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Ɏ Lexington Housing Partnership 4. Update on Busa request for Fall Town Meeting / Pressman Mr. Pressman said that LexHAB received the approval letter from DHCD for the project. Someone from Metro West is working on the multi-family housing application to the Zoning Board of Approval (ZBA). LexHAB has selected an architect from Ayre who has worked with Carter on housing at Fort Devens. LexHAB informed the CPC that an additional $750,000 would be needed for the two triplexes, in addition to the money already allocated. This money is for higher wage rates than expected and for ownership of the solar panels. The request will be considered by the CPC in October. If approved, the request will be submitted to the Special Town Meeting. The money in the CPA housing bucket is considerably less than the requested amount. It is not clear 5. Recess for Lexington Housing Foundation Ms. Weiss moved that the LHP move into recess. Ms. Linton seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. Ms. Foutter moved to re-open the LHP meeting. Ms. Weiss seconded. The motion was approved unanimously. 6. Update on Goal Setting / Pressman The Board of Selectmen (BoS) adopted goals for next year. Mr. Pressman reviewed the goals that relate to affordable housing. 7. Discussion of any affordable housing initiatives or proposals / All Ms. Foutter had a conversation with Carol Kowalski, Assistant Town Manager for Development, and Aaron Henry, Planning Director, re the 40R and 40S programs. As a result, Jeri was asked to join the committee Comprehensive Planning Committee. 8. New Business Linton moved the LHP approval of the re-appointment of Ms. Weiss and Ms. Foutter. Mr. Pressman seconded. Carried unanimously. Ms. Walker will communicate to the BoS that the LHP has asked to have Ms. Weiss and Ms. Foutter re-appointed to the LHP. 9. Set next meeting date The next meeting will be on October 3, 2017. 10. Meeting adjournment Ms. Linton moved adjournment. Ms. Cohen seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 9:13 pm.