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PLANNING BOARD MINUTES MEETING OF JUNE 3, 2020 Minutes of the Lexington Planning Board Held on June 3, 2020, Virtual Meeting per Governor Baker’s Order at 6:00pm Present: Robert Creech, Chair; Charles Hornig, Vice-Chair; Robert Peters, Clerk; and Richard Canale. Also, present was Amanda Loomis, Planning Director 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 6:05 p.m. on Wednesday, June 3, 2020. Mr. Creech read the following statement relative to the recent outbreak of COVID-19. Good evening. This meeting of the Lexington Planning Board is being conducted remotely consistent with Governor Baker’s Executive Order of March 12, 2020, due to the current State of Emergency in the Commonwealth due to the outbreak of COVID-19. In order to mitigate the transmission of COVID-19, we have been advised and directed by the Commonwealth to suspend public gatherings, and as such, the Governor’s Order suspends the requirement of the Open Meeting Law to have all meetings in a publicly accessible physical location. Further, all members of public bodies are allowed and encouraged to participate remotely. The Order, which you can find posted with agenda materials for this meeting allows public bodies to meet entirely remotely so long as reasonable public access is afforded so that the public can follow along with the deliberations of the meeting. Ensuring public access does not ensure public participation unless such participation is required by law. This meeting will feature public comment. For this meeting, the Lexington Planning Board is convening by video conference via Zoom as posted on the Town’s Website identifying how the public may join. Please note that this meeting is being recorded, and that some attendees are participating by video conference. Accordingly, please be aware that other folks may be able to see you, and take care not to “screen share” your computer. Anything that you broadcast may be captured by the recording. 1. Review Annual Town Meeting Warrant Articles Bob Creech, Chair, provided a brief review of the Town Meeting Warrant Articles that the Planning Board would be reviewing tonight. Mr. Creech provided an update regarding a request from the Town Meeting Moderator regarding the Planning Board’s position on the Town Meeting Consent Agenda. Article 10M (LexHab – 116 Vine Street Design Funds) The Planning Board briefly discussed their position that was made on several items on Article 10M. Mr. Creech questioned if the Planning Board wanted to change their position on Article 10M. Charles Hornig stated that the Planning Board previously took a position of support on this article. Mr. Canale stated that the Planning Board should be clear that they support the article and was happy with his previous vote. Robert Peters provided clarification regarding the creation of new affordable housing with the limited number of funds available, in addition to the relocation of the structure. Mr. Creech stated that he would like to change his position on Article 10M.