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Liberty Ride. He said he had brought forward “Scenario #5”, of the Historic Structure Report of the White House, which called for the demolition of all sections of the building except the original house (referred to as the Main Block). Mr. Adler brought up the issue of the replacement of the storm windows on the White House, which were specified in the Report as being aluminum. He said he felt this would be unacceptable, given the CPC’s stand on the Muzzey Condominium window renovation project in FY12. Mr. Goddard said that the storm windows could be addressed in the design review process. Ms. Fenollosa added that the Historic District Statute calls for “replacement in kind” for historic renovation projects, which would necessitate wooden storm windows. Ms. Manz asked Mr. Goddard if the Town is in agreement with Scenario #5, which necessitates the demolition of the remainder of the structure. Mr. McSweeney also questioned whether there were any thoughts of moving the structure. Mr. Goddard did not elaborate on the Town support for the present proposal, but did indicate that moving the building had been discussed. Ms. McKenna stressed the point that historic buildings must be protected in Lexington, and that what is often considered “unsavable” is in fact part of the fabric of the Town. Ms. Weiss stated she felt that the Stone Building exterior renovation had been a successful project and a perfect example of the use of the Community Preservation Act. She also suggested that Mr. Goddard show the “before and after pictures” of the Stone Building at Town Meeting, which had received an exterior renovation with CPC funding in FY11. 13.LexHAB Set-Aside Funds for Affordable Housing – Mr. Bill Kennedy, Chair of LexHAB, presented a request for $500,000 in up-front funds for the purchase of affordable units in Lexington. He discussed the history of LexHAB in Lexington, stating that the non-profit has 67 units of affordable housing, which house 179 people, 80% of whom are Lexington affiliated. He discussed the recent LexHAB purchases, particularly the Wilson Road home acquired with FY12 CPA funds. The house sold for $365,000 Mr. Kennedy explained, and would need $35,000 to $40,000 in renovations. When questioned why LexHAB was requesting $50,000 more in funding than requested in FY12, Mr. Kennedy stated that the increase was to offset anticipated energy-saving renovations and replacements. He added that the Guidelines established by the CPC for the purchase of affordable units by LexHAB would be followed in FY13 if funding were granted. There was a brief discussion of the lottery system used by LexHAB, and of the cooperative work of LexHAB and the Lexington Housing Authority to meet the low and moderate housing needs of the Town. 6