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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-11-03-SPRD-minSpecial Permit Residential Development (SPRD) Ad-hoc Committee Meeting Minutes of November 3, 2021 Special Permit Residential Development (SPRD) Ad-hoc Committee Members present for the Public Meeting: Jill Hai, Chair; Scott Cooper, Charles Hornig, Richard Perry, Wendy Manz, Betsey Weiss, Joyce Murphy Lexington Staff present for the Public Meeting: Carol Kowalski, Assistant Town Manager for Development; Amanda Loomis, Planning Director Other attendees: David Treitsch Ms. Hai conducted a roll call to ensure all the members of the SPRD ad-hoc committee and members of staff present could hear and be heard. Ms. Hai chaired the meeting and called the meeting to order at 8:30 am. The meeting was recorded by LexMedia for future on-demand viewing. Review of SPRD by-law material Ms. Hai shared that Taylor Singh has resigned from the committee and they will be considering applications to fill one vacant seat on the committee. Ms. Loomis shared the background and the supporting material for the proposed SPRD by-law. She emphasized the need for SPRD, removing the Balanced housing development, and removing the Public benefit development allowing the Site sensitive development to continue. In addition to that adding an Alternative Residential development (ARD). Ms. Loomis suggested amending the Special Permit Residential Development (SPRD) to Residential Development (RD). The title Residential development is open for discussion and can be updated as deemed appropriate. RD comprised of Site sensitive development (SSD) and Alternative Residential Development (ARD). She reviewed the goals and benefits of a Residential Development, highlights of Site Sensitive Development, key features of an Alternative Residential Development, the Inclusionary requirement, the design and layout requirements, encouraging the reuse of Historic and Architecturally significant structures, and Accessory dwelling units. Ms. Loomis reviewed the process flow chart, the design and compliance information, and the requirements pertaining to each step on the flow chart. Mr. Cataldo shared the calculations, reviewed the unit floor area and gross floor area numbers, and the number of possible units based on the Reed St proposal he received the week before. The committee discussed the cost for the conventional subdivision development and the Special Permit Residential Development. They discussed the eligibility criteria for the affordable housing units, workforce housing, and SHI compliance. The committee reviewed the AMI chart, discussed the inclusionary percentage, and how to set the percentage for ‘moderate’ income. They discussed the percentages, 10% for SSD and 20% split for ARD; this was evaluated in correlation to the AMI and the feasibility in terms of the number of units with the intent of finding a right balance. Ms. Hai advised that the committee should continue the discussion at the next meeting. Mr. Treitsch suggested adding visuals to the process flow chart so the public can envision how the development will look like. Ms. Loomis shared that she has submitted her letter of resignation to the Town. The committee wished her the best and applauded Ms. Loomis for her great work. Mr. Perry moved that the SPRD committee recommend that the Select Board support the OSRD Article 15. Mr. Cooper seconded the motion. The SPRD Committee voted in favor of the motion 6-0-0 (Roll Call Cooper- yes, Hornig- yes, Murphy- yes, Weiss- yes, Perry- yes, Hai- yes). MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Upcoming meetings The committee decided to have their next meeting on Nov 17 2021, at 8:00 a.m. Adjourn Ms. Hai moved that the SPRD committee adjourn the meeting of November 3rd, 2021. Mr. Perry seconded the motion. The SPRD Committee voted in favor of the motion 6-0-0 (Roll Call Cooper- yes, Hornig- yes, Murphy- yes, Weiss- yes, Perry- yes, Hai- yes). MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.