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COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE TOWN CLERK
MEETING MINUTES LEXINGTON MA
April 6, 2021
The meeting of the Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee (CPAC), held virtually through
Zoom, was called to order at 7:08pm, by Co-Chair Chris Herbert.
CPAC Members Present: Sarah Felton, Co-Chair; Chris Herbert, Co-Chair; Marilyn Fenollosa;
Chris Senna, Patrick Sullivan, Hema Bhatt, Larry Freeman, Rich McDonough; later joined by
Leonard Morse-Fortier
CPAC Liaisons Present: Bob Creech, Liaison of the Planning Board, Melanie Thompson,
Liaison of the Planning Board, Mark Sandeen, Liaison of the Select Board
Staff Members present: Carol Kowalski, Assistant Town Manager for Development; Amanda
Loomis, Planning Director; Molly Belanger, Land Use Planner
Consultants Present: Daphne Politis, Community Circle, Martha Lyon, Martha Lyon Landscape
Architecture
L Approval of Meeting Minutes for March 16, 2021 and March 30, 2021
Members of the Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee (CPAC) reviewed the
meeting minutes of March 16, 2021 and March 30, 2021.
Marylin Fenollosa moved that the Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee
(CPAC) approve the meeting minutes of March 16, 2021. Hema Bhatt seconded
the motion. The CPAC voted in favor of the motion 7-0-0. MOTION PASSED
IL Summary of March 30, 2021 Meeting Discussion of Open Space, Recreation, and
Natural Resources, Demographics, and Historic Resources and Preservation Trend
Report Drafts
Daphne Politis, Project Co-Lead provided a brief review of the Open Space,
Recreation and Natural Resources, and Demographics discussion. Martha Lyon,
Project Co-Lead reviewed the discussion points the Historic Resources and
Preservation discussion. Daphne Politis invited the CPAC to add any additional input
to the discussion summary.
III.Discussion of Land Use Trend Report Draft
Daphne Politis and Martha Lyon began a facilitated discussion of Land Use. The
CPAC participated in this discussion by reviewing key issues, challenges,
opportunities, existing patterns, future trends, and long and short-term effects of
COVID-19. Daphne Politis noted that the Hartwell Innovation project information
should be updated.
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IV.Defining Glossary Terms
Daphne Politis presented a glossary of terms. The CPAC collaborated on their
definitions and descriptions. These terms included diversity, equity, affordable
housing, people of color, structural/systematic racism. This discussion will continue
in upcoming meetings.
V. Review of Project Timeline and Community Engagement Plan
Daphne presented a timeline of LexingtonNext to outline the upcoming community
outreach and engagement, and document writing which will be conducted by both
Project Co-Leads. The CPAC collaborated on community outreach and engagement
methods and how to engage various residents who typically have not been able to
participate in the LexingtonNext due to various limitations.
VI.Next CPAC Meeting Date
After some discussion, the CPAC will meet on April 20, 2021 despite an interference
with
Marilyn Fenollosa moved that the Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee (CPAC) adjourn.
Patrick seconded the motion.The Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee (CPAC) voted in
favor of motion 7-0-0. MOTION PASSED
The Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee (CPAC) meeting of April 6, 2021, adjourned at
9:01 pm.
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