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PLANNING BOARD MINUTES MEETING OF FEBRUARY 24, 2016 A meeting of the Lexington Planning Board, held in the Parker Room was called to order 6:00 p.m. by Chair Nancy Corcoran-Ronchetti, with members Charles Hornig, Tim Dunn, Richard Canale, and Ginna Johnson and planning staff Aaron Henry and David Kucharsky present. ********************** STAFF REPORTS ********************** Mr. Henry announced the Annual Town Meeting Warrant has been published and requested that Planning Board members review it to determine what articles the Board expects to take a position on and therefore needs to discuss at a future meeting. Mr. Henry noted that Six Moon Hill has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Mr. Henry also reviewed the schedule of upcoming meetings. There are several meetings coming up and would like to ensure coverage, especially during any Board of Selectmen meetings who have requested two meetings. ***** UPCOMING MEETINGS & ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE***** The Selectmen have asked the Planning Board to attend meetings on February 29 & March 7 to review all of the Articles being brought to Town Meeting. We will need to know which Articles will be brought forward for discussion on each night. Mr. Hornig & Ms. Johnson indicated they could attend both meetings. In addition, the League of Women Voters has requested the Planning Board present an overview of the Articles being brought to Town Meeting on March 4. All of the meetings will be posted. Mr. Henry also discussed scheduling a retreat in May of all board members and staff to develop the work plan for the upcoming FY 2017. ******* 2016 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING–DELIBERATIONS ****** A41,GFA(GFA)(FR): RTICLE ROSS LOOR REA INANCIAL EPORT Ms. Johnson gave a brief overview of RPC’s efforts over the last several months. Mr. Harden & Mr. Daggett reviewed a presentation that looked at some of the financial implications associated with the proposed GFA Zoning Article. Mr. Daggett noted that modeling market dynamics is challenging and there really is not one correct answer. The intent of this exercise is to provide the Planning Board and residents with an order of magnitude.