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PLANNING BOARD MINUTES MEETING OF JUNE 12, 2013 A regular meeting of the Lexington Planning Board, held in the Selectmen’s Meeting Room, Town Office Building was called to order at 7:32 p.m. by Chairman Richard Canale with members Charles Hornig, Michelle Ciccolo, Nancy Corcoran-Ronchetti, and Greg Zurlo and planning staff Maryann McCall-Taylor, Aaron Henry and Lori Kaufman present. ***************************SPECIAL TOWN MEETING ************************** PUBLIC HEARING Article 4, Medical Marijuana Treatment Center (MMTC) Moratorium: Mr. Canale called the public hearing to order at 7:32 p.m. There were 3 people in the audience. Ms. McCall-Taylor explained that this was a proposed temporary moratorium on the MMTC and would be in effect no later than July 31, 2014. This would allow sufficient time for the Town to engage in a planning process and create a comprehensive approach, which would include suitable local regulations, licensing process and fees. The Article would be placed on the Warrant for the Annual Town 2014 by the Planning Board and a public hearing held for public comment before the Town Meeting discussion. Board Concerns and Comments:  If there was to be a Special Town Meeting in late fall was there any reason it could not be completed by then? That would be a very short time to do a public hearing since the summer was not a good time for heavy discussions.  This process should be moved along aggressively and not held up until spring.  There would need to be feedback from committees on the location of the dispensary and production of the products.  There would not be any harm in waiting the year to get it right and not rush this. Audience Concerns and Comments:  In favor of a moratorium to learn more about the second hand effects and understand all the implications.  Do not rush this through Fall Special Town Meeting.