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June 16, 2014 Special Town Meeting, cont.... 8:36 p.m. Members questioned the public benefit and affordability aspects of the proposed development and MOU. Charles Hornig explained the MOU agreement process and that the Zoning Board of Appeals is not bound by the MOU. Selectman Deborah Manger explained the MOU considers the facility residents would be non-drivers and anticipated low impact of employee transportation on the area. Artis Senior Living representative Jay Hicks further explained not providing affordable units within proposed project. 8:41 p.m. Nancy Adler,pr.1,Chair,Council on Aging,spoke on need of facility of this type and urged town meeting to consider housing as proposed. 8:42 p.m. Members spoke in favor and opposition,identifying issues including Concord Ave roadway widening,residential/commercial mix of the area,and process of CD rezoning. 8:46 p.m. Marina Thompson,500 Concord Ave,spoke on area's residential/commercial mix. 8:52 p.m. Charles Hornig responded to questions on proposed units,40B eligibility and, permitted uses for the property,with or absent this requested rezoning. 8:55 p.m. Guy Weinzapfel,4 Stonewall Rd,spoke on residential zoning and other possible proposals. Members spoke in opposition and support,questioned role of zoning within the town, conditions at the property,and affordable units at the facility. 9:03 p.m. Cindy Lewis,5 Hampton Rd,confirmed property views from her property. 9:04 p.m. Selectman Deborah Manger reiterated authority of the town regarding affordable units at this facility,and the negotiation with Artis Senior Living for an affordability trust fund. 9:07 p.m. Town Counsel Kevin Batt responded to questions on PSDUP amendments,and timing requirements for submittal before town meeting convened and before any vote by town meeting. 9:09 P.M. Members questioned specifics on the proposed medical care at facility,spoke in support and opposition. 9:13 p.m. Sharon Cerny, 1 Barberry Rd.,spoke in opposition and in support of clustered housing for adults with disabilities. 9:14 p.m. Jay Hicks,Artis Senior Living,responded to questions on affordability. 9:18 P.M. Members continued to speak in support and opposition to the motion,questioning affordability. Mr.Hicks explained the$150,000 contribution. 9:27 p.m. Planning Board Chair Charles Hornig responded to questions of Eric Michelson, pr.1,on by-right uses of this property and any likely mitigation. Mr.Hornig confirmed by-right uses are exempt from the process of regulatory control. 9:30 p.m. Bruce Morgan,396 Concord Avenue,commented on property location and development scale and positioning on the lot. Mr.Morgan questioned parking requirements and control of parking along Concord Ave. 9:32 p.m. David Kanter,pr.7,called the question. Vote on calling the question on Article 2: Yes No Abstain 133 18 6 9:35 p.m. Edmund Grant summarized requested action and benefits of the proposal. 9:37 p.m. Vote on Article 2 Yes No Abstain 114 38 5 Article 2 Declared adopted by more than the necessary two-thirds,with 114 in favor,38 opposed.