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November 13,2018 Special Town Meeting#1(2018-1),cont...
<br /> 8:15 p.m. Mr.Hornig delivered the minority report of the Board,noting the reversal in the vote
<br /> of the Board.He said he felt the project did meet the goals to provide diversity of housing in
<br /> Lexington,and referred to the four-month planning process and hearings that had been held to elicit
<br /> community input.He referenced traffic and safety improvements,affordability levels that exceeded
<br /> other senior developments in Town,and protection of open space and conservation trails.
<br /> 8:19 P.M. The Moderator called for the recommendation of the Board of Selectmen.Joseph Pato,
<br /> member,responded.He noted the Board's work with National Development and stated Board support
<br /> for 21 units of affordable housing(including the addition of 3 units negotiated in the previous week).
<br /> He said the Board voted 4-0 to approve the Memorandum of Understanding.While the Board"leaned
<br /> in favor"of the development,Mr.Pato stated that the Board wished to hear the remaining Town
<br /> Meeting debate before making its final recommendation.
<br /> 8:22 p.m. Albert Nichols,member,Appropriation Committee,stated that the Committee did not
<br /> comment on zoning articles,adding however that the financial impacts to the Town of 13 homes(the
<br /> alternative to the development)would be higher than the proposed rezoned use.
<br /> 8:23 p.m. Jerry Foutter,Chair,Lexington Housing Partnership,reported unanimous support.
<br /> 8:27 p.m. Elizabeth Barnett,Pct.7,urged a no vote,stating that she identified three obstacles;
<br /> inadequate community input,insufficient affordable units,and natural resource protection issues.
<br /> 8:30 p.m. Mark Anderson,Pct.6,noted that while he was disappointed in the MOU,he felt the
<br /> development was the best use of the land.He urged a positive vote.
<br /> 8:36 p.m. Sheba Matthews,46 Golden Avenue,an abutter to the proposed project,spoke in
<br /> opposition,stating that she believed Lexington residents did not receive an adequate return for the
<br /> rezoning. She felt Lexington seniors would not be able to afford the$6,500 monthly rent and noted
<br /> that projections showed only 25%occupancy by Lexington seniors.
<br /> 8:42 p.m. Kevin Johnson,Pet. 3,asked if the percentage of affordable units could be increased to
<br /> 25%.Mr.Tye responded in the negative.
<br /> 8:47 p.m. Lisa Churnin, 1 Briggs Road,abutter to the project,listed a number of concerns
<br /> including construction impacts,incorrect net revenue projections,and lack of affordability for
<br /> Lexington seniors. She urged a no vote.
<br /> 8:59 p.m. Bob Pressman,22 Locust Avenue,spoke in support noting advantageous siting of the
<br /> building and little visual impact.
<br /> 9:00 P.M. Thomas Fenn,Pct.9,spoke in support of the Planning Board's decision to oppose the
<br /> project.He urged a no vote.
<br /> 9:18 P.M. Mr.Tye answered questions related to property taxes and National Development's
<br /> willingness to increase payments to the Town.
<br /> 9:30 p.m. Brian Heffernan,Pet. 1,questioned whether long-term leases were available,and
<br /> whether leases had automatic renewal rights.Mr.Tye responded that leases were typically 12 months
<br /> and contingent upon health.He stated there was no cap on rental increases.
<br /> 9:35 p.m. Wendy Manz,Pct. 9,spoke in support,noting that while it was not a"perfect"project,
<br /> it responded to demographic needs and was located on a site with minimal impacts.
<br /> 9:39 p.m. Robert Cohen,Pct.4,called the question.
<br /> 9:39 p.m. The Moderator called for a voice vote.Motion Adopted.
<br /> 9:40 p.m. Sanjay Padaki,Appropriation Committee,requested the vote of the Board of
<br /> Selectmen.Mr.Pato responded,stating that the Board sympathized with those in opposition.He
<br /> reported the support of the Board,(3-0),with one member recused and one member not present.
<br /> 9:41 p.m. Mr.Tye made summary comments.
<br /> 9:44 p.m. Following electronic vote tallying,the Moderator declared Article 10 NOT Adopted
<br /> by the necessary two-thirds on a vote of:
<br /> Yes No Abstain
<br /> 106 56 2
<br /> 9:46 p.m. Mark Andersen,Pet. 6,Served Notice of Reconsideration. (This Article was
<br /> reconsidered on November 14,2018,9:04 p.m.,resulting in a positive vote on the rezoning.)
<br /> 9:46 p.m. Presented by Charles Hornig,member,Planning Board.
<br /> ARTICLE 2:AMEND ZONING BYLAW MEDICAL AND RECREATIONAL MARIJUANA
<br /> MOTION: That the Zoning Bylaw,Chapter 135 of the Code of the Town of Lexington be
<br /> amended as follows:
<br /> A. Delete§ 135-3.1.7,Recreational Marijuana Moratorium.
<br /> B. In Section 10.1 Definitions,remove the definitions of`MEDICAL MARIJUANA
<br /> CULTIVATION CENTER (MMCC)', `MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISTRIBUTION
<br /> CENTER',and`MEDICAL MARIJUANA PROCESSING CENTER(MMPC)'and add
<br /> the following new definitions:
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