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architecturally significant buildings or places. The number of dwellings is limited to the number permitted in a conventional subdivision but the number and size of dwelling units within those dwellings is not limited. Compact Neighborhood Developments (CNDs) replace the current Balanced Housing Development (BHD) and Public Benefit Development (PBD) provisions. CNDs do not limit the number of dwellings or dwelling units, but limit the average dwelling unit GFA to 2,250 SF, with an absolute maximum of 2,800 SF. In addition to the price- limited inclusionary dwelling units, CNDs will produce dwelling units significantly smaller and less expensive than those produced currently. Use of the Site Plan Review process rather than the Special Permit process makes these developments more attractive to landowners while protecting the community's interests. After a public hearing with notice to abutters,the Planning Board will impose conditions to enforce compliance with the zoning bylaw and the Board's development regulations. SRDs are consistent with goals, objectives, and directives from the 2022 Lexington NEXT Comprehensive Plan: • Goal 2:To promote a wide range of housing options: o Produce a range of housing types in a variety of locations throughout town (objective 2.1) o Increase the supply of subsidized housing (objective 2.2) PUBLIC PROCESS: The public hearing was opened on February 8, 2023, after publication of the legal advertisement in the Lexington Minuteman Newspaper on January 19, 2023, and January 26, 2023. The Board held continued hearings on February 15 and March 1. The SPRD Committee presented at many public meetings and events since 2019. Outreach in 2023 has included: • Select Board on February 13th. • Commission on Disability on February 14th • Planning Board on February 15th • Housing Partnership Board on February 21" • Community-Wide Meeting at the Community Center on February 23rd • Sustainable Lexington Committee on February 28th • Town Meeting Members Association Information Session on March 2nd • League of Women Voter's First Friday at Cary Library on March 3rd The public hearing was closed on March 1 and the Board voted to recommendeclTown Meeting approval. RECORD OF THE VOTE: Michael Schanbacher moved that the Planning Board recommend that Town Meeting approve the motion under Article 33 as presented and amended through March 1. Melanie Thompson seconded the motion. The Planning Board voted in favor of the motion 4-0-1 (Roll Call: Robert Creech—abstain, Charles Hornig—yes, Robert Peters— yes, Michael Schanbacher—yes, Melanie Thompson—yes). Page 2 of 3 Planning Board Report with Recommendation to Town Meeting Article 33