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PLANNING BOARD MEETING January 30, 1978 ' The meeting of the Lexington Planning Board was called to order at 7:33 p.m. by the chairman Mr. Zabin with members Clarke, Firedman, Wheaton, Sandy, planning director Briggs and secretary Mrs. Snow present. Also in atten- dance were Mrs. Morey and Dr. Wadsworth, Board of Appeals, Ted Osborn, D.A.C., and Louis Conrad, Lexington Minute -Man. Mrs. Morey, member of the Planning Board's Ch. 808 Committee, and Dr. Wads- worth, were present for discussion of Planning Board Articles 61 and 66. ART. 66 -B/A Opposition to passage of Article 66 based on lack of input from the B/A and haste in preparation, was stated by the B/A members, and indefinite postponement of Article 66 (special permits) suggested. Mr. Zabin proposed a Planning Board/Board of Appeals meeting for discussion, clarification and refinement of the Article rather than decision on postponement at.this time. Dr. Wadsworth brought out questions on proposed revisions to Section 25 ART. 61 (Use Regulation Schedule) as set forth in Article 61, regarding necessity for "SPS" requirements for restaurants, and "SP" for banks in CBD. The Planning Board will seek public and TMMA reaction to Town acceptance UNDERGROUND of the State Underground Wiring legislation. Planning Board Article on underground wiring has been withdrawn from the Warrant. At 8:22 p.m., Norman Duffy, Attorney Frederick Conroy, and Richard Cora- ART. 69 zzini met with the Board for informal presentation of information on BLOSSOM ST. citizens Article 69, rezoning to RD of the Corazzini land at Blossom St. REZONING It is proposed to construct 48 2 b.r. condominium units on the 12 acre CORAZZINI site, now used for a greenhouse operation, at a density of 3.8/acre. Plans for the project were displayed, and layout, drainage system, vegetation, landscaping, road layout were explained by Mr. Duffy. The Design Advisory Committee was asked for review and comment on the proposal. Public hearing is scheduled for March 2, 1978. Schedule for Planning Board meetings in February was considered. The FEBRUARY MTG. Board will hold regular meetings on February 6, 13,21 and 27. Public SCHEDULE Hearings on rezoning Articles will be held on February 16 and 23, and March 2. Responsibilities for presentation of Articles at public hearings and to Town Meeting were assigned. Mr. Zabin announced that he wished to resign as Lexington's representative to the Metropolitan Area Planning Council. The Selectmen will be informed that the Planning Board unanimously recommends the appointment of MAPC REPR. Susan Hodgkins to replace Mr. Zabin. the Mr. Zabin requested Planning Board recommendations as to/use of Parker PARKER SCHOOL School, to be phased out in September, 1978. Suitability of the building find location)for low/moderate income housing was stated by the majority as a first priority consideration. Mrs. Wheaton expressed doubts of its appropriateness because of the schools location under Hanscom flight path. ' Mr. Zabin will prepare a draft letter to the Board of Selectmen on the subject,for consideration of the Planning Board.