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PLANNING BOARD MEETING February 27, 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, Friedman, Wheaton, Sandy, planning director Briggs and secretary Mrs. Snow present. Also in atten- dance was Louis Conrad, Lexington Minute -Man. The chairman acknowledged Eric Clarke's valuable contributions to the Town and expressed appreciation of the Planning Board for Dr. Clarke's ten years of service as a member. It was confirmed that the Board of Appeals will meet with the Planning B/A-PL.BD. Board on Saturday, March 4, at 9:30 a.m. for discussion of Planning MTG. 3/4/78 Board Articles and to gain knowledge regarding B/A position and views on the proposed amendments. Effort will be made to arrive at a statement of principle for adjustment and revision of the Articles. Minutes of Planning Board meeting of January 9, 1978, were approved as MINUTES 1/9 amended. David Gompers, developer, was present to ask the Planning Board to re- KILN BROOK quest HUD to review the site of Kiln Brook Office Park, designated on OFFICE PARK the F1ood.Ins. Rate Map as being in a floodway. According to Mr. Gompers, upon his inquiry to HUD regarding accuracy of the mapping of the site, he was informed that the map was in error, but that request by Town offices, not a private citizen, was necessary for additional HUD review and adjust- ment of the map. The Board of Selectmen will be informally requested to file for the HUD review. At 8:14 p.m., Gerald Cournoyer, Esq., representing Richard Hamilton, met FARMHURST V with the Board for informal presentation of revised plans for Farmhurst HAMILTON V subdivision. Buffer area, smaller paved area, common private drive and changes in lotting were noted on the plan and location of a holding pond discussed. Mr. Cournoyer was told that the threat of flooding caused by the proposed development had not been addressed in the re- vised plan. Draft letter to the Board of Appeals on the SMM Realty Corp. petition SMM REALTY for SPS, hearing on March 9, on office park development at 1 - 5 Forbes 1-5 FORBES RD. Rd., was read by Dr. Friedman. It was noted that no provision for chem- ical waste disposal system was shown on plans for the development. Mr. Briggs was instructed to redraft the letter to include a refer- ence of the requirements for chemical waste disposal. Amount of surety for Mountain Rd. subdivision, previously discussed on MOUNTAIN RD. February 13, 1978, was considered, and Asst. Town Engr.Martin's latest SUBDV. BOND memo on the subject, dated February 21, 1978, was noted. Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was VOTED: That the amount of surety to ensure completion of work at Mountain Road subdivision be set at $13,000, as recommended by William J. Martin, ' Assistant Town Engineer, in his memorandum dated February 21, 1978. Kirk Noyes, of Sydney and Noyes Associates, met with the Planning Board HANCOCK SCH0OI for review of plans for conversion of the Hancock School, subject of CONVERSION