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COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE <br /> MEETING MINUTES <br /> May 15, 2019 <br /> The meeting of the Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee (CPAC), held in the <br /> Hudson Room, Cary Memorial Building, 1605 Massachusetts Ave, was called to order at <br /> 7:32pm, by Co-Chair Sarah Felton. CPAC members: Deepak Amenani, Stacy Beuttell, <br /> Matthew Daggett, Sarah Felton, Hema Bhatt, Carol Sue Hai, Leonard Morse-Fortier were <br /> present. The CPAC meeting was also attended by members of the public, Planning <br /> Board Liaison, Richard Canale, and members of the staff, Carol Kowalski, Molly <br /> Belanger, Julie Mercier, and Jeff Dietrich. <br /> *********************Timeline/Process & Deliverables <br /> Schedule discussion <br /> Website LexingtonNext has been launched but not promoted yet. Live launch next week <br /> during Discovery Day. Website review. Possible head shots of CPAC members sometime <br /> this spring. <br /> Friday: Bus Walk Bike Week. Julie to hand out postcards promoting participation in <br /> LexingtonNext process at Commuter Breakfast at the Depot <br /> Discovery Day: Magnets to hand out; Banner. Goal is to socialize and get the word out <br /> about LexingtonNext and to engage with people. Activities: child/parent activity—where <br /> do you live? What would you prioritize/what is most important issue to you in comp plan <br /> update? Hoping to get some feedback, but not anticipated as a big data grab. Email sign <br /> up for more information. Volunteers needed between 10 am to 3 pm. <br /> Economic Development Trends presentation at 7:30 pm at the DPW cafeteria on <br /> Thursday, May 16. Melissa Tintocalis —Town Economic Development Director to speak <br /> ********************Review of Lexington Housing Trends <br /> Demolition—requires a permit. Historic commission, asbestos/lead abatement certificate <br /> before demolition can occur. <br /> House prices —most housing built post WWII through 1960s. Inflection point— 1980s. <br /> Vacant property vs. demolished homes <br /> Homes built 1900 and earlier are also being torn down; unless in historic district. Wait a <br /> year and then owner can tear down the house. <br /> Homes are getting bigger; number of occupants is getting smaller <br /> Need to be sensitive when imposing regulations because affects property values — <br /> "someone's retirement savings" <br /> Private deals —keeps houses off the market <br /> Developers —proposed cost below market value <br /> Realtors as "matchmakers": give names of developers; get to list the new house after <br /> demolition; realtor makes much higher commission <br /> Robust private sales of properties: how do we address this issue in the comprehensive <br /> plan? <br />