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PLANNING BOARD MINUTES MEETING OF MAY 20, 1985 The meeting of the Lexington Planning Board held in Room G-15, Town Offices, was called to order at 7:36 p.m. by the Chairman Mrs. Smith, with members Cripps, Flemings, Sorensen, Uhrig, Planning Director Bowyer and Assistant Planner Delori present. SUBDIVISION OF LAND 139. Graystone, off Pleasant Street, Boyd -Smith, Inc., PUBLIC HEARING: The hearing on the application for approval of a definitive subdivision and a special permit for a conventional subdivision was called to order at 7:36 p.m. William Smith and Joel Roos of Boyd/Smith and Carl Balsley, Registered Engineer from Hayes Engineering represented the applicants. After an initial presentation by the applicant, the Planning Board raised sever- al issues with regard to the proposal. Mrs. Smith questioned the adequacy of the drainage provided in the subdivision. William Smith stated that there will be a net reduction in surface water run-off upon completion of the subdivision. The Board asked why the turn -around is shown with a 20' width instead of the required 24'. Joel Roos responded that the design was suggested by Peter Chalpin, Assistant Town Engineer. Mrs. Smith stated her preference for a 24' one-way road with clear signage and rubble block to direct traffic. Mrs. Smith also requested ' that a sidewalk be provided along Pleasant Street, to which Joel Roos agreed although he asked for guidance as to the placement of the sidewalk. Mr. Roos also asked for the Board's guidance regarding the placement of retaining walls within the right-of-way of the subdivision road. In response Karsten Sorensen stated that Lexington could not be responsible for the maintenance of structures within the right-of-way. About 15 residents were in attendance with their attorney John F. Shea of McGregor, Shea and Dolliner. Rita Lambergs of 44 Philip Road was concerned about changes in the existing drainage pattern and any resultant effect on her swimming pool. Carl Balsley explained that they had completed an extensive hydrological study of the site which predicted a 20% decrease in surface water run-off from the subdivision and did not anticipate any impacts that would adversely affect the pool in question. Robert Frank of 38 Philip Road stated his concern about drainage impacts and asked if the Town could provide protection for abutters from future adverse impacts. Marion Marks of 104 Pleasant Street objected to the proposed tree removal which would be an irreplaceable visible loss to her. Norman Fletcher of Moon Hill Road was concerned about adverse traffic impacts resulting from the proximity of the subdivision street intersection to the Pleasant Street -Worthen Road East intersection and the 8% grade of the new road during the ice and snow season. Mr. Sorensen pointed out that the location of the street complies with the Subdivision Rules and Regulations. Michal Goldman of 87 Pleasant Street presented pictures of the sight lines on Pleasant in the vicinity of subdivision. She pointed out the existence of a "dip" in Pleasant Street that obscures the view of oncoming vehicles from the west. She was also concerned about the effects of blasting during construction of the subdivision. William Smith stated that little blasting will be necessary and that due care will be exercised.