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MINUTES OF PLANNING BOARD MEETING April 13, 1981 The meeting of the Lexington Planning Board, held in Room G-15, Town Offices, was called to order at 7:38 p.m. by the Chairman, Mrs. Wheaton, with members Nichols, Sandy, Sorensen, Planning Director Bowyer and Assistant Planner Asen present. Mrs. Smith was attending a meeting with the Board of Selectmen and joined the meeting in progress. 70. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On the motion of Mr. Sandy, seconded by Mr. Sorensen, the minutes of the meeting of April 6, 1981, were laid on the table. (Mrs. Smith joined the meeting at this point.) 71. Environmental Notification Form: Colangelo Office Building, Bedford Street Angela Frick, the Town's representative to the Metropolitan Area Planning Council, was present to discuss the Town's response to the Executive Office of Environmental Affairs on an environmental notification form for the pro- posed Colangelo office building on Bedford Street. Mrs. Frick commented that the Environmental Notification Form presented a good opportunity for the Town to emphasize the traffic problems on Bedford Street. She suggested that the Planning Board also write to EDEA; the Board agreed to do so. The Board suggested several changes in the wording of the response which were agreed to by Mrs. Frick. 72. Applications to the Board of Appeals The Board reviewed a staff analysis, dated April 10, 1981, on applications to be heard by the Board of Appeals on April 23, 1981. It was voted unanimously to make no recommendation on the applications re: 23 Stimson Avenue, Frank Silipigni, Swimming Pool 643 Waltham Street, James Catalano, SP - Roadside Stand 17 Fairview Avenue, George Changelian, Variance - Rear Yard 1777 Massachusetts Avenue, Guenther Weinkopf, SP - Restaurant 30 Woodpark Circle, Martin Stiglitz, Variance - Front Yard ----- Mr. Sorensen spoke against granting this variance because it is for nearly half the front yard and he did not think it was proper to waive requirements because they were inconvenient. Mrs. Wheaton noted that this is a new home built within the last five years. It was agreed not to oppose the variance but to include in the transmittal letter that the actual violation is greater than described in the petition. 537 Lowell Street, Hugh Leichtman, SP - Use of Barn for Residence -----The Board concluded that this is an unusual case because of the need to provide housing for persons caring for a handicapped child. It was agreed to state no objection to granting this special permit providing the conditions in the existing special permit are maintained. 24 Hartwell Avenue, Michael Colangelo, SPS - Addition -----Mr. Bowyer described the proposed addition for Data Resources, Inc., at 24 Hartwell Avenue. The company is adding floor space for office use and converting part of its build- ing across the street at 29 Hartwell Avenue to more computer hardware. To understand the company's needs, the two buildings need to be considered together. For zoning purposes, 24 Hartwell Avenue needs to stand on its own.