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MEETING OF MARCH 20, 1995
The meeting of the Lexington Planning Board held in Room G-15, Town Office Building, was called
to order at 7:32 p.m. by Chairman Vice Chairman Canale, with members Davies Grant, Merrill,
Planning Director Bowyer, and Assistant Planner Marino present. Mrs. Davison was absent.
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52. Review of Minutes: The Board reviewed the minutes for the meeting of February 13, 1995. On
the motion of Mr. Grant, seconded by Mr. Merrill, it was voted 3-0 to approve the minutes, as written.
Mr. Davies abstained from voting as he was not present at that meeting.
******************************* PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ******************************
53. Winshiro-Reed Farm. Summer and Lowell Street: David Hornstein, 15 Westminster Avenue, asked
for time to speak about his recently formed group, the Save the Winship-Reed Farm Committee. The
Committee is trying to find people interested in buying and restoring the farm house on land recently
purchased by Mark Moore Homes, Inc. Its members believe that the house could be restored and
used, for example, as a school or day care center. Other interested persons spoke. Mr. Merrill agreed
to work with the group on the issue.
****************** PLANNING BOARD ORGANIZATION, SCHEDULE *******************
54. Organizational Matters: 11
a. Welcome to New Member: On behalf of the Board, Mr. Canale welcomed newly elected member
John Davies and expressed their pleasure at having him on the Board.
b. Signature sheets for Registry of Deeds and Land Court: As required by State statute, the Board
endorsed signature sheets, required to be on file with the Registry of Deeds and the Land Court,
reflecting the current membership of the Board and staff members authorized to sign for the Board.
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55. Recent Activity
a. Citizen Planning Training Initiative: Mr. Bowyer reported on a new training program being
initiated by a coalition of planning organizations. He has been the Massachusetts Association of
Planning Directors (MAPD) representative and has written part of the curriculum for the training
modules. He encouraged the Board to sign up for the sessions.
b. Tree Hearing on East Street: In response to Mr. Canale's question about a tree removal hearing
that was held near Zaroohy Seed's proposed subdivision off East Street, Mr. Bowyer responded quite
a few people attended the hearing. Many of those who attended were against removing the tree. The
Selectmen will decide the fate of the tree at their meeting on March 20.
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On the motion of Mr. Merrill, seconded by Mr. Grant, Mr. Canale polled the individual members of
the Board who voted unanimously to go into Executive Session at 8:35 p.m. to consider the exchange,
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lease, or value of real property for which public discussion could have a detrimental effect on the
negotiating position of the Town. �
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56. Comments on Other Articles: The Board discussed whether it wants to take a position and issue
either a written or oral report on articles other than the four zoning amendments.
a. Article 24, Land Transfer: On the motion of Mr. Merrill, seconded by Mr. Davies, the Board
voted 4-0 to speak in favor of the article.
b. Article 30, Amend Historic District Boundary On the motion of Mr. Davies, seconded by
Mr. Merrill, the Board voted 4-0 to speak in favor of the article.
c. Article 32, Sale of Land at Marrett Road and Follen Road to an abutter: On the motion of
Mr. Davies, seconded by Mr. Merrill, the Board voted 4-0 to speak in favor of the article
provided there is a condition on the sale that the property not be further subdivided to create
a building lot.
d. Article 4, Zoning Officer: If needed the Board will speak in favor of increasing the budget in
the Building Department to allow for a zoning officer.
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57 Planning Board, Subcommittees: Mr. Canale informed the Board about upcoming meetings of the
Met State Hospital Land Reuse Task Force, the Middlesex Hospital Community Advisory Board,
HATS, the Cambridge Watershed Advisory Committee, and the South Lexington Transportation Task
Force.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:43 p.m.
Frederick L. Merrill, Jr., Cler
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