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PLANNING BOARD MEETING January 3, 1978 The meeting of the Lexington Planning Board was called to order at 7:31 p.m. by the chairman Mr. Zabin with members Clarke, Friedman, Wheaton, Sandy, planning director Briggs and secretary Mrs. Snow present. Also in atten- dance were Ted Osborn, D.A.C., and Laura Nichols, Lexington Minute -Man. John Bradford, 39 Clarke St., acting as spokesman for several residents ART. 62 of the area who were present, asked for information on the Planning CT ZONE Board's proposal to create a CT (Commercial Transitional) Zone and for a comparison of the proposal with existing zoning regulations. Mr. Zabin explained the concept and discussion continued as to actual need for such a zone. Question arose as to whether existing office space in CBD is sufficient to meet demands. The residents were invited to return for further discussion on January 9 when the CBD Subcommittee will meet with the Board for review of that committee's report on CBD problems. At 8:10 p.m., John Tuttle, developer, met with the Board. Mr. Tuttle ex- WILLOW RIDGE plained his absence at the public hearing on Willow Ridge subdivision plan on December 19, 1977, and produced unnotarized documents evidencing his ownership of necessary easements for roads and sewer (purchased from Krol). Mr. Tuttle announced his intention to resubmit definitive plan for Willow Ridge, revised to include fire alarm system and sidewalk, sewer and road easements, lack of which, in addition to excessive length of cul-de-sac were cited as cause for disapproval of the plan on December 19. Mr. Tuttle referred to previous (3.1.77) approval of the preliminary plan and Planning Board preference at that time for extension of Barrett Rd. as a dead-end street. He asked consideration of revocation of the 12.19 disapproval of his definitive plan, without additional public hearing. Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was VOTED: To place the matter of Willow Ridge subdivision plan on the agenda for the Planning Board meeting of January 23, 1978. Announcement of the meeting will be published in the Lexington Minute -Man, and abuttors will be notified by mail. Discussion on Willow Ridge continued regarding feasibility of cut -through to Worthen Rd. over the Town easement on the Provost property. Mr. Tuttle was asked to produce evidence that the depth of peat at that point would prohibit such construction, and the Conservation Commission is to be asked about environmental impact of crossing of Beaver Brook. At 8:55 p.m., Charles Wiggin and John McKee, architect, were present for 1-5 FORBES RD discussion of office building plans for 1 - 5 Forbes Rd., to be resubmit- SMM REALTY ted to the Board of Appeals in the near future. Previous application (withdrawn on 11.9.77), Planning Board letter to B/A dated 10.25.77, indi- cating opposition to the granting of the petition, were noted, and revised plan, was shown by Mr. McKee. Asst. Town Engineer Martin's October 18 memo was read. Mr. Wiggin asked clarification of Planning Board objections in October, and position on the forthcoming submission as outlined. It was noted that variances now being sought are the same as previously petitioned for. The Board will address the matter upon formal application of SMM Realty Corp. to the B/A.