Planning Board Minutes, 1993-06-22

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PLANNING BOARD MINUTES r MEETING OF JUNE 22, 1993 I The meeting of the Lexington Planning Board held in Estabrook Hall was called to order at 8 05 p m. by Chairman Williams, with members Davison, Domnitz, and Secretary Tap present. Mr Grant arrived late. Mr. Canale was not present Ten people were in the audience. ************************ REGIONAL, INTERTOWN ISSUES ************************* 98. Middlesex County Hospital Land Mr Williams described the subject of this informational hearing. Middlesex County government wants to build a golf driving range on a portion of the County Hospital land. He then turned the meeting over to three representatives of Middlesex County. Charles Boyle, legal counsel to the County Hospital, Joseph Grillo, Director of Hospital Volunteers and John Tobin, Executive Assistant to the Hospital Director. All present came up to view the very preliminary plans for the project. Mr. Grillo described the proposed driving range and what changes to the existing site were planned. He said it is the County's aim to disturb the area as little as possible while creating a safe and attractive facility. They want to be "a good neighbor" and are willing to address the concerns of the neighbors They believe Middlesex County is not bound by local zoning regulations. The hospital has not submitted plans or met with the County Advisory Board that must approve major expenditures. No lighting is planned. A professional traffic study will be done and the results shared with concerned groups. The Planning Board and the others present had many questions and the County representatives answered as well as they could with the preliminary data they had. They agreed to keep the Town and neighbors informed of their progress on an ongoing basis. The meeting was adjourned at 8 45 p.m. )^� Jacqueline B. Davison, Clerk i