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Michael Schanbacher, Vice Chair
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RECOMMENDATION REPORT OF THE LEXINGTON PLANNING BOARD
ARTICLE 53:AMEND ZONING MAP
507 BEDFORD STREET(Map 88, Lot 73C)
RECOMMENDATION
On Wednesday, February 7, 2024, after a public hearing held on February 7, 2024,the Planning Board voted (3) in
favor and one (1) opposed, to recommend that Town Meeting disapprove the motion under Article 53 to amend
the Zoning Map to include 507 Bedford Street in the MFO (Bedford Street North Multi-Family Overlay) District.
Board member Robert Peters recused himself from participating in this matter.
AMENDMENT DESCRIPTION
This map amendment would add the lot at 507 Bedford Street(Assessor's Map 88, Lot 73C)to the Bedford Street
North Multi-Family Overlay(MFO) District.
RATIONALE FOR RECOMMENDATION
This zoning map amendment was not supported by the Board because it is not contiguous to the rest of the
Bedford Street North MFO District, is less than one acre, and is situated at a major intersection where it could
worsen traffic.A Planning Board member encouraged the property owner to work with abutters to create a larger
area.
PUBLIC PROCESS
The Planning Board held four public work sessions between November and January to consider zoning
amendments for Annual Town Meeting. On Wednesday, February 7, 2024, after publication of the legal
advertisement in the Lexington Minuteman newspaper on January 18 and January 25, 2024, the Planning Board
held a public hearing.The public hearing closed on February 7 and the Board voted on February 7 to recommend
Town Meeting disapprove Article 53.
RECORD OF THE VOTE
Melanie Thompson moved that the Planning Board recommend that Town Meeting disapprove Article 53. Bob
Creech seconded the motion. The Planning Board voted in favor of the motion 3-1-0 (Roll Call: Robert Creech —
yes, Charles Hornig— no, Michael Schanbacher—yes, Melanie Thompson—yes).
SIGNATURE OF THE PLANNING BOARD VICE CHAIR
Planning Board Report to 2024 Annual Town Meeting
Article 53
Michael Schanbacher
Exhibit:
Approved Planning Board Meeting Minutes
Planning Board Report to 2024 Annual Town Meeting
Article 53