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PLANNING BOARD MEETING
October 27, 1975
The meeting of the Lexington Planing Board was called to order at 5:10 p.m.
by the Chairman Dr. Clarke, with member Costello, Zabin and Planning
Director Briggs present.
A request by the developer of Centre Village for reduction of surety
for Centre Estates subdivision was presented by Mark Moore. The
Chairman read communication from the Town Engineering Department, dated
October 7, 1975, recommending no reduction of the bond until an ease-
ment granted by Lexington Lumber Co. has been finalized and recorded.
Following this transaction, reduction to $18,000 was recommended.
Mr. Briggs reported that the granting of the easement had been final-
ized and had been registered in the Registry of Deeds. Upon a motion
duly made and seconded, it was voted to reduce the bond to $18,000.
Plan submitted by Mr. Heidke, with Application Form A75-26, showing
two lots at Wood St. was reviewed. No action was taken.
CENTRE VILL.
BOND
REDUCTION
FORM A75-26
WOOD ST.
HEIDKE
Mr. Briggs reported that Everett Tingley, developer of Trinity Coven-
ant Church P.U.D., has requested an indication of the view of the TRINITY COV.
Planning Board on permissible length of the culs-de-sac in the proposed CHURCH PUD
subdivision. Mr. Briggs recommended that the plan, as presented, be PRELIMINARY
approved in that it is better than a flow-through traffic situation. PLAN
Discussion continued on safety and municipal aspects of dead-end streets
in excess of 650 feet in subdivisions with only one access. Mr. McSweeney
joined the Board in its discussion, and explained, from his department's
point of view, that there are potential problems with respect to single
access, long streets. He felt that there are potential hazards, including
difficulty in handling emergency situations. Discussion continued as
to grounds for Planning Board waiver of standards for length of culs-de
sac, and redesign of the road layout to accommodate connection with a
possible subdivision on adjoining land. Since the three members present
could not agree on a response to Mr. Tingley's inquiry, the matter was
tabled for determination by the full Planning Board.
The meeting adjourned at 6:28 p.m.
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Albert P. Zabin, Clerk