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The Lexington Housing Partnership Board is on record calling to apply HOME  funds to site development. Not that easy as the HOME program brings many strings. Applications for CPA funds need to be in by November 1. It will not be  possible to present a development plan for the site in that time, but should apply for funds for initial planning. Should they explore all possibilities or move forward with a set number of units? A public process should explore keeping or demolishing the house. It is the  house or the feel of it that is important? How much of the structure can/should be preserved? The federal housing standards for affordable units may be in conflict with  what can be achieved in the house. If it can’t be used for affordable housing what could be done with it? DCR has a curatorship program that grants a long term lease in return for  restoration of the structure. The density in the neighborhood averages about 5 units per acre, the median  is 3.2 units per acre, and the Department of Housing and Community Development uses 8 units per acres for single-family affordable units. Perhaps 5-6 units including the preservation of the house is a good place to start. Neighborhood needs to be involved early and before any decisions are made.  Action items Get letter from DOR regarding ability to have a market rate unit  Find out about curatorship program  Can Town Meeting reallocate CPA source of funds, i.e. historic preservation?  Exactly what is the Historical Commission interested in preserving – the  entire house, the smaller original structure, the façade, the placement on the lot, etc.? See if Sasaki can draw up some plans with 6 or fewer units.  Next meeting: Monday, September 13 at 9:00 a.m., Room 207, Town Office Building Documents June 23, 2010 letter to Aaron Henry from Richard Salemi Committee Charge