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Lexington Housing At a follow -up meeting, LexHAB subsequently proposed 1 additional building instead of 2. The building would have 3 housing units, providing 4 housing units in total. LexHAB would provide a parking area with 6 spaces. A professional hydrologist dealt with concerns related to runoff water and subsurface water. He explained that there was a new paving surface that permitted water to penetrate the surface, and addressed other related issues. His opinion was that the proposal would not impact the current water situation. The neighbors expressed significant concerns about the revised plan. The land is zoned for a single house by right. LexHAB is considering proceeding with a 40B proposal to build the additional 3 units. They will present the plan as information to the BoS. Site eligibility for this plan requires sign -off by both the BOS and the LHP. It was suggested the LHP members attend the BOS meeting at which LexHAB is presenting its proposal. 5. Community Preservation Commission (CPC) Updates The CPC amended their allocation to LexHAB of $450K to be used with Busa and Leary. The CPC also approved funding replacement of front doors at Greeley Village in the amount of $177,000. It was suggested that the LHP invite Norman Cohen to an LHP meeting for a discussion of his position on affordable housing. 6. Letter of support for the HOME program The LHP had earlier discussed providing a letter of support for the HOME program. Melinda Walker said she would write the letter in the next two weeks. 7. Report on Town acquisition and planning for the Scottish Rite land on Marrett Road Negotiations with the Masons (owners of the land) are ongoing. There may be some more specific information next week about the terms being proposed by the Masons. There has been no response to Ms. Kluchman's letter to Deb Maugher. The letter contained suggestions for affordable housing on the property. A consultant has made a proposal on site usage. The proposal does not include affordable housing. 8. Raising Town awareness about affordable housing The LHP needs to provide a consistent flow of information to the town through multiple channels about affordable housing. The LHP believes that some of the reluctance to provide affordable housing in Lexington is due to lack of awareness on the part of town residents. The LHP needs to make the town aware of what affordable housing is, and what it isn't.