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PLANNING BOARD MEETING January 23, 1978 ' The meeting of the Lexington Planning Board was called to order at 7:34 p.m. by the vice chairman Dr. Friedman with members Clarke, Sandy, Wheaton, planning director Briggs, and secretary Mrs. Snow present. Mr. Zabin joined the meeting at 7:45 p.m. Seven residents of Worthen Rd. were present to state opposition to the WORTHEN RD. proposed extension of Worthen Rd. to Marrett Rd. Mr. Bromberg expressed doubt that funding is available for the project under Ch.90. Benefit of the cut -through was questioned, and the chairman explained that diversion of CBD traffic is needed to relieve congestion in the Center. January 18 letter from Police Chief Corr, in favor of the proposal, was read by the chairman. Copies of the letter will be sent to attendees supplying addresses. Mr. Owren, CBD realtor, expressed opposition to diverting traffic from business establishments in the Center. Date of future discussion of the proposal will be published in the Lexington Minute -Man. At 8:15 p.m., John Tuttle, developer of Willow Ridge subdivision, met WILLOW RIDGE with the Board by appointment for reconsideration of the project which was disapproved on December 19, 1977. Nine residents of the area were present. The Certificate of Disapproval was read by the chairman. It was noted that, with exception of excessive length of the cul-de-sac, all reasons for disapproval had been corrected on revised plans by the developer. Signed, but unnotarized document conveying road and sewer easements was referenced. Discussion continued on alternative road plan (possible cut -through over Provost land to Worthen Rd.). It was reported ' that in the opinion of the Engr. Dept., Town Meeting action for land taking would be required to use the easement over the Provost land. It was noted that the easement was not shown on the Willow Ridge plan. Pre- vious discussions of plans for cuts -through to Worthen Rd. or Wellington La. Ave., rejected by the Planning Board as inappropriate, were mentioned. Consideration was given to Planning Board waiver of cul-de-sac length re- quirements. Residents expressed opposition to extension of Barrett Rd. based on narrow width of existing Barrett Rd. as inadequate to accommodate traffic resultant from further development. A motion was made and seconded to waive the requirement under Section 6.5.6 of the Rules and Regulations Governing the Subdivision of Land, and to approve the definitive subdivision plan for Willow Ridge on the condition that provisions are made for fire alarm system, and for extension of sidewalk from existing Barrett Rd. The motion failed to carry. Dr. Clarke and Mr. Zabin voted in favor. Dr. Friedman, Dr. Sandy, and Mrs. Wheaton voted in opposition. At 9:23 p.m., upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was unanimously VOTED: To go into executive session for discussion of matters, the disclosure EXEC.SESSION of which could adversely affect the financial interests of the Town. ' At that time, the Conservation C mmission joined the Planning Board to present information on land acquisition articles for the 1978 A.T.M.