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RECEIVED r�oA Town ofLexington 11:12 aim Fair 01 0 24 - � PLANNING BOARD Robert D.Peters, Chair 1625 Massachusetts Avenue Michael Schanbacher, Vice Chair TO WN , Melanie Thompson, Clerk � � Lexington MA 02420 1Robert Creech Member Tel (781) 698-4560 APRIL 19- planning&lexin tog nma.gov 1,,,EXINGTON MA Charles Hornig, Member " www.lexingtonma.gov/planning Michael Leon, Associate Member RECOMMENDATION REPORT OF THE LEXINGTON PLANNING BOARD ARTICLE 53:AMEND ZONING MAP 507 BEDFORD STREET(Map 88, Lot 73C) RECOMMENDATION On Wednesday, February 7, 2024, after a public hearing held on February 7, 2024,the Planning Board voted (3) in favor and one (1) opposed, to recommend that Town Meeting disapprove the motion under Article 53 to amend the Zoning Map to include 507 Bedford Street in the MFO (Bedford Street North Multi-Family Overlay) District. Board member Robert Peters recused himself from participating in this matter. AMENDMENT DESCRIPTION This map amendment would add the lot at 507 Bedford Street(Assessor's Map 88, Lot 73C)to the Bedford Street North Multi-Family Overlay(MFO) District. RATIONALE FOR RECOMMENDATION This zoning map amendment was not supported by the Board because it is not contiguous to the rest of the Bedford Street North MFO District, is less than one acre, and is situated at a major intersection where it could worsen traffic.A Planning Board member encouraged the property owner to work with abutters to create a larger area. PUBLIC PROCESS The Planning Board held four public work sessions between November and January to consider zoning amendments for Annual Town Meeting. On Wednesday, February 7, 2024, after publication of the legal advertisement in the Lexington Minuteman newspaper on January 18 and January 25, 2024, the Planning Board held a public hearing.The public hearing closed on February 7 and the Board voted on February 7 to recommend Town Meeting disapprove Article 53. RECORD OF THE VOTE Melanie Thompson moved that the Planning Board recommend that Town Meeting disapprove Article 53. Bob Creech seconded the motion. The Planning Board voted in favor of the motion 3-1-0 (Roll Call: Robert Creech — yes, Charles Hornig— no, Michael Schanbacher—yes, Melanie Thompson—yes). SIGNATURE OF THE PLANNING BOARD VICE CHAIR Planning Board Report to 2024 Annual Town Meeting Article 53