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PLANNING BOARD MINUTES MEETING OF MARCH 29, 2017 A meeting of the Lexington Planning Board, held in the Hudson Room, Cary Memorial Building was called to order 5:06 p.m. by Chair, Richard Canale with members Charles Hornig, Nancy Corcoran-Ronchetti, and planning staff David Kucharsky and Lori Kaufman present. Bob Creech was absent. Ginna Johnson joined the meeting in progress at 6:05 p.m. *******************************STAFF REPORTS******************************** General Updates: On April 12 the Board will go into executive session on section 61A regarding Belmont Country Club. Upcoming Meetings and Anticipated Schedule: The Town Meeting schedule was discussed. *********************2017 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING **************************** Preparations for Town Meeting: Article 42, Two-Family Homes Staff spoke with counsel from the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) regarding age restrictions and was advised that both units would need to be age restricted. This article could require all occupants be over 55, which would impact marketability and would also be in perpetuity. Make sure the language shows this would be in perpetuity. In section 6.10.5.2 remove the word special. Section 6.10.3 requires more discussion regarding the SPGA and other word modifications were made to Section 6.10.6 1-3. Public Comments:  What happens if the 55 year old dies and the family is younger and owns the home. That is an issue to consider and would the family have to leave or rent it out. Also caretakers living with the owner needs further consideration. Article 43, Economic Development: This document incorporated Mr. Hornig and Mr. Canale’s changes. In part 2 regarding fast food the Board is still not in agreement whether to allow as Yes or keep as Special Permit (SP) and will need to discuss this further on Monday. Mr. Canale will discuss with Ms. Barry about joining the BOS meeting on April 3 and advise staff.