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PLANNING BOARD MINUTES MEETING OF April 6, 2022 Minutes of the Lexington Planning Board Held on April 6, 2022, Virtual Meeting at 6:00 pm Present: Charles Hornig, Chair; Robert Peters, Vice-Chair; Michael Schanbacher, Clerk; Robert Creech, and Melanie Thompson. Also present were Abby McCabe, Planning Director, and Sheila Page, Assistant Planning Director. Charles Hornig, Chair, called to order the meeting of the Lexington Planning Board on Wednesday, April 6, 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. *******************DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION******************** Deliberation: Special Permit – Site Sensitive Development – 75 Outlook Drive: Mr. Hornig said the public hearing was closed and the Board discussed the proposed draft decision. The Board had no comments or questions regarding the proposed draft decision submitted by staff. Robert Peters moved that the Planning Board approve the special permit and street adequacy determination regarding 75 Outlook Drive as presented by staff tonight. 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****************************** Report: Article 35: Amend Zoning Bylaw – Open Space Residential Developments (OSRD): Mr. Hornig said this would not be coming up tonight at Town Meeting and was scheduled for next week to be heard. Mr. Creech had an amendment to this Zoning Article that he presented to the Board to require a special permit process instead of the proposed site plan review. Mr. Hornig asked for clarification if there is any difference from the last time he proposed this amendment. Board Comments and Questions to Mr. Creech’s proposed amendment:  Ms. Thompson asked for clarification on the term “controversial benefits to the