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Minutes of November 25, 1985 Page 3 There are now eight three bedroom units and 128 units overall. Two of the three bedroom units encroach into the buffer area on the northeast boundary of the property. Mrs. Smith commented that the Town needs to be absolutely sure that the second access across Signatron property is feasible and urged them to consult with them as soon as possible to confirm they will agree to this. She added that the Board would prefer they move the two units slightly so they do not encroach into the buffer zone. David Williams hoped they would be able to recycle the barn to another use as he felt it was worth preserving. He said the plan was an improvement over the one previously presented, and hoped they would be talking soon with the Conservation Commission. Mr. Ullian discussed various methods of holding 20% of the units in perpetuity as subsidized rental units. He proposed that at the end of the current financing period of 14 years, they would: 1) make them available to the Lexington Housing Authority or Lexhab at the cost to construct in 1986 with an adjustment for the tax implications of capital gains obligations, or 2) to make these units available to be purchased at whatever federal or state program exists at the time of refinancing. Mrs. Flemings wished to see these proposals in writing. Mr. Bowyer noted that recently both State and Federal agencies have refused to ' approve funding for the Lexington Housing Authority to own market rate units in luxury condominium complexes because fees could be increased to pay for operating expenses or capital improvements needs that are inappropriate for subsidized housing. He asked why Mr. Ullian thought this problem would be any different in 14 years. Mr. Ullian acknowledged the issue. Mrs. Smith stressed the necessity for the Town to be involved in the tenant selection process; Mr. Ullian agreed as far as the income qualified verification process for low and moderate income households. Mr. Spencer reported the Fair Housing Committee urged that there be one centralized waiting list, so no could be on more than one list at different complexes. Mrs. Smith liked the design changes, and hoped they would get the two buildings out of the buffer area. She again urged BIDC to finalize an agreement with Signatron to use their driveway as a second access to the complex. Mr. Ullian said BIDC would like to file for a Comprehensive Permit with the Board of Appeals as soon as they get all their information together. Mrs. Smith recommended they avoid the holiday period and file in January. Mrs. Flemings added the Board needs the information on the proposals for the subsidized units in the future requested tonight as soon as possible so they have time to prepare their report for the Board of Appeals on the Comprehensive Permit application. ZONING MAP ************************************** 266. Unaccepted Streets to Appear on the Zoning Map: The Board reviewed two lists entitled: "UNACCEPTED STREETS THAT APPEAR ON ZONING MAP" and "NON -STREETS THAT DO NOT APPEAR ON THE ZONING MAP". They agreed that the maximum allowable street grade should be 10% rather than 12% to agree with their "POLICY ON