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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-01-27-HPB-min t � �• "'"- Lexington Housing Partnership Board RECEIVED 022 03 Mar, 154, Maui °m TN CLERK Meeting Minutes for January 27,2022 LewTru MA Attendees: Bob Burbidge, Harriet Cohen,Jeri Foutter, Paul Linton, Robert Peters, Bob Pressman, Melanie Thompson, Betsey Weiss,John Zhao Absent: Mary Haskell,Joe Pato Guests: Margaret Heitz, Charles Hornig, Stephanie Hsu The Housing Partnership Board (HPB) meeting was chaired by Jeri Foutter and minutes were taken by Harriet Cohen. 1. Call to Order: Housing Partnership Board Meeting Ms. Foutter called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and the roll was called.. 2. Vine Street Project Mr. Burbidge updated the HPB on the current plans for the Vine Street affordable housing and responded to questions about the housing. Ms. Weiss moved that the HPB support the LexHAB Vine Street Project. Mr. Linton seconded. The motion passed unanimously with Mr. Burbidge abstaining. 3. Planning Board: Open Space Residential District(OSRD) Update and Vote Mr. Peters reminded the HPB that the OSRD warrant article failed narrowly in the most recent town meeting.The Planning Board is revising the OSRD zoning to satisfy the concerns of Town Meeting.The OSRD will be presented at a public hearing in February. Mr. Peters then responded to questions from the HPB and guests. Ms. Cohen moved that the HPB support the OSRD zoning as presented to the HPB at this meeting and anticipates approval of the final OSRD zoning. Ms. Weiss seconded the motion.The motion passed unanimously with Mr. Pressman and Mr. Zhao abstaining. 4. Planning Board: Mixed Use District in the Center Update Mr. Peters reviewed the Multi-Use District warrant article.This article would move Lexington towards compliance with the Multi-Family Zoning Requirement for MBTA Communities, though Lexington would still not be in full compliance with the regulation. Mr. Peters then responded to questions from the virtual floor. The Planning Board is seeking comments and suggestions on the Mixed-Use District zoning changes. Ms. Foutter asked the members of the HPB to attend the hearing on the zoning changes and become informed on the proposed changes. 5. Land Acquisition Subcommittee Update and Vote Ms. Weiss moved approval of the memo from the Land Acquisition Subcommittee. Mr. Peter seconded the motion.The motion passed unanimously. 6. Comprehensive Plan Housing Committee(CPAC) Draft Strategies Review and Discussion The HPB discussed the draft CPAC housing strategy.There was some disappointment with the lack of specific actions towards housing, but also a good discussion of working collaboratively with multiple town committees on housing issues. tft Lexington Housing Partnership Board Please send comments to Ms. Weiss or to CPAC directly and copy Ms.Weiss. 7. Affordable Housing Resources and Housing Website Updated by Human Rights Housing Group Ms. Heitz said that the new housing resources page should be posted at the Town website within the next few days. Melinda Walker and Stephanie Hsu were instrumental in the update. The Human Rights Housing Group is assessing its current efforts and identifying how it might best use its resources. The Housing Specialist subcommittee has done research on whether a recommendation should be made to the Town to hire a housing specialist. Ms. Heitz volunteered to represent the HPB in continuing updates and approvements to the Town website page on affordable housing. 8. Preliminary Discussion for HPB Charge and Membership Expansion Ms. Cohen moved the creation of a subcommittee to review and propose changes to the HPB charge, the subcommittee to consist of Ms. Cohen, Ms. Foutter, Ms. Heitz, and Ms. Weiss. Ms. Weiss seconded the motion.The motion passed unanimously. 9. Board Member Updates Planning Board: Mr. Peters: The Planning Board is preparing for Town meeting.The Planning Board will also address Special Permit requests for 75 Outlook and 69 Pleasant Streets. Neither Special Permit request has an affordable housing components. SPRD:The SPRD met and worked on the bylaw. COA:transportation: Mr.Zhao reviewed the accomplishments of the Council on Aging: providing senior parking at Community Center and free rides on Lexpress; housing: reaching out to the Select Board to ask for a panel discussion regarding housing with relevant Town boards and committees; and investigating providing financial assistance to seniors for housing. Affordable Housing Trust (AHT): Ms. Foutter: the AHT study committee has been formed and had its first meeting. 10. New Business There was no new business. 11. Approval of Minutes Ms. Weiss moved approval of the minutes of December 2, 2021, Mr. Peters seconded the motion.The motion passed unanimously. 12. Set Next Meeting The next meeting will be on Feb 24 at 7:00 pm. 13. Adjournment Ms. Weiss moved adjournment of the meeting. Ms. Peters seconded the motion.The motion passed with all voting members except Mr. Pressman voting in favor. Mr. Pressman vote against the motion.The meeting adjourned at 9:01 pm.