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PLANNING BOARD MINUTES MEETING OF APRIL 23, 2012 A regular meeting of the Lexington Planning Board, held in Room G-15, Town Office Building was called to order at 6:07 p.m. by Chairman Richard Canale with members Greg Zurlo, Wendy Manz, Michelle Ciccolo and Charles Hornig and planning staff Maryann McCall-Taylor, Aaron Henry and Lori Kaufman present. ********************************TOWN MEETING******************************* Article 34, 2027 and 2013 Massachusetts Avenue/Dana Home: There has been a proposed change in the Town Meeting schedule for Article 34 to be at time certain on May 9 rather than April 30. Some members felt the Board could be ready April 30, and other members felt the extra time would be helpful to address the MOU and special permit. Four board members expressed interest in supporting this proposal, but some items still need to be addressed. Board Comments:  There was no definition of a function room and there is a concern about how interior rooms could be used. It could be a condition in the MOU regarding function space and addressed in the report.  All things should be tied down with clear direction for the Zoning Board of Appeals on what is wanted to make sure Town Meeting would be comfortable with this project.  The access from Worthen Road is a concern and there should be a commitment in the MOU for the applicant to improve the driveway for safety concerns. The applicant should go back to Conservation and work with the Town Engineer to improve the access from Worthen Road.  Limit the size of trucks that are allowed on the site and cannot make the turn in the drive.  There are concerns about parking in front of the proposed inn.  There should be a commitment made that the applicant would pay for signs, striping and other recommendations made by TSAC to the Board of Selectmen.  The Board of Selectmen will ultimately sign the MOU, but should count on the Planning Board to deliver a complete draft.  Light from the restaurant interior visible through the windows and full shielding for external lights need to be addressed.