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Lexington Planning Board Meeting Minutes
February 1, 2023, Page 1 of 11
Minutes of the Lexington Planning Board
Held on Wednesday February 1, 2023, Virtual Meeting at 6:00 pm
Present: Robert Peters, Chair; Michael Schanbacher, Vice-Chair; Melanie Thompson, Clerk; Robert Creech,
and Charles Hornig. Also present were Carol Kowalski, Assistant Town Manager for Development; Abby
McCabe, Planning Director; Sandhya Iyer, Economic Development Director; Sheila Page, Assistant
Planning Director; Molly Belanger, Planner; and Kiruthika Ramakrishnan, Planning Coordinator.
Robert Peters, Chair, called to order the meeting of the Lexington Planning Board on Wednesday, February
1, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. For this meeting, the Planning Board is convening by video conference via Zoom.
LexMedia is filming this meeting and will record it for future viewing. Detailed information for remote
participation by the public may be found on the Planning Office web page.
Mr. Peters conducted a roll call to ensure all members of the Planning Board and members of staff present
could hear and be heard.
Mr. Peters provided a summary of instructions for members of the public in attendance. It was further
noted that materials for this meeting are available on the Town's Novus Packet dashboard.
Development Administration
69 Pleasant St. Linc Cole Ln., Minor Modification Request from Sheldon Corp to amend
condition #16 of Board’s September 7, 2022 Special Permit approval
Mr. Thomas Cataldo represented the applicant Sheldon Corp requested that the prohibition from having
any workers arrive in vehicles prior to 7:00 am imposed by condition #16 in the Special Permit
Residential Development approval granted by the Planning Board on September 7, 2022 be removed.
Ms. McCabe said that Police and Planning Staff do not have any concerns with the applicant’s request as
long as no construction nor any vehicle idling and all the other conditions of approval are met by the
applicant. Staff sees no issues with this minor modification request because otherwise works arriving
early are forced to drive around the area or park on other nearby roads.
Mr. Schanbacher moved to find this request to be a minor modification because it does not materially change
the original approval. Ms. Thompson seconded the motion. The Planning Board voted in favor of the motion
5-0-0 (Roll call: Creech – yes; Peters – yes; Schanbacher – yes; Thompson – yes; Hornig – yes). MOTION
PASSED
Mr. Schanbacher moved that the Planning Board approve the Minor Modification to remove the words “no
vehicles are to arrive at the construction site before the designated construction hours” in condition #16. Ms.
Thompson seconded the motion. The Planning Board voted in favor of the motion 5-0-0 (Roll call: Creech –
yes; Peters – yes; Schanbacher – yes; Thompson – yes; Hornig – yes). MOTION PASSED
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Town Meeting
Public Hearing: Article 40 Citizen Petition: Amend Zoning Bylaw Sec. 4.4 to Reduce Residential
Gross Floor Area – Board will vote to postpone this hearing to Wednesday, February 15 at
6:00 pm on Zoom
Mr. Peters opened the Public Hearing on Article 40 Citizen Petition: Amend Zoning Bylaw Sec. 4.4 to
Reduce Residential Gross Floor Area and informed the Board that the Public Hearing will be postponed
to Wednesday February 15th at 6:00 p.m. on Zoom.
Mr. Schanbacher moved to continue the Public Hearing for Article 40 to Wednesday, February 15th at 6:00
p.m. on Zoom. Ms. Thompson seconded the motion. The Planning Board voted in favor of the motion 5-0-0
(Roll call: Creech – yes; Peters – yes; Schanbacher – yes; Thompson – yes; Hornig – yes). MOTION PASSED
Public Hearing: Articles 34 & 35 Amend Zoning Bylaw and Zoning Map for Multi -Family
Housing for MBTA Communities and Inclusionary Housing Zoning Requirements
Mr. Peters opened the Public Hearing on Articles 34 and 35 to amend the zoning bylaw and zoning map
for multi- family housing for MBTA communities and inclusionary housing zoning requirements.
Ms. McCabe shared her slides and gave a presentation on Articles 34 and 35 explaining how this
proposed article would implement the requirements of M.G.L. c. 40A § 3A by establishing new overlay
zoning districts on the Zoning Map and amending the Zoning Bylaw to permit multi-family housing with
inclusionary housing for MBTA communities to address the region’s severe housing shortage. Ms.
McCabe shared a map of MBTA communities and explained the 5 key components of the Law. Ms.
McCabe explained the guidelines developed by the State in detail. Ms. McCabe explained that the
Planning Board's zoning proposal is not for specific development projects and no construction is
proposed. Ms. McCabe shared pictures of existing housing, to examples of density and height. Ms.
McCabe also shared some pictures of Historic Lexington Center to inform the Board that Lexington
Center is not new to taller buildings.
Ms. McCabe summarized the public process starting with the housing workshop last October. Ms.
McCabe shared the map showing locations identified by residents as areas ideal to zone for multifamily
housing. Ms. McCabe gave details of the Board’s public outreach and the creation of new Village Overlay
Districts as per Section 7.5 of the Bylaw. Ms. McCabe explained in detail the dimensional standards of
the proposed Village Low Rise Overlay (VLO), Village Mid Rise Overlay (VMO), and Village High Rise
Overlay (VMO) districts, using the zoning maps.
Ms. McCabe outlined the inclusionary housing requirements put forth by the Planning Board and the
specific permit criteria. Ms. McCabe stressed that the need for Articles 34 and 35 to ensure compliance
with State law and guidelines and to adhere to the Lexington’s Comprehensive Plan recommendations.
She explained that the Board’s zoning proposal meets the letter of the law and the spirit of the law. The
Board’s goal is to develop zoning that will produce the housing and activate the businesses by
incentivizing mixed use. The zoning proposal also meets the Select Board’s stated goals for affordable
and accessible housing and vibrant business districts. The Board’s proposal meets many of the
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recommendations from the recently adopted Comprehensive Plan in many areas including housing and
economic vitality.
Mr. Hornig reminded the public that the Board has left open the question of having some sort of height
bonus in the VHO district along Maguire Road for mixed use purposes.
Chair Peters opened the hearing up to public comments and questions.
Public Comments:
Mr. Charlie Manasian, 3 Fulton Road, wanted to know why the zoning did not continue into Hartwell
Avenue after adding Maguire, and to know if the residential properties next to commercial properties
could be added, in order to help facilitate expansion in future. Mr. Peters said that the reason behind
not adding more of the Hartwell Avenue was to protect the commercial base on Hartwell and to
promote multi-family housing near bus routes on Bedford Street. Mr. Creech said that he might support
including residential property at on the North side of Marrett Rd., at Marrett and Spring Street.
Mr. Mark Alimanski, 65 Fifer Lane, expressed his concern regarding the heights on Bedford Street and
felt 60 feet was too high.
Mr. Jay Luker, 26 Rindge Ave, thanked the Board and staff for their futuristic thinking in drafting the
zoning bylaw. Mr. Luker added that with Multi-family housing for MBTA communities, the housing crisis,
climate emergency and economic inequality, can all be addressed.
Mr. Bob Beckwitt, 3 Eliot Road, expressed his concerns about the proposed 60 feet height and stated the
community should be asked through a vote and to not comply with the State requirements and come up
with their own transportation system.
Mr. Peters said that the Board’s responsibility is to make the recommendations to Town Meeting and
the ultimate decision will be made at the Town Meeting and explained that there are financial penalties
for non-compliance with the State law.
Mr. Tom Diaz, 13 Lois Lane, had a question regarding his condominium, which was currently zoned for
residential and wanted to know if the zoning changes make any difference to condominium
communities in Town.
Ms. McCabe confirmed that the property owner is under no compulsion to develop their property under
this zoning bylaw. All applications submitted to the Town for any development must have the property
owner’s signature so if it’s a condominium the condo owners would have to agree to pursue an
application.
Mr. Dan McGrath, 11 Cherry Street, said that though he favors multi-family housing, he does not favor
the additional heights on commercial buildings and supported the 40 feet height. Mr. McGrath added
that his property value would decrease, as he has commercial properties on both sides of his property.
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Mr. Andrew Friedlich, 22 Young Street, expressed his concern regarding tall buildings on the South side
of Mass Avenue in Lexington Center, which would block the sun on the sidewalks and benches, where
residents congregate.
Ms. Edna Luther, 28 Eldred Street, disagreed with the proposed 60 feet height for zoning for 475
Bedford Street and felt that 40-48 feet would be ideal for the neighborhood.
Mr. Matthew Saradjian, 259 Bedford Street, thought it was important to keep the height limit to 40 feet
and thought 25 feet bonus would be a bit too much, and 10 or15 feet bonus would suffice and
suggested removing the area near Bedford and Reed Street intersections or remove the Bus Depot from
the VOD.
Ms. Mary Hamilton, 23 Fifer Lane, expressed her view that the proposed height for developments in 475
Bedford Street should be limited to 40 feet and 4 stories and expressed her concern for traffic problems.
Mr. Jason Du, 1 Oakland Street, wanted to know the size of the overlays and wanted to know the need
for including so many acres over the required limit. Mr. Du also wanted to know the need for the
proposed building to be 70 feet tall.
Ms. McCabe explained that the reason the Board was incentivizing mixed use was because the areas
which were identified by the residents as potential locations during the Housing Workshop were all
business districts. And so, the Board felt the importance of permitting multi-family housing in these
areas and creating walkable communities and saving the businesses too. Only 6% of Lexington’s land is
zoned for commercial and the board does not want to see all of the commercially land turned into
housing and we know there is a strong demand for housing given the housing crisis.
Mr. Mark Desnoyer, 14 Stratham Road, supported the proposal to create walkable communities which
would be ideal for both current and future residents.
Mr. Gil Benghiat, 5 Sunny Knoll Avenue, felt that 40 feet is a better height for buildings and expressed
his concern for traffic problems that would result due to the proposed zoning.
Mr. Yanru from Burlington Street was concerned about the increase in school enrollments and wanted
the Board to share the studies that have been conducted. Mr. Hornig said that effects of multi-family
developments on the school system have been factored in designing the new High School.
Mr. Cris Carter from Lexington Place wanted to know if a cost benefit analysis was done, wanted to
know if other towns were also complying with the law, and wanted the buildings to be limited to 4
stories.
Mr. Peters said that this zoning addresses one of the areas consistently identified in the Comprehensive
Plan which is to provide housing for young adults and to address the housing crisis. Ms. McCabe
explained that it was a State requirement and a way to direct future developments. Ms. McCabe said
that if adopted, it will lead to a well-regulated, development process. Mr. Hornig said that a few
communities have already adopted the zoning and a lot of other towns are working towards adoption.
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Ms. Katharine Roy, 382 Marrett Road, appreciated the work done by the Planning Board and said the
idea behind developing the multi-family housing is to bring in the much-needed workforce to supply for
the demand in the workforce and that she favored the proposed height limits.
Ms. Carol Colman, 63 Fifer Lane, said that she supports housing and felt that 60 feet is not an
appropriate height for 475 Bedford Street, and asked why 475 Bedford Street has to come under VMO
and be proposed for a height of 60 feet and said that beyond 40-48 feet is not needed.
Ms. Kathleen Lenihan, 60 Bloomfield Street, said that Massachusetts is in the middle of a housing crisis
and stressed the need for more housing to make the economy thriving. Ms. Lenihan said the school
district has a master plan that addresses the scenario for an unexpected rise in enrollment and
expressed her support for the changes that will be brought forward.
Mr. Chris Herbert, 366 Marrett Road, appreciated the Board in addressing all the salient features put
forward by the recently implemented comprehensive plan, which also echoed the sentiments of the
community heard in the housing workshop and public hearings. He added that he thought that height
bonuses were necessary to make the zoning work.
Ms. Carol Marine, 18 Oakland Circle, felt that the Board’s proposal echoed the main aspects of the
Comprehensive plan to promote diversity, equity and inclusion of people living and working in Lexington
with various housing options. Ms. Marine added that a vibrant downtown needs a robust and growing
commercial center, and mixed-use development ensures that there is a market to grow and support the
businesses.
Mr. Tad Dickenson, 48 Hancock Street, said he was concerned about the 60 feet height, which would
lead to the destruction of downtown. Mr. Dickenson called for an analysis of the environment and
infrastructure that would be required to support the proposal.
Ms. Harriet Cohen, 29 Fairland Street, expressed her support for the proposed zoning bylaw and said it
would promote walkable neighborhoods and would respond to the needs of affordable housing and
bring out diversity of housing. Ms. Cohen added a bustling downtown would increase tourism and she
emphasized the purpose of this zoning as stated in the Board’s proposed zoning
Emir Roach, 78 Hancock Street, said that 20% inclusionary housing is required, but objected to the 60
feet height in Lexington Center and was concerned about increased traffic and enrollments in the school
system.
Ms. Kathy Sullivan, 28 Partridge Road, wanted to know if it was possible to comply with the mandate,
with the Center and 475 Bedford Street areas set to a height limitation of 40 feet only.
Ms. McCabe said that 40 feet is the minimum to meet the State requirements, but it would not
encourage any actual developments in the locations proposed. The Planning Board’s proposal would
create an effective bylaw that would actually promote housing and mixed- use developments. Mr.
Hornig said that 40 feet was enough to build purely residential developments that would meet the
State’s requirements but, that would lead us to losing our also needed commercial districts, and the
incentives are to encourage commercial uses on the ground floor.
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Ms. Barbara Katzenberg, 37 Moon Hill Road, appreciated the foresight of the previous residents and
Town Governments, who had acquired all the conservation land and preserved it for the future
generations so that we could enjoy it now. Ms. Katzenberg added that, similarly, expanding the
availability of a variety of housing would give us an opportunity to address the housing needs of our
future generations. Ms. Katzenberg extended her support for the article, because it would lead to multi-
family transit-oriented developments and needs of future generations would also be considered.
Ms. Doris Wang, 12 Drummer Boy Way, said though she supported multi-family housing, she wants
housing that fits in the existing neighborhoods and opposes 60 feet buildings that were proposed in 475
Bedford Street and Armory areas. Ms. Wang felt that 475 Bedford Street would likely be built sooner
than later and 40 feet buildings would blend in with the neighborhood and the State’s requirements can
be met with a height of 40 feet buildings.
Mr. Rasko Ojdrovic, 19 Clelland Street, supported the overlay districts and the increase in affordable and
diversified housing that it would provide. Ms. Ojdrovic also felt that the mixed -use neighborhoods will
bring a lot of value to different areas of Lexington, and in particular East Lexington and Reed Street
areas. Mr. Ojdrovic added that 60 feet height is required to provide ground floor commercial units,
which are very important for the Town’s vibrancy. Mr. Ojdrovic wanted the Board to include a property
on Reed Street in the overlay districts. The property is owned by Mr. Ojdrovoc.
Mr. Jerry Michelson, 3 Clyde Place, spoke on behalf of the Center Committee and shared the comments
from the Center Committee on the proposed draft. Mr. Michelson said that on § 7.5.4.3, which specifies
the requirements of the commercial districts, that in the CB districts, at least 30% of the net floor area of
the ground floor be used as commercial and the lesser of 20% of the storefront over 20 feet maximum
should be used for non- commercial use like a lobby or entrance to a residence. Mr. Michelson also felt
that step backs could be a better option for third, fourth or fifth stories and added that the committee
supported more dense housing and a greater height in the center, but wanted to maintain a walkable
community. Mr. Michelson said that on the CB districts, adjacent to Vinebrook Road, Oakland Street and
Grant Place, a 30 feet setback may be needed.
Ms. Krista Lane, expressed her concern about the 60 feet height and the resulting increase in traffic due
to the proposed zoning changes.
Mr. Arnold Clickstein, 19 Drummer Boy Way, expressed his concern about 475 Bedford Street and the
Armory’s proposed heights and felt that 40 feet or a little bit more would be better.
The Board recessed at 8:01 p.m. and reconvened at 8:06 p.m.
Ms. Evelyn Dickson, Westview Street, wondered if the proposed zoning on Hartwell Avenue will cause
flooding in her neighborhood. Mr. Hornig said that all the constraints regarding wetlands and
stormwater regulations will apply.
Mr. Jeff Sparks, 9 Saddle Club Road, told that the State’s intent was transit oriented development, felt
that we can challenge the State since they are not providing reliable transit, and that the idea of transit-
oriented development is not valid.
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Ms. Dawn McKenna, 9 Hancock Street, felt that the proposal was not right for this year’s Town Meeting
and it needs more public input to understand the impact of zoning. Ms. McKenna opposed the proposed
heights in Lexington Center, felt that they will negatively impact the downtown, and asked for an
explanation of the benefits of adopting this zoning. She suggested the Town not adopting the zoning
and providing out own public transportation to avoid having to comply with the new law.
Ms. McCabe responded that the benefits of adopting this zoning means the community can regulate
exactly where multi-family housing can go, what it will look like, how much parking, the allowable
heights, where it cannot go, and how it is permitted. Without zoning, there is no way to regulate it and
Lexington would face legal challenges from property owners looking to develop. If Lexington does not
adopt zoning by the deadline, owners can submit applications, and a court would then decide. There
would be no way to stop it without zoning in place.
Mr. Bridger McGaw, Vice Chair of the Economic Development Advisory Committee, wondered how the
zoning for MBTA communities was connected to the Comprehensive Plan and also asked why there
were no upper story setbacks for additional heights in the Lexington Center.
Ms. McCabe said the Board had discussed step-backs in one of the earlier meetings and had removed it
in order not to limit development.
Mr. Adam Smith, 74 Paul Revere Road, said he understood the need to build more housing in Lexington
and added that all the residents could make constructive suggestions, if they knew the level of
permitted flexibility, in order to comply with the law. Mr. Smith added that information as to the
number of units to be built, total acreage, and the size of the contiguous districts would help people
understand. Mr. Smith added he would recommend reducing the heights in the Lexington Center and
three stories that include commercial would make the district lively and preserve the character of the
center and the Battle Green.
Mr. Andreas Theodosiou, 38 Drummer Boy Way, was concerned about the proposed 60 feet height
limits in Bedford Street and felt that 40-48 feet would be a good height. Ms. Theodosiou added that the
bylaw should be amended to include a reasonable expectation that architectural design, materials and
scale will harmonize with the neighborhood.
Mr. Charlie Wyman, 66 Harding Road, wanted clarification on the underlying zoning and also wanted to
know if there was any legal impediment for going up to 15 to 20% inclusionary housing. Mr. Peters
clarified that the allowed 10-15% by DHCD is based on the economic feasibility study and that the Board
would aspire for 20%.
Mr. Joel Herda, 3 Sunny Knoll Avenue, expressed his concern about 55 feet structures, on properties
which were adjacent to his property, casting shadows which will obscure his property and also was
concerned about the traffic issues and pedestrian safety issues which would arise due to the proposed
zoning.
Ms. Geneveive Wang, 1 Patriots Dr, wanted to know the rationale behind rezoning the parking lot on
Meriam Street now, as it was widely used for parking and was opposed to the proposal.
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Mr. Peters responded that it was a Town owned lot and the parking in the center would be maintained,
if anything were to occur in the future parking may be reconfigured. Ms. McCabe explained that zoning
comes first and would guide and direct future developments.
Ms. Beth Zonis, 4 Gould Road, was concerned about the overcrowding in schools that would result due
to this zoning proposal and also had concerns regarding the effects on infrastructure and parking
requirements.
Ms. McCabe recommended that the Board keep the Public hearing open until next week and informed
the Board about Town Counsel’s minor edits to the draft language and also regarding the consultant
initiating the fiscal study regarding inclusionary housing.
Mr. Schanbacher moved to continue the Public Hearing for Article 34 and 35 to February 8th at 6:00 p.m. on
Zoom. Ms. Thompson seconded the motion. The Planning Board voted in favor of the motion 5-0-0 (Roll call:
Creech – yes; Peters – yes; Schanbacher – yes; Thompson – yes; Hornig – yes). MOTION PASSED
Public Hearing: Article 36 Amend Zoning Map – Central Business District
Mr. Peters opened the Public Hearing on Articles 36 to amend the zoning map for the Central Business
District.
Ms. McCabe shared the presentation for Article 36, and showed the maps of the Lexington Center with
the existing zoning and the proposed zoning. Ms. McCabe said the proposal was to include 16 Clarke
Street, 7 Raymond Street, the right of way area and the historical society building.
Ms. McKenna raised her concern about the future of the area behind Depot Square and changing the
zoning for the piece of land around Minuteman Bikeway into a commercial zone. Ms. McKenna was
concerned about the uncertainty this would lead to and was against including the property to the CB
district. She favored zoning the Raymond and Clarke Street properties to be included in the CB district.
Mr. Hornig shared the findings from his research on the property behind the Depot Square and said that
it was an old railroad property and was left in the residential district by oversight. Ms. McKenna added
that Citizen’s bank had sold the property to the Historical Society for it to be an asset for the town and
was concerned about rezoning it.
Mr. Michelson speaking on behalf of the Center Committee informed the Board about the unanimous
vote passed by the Center Committee to support the rezoning of all the areas mentioned by Ms.
McCabe.
Mr. Jason Du, 1 Oakland Street, expressed his concern about the proposed zoning of the parking lot and
said it is very unclear to him.
Mr. Schanbacher moved to continue the Public Hearing for Article 36 to February 8th at 6:00 p.m. on Zoom.
Ms. Thompson seconded the motion. The Planning Board voted in favor of the motion 5-0-0 (Roll call: Creech
– yes; Peters – yes; Schanbacher – yes; Thompson – yes; Hornig – yes). MOTION PASSED
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Public Hearing: Article 37 Extend Action Deadline for Major Site Plan Review
Mr. Peters opened the Public Hearing on Articles 37 to extend the action deadline for Major Site Plan
Review.
Ms. McCabe shared the presentation on Article 37, which outlined the proposed article and explained
the need for the extension of the deadline for major site plan reviews from 60 days to 150 days from the
date of submission of a complete application. The purpose is to give the board more time to fully review
applications if needed and give the applicant more time to respond to any comments during the public
hearing.
Mr. Schanbacher moved to continue the Public Hearing for Article 37 to February 8th at 6:00 p.m. on Zoom.
Ms. Thompson seconded the motion. The Planning Board voted in favor of the motion 5-0-0 (Roll call: Creech
– yes; Peters – yes; Schanbacher – yes; Thompson – yes; Hornig – yes). MOTION PASSED
Public Hearing: Article 38 Minor Modifications to Approved Permits
Mr. Peters opened the Public Hearing on Articles 38 to make minor modifications to approved permits.
Ms. McCabe shared the presentation on Article 38, which outlined the proposed article and explained
that the proposed Article 38 would add new zoning bylaw provisions that allows both the Zoning Board
and Planning Board to make minor modifications at a public meeting rather than a public hearing. Ms.
McCabe explained that for a public hearing two weeks of advance notice to abutters and publication in
the newspapers is required and this change would help streamline the projects that come before the
Board.
Mr. Schanbacher moved to continue the Public Hearing for Article 38 to February 8th at 6:00 p.m. on Zoom.
Ms. Thompson seconded the motion. The Planning Board voted in favor of the motion 5-0-0 (Roll call: Creech
– yes; Peters – yes; Schanbacher – yes; Thompson – yes; Hornig – yes). MOTION PASSED
Public Hearing: Article 39 Technical Corrections
Mr. Peters opened the Public Hearing on Articles 39 to make the technical corrections.
Ms. McCabe shared the presentation on Article 39, which outlined the proposed article and explained
that the proposed Article was to fix a typographical error in § 135-9.5.5.3. Ms. McCabe said that the
provisions of § 135-6.7.3.2 had to be edited to eliminate the last sentence which referenced ‘family’, to
comply with the Town’s regulations.
Mr. Schanbacher moved to continue the Public Hearing for Article 39 to February 8th at 6:00 p.m. on zoom.
Ms. Thompson seconded the motion. The Planning Board voted in favor of the motion 5-0-0 (Roll call: Creech
– yes; Peters – yes; Schanbacher – yes; Thompson – yes; Hornig – yes). MOTION PASSED
Board Administration
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Staff Updates
Ms. McCabe said that she did not have any staff updates.
Board Member Updates
There were no Board updates.
Upcoming meetings: Feb 8, Feb 15, March 1, March 15th
Mr. Peters reminded the Board about the upcoming meetings on February 8 th, February 15th, March 1st
and March 15th and went over the anticipated agenda items for the meetings.
Review of Meeting Minutes: 1 /4, 1/16,1/12,1/18 (tentative)
Mr. Schanbacher moved that the Planning Board approve the minutes of the meeting of the Planning Board
held on January 4th, 2023 as submitted tonight. Ms. Thompson seconded the motion. The Planning Board
voted in favor of the motion 5-0-0 (Roll call: Creech – yes; Peters – yes; Schanbacher – yes; Thompson – yes;
Hornig – yes). MOTION PASSED.
Adjourn
Mr. Schanbacher moved that the Planning Board adjourn the meeting of February 1, 2023. Ms. Thompson
seconded the motion. The Planning Board voted in favor of the motion 5-0-0 (Roll call: Creech – yes; Peters –
yes; Schanbacher – yes; Thompson – yes; Hornig – yes). MOTION PASSED
Meeting adjourned at 9.30 p.m.
Lex Media recorded the meeting.
Material from the meeting can be found in the Planning Board’s Novus Packet.
List of Documents:
1. 69 Pleasant St. Linc Cole Ln., Minor Modification Request: Minor Modification request, Board
SPRD approval dated 9.7.23, Approved Plan set, Draft Minor Modification approval
2. Article 40 Citizen Petition: Proposed Zoning Amendment
3. Multi-Family Housing Zoning for MBTA Communities –Draft Zoning motion Language, Village
Overlay Districts Map (Bus- Bikeway), Draft Village Overlay District Zoning Map, Draft Zoning
Motion Supplemental Inclusionary Housing, Town Counsel Edits for Village Overlay, Power point
presentation on PB Public Hearing
4. Article 36 Amend Zoning Map – Central Business District – Draft Motion and Map to Expand CB,
Town Counsel edits, Public Hearing Notice, PowerPoint presentation Articles 36-39
5. Article 37 Extend Action Deadline for Major Site Plan Review – Draft Motion, Public Hearing
Notice, Town Counsel Edits, PowerPoint presentation Articles 36-39
6. Article 38 Minor Modifications to Approved Permits – Town Counsel edits, Draft Zoning Proposal
Minor Modifications
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1. Village Overlay District – Warrant Article Request, Village Overlay District Zoning Bylaw and Map
Amendments
2. Supplemental Inclusionary Zoning Requirements for Village Overlay District - Revised Zoning
Bylaw Amendments dt 1.11.23
3. Amend Zoning Map – Central Business District – CB Zoning Map Amendments- Public Hearing
Notice
4. Modify Action Deadline for Major Site Plan review – February 1 Legal Ad for Public Hearing, Modify
Site Plan Review Procedures – Notice of Public Hearing
5. Add Provisions for Minor Modifications to Approved Permits- Minor modifications Zoning
Bylaw Amendments
6. Technical Corrections and Housekeeping – Technical Corrections and Housekeeping Zoning Bylaw