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�l 1 L] PLANNING BOARD MEETING March 11, 1974 The meeting of the Lexington Planning Board was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by the chairman Dr. Clarke with members S. Brown, L. Brown, Costello, MacKenzie, planning director Briggs and secretary Mrs. Snow present. Mr. Briggs' draft report on Arta 107 (Piper Ridge to RM) was reviewed PIPER RIDGE and several editorial and substantive changes were agreed upon. ART. 107 Unanimous opposition to the amendment was voted. Mrs. Brown and Mr. Briggs will prepare a redraft, incorporating the amendments and reasons for opposition. At 8 p.m. the Board met with the Board of Selectmen for discussion BURL. ARCADE of Town position on the Martin Bernard (Burlington Arcade) petition B/A PETITION to the B/A for variance re earth removal. The report on the matter prepared by Mr. Frey, DAC, was noted and Planning Board and Bd. of Selectmen concurrence with its recommendations was stated by Dr. Clarke and Mr. Kenney. The report will be transmitted to the B/A and an edited version will be sent to the developer. Mr. Kenney stated that plan (TAMS) for the improvements to Bedford St. BEDFORD ST. had arrived from the Mass. DPW. Mr. McSweeney, Dir., Public Works/ IMPROVEMENT Engr., displayed and explained the concept of the plan. A future PLANS -TAMS meeting of the Selectmen and Planning Board will be scheduled following members' review of the plans. At 8:25 p.m. the Planning Board returned to its office. Mr. Briggs was instructed to draft a letter to the B/A, stating Planning Board concurrence with the DAC report on the Bernard petition. At 8:35 p.m.,Messrs. Lurie, Manzo, Spaulding & Slye, and Mr. John McKee, S.M.M., met with the Board for discussion of their proposal for two office buildings on a single lot on Forbes Rd. Site plan and rendering were displayed. The variances to be requested of the B/A in the near future, including setbacks on lot and parking areas, were explained. Plans were left for review of the Board. BURL. ARCADE PETITION B/A FORBES RD. OFFICE BLDGS. F & D Mr. Rooney, Chairman, L.H.A., met with the Board at 9 p.m., seeking L.H.A. ART.68 support for Art. 68, which requests funds for L.H.A. expenses with FUNDING respect to work involved in preparation of scattered site housing program. Dr. Clarke had prepared a letter, expressing support of the Planning Board, of the Article, to be read from the floor at Town Meeting. Mr. Briggs' draft of a report on the Flintlock RD/RM proposal FLINTLOCK RE - (Articles 103/104) was reviewed. Several points, apparently unclear, ZONING ART. were noted. Mrs. Brown will confer with Mr. Briggs on clarification. 103 & 104 The conclusion of the report, reflecting approval of the majority of the Board, will be drafted by Mr. Briggs.