access, and do so on a yearly basis. A Certificate of Occupancy will not be issued until this work is done. 5 Camden Street, Request for Determination The Board reviewed application materials and photographs received from Merce Crosas and Robert McCarroll to support their request that the Board determine that the unaccepted portion of Camden Street adjacent to 45 is of adequate grade and construction. The couple's house and belongings were destroyed in a fire. The Board reminded the applicants that residents who live on a private way, such as that portion of Camden Street, are obligated to maintain sufficient gravel surface for safe public access. Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was determined that the portion of Camden Street in front of ##5 is of adequate grade and construction to allow issuance of a building permit so the owners can build a replacement dwelling on the condition that sufficient gravel surface is maintained to assure safe public access. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** BOARD SCHEDULE AND ORGANIZATION * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** August Meeting_ Schedule The Board set meetings for Wednesday, August 11 (tentative) and Wednesday, August 18 (Joint meeting with the Center Committee).