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PLANNING BOARD MINUTES MEETING OF JANUARY 15, 2020 Present: Robert Creech, Chair; Charles Hornig, Vice-Chair; Robert Peters; Ginna Johnson; and Richard Canale. Also, present was Amanda Loomis, Planning Director; and Eve Tapper Robert Creech, Chair, read the agenda into the record, introduced members of the Planning Board and Planning Department Staff and called the meeting to order at 7:33pm on Wednesday, January 15, 2020. Board Administration 1. Town Meeting update: Discussion of possible zoning articles for Annual Town Meeting including but not limited to the following:  Groundwater By-Law Eve Tapper stated that the Groundwater Bylaw is under review by the Department of Public Works and therefore is not yet ready for review by the Planning Board at this time. Ms. Tapper requested that the Planning Board move the public hearing for both Short-term Rental and Groundwater Bylaws from February 12, 2020 to February 26, 2020.  Wireless Communication Eve Taper provided a brief status update regarding wireless communication, stating that Carol Kowalski, Assistant Town Manager for Development, has been working to develop design regulations. It was further noted that Burlington has recently released their regulations regarding wireless communication and Lexington is encouraged to review them. Charles Hornig provided a review of his recent meeting with the Communication Advisory Committee (CAC). Mr. Hornig noted that he was unaware that there was a duplicated effort taking place. Robert Creech provided a brief statement regarding a recent site visit, noting that photos were circulated to the Planning Board. Richard Canale posed a number of questions relevant to the topic of wireless communications specifically how Lexington can aid service providers while providing service that minimizes negative impacts to the community. Mr. Canale further questioned what the enforcement mechanism of such efforts would be and the need for a better understanding relative to shot clocks. The Planning Board had a brief discussion relative to Mr. Canale’s questions. Mr. Hornig stated that revisions were made to the draft Wireless Communications Bylaw based on the CAC meeting held on January 14, 2020. Mr. Hornig provided additional review of shot clocks and the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) rules regarding municipal regulation of such infrastructure. Mr. Hornig reviewed a timeline for permitting of such installation and made recommendations for permitting. Mr. Canale requested clarification regarding the level of review and what types of review would be necessary. Ginna Johnson requested clarification regarding regulations relative to such infrastructure being located in historic districts. Mr. Hornig provided a review, process, and relative rules for historic districts. Mr. Hornig noted that Lexington can adopt specific regulations as long as they comply