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PLANNING BOARD MEETING February 25, 1980 The meeting of the Lexington Planning Board was called to order at 7:32 p.m. by the chairman Dr. Friedman with members Nichols, Wheaton, Sandy, adminis- trative clerk Mrs. Snow and planning intern Steven Asen present. Also in attendance were Charles Downe, planning consultant, Peter DiMatteo, Building Commissioner and Francis W. K. Smith, Conservation Commissioner. At 7:32 p.m., upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was unanimously EXEC. SESSION VOTED: To go into executive session for discussion of matters the disclosure of which could adversely affect the financial interests of the Town. At 7:48 p.m., following discussion of a Conservation Commission land acquisi- tion Article, open session was resumed. Architect Charles Cole was present to discuss the "Brookside" rezoning BROOKSIDE proposal for the DeVincent land at Waltham Street, to RD. The new plan TO RD proposing 50 units (2 buildings deleted) and redesign of the road was reviewed. It was noted that the plan still does not meet the two acre open space requirement. Further reduction of building coverage, redistribution of buildings were suggested to Mr. Cole. The Board reiterated its preference for an overall development plan of the DeVincent and abutting Ricci parcels. ' At 8:05 p.m., the Board held a public hearing on the request by Harvey NEWGENT B/A Newgent that the Board of Appeals hold a public hearing on his Cedar St. REHEARING proposal previously denied by the B/A on February 22, 1979. Before the close of the hearing, the Planning Board voted three to one (Sandy, Nichols and Wheaton opposed, Friedman in favor) to recommend against Mr. Newgent's request in that the new plan was not significantly different to warrant a new public hearing. At 8:27 p.m., the hearing closed and the regular meeting was resumed. At 8:30 p.m., Town Counsel Norman Cohen, Attorney William Vincent, and WILLOW RIDGE John Tuttle met with the Board for resulution of questions on the form of surety to be provided for Willow Ridge subdivision and procedures for corrections to the approved plans as required by the Engineering Dept. The linens will be corrected by Mr. Tuttle's engineer in the office of the Town Engineer. The necessary instruments, covenant, easements and other agreements will be prepared in final form for endorsement of the Board. The form of surety will be agreed upon following execution of legal documents. Plan submitted by James Lima with Application Form A80-1, showing land at FORM A80-1 Vaille Avenue, and Board of Appeals variance with documentation of its LIMA,VAILLE recording in the Registry of Deeds, were noted. Upon a motion duly made AVENUE and seconded, it was unanimously VOTED: The plan entitled "Plan of Land in Lexington, Mass.", dated August 12, 1976, by Miller & Nylander, submitted on February 15, 1980, by James J. Lima, Jr. with Application Form A80-1, showing Lots 43A and 43B at Vaille Avenue, requires no approval under the Subdivision Control Law.