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PLANNING BOARD MINUTES MEETING OF APRIL 7, 2008 A regular meeting of the Lexington Planning Board was held in the Planning Office, Room G-1, Town Office Building, and called to order at 6:03 p.m. by Chairman Hornig with members Canale, Galaitsis and Manz and planning staff McCall-Taylor, Henry and Kaufman present. Mr. Zurlo was absent. ************************ ARTICLES FOR 2008 TOWN MEETING************************** The Board discussed their position on the following Articles: 1) Article 15a- Woburn Street Reconstruction: On a motion duly made and seconded, it was voted, 3-0-1 (Mr. Galaitsis abstained) to support; 2) Article 15d- CBD Sidewalks: On a motion duly made and seconded, it was voted, 3-0-1 (Mr. Hornig abstained) to support; 3) Article 48- Monroe School Disposition: The CPC deferred to Town Meeting. The Planning Board needs to see the motion before making a decision; 4) Article 55- The motion will not include a new definition of light manufacturing: Ms. Manz asked if a special permit for light manufacturing was still needed since it is only a 25 percent accessory use. Mr. Hornig still strongly supported requiring a special permit. Mr. Canale and Mr. Galaitsis were not inclined to change their position; 5) Article 2 Report- The Board reviewed the Article 2 report to be given at Town Meeting: It was suggested that “very aggressive goal” be rephrased to “very ambitious goal”. Selectmen George Burnell said when the article on FAR on Hartwell Avenue comes forward, he plans on doing a minority report as he believe that there is no way the Board can complete all the changes within a year. Mr. Canale said the Board could not thoroughly examine everything and come up with an integrated approach with changes that would make sense. Mr. Galaitsis said that he would like to see the EDTF report (which will reflect the views of a broad range of stakeholders) before considering supporting most of the articles; he would also like to see an integrated approach. Mr. Hornig said there are some things the Board and staff could do well in a year, but it would never be perfect. People are not willing to wait the time needed for perfection. The Article 2 Report will be rephrased and made clearer regarding the Planning Board’s goals. 6) Article 49- Mr. Galaitsis does not plan to offer an amendment.