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PLANNING BOARD MINUTES MEETING OF March 9, 2022 Minutes of the Lexington Planning Board Held on March 9, 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, March 9, 2022, at 6:00 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. ***************************TOWN MEETING***************************** Mr. Hornig said they would be adjourning to a Select Board Meeting at 8:30 p.m. Continued Public Hearing: Article 39: Amend Zoning Bylaw – 475 Bedford Street: Mr. Robert Peters recused himself from this hearing. Mr. Hornig opened the continued public hearing. Mr. Ed Grant, attorney, introduced the project team which included Mr. Ed Nardi from Cresset Group. Mr. Grant explained the changes regarding the applicant’s updated filing with a significant reduction in the proposed building that based on feedback from the public and board at the last meeting and the fiscal impacts to the Town that would change. Mr. Nardi gave a brief presentation on the highlights of the revisions made to the plans submitted for this proposal as well as the reduced traffic analysis. Board Comments and Questions:  Mr. Schanbacher had no questions.  Ms. Thompson asked for clarification on why the meeting with Drummer Boy was deferred. She asked for clarification if there were any further changes since the last presentation.  Mr. Creech asked for clarification on the setbacks for the penthouse west facing wall.  Mr. Leon asked for clarification on the garage four corners elevation. He asked if there were any changes to the landscaping for screening on the side of the garage facing Drummer Boy Way.