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PLANNING BOARD MEETING May 22, 1978 The meeting of the Lexington Planning Board was called to order at 7:42 p.m. by the chairman Mr. Zabin,with members Sandy, Wheaton, and Nichols present. Deborah Boudreau was acting secretary. Fire Chief John Bergeron met with the Board by appointment for discussion of fire regulations as related to the Planning Board's subdivision rules CHIEF and regulations. It was agreed that the Fire Department will be noti- BERGERON FIRE fied of submission to the Planning Board of subdivision plans. Proce- REGULATIONS dures for review by the Fire Chief will be initiated. Chief Bergeron expressed his views as follows: Developers of industrial buildings are responsible for fire prevention units in such facilities (sprinkler systems). Although outdoor fire alarm equipment is no _longer deemed effective in single family home developments because of the use of the telephone to report fires, the Chief advocates installation of smoke detection systems in those resi- dences. He recommended that box alarm systems still be required in multi -family developments. The Chief was asked his view on safety factors involved in any long cul-de sac. He saw no reason for concern if hydrants are accessible at frequent intervals and there is adequate water pressure. He advised that regula- tions governing conversion of single to multi -family dwellings be given careful consideration regarding fire safety factors. Theodore L. Freeman, developer, met with the Board to request the Plan- BICENTENNIAL ning Board to amend its Certificate of Action on Bicentennial Farms FARMS subdivision to allow installation of septic system on Lot 411 of that development. The subdivision lies in the sewer moratorium area and Mr. Freeman has been unable to obtain waiver from the Board of Selectmen. Another area of concern in the Bicentennial Farms development is the drainage system which has not proven to be effective. William J. Martin, Asst. Town Engr., who was present, was asked by Eliot Frost, Kerrie Realty Trust, to confer with Mr. Freeman on the problems and redesign of the drainage system. Mr. Martin stated that he, as well as Mr. Briggs and Mr. Prentiss, had discussed the matter with the developer two years ago, and had told him at that time to remedy the situation. To date, none of the recommended changes have been made. Upon Mr. Freeman's application, the Planning Board will hold a public hearing on revised drainage plans, at which time the request for septic system on Lot 411 will be considered. George A. Smith, Director of Public Health, was present and reported that perc tests on the lot indicate its suitability for septic system, but recommended that connection to Town sewer system be accomplished immedi- ately following the lifting of the moratorium. The chairman stated that based on Mr. Freeman's past performance, strict attention must be paid to ensure his compliance with Town regulations. Minutes of Planning Board meeting of April 26, 1978, were approved as MINUTES 4/26/7! amended. As requested by Asst. Town Engineer Martin, the Planning Board considered TOWN DRAINAGE Board considered appointment of a liaison to the Town wide Drainage Study review. It was unanimously voted that Frank Sandy represent the Board. Mr. Zabin's draft letter to Messrs. Plugis and Farfaris, regarding Plan- PLUGIS/FARFARIf ning Board action on Forms A78-10 and 11 (see minutes of May 15, 1978) A78-10 & 11 was reviewed and approved as written. HOMESTEAD ST.