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PLANNING BOARD MINUTES <br /> MEETING OF APRIL 8, 1996 <br /> The meeting of the Lexington Planning Board, held in Room G-15, Town Office Building, was called to order <br /> at 7.08 p.m. by Chairman Davison, with members Canale, Colman, Davies, Merrill,Planning Director Bowyer, <br /> and Assistant Planner Marino present. <br /> ************************ ARTICLES FOR 1996 TOWN MEETING ************************ <br /> 77 Article 31 RS to RD 10 Pelham Road. Grey Nuns: The Board signed the report to Town Meeting on <br /> Article 31, a citizens' petition to rezone the Grey Nuns' property at 10 Pelham Road from RS to RD <br /> 78. Article 32. RO to CD Waltham Street. Gravestar. Inc. The Board approved and signed the report to Town <br /> Meeting on Article 32, a citizens' petition to rezone land on Waltham Street managed by Gravestar, Inc. from <br /> RO to CD The applicants have agreed to withdraw this article. Mr Canale offered to move indefinite <br /> postponement when it comes up at Town Meeting. <br /> 79 Planning Board Comments on Other Town Meeting Articles: <br /> a. Conservation Commission Land Acauisition Articles: Joyce Miller and David Williams of the Conservation <br /> Commission joined the meeting for the purpose of discussing land acquisition articles proposed by the <br /> Conservation Commission. <br /> ********************************* EXECUTIVE SESSION ********************************** <br /> The Board agreed to go into executive session. Mrs. Davison polled the members individually and the Board <br /> voted unanimously to go into Executive Session to consider the exchange, lease or value of real property for <br /> which public discussion could have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Town and a person, <br /> firm or corporation. The Board went into Executive Session at 7.20 p.m. <br /> The Board returned to open session at 7.30 p.m. <br /> 79 Planning Board Comments on Other Town Meeting Articles. (cont) <br /> b Article 25. Land Acquisition. Winning Farm. off Blueberry Lane: Mrs. Miller said that the owners of the <br /> Winning Farm property have asked for a wetlands determination on the parcel in Lexington. She also said that <br /> the Conservation Commission will not recommend the Town acquire it unless Woburn and Winchester also <br /> proceed in that direction. Mr Bowyer reported that when the Planning Board evaluated the site during its site <br /> analysis (as a part of preparing the land use element of the comprehensive plan), it was covered with snow The <br /> staff has subsequently learned that there is a brook running through the parcel and some of the grades are quite <br /> steep As a result, there are real doubts about the developability of the site. <br /> c. Article 27 Grove Street Easement: On the motion of Mr Canale, seconded by Mr Davies, the Board <br /> voted unanimously to support Article 27, 186 Grove Street Easement. <br /> 80 Article 33 CS to RS. Marrett Road. Butler. After a brief discussion, on the motion of Mr Canale, <br /> seconded by Mr Merrill, the board voted unanimously to recommend approval of Article 33, a citizen's petition <br /> to rezone land at 577-581 Marrett Road. On the motion of Mr Canale, seconded by Mr Merrill, the board <br /> voted unanimously to approve the wording of the report to Town Meeting on Article 33 <br />