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MEETING MINUTES NOISE ADVISORY COMMITTEE 22 APRIL 2008 A duly posted meeting of the Noise Advisory Committee (NAC) held in the Selectmen’s Meeting Room, Town Office Building, was called to order at 7:30 pm by Chairman Tony Galaitsis with members Jeane Krieger, Debby Thompson, Jack Maloney, Ted Page present. 1. DPW Application for a Special Permit under the Noise By-Law The first topic of discussions was the DPW application for a special permit to the noise by-law for a sidewalk project near the intersection of Massachusetts Ave. with Waltham St. Mr. Galaitsis reiterated the need for advanced notice of projects with as much information as possible to allow enough time for the review of submitted material and for a response from the noise committee. Mr. David Cannon, engineer for the town of Lexington, outlined details of the scope of work. The project will utilize the same type of equipment as last year’s pilot sidewalk project, but it will affect a stretch of sidewalk in front of different businesses. No noise complaints from the construction last year. David pointed out a typo in the attachment in the financial hardship section. It should read, “This project does NOT have a financial hardship but it represents an issue of safety to the general public in the center business district.” After a duly seconded motion, the NAC voted to recommend to the Selectmen that the sidewalk construction be exempted from the requirements of the noise by-law. Mr. Galaitsis asked Mr. Cannon whether the DPW has any suggestions for improvements to noise by-law special permit process that may have resulted from the town projects completed to date. Mr. Cannon mentioned that having more explanation of the plot plan requirement would be helpful. “Plot Plan” implies a document prepared by a registered surveyor. Mr. Cannon will email language that can be used to illustrate the fact that homeowners or businesses can request a copy of a map from the town of the area in question. This will be emailed to Mr. Galaitsis. 2. FOX TV Application for a Special Permit under the Noise By-Law Mr. Galaitsis reported on his conversations with FOX TV representatives. He felt that FOX TV was not informed about the requirements of the noise in time to assemble and submit the required materials for the NAC’s review. More importantly, from his discussions with FOX TV representatives, he felt that this one time event (use of an electric generator in early morning hours) would have a minimal impact, if any, on the surrounding community. Therefore, he waved the requirement to have them come in front of the NAC, and asked for the board’s support of this action. The committee approved the decision. 1