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70-427 Selectmen's Meeting—July 17, 2017 the Inn's liquor license was granted. A primary question raised by the complainant is whether functions are an allowed use at this facility. The Board has wide discretion in addressing complaints of this nature. Trisha Perez Kennealy, Owner and General Manager at the Inn at Hastings Park, stated that she also received a copy of the letter written by Mr. Patrick. In turn, Ms. Kennealy submitted a response letter to the Town Manager and Board of Selectmen, stating that on the weekend in question, the Inn was fully booked by a wedding party. Under the terms of the Inn's MOU with the Town, function guests may be served food and beverages in the locations and manner Mr. Patrick has objected to. Mr. Valente clarified that there are two issues at hand: the DSDUP Special Permit which allows hosting functions at the Inn, such as a wedding; and where, given the terms of the MOU, alcohol can be served. The second issue is one that Town staff is still evaluating. Ms. Barry said the Board will take up the matter again in September when all members are able to be present. Ms. Kennealy will coordinate dates of availability with the Selectmen's office. Planned Development Proposal, 45-55-65 Hayden Ave King Street Properties representatives Steve Lynch, Principal, and Rob Albro, Project Manager, presented preliminary plans for a new science research and development facility as an addition to the existing campus at 45-55-65 Hayden Avenue. The parcel is currently zoned as PD and would require zoning relief from Town Meeting. King Street anticipates putting forward an article at the Special Town Meeting in October. Mr. Lynch said King St is currently investing $11M on renovations to 65 Hayden Avenue, the 95,000SF anchor building on the campus. Three to six businesses will occupy that building. 45/55 Hayden Avenue is leased to Shire which has a long-term lease, expiring in about 12 years. King St. wants to build a new 200,000 SF, four-story state-of-the-art life science research building, suitable for multi-tenant occupancy, plus a new parking structure that would replace much of the surface parking now on the site. Based on King Street analysis, the new building and campus improvements represents a $1.8M tax benefit to the Town. Mr. Albro noted that the parcel totals 37 acres and that King Street wants to be respectful of the natural beauty of the site, leaving as much green space as possible by consolidating parking (2.5 spaces per 1000 SF) and creating a better connection to Hayden Woods. Bike accommodations, a fitness center, showers, food service amenities, and transportation management are part of the over-all plan. King Street also envisions creating better community access to the campus by providing space for classes or events in connection with the abutting conservation land and for activities such as yoga classes. Mr. Pato and Mr. Lucente deemed the proposal exciting. Mr. Pato said traffic mitigation would be important. Mr. Lucente asked if King Street has reached out to the neighborhood. Mr. Lynch and King Street local counsel Attorney Ed Grant said the company plans to meet with the South Lexington Civic Association but has so far focused on connecting to Town boards and staff.