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B) Charge of the committee SPECIAL PERMIT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT (SPRD) ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENT AD HOC COMMITTEE Members: Nine (9) voting; 2 non-voting liaisons Committee membership should be representative of the broad range of stakeholder interests. Members should include residents or individuals working in Lexington who have background or experience in: • Smart growth residential policy; • Residential development or construction; • Residential real estate marketing or sales; • Affordable housing policy, development or construction; • Land use planning or engineering; • Interested residents The Committee will also include: • A member of the Board of Selectmen • A member of the Planning Board While not part of the Committee, the following committees are invited to recommend a non-voting liaison: • Capital Expenditures Committee • Appropriation Committee Appointed by: Board of Selectmen. The Board of Selectmen will designate the Committee Chair, in consultation with the Chair of the Planning Board. Length of Term: The length of term will be from formation through the end of the Town Meeting session at which a proposed Bylaw is considered. Staff Support: Technical consultant, committee facilitator or consultant, Planning Director (limited) Meeting Times: As determined by the committee. A minimum of three meetings to solicit public comment and input to be held at times geared to maximize community participation. Committee Goal: Gather and provide stakeholder input, housing data and draft a Statement of Values, so that consultants, under direction of the Committee, Elected Boards, and staff, can develop a draft zoning bylaw amendment and warrant article to either revise or replace Section 135- 6.9 of the Zoning Bylaw, Special Permit Residential Development, to provide for the creation of more affordable and diverse residential dwelling units. 2