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PLANNING BOARD MEETING May 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 Sandy, Wheaton, Nichols, Friedman, planning director Briggs, and secretary Mrs. Snow present. Also in attendance was Louis Conrad, Lexington Minute -Man. Peter Murphy, Central Transportation Planning Staff, was present for a P. MURPHY status report on State action on road improvement proposals in Lexington.CTPS Also in attendance were Selectmen Busa and Crain, Sue Solomon, Conserva- tion Commission, John McSweeney, Dir. of Public Works and Engr., Ruth Wales, Minuteman Regional Vocational Technical School, Ms. Carney, Honeywell, Inc., and Ms. Fletcher, Sheraton Motor Inn. Mr. Murphy re- ported that both major and minor N.W. Sector projects have been inactive for the past several years, pending major decisions on Red Line extension and Rte. 2 relocation. Rte 2 will not be relocated according to Mr. Murphy, but safety improvements will be made at several points. Red Line extension will be to Alewife, with lower cost alternative systems beyond that point. A plan was displayed showing the proposed Hartwell Ave. Connector Rd., also a problem area at Rte 2A (Marrett Rd. near Rte.128) and possible by-pass behind the Hnascom Airbase. Because of the inter- relationship and impact of projects proposed, attempts will be made to eliminate some proposals before actual computer analysis is made to determine best public transportation investments and priorities. Infor- mation was given as to procedures and responsibilities of the Town to initiate implementation of road improvement plans. Plans for improve- ment to Bedford St. have been dropped for the time being. Board of Appeals notices for June 1, 1978, were reviewed. Among these, B/A 6/1/78 the petition of Lexington Gardens, Inc. for expansion of product line HEARINGS was considered. James Hanson, resident of the Hancock St. area, was present to speak in opposition. It was agreed that under Sec. 24.5 LEX.GARDENS of the Zoning By -Law, the permit cannot be expanded as proposed by Lexington Gardens. Mr. Briggs will prepare a letter in opposition to the granting, based on the discussion. The Board reviewed the offer of Ms. Peper for the sale to the Town of LOT 107, CBD Lot 107, Assessors Map 48, and the Town Manager's request for comments. PEPER Discussion followed as to the usefulness of the lot as access to the Edison Way parking lot, and several questions were raised as to adequacy of the access to Grant Place, and ownership of easement over Lot 108 and MBTA property. Mr. Briggs will draft a letter for review of the chairman, noting this possible use and related problems. The minutes of Planning Board meeting of May 1, 1978, were approved as amended. Mrs. Morey's memo.suggesting further revision of Section 25 of the SEC.25 Zoning By -Law, dealing with accessory apartments was noted. The sugges- REVISION tions will be referred to the Housing Master Plan Committee now being MOREY formed. Dr. Friedman will ask Mrs. Morey for clarification and expansion of the concept proposed. The meeting adjourned at 10 p.m. Iris G. Wheaton, Clerk