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PLANNING BOARD MEETING ' February 20, 1969 Meeting of the Planning Board in the Lexington Senior High School was called to order by chairman Lund at 9:30 p.m. with members Clarke, Fowle, Riffin, Worrell, planning director Zaleski and Conservation Committee members Brown, Frick, Mazerall and Totman present. The Board discussed the need to define its position regarding the rezoning for moderate income housing off Woburn Street and to consider modifications of the layout. Mrs. Riffin spoke generally in support of the proposed rezoning. Mr. Lund mentioned the possibility of providing in the future of a special zone for this type of housing. Mr. Clark and Mr. Fowle discussed the need for revisions to provide a better access. Mr. Fowle also suggested that the impact on overall development, traffic and open space plans should be considered. Mr. Worrell suggested that the social advantages of the pro- posal to Lexington probably outweigh the problems, even though the rezoning would be of relatively small direct value of relieving the crisis of the central city. It was agreed that Mrs. Riffin would prepare a report draft for consideration by the Planning Board. MODERATE INCOME HOUSING ' Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to go into EXECUTIVE SESSION executive session to discuss matters which, if disclosed,could adversely affect the financial interest of the town. Mr. Suss- man joined the meeting at this time. Following a discussion of land acquisition proposals, the Board voted to resume the open meeting. Mr. Worrell reported on the street hearing on February 13, and NICKERSON ROAD the objections by abuttors to the Nickerson Road pedestrian easement. The Hamilton rezoning proposal for Spring Street was discussed HAMILTON REZONING next and the Board voted to oppose it. Mr. Fowle agreed to SPRING STREET prepare the draft of Planning Board's report. Mr. Clarke volunteered to prepare a report on the nursing home NURSING HOME ART. articles. Drafts of reports on Articles 85 through 87, 89 through 94 ARTICLES 85-87, inclusive and 97 prepared by the planning director were dis- 89-94, 97 cussed next and approved, except the report on Article 90 which was amended by Mr. Worrell and a minor change in Article 91 and 94 reports. It was decided to discuss Longfellow Road extension subdivision ' Monday, February 24, 1969. The meeting was adjourned at 10:35 p.m. F %� Francis T. Worrell Clerk LONGFELLOW RD. EXT.