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PLANNING BOARD MEETING Lexington, Mass. Maar 21, 1926. Present:Emery, Chairman. Members, Worthen, Duffy, Glynn, Freeman, Milne, Mr. Joseph Swan appeared relative to plans for development of real estate off Vine St, and Hayes Lane. After review of his plan he was asked to present topographical and more extended data, as the board was unwilling to approve any plan where the data was in- sufficient to permit of a comprehensive viewing of the case. It was voted: - That the Selectmen be urged to request the County Commissioners to take action on the petition now before them asking establishment of the boundaries of numerous streets in the town, and as set forth in a communication sent to the Selectmen several years ago by the former Town Engineer. The State Highway Commission having'stated that ' they would not undertake the construction of Bedford St, unless a 60 ft. way was established, the Selectmen had called on the Board for the building set -back releases secured some time ago, A discussion of the development of Bedford St. as a main through highway, brought out the desirability of deflecting this traffic from the center and lower Mass. Ave. It was voted:. That the Planning Board recommend to the Selectmen that suitable action be taken to secure the layout as a town way of at least 50 ft. in width, East Street from Lowell Street to Adams Street, a new way in continuation of East St. to Hancock St. at or near the junction of North Hancock Street substantially as shown on the accompanying blue print of Town Engineer's plan of June 10, 1925; and that the Selectmen consider also the advisability of widening North Hancock St, easing the curves or otherwise fitting it to receive through traffic from Bedford St, to Lowell St,, so that the passing of this heavy traffic through the center of the town may be avoided, The matter of -set -back releases on Mass. Ave, was again brought up. In view of recent construction it was agreed that a width of 96 ft. for the Avenue through the business zone was sufficient. The Town Engineer was directed to proceed with the laying down of new lines in this area so that the drawing of new releVes might go forward. It was voted to secure the releases by sections, and not attempt a covering of the entire length at one time. Adjourned, 10.30. Clerk.