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explained that the entire building is on the Town's Inventory, but that the Inventory form has not been updated on the website to show additional information resulting from the Town's vote to purchase the property. She noted that the Massachusetts Historical Commission has not updated its website due to staffing problems. She expressed certainty that the original manse and its addition were eligible for CPA funding. Mr. Wolk urged the CPC to be cautious in considering the BOS funding request, noting the number of other important CPA projects. A discussion followed regarding pedestrian access to the Community Center and the proposed sidewalk. Mr. Valente explained that the sidewalk will be constructed on Marrett Road, from Mass. Ave. westward to the front entrance of the property. The entrance is owned by the Scottish Rite, but the Town has an easement over the roadway and the parking area. Mr. Valente said the sidewalk has not yet been fully designed, and will complicated due to the lot lines and easements at the entrance and the need preserve the brick entrance walls. Mr. Pressman raised the issue of housing, noting that the carriage house presents an opportunity for affordable housing. Ms. Ciccolo responded to this comment, stating that her committee was charged with the programming for a Community Center, not for the inclusion of associated housing. The plans for the carriage house will depend upon programming needs for the Human Services and Recreation Departments. Mr. McSweeney raised this issue later in the meeting for clarification, and it was reiterated that the AhCCAC is not charged with and will not propose the possibility of housing on the site. The applicants and the CPC discussed the time frame, which broke down as follows: a firm cost estimate for Special Town Meeting is expected from the consultants by October 17 a recommendation will be made to the Board of Selectmen at their October 21 meeting; the BOS decision on the recommendation will be forwarded to the CPC on the 22 Mr. Batt will review the eligibility of items on the punchlist after the 22 and the CPC will meet with Mr. Batt on Thursday October 24 and hopefully reach a decision at that time on CPA funding. Mr. Valente noted that the TMMA Information Session is October 29 at which the CPC will need to make a brief presentation. 2. Approval of Minutes - The minutes of the meeting of September 11, 2013 were approved as amended. 3. Preliminary Project List —Members had been sent a preliminary project list based upon FYI estimates and recent applicant inquiries. Mr. Pressman noted that the LexHAB project cost was presented as "unknown ". No application has been received from LexHAB as yet. The meeting was adjourned at 4:35 pm. Respectfully submitted, Nathalie Rice Administrative Assistant Community Preservation Committee 2