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r 1 r PLANNING BOARD MEETING April 5, 1978 The meeting of the Lexington Planning Board was called to order at 7:09 p.m. by the chairman Mr. Zabin with members Sandy, Friedman, Wheaton, Nichols, planning director Briggs, and secretary Mrs. Snow present. Also in atten- dance was Ted Osborn, D.A.C. Dr. Friedman presented amendments to the motion on Article 61 (revision ART. 61 of Section 25) as suggested by Dr. Bussgang. Following review, it was SECTION 25 agreed (1) to add the word "resident" after"family" which was inadvertent- ly omitted in subsection 25.9.1; (2) to wait for future revision of Section 25 to add "and storage sheds" in subsection 25.3.2; and (3) not to change the word "no" to "SP" under CR zone in subsection 25.7.3 and not to change the word "NO" to "SPS" under CM zone in subsection 25.9.11. Dr. Friedman will communicate the Board's position on his suggestions to Dr. Bussgang. William Dailey, Esq., Hayg Boyadjian, and Norman Dahl, representing WILSON LAND Meadowland, Inc., met with the Baord to present a plan of the Wilson land showing 3 lots, one fronting on Moreland Ave., with common driveway for the two rear lots. The Board of Appeals has been petitioned for variance on frontage requirements. The remainder of the property was shown as con- servation land, acquisition of which is subject of Article 39, 1978 A.T.M. The members expressed general approval of the plan and advised the propo- nents that subdivision procedures under Sec. 81-R of Ch.41, rather than B/A variance regarding frontage requirements on the 2 rear lots was the proper process to follow. The Planning Board will support Article 39. Mr. Briggs reported that all work items except for the retention pond LOWELL EST.II which is under Conservation Commission Order of Conditons has been com- SURETY pleted in Lowell Estates II subdivision. Developer Stoico's request for release of interest accrued on the $21,000 balance of surety held for the subdivision was considered. Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was unanimously VOTED: To act upon the request of Village Development Corp., Louis Stoico, President, by releasing from Savings Bankbook #10506449 of the Newton Cooperative Bank, funds above the amount of $21,000 which is the mini- mum amount to be retained to ensure completion of construction at Lowell Estates II subdivision. Report of Asst. Town Engr. Martin, updating the cost estimate at $14,000 IDYLWILDE for completion of work at Idylwilde Farms subdivision, was noted. Demand FARMS SURETY by Charles M. McDermott, as discussed at meetings on March 13, and 27, 1978, that Bass River Savings Bankbook #67992836, showing a total amount of $1,797.54 representing interest on surety for Idylwilde Farms subdivi- sion be released, as recommended by Asst. Town Engr. William J. Martin. Comments of John Crowe, D.A.C., on the site plans proposed under Article 69 ART.69 (Powder Horn Village Condominiums) were reviewed. Mr. Crowe's recommenda- POWDER HORN tions will be included in the Planning Board's statement on the Article. Mrs. Wheaton proposed a change in the motion for Article 67 (HUD Flood ART. 67 Insurance). The motion will be amended to add a third sentence under HUD FLOOD