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PLANNING BOARD MINUTES MEETING OF FEBRUARY 23, 2022 Minutes of the Lexington Planning Board Held on February 23, 2022, Virtual Meeting at 6:00 pm Present: Charles Hornig, Chair; Robert Peters, Vice-Chair; Michael Schanbacher, Clerk; Robert Creech; Melanie Thompson; and Michael Leon, Associate Member. Also present was Eve Tapper, interim administrative planner. Charles Hornig, Chair, called to order the meeting of the Lexington Planning Board on Wednesday, February 23, 2022, at 6:01 pm. For this meeting, the Planning Board is convening by video conference via Zoom. LexMedia may broadcast this meeting live and will record it for future viewing. Detailed information for remote participation by the public may be found on the Planning Office web page. Mr. Hornig conducted a roll call to ensure all members of the Planning Board and members of staff present could hear and be heard. Mr. Hornig provided a summary of instructions for members of the public in attendance. It was further noted that written materials for this meeting are available on the Town's NovusAGENDA dashboard. **********************BOARD ADMINISTRATION************************ Approve the appointment of new Planning Director under Section 2(e) of the Selectmen-Town Manager Act - Abby McCabe: Ms. Abby McCabe introduced herself and provided her background. The Board welcomed her and looked forward to getting to know and work with her. Ms. McCabe said she and the Town were aiming for a start date of March 21, 2022. Robert Peters moved that the Planning Board approve the appointment of Abigail McCabe as Planning Director. Michael Schanbacher seconded the motion. The Planning Board voted in favor of the motion 5-0-0 (roll call: Bob Creech – yes; Robert Peters – yes; Michael Schanbacher – yes; Melanie Thompson – yes; Charles Hornig - yes) MOTION PASSED ***************************TOWN MEETING***************************** Continued Public Hearing: Article 35: Amend Zoning Bylaw – Open Space Residential Developments (OSRD): Mr. Hornig opened the continued public hearing. Mr. Peters gave a presentation on Article 35: Amend Zoning Bylaw – Open Space Residential Developments. Board Member Comments:  Mr. Schanbacher had no comments or questions.  Ms. Thompson had no comments or questions.  Mr. Creech had questions that he will hold until after public comments.  Mr. Leon said he would wait until after public comments.  Mr. Hornig said with this and Article 36 he will recommend they will use the