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PLANNING BOARD MINUTES MEETING OF JULY 16, 2008 A regular meeting of the Lexington Planning Board in the Selectmen’s Meeting Room, Town Office Building was called to order at 7:35 p.m. by Chairman Hornig with members Manz, Zurlo, and Canale and planning staff Henry and Kaufman present. Mr. Galaitsis was absent. ***************************HARTWELL AVENUE AREA STUDY************************* Green provisions on Hartwell Avenue: Mr. Henry said he sent the memo regarding the density bonus for green provisions for the Board’s review and he also spoke with Jeanne Krieger regarding the possibility of a green audit of the entire code including the regulations and bylaws to look at the big picture. Mr. Hornig asked the Board Members for their positions on the green provisions. Board comments: Mr. Canale ?? Discuss density bonus, what developers could do by right and at what threshold would bonuses kick in; ?? Without specifying materials in the building code; develop performance standards in terms of energy conservation savings methods and items that limit floor area; ?? Develop site design strategies that encourage energy savings and considerations for buildings; ?? Ensure a reasonable density development on Hartwell Avenue; and ?? Consider factors that would keep neighborhoods in Lexington livable. Mr. Zurlo ?? Are we willing to take a lead on green initiatives and be aggressive about it? ?? LEED is not the only measure of green regulations, but has been successful in setting the stage; ?? Use traffic management and strategies; and ?? Need to learn more about the types of performance-based incentives in order to incorporate them effectively. Ms. Manz ?? All LEED standards may not work with our Hartwell Avenue goals, but the use of LEED-type standards for structure could be helpful in setting the stage; ?? Should deal with site design incorporating transportation demand management (TDM) practices, encouraging shuttles, public transportation and shared parking;