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PLANNING BOARD MINUTES MEETING OF MARCH 17, 2004 The meeting of the Lexington Planning Board held in the Clarke Middle School Auditorium, was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Chairman Harden with members Manz, Davies, GaIaitsis, Kastorf and planning staff Garber, McCall - Taylor, and Tap present. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** ARTICLES FOR 2004 TOWN MEETING * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** Article 10 CRO and RO to CD 125 131 and 141 Spring Street Patriot Partners Continued Public Hearin Mr. Harden opened the continued hearing on Patriot Partners' petition to rezone their property on Spring Street at 6:00 p.m. Present were Mr. Stephen Rice and Mr. Joseph Zink, principals of Patriot Partners; Mr. Robert Buckley of Goulston & Storrs, attorney; Mr. Edmund Grant, Lexington attorney; Mr. Rick Bryant, Rizzo Associates, traffic consultant; Ms. Sara Arnold, Mr. Donald Graham Mr. Arthur Katz and Ms. Elaine Dratch , Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC); Mr. Kevin Johnson, Mr, Richard Canale and Ms. Jacqueline Davison, South Lexington Civic Association. Mr. Rice noted that the following specific changes have been made in their proposal: • The correct area of existing buildings on their property is 354,450 square feet based on actual measurements, not 361,000 as shown in their previous documents; • No tenant companies will be allowed to seek variances to engage in bio- research and manufacturing at Levels 3 and 4; • The Zoning Board of Appeals may impose special conditions, including that no noise, vibration, etc. will be perceptible at the residential borders; • Patriot Partners will give the Town $100,000 toward traffic mitigation to be used at the discretion of the appropriate Board; • The park will offer shuttle service, via the 128 Business Council or a private operator, when it becomes warranted • An annual $20,000 contribution to Lexpress will be made, increasing to $30,000 if the development does not meet traffic mitigation goals. In addition, any annual payment will increase by the consumer price index. Board Questions and Comments: What level of service would the shuttle provide? Mr. Rice responded that a shuttle would operate continuously throughout the day. Asked about the intensity of truck traffic at the park, Attorney Buckley asserted that the Board of Appeals special permit would provide ample control of truck trips in and out of the site. The Board asked staff to follow up on that with town counsel. Marrett Road/Spring Street Intersection In response to Mr. Harden's question, Mr. Bryant estimated that it would take an additional $220,000 on top of Patriot Partners' $100,000 to improve the level of service at the Marrett/Spring intersection to level C from level F. Mr. Kastorf asked about Patriot Partners' meeting with the Conservation Commission the previous week. Mr. Rice indicated that the Commission seemed well satisfied with the plans. The only issues were where the parking will be located and access to the sewer easement. The proffered conservation restriction on the 35 acres has three levels of assurance, including the need for an Act of the Legislature to overturn it. In response to Mr. Davies' question about security needs of the tenant companies, Mr. Rice said that fencing, if necessary, at the perimeter of the conservation area would be sufficient. Mr. Galaitsis urged Mr. Rice to clearly state to Town Meeting the figures for auto trips generated by office use as well as research/manufacturing use. Audience Questions and Comments: Mrs. Sally Castleman, Transportation Advisory Committee, asked if the Patriot Partners would also donate $30,000 to fund a town transportation coordinator position. Mr. Rice indicated that the $100,000 donation is intended to be used at the discretion of the Town and could be used to fund the position. Mr. Richard Canale, 29 Shade Street, expressed appreciation that Patriot Partners notified the neighborhood about the company's upcoming appearances before the Board of