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4-27-59 -2- abutting the proposed subdivision and which had been published in the April 9s 1050 issue of the Lexington minute -man. The procedure in conducting the hearing was explained and the subdivider called :upon to present his plan. Mr. Roberts stated that the subdivision of seven lots fronting on an extension of Turning Mill Road wps the first of three sections of a tract of 55 acres which he proposed to develop, said tract being bounded approximately by Techbuilt's previously approved subdivisions.. the Burlington town line, and State Route 128. He said he proposed to develop the remainder of the tract in two sections, the first of which would connect the ends of Turning Mill Road. Mr. Brown asked that an extra catch basin be installed in such a location that it would drain off surface water collecting in the area adjacent to the rear lot line of his property, said surface water having its source northerly of the end of the pro- posed layout of Turning Mill Road as shown on the Middle Ridge, Sec. 3 plan. It was pointed out that the finished grade of the road would in most cases be lower than existing grades and that surface runoff would be intercepted by several sets of catch basins before reaching the point where said runoff collects at the present t_me. There being no further discussion or questions, ' those attending the hearing were asked for an expres- sion of opinion in regard to the plan. One indicated The Board informed Mr. Roberts of its knowl- edge of the proposed Route 128 widening of fifty feet which would reduce lots 40 and 41 in the pro- posed subdivision to less than the area required by the Lexington Zoning By-law. It was suggested that he communicate immediately with the Chief Location 7ngineer of the State Department of Public Works in regard to proposals for the Route 128 widening. In connection with the revision which would be neces- sary in the definitive subdivision plan, Mr. Roberts' attention was called to the fact that the width of an opening for a future road between Lots 41 and 42 was only forty feet wide whereas fifty feet was required. It is suggested to Mr. Roberts that If he was unable to make the necessary adjustments in the subdivision plan before the Board had to take final action on his application, that he request the Board in writing for an extension of the time within which said final action had to be taken. Mr. Brown asked that an extra catch basin be installed in such a location that it would drain off surface water collecting in the area adjacent to the rear lot line of his property, said surface water having its source northerly of the end of the pro- posed layout of Turning Mill Road as shown on the Middle Ridge, Sec. 3 plan. It was pointed out that the finished grade of the road would in most cases be lower than existing grades and that surface runoff would be intercepted by several sets of catch basins before reaching the point where said runoff collects at the present t_me. There being no further discussion or questions, ' those attending the hearing were asked for an expres- sion of opinion in regard to the plan. One indicated