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Minutes for the Meeting of October 6, 2004 2 Mr. Kastorf remarked that the groups' issues are remarkably similar. The rest of the Planning Board members agreed that they wish to go forward with a well - researched and well- prepared parking initiative, as it is clearly important to Town Meeting members too. Ms. Manz and Mr. Levin agreed to look at the bylaw language. It was agreed that communication with the Historic Districts Commission, Design Advisory Committee and neighborhood groups would be important. The next joint meeting will be in November. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** TRAFFIC MITIGATION IMPLEMENTATION * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** Improvement of Marrett/Spring/Bridge Intersection Mr. Kastorf reported on the Marrett/Spring/Bridge ad hoc committee's appearance before the Board of Selectmen. The group recommended hiring a consultant to do stakeholder consensus building as the first step toward improving traffic flow and safety at the intersection of Marrett Road, Spring Street and Bridge Street. Laying out past studies of the area would provide a sense of the options to the neighborhood. Mr. Dean Curtin, who owns property adjacent to the intersection, has said he would sue to prevent any work that he considers not in his interest from taking place. Ms. Manz suggested enlisting the State's help, as Marrett Road is a state route. All indicated their willingness to participate in this endeavor. STAFF REPORTS * * * * * * * * * * x * * * * * * * * * * ** x * * ** x * * ** Ms. McCall- Taylor reported the following: Grandview Avenue Subdivision Appeal by Abutters — The judge annulled the Planning Board's decision pertaining to the subdivision application because the abutting property owners with interest in Grandview Avenue did not sign the application. The grandfathered status of the lots was upheld. Pre -BRAC Planning Grant — The Town of Lincoln has been heading an effort to get a planning grant to help plan for the possible closing of the Air Force base at Hanscom. HOME Consolidated Plan This has been submitted to the Metrowest consortium. The Planning Board may have to hold public hearings to get residents' input. MAPA Outstanding Planning Award — The Planning Department has nominated the Met State Hospital Redevelopment Plan for an Outstanding Planning Award from the Massachusetts Chapter of the American Planning Association in the Planning Project category. Planner Eve Tapper assembled the package with some aid from AvalonBay. Winning entries will be announced in December. Potential Rezoning Articles — The Sheraton Hotel on Marrett Road is on the market and staff has been fielding numerous queries about the site. The property is zoned CD, Planned Commercial District and would require rezoning for a non -hotel use. As well, the parcel of land on the Lexington town line adjacent to the McDonald's restaurant on Waltham Street, which is currently zoned RO, may be the subject of a rezoning petition. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS Plannin g Director Search Mr. Davies reported on his meeting with Acting Town Manager Linda Vine and staff relative to the planning director search. A schedule for action was developed. A classified ad will be placed in the Sunday Boston Globe and on the Globe's Internet classifieds pages and in a number of other outlets. Mr. Kastorf reported on progress toward assembling an interview team. Interviews are