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PLANNING BOARD MINUTES MEETING OF MARCH 8, 2017 A meeting of the Lexington Planning Board, held in Battin Hall, Cary Memorial Building was called to order 7:03 p.m. by Chair, Richard Canale with members Charles Hornig, Nancy Corcoran-Ronchetti, Bob Creech, and Ginna Johnson and planning staff Aaron Henry present. *******************************STAFF REPORTS******************************** General Updates: A group of abutters to the Grove Street property has filed an appeal and Mr. Henry forwarded it to the Board and advised them to be careful of what you discuss regarding this matter. ***********2017 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING PUBLIC HEARINGS******************** Discussion of Article 37, Trees with members of the Tree Committee: There was a presentation to the Planning Board regarding the tree bylaw being proposed to Town Meeting. The main goal is to replant and the retention of large canopy/shade trees. This is to create a provision for protected trees 24 inches in diameter or more that are removed or die within two years of final inspection. Individual Board Comments:  Can you address parking of contractors near trees? Will look into that.  How would you enforce maintenance? Would count on being reported by a neighbor.  Need to set some guidelines for a maximum rather than referencing a book and under the jurisdiction of the Board of Selectmen (BOS).  Fully support this proposal which needs to be done. On a motion duly made and seconded, it was voted, 4-1 (Mr. Hornig opposed), to recommend to Town Meeting approval of Article 37 as presented. ************************BOARD ADMINISTRATION***************************** Minutes: On a motion duly made and seconded, it was voted, 4-0-1 (Mr. Creech abstained), to approve the minutes of January 4, 5, and 18, 2017, as amended.