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Monday, February 1, 2021
Conducted by Remote Participation*
7:00 PM
AGENDA
ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
1. Joint Meeting Items:
1. 2021 Annual Town Meeting Zoning Articles & Update
2. Update on Hartwell Innovation Park Proposal
3. Update on Comprehensive Plan
ADJOURN
1. Anticipated Adjournment 9:00pm
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AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
LEXINGTON JOINT SELECT BOARD AND PLANNING BOARD MEETING
AGENDA ITEM TITLE:
Joint Meeting Items:
PRESENTER: ITEM
NUMBER:
Carol Kowalski,Assistant Town
Manager for Development I.1
SUMMARY:
Staff presenting:
Carol Kowalski,Assistant Town Manager for Development; Amanda Loomis, Planning Director; Jim Kelly,
Building Commissioner; Jennifer Gingras, Zoning Administrator; Sandhya Iyer, Economic Development
Director; Casey Hagerty, Economic Development Coordinator; Stella Carr, Sustainability Director; Sheila
Page,Assistant Planning Director
Staff will provide an overview of the following 2021 ATM Zoning Articles:
• Article 39-Amend Zoning Bylaw- Historic Preservation Incentives
• Article 40-Amend Zoning Bylaw- Retaining Walls
• Article 41 -Amend Zoning Bylaw- Structures in Setbacks
• Article 42-Amend Zoning Bylaw- Floodplain Management
• Article 43 -Amend Zoning Bylaw- Technical Corrections
• Article 44-Amend Zoning Bylaw- Use and General Regulations
Hartwell Innovation Park Proposed Zoning District:
. Article 45 -Amend Zoning Bylaw& Zoning Map -Hartwell Innovation Park
In addition, Staff will provide an update on the Comprehensive Plan.
SUGGESTED MOTION:
FOLLOW-UP:
DATE AND APPROXIMATE TIME ON AGENDA:
2/l/2021
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Town of Lexington
Robert Creech,Chair
PLANNING BOARD
Robert D. Peters,Vice Chair
1625 Massachusetts Avenue
Ginna Johnson,Clerk
� w el Lexington,MA 02420 Richard L.Canale
�,, Tel(781)698-4560 Charles Hornig
e plannina&lexingtonma.gov Michael Leon,Associate
k
y�y www.I exin gtonma.gov/planning
ANNUAL TOWN MEETING 2021
ARTICLE XX AMEND ZONING BYLAW—HISTORIC PRESERVATION INCENTIVES
JANUARY 21,2021
To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning By-Law to allow additional flexibility in permitting
under § 6.2, Historical Preservation Incentives, or act in any other manner in relation thereto.
(Inserted at the request of the Planning Board)
DESCRIPTION: This article would allow special permits for historical preservation under § 135-6.2
to permit additional uses where necessary to preserve historic elements.
MOTION: That the Zoning Bylaw, Chapter 135 of the Code of the Town of Lexington be amended
as follows, and further that non-substantive changes to the numbering of this bylaw be permitted in
order that it be in compliance with the numbering format of the Code of the Town of Lexington:
1. Replace§ 135-6.2 with the following:
6.2 HISTORIC PRESERVATION INCENTIVES
6.2.1 Purpose.
The general objectives of this section are to:
1. Encourage preservation of buildings, structures, sites and settings, and
elements of historical or architectural significance.
2. Establish eligibility criteria for buildings, structures, sites and settings, and
elements attaining protected status under § 6.2.2.
3. Expand economic options for the owner/investor, by broadening the permitted
uses in various zoning districts and removing barriers presented by
development standards governing those permitted uses.
4. Permit the flexibility of development options by modifying dimensional
requirements that might be an impediment to historic preservation.
5. Provide incentives to preserve contributory elements of historic or
architectural significance, such as settings and sites, objects, monuments, trees
or other elements.
6.2.2 Historic Eligibility Defined.
Any historic buildings, other structures and outbuildings, sites and settings,
objects, monuments, trees or any element of historical, architectural and/or
cultural significance that indicates their contributory value in establishing
historical context, may qualify for eligibility under this section, if it is included on
any of the following lists or surveys:
1. National Register of Historic Places;
2. State (Commonwealth of Massachusetts) Register of Historic Places;
3. Inclusion by the Lexington Historical Commission in its Comprehensive
Cultural Resources Survey; or
4. Pending nominations in good standing to the National or State Register.
6.2.3 Special Permit.
The SPGA, after making the findings required by § 6.2.4 below, may grant a
special permit to authorize certain uses and activities, outlined below, that would
allow the renovation, repair, adaptive reuse or, in limited instances, removal of
historic or architecturally significant buildings:
1. Permit uses permitted in another district
2. Modify the operating or development standards contained in Table 1,
provided that any negative impacts to the surrounding area can be feasibly
mitigated
3. Modify the standards for bed-and-breakfast homes (6.5), conversion to a
congregate living facility(6.6), and accessory apartments (6.7)
4. Modify the dimensional controls of§ 4.0
5. Modify the off-street parking and loading requirements in § 5.1
6. Modify the landscaping, transition and screening requirements in § 5.3
6.2.4 Findings Required.
In order to grant a special permit, the SPGA shall determine that:
1. the uses or the modification of standards and requirements authorized in
§ 6.2.3 are necessary to maintain the historic or architecturally significant
building, structure or element;
2. the proposed renovation,repair, adaptive reuse or removal preserves, to the
maximum extent feasible, the historical and architectural features of the
building, structure or element;
3. moving of buildings, structures and elements to other locations is considered
only if no other preservation measures are practical or reasonable on the
existing site, or if the proposed removal is to return a building, structure or
element to an original or more historically accurate location;
4. the historical and architectural features of the building, structure or element
will be preserved for the duration of the special permit;
5. failure to grant the special permit is likely to result in inappropriate use or
physical modification or pursuit of a demolition permit; and
6. the proposed use will not generate negative impacts to the surrounding area or
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zoning district or that any negative impacts generated may be feasibly
mitigated.
6.2.5 Contributory Lots.
For one or more lots that do not otherwise qualify under § 6.2.2, above, the SPGA
may grant a special permit to modify: the standards in Table 2, Schedule of
Dimensional Controls; the standards in §§ 3.3, 4.4, 6.3, 7.1, 7.2, and 7.3; the
dimensional and intensity controls in § 4.0; the landscaping, transition and
screening requirements in § 5.3, Landscaping, Transition and Screening; or the
off-street parking and loading requirements in § 5.1, Off-Street Parking and
Loading;provided the SPGA makes a finding that such modifications are
necessary to make historic preservation feasible on another lot within the same
development on which an historic element, as defined in § 6.2.2, is located.
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Town of Lexington
Robert Creech,Chair
PLANNING BOARD
1625 Massachusetts Avenue Robert D. Peters,Vice Chair
Ginna Johnson,Cleric
ej Lexington,MA 02420 Richard L. Canale
�,, Tel(781)698-4560 Charles Hornig
planninja&lexingtonma.gov Michael Leon,Associate
INYGfpCk" www.lexin to goWplanning
Annual Town Meeting 2021
ARTICLE XX AMEND ZONING BYLAW RETAINING WALLS
JANUARY 21, 2021
MOTION: That the Zoning Bylaw, Chapter 135 of the Code of the Town of Lexington be amended as
follows, (struck-though text is to be removed and underlined text is to be added), and further that non-
substantive changes to the numbering of this bylaw be permitted in order that it be in compliance with
the numbering format of the Code of the Town of Lexington:
1. Amend §4.3.1 as follows:
4.3.1 Structures Other than Buildings. The maximum height, in feet, for structures other than buildings
may not exceed the maximum height for buildings as set forth in Table 2.0 Structures other than
buildings may be located in a required front, rear or side yard provided the height of the structure is
not greater than its horizontal distance from the lot line, except that:
1. Either A one fence not greater than six feet in height (except that a supporting post may be not
more than six feet, six inches in height) or one retaining wall not greater than four feet in
height may be located on or closer to a lot line; and
2. A sign,permitted under § 5.2, may be located in a front yard.
Town of Lexington
Robert Creech,Chair
PLANNING BOARD
1625 Massachusetts Avenue Robert D. Peters,Vice Chair
Ginna Johnson,Cleric
� � w ej Lexington,MA 02420 Richard L.Canale
�,, !a? Tel(781)698-4560 Charles Hornig
plannin a,lexin onma.� Michael Leon,Associate
INYG fpfik" www.lexin tog nina.gw/planning
Annual Town Meeting 2021
ARTICLE XX AMEND ZONING BYLAW STRUCTURES IN SETBACKS
JANUARY 21,2021
MOTION: To amend the Zoning Bylaw, Chapter 135 of the Code of the Town of Lexington, as
follows, and further that non-substantive changes to the numbering of this bylaw be permitted in order
that it be in compliance with the numbering format of the Code of the Town of Lexington:
1. Add a new §4.2.6 as follows:
4.2.6 Accessory Structures in Setbacks. Notwithstanding §4.3.1 and the definition of YARD, up to
two accessory structures (including but not limited to tool or storage sheds and play structures but
not including garages) meeting the following requirements may be located in a minimum required
side or rear yard:
1. The site coverage of each structure shall be less than 150 SF.
2. The height of each structure shall be less than 12 feet.
3. Each structure shall be set back at least 5 feet from the nearest lot line.
MOR44 Town of Lexington
Robert Creech,Chair
PLANNING BOARD
Robert D. Peters,Vice Chair
1625 Massachusetts Avenue
Ginna Johnson,Clerk
w ej Lexington,MA 02420
Richard L.Canale
�, Tel(781)698-4560 Charles Hornig
lannin a)lexin tonma. ov
a���ya p � g � Michael Leon,Associate
kANYC.rp www.lexin tog nina. ogv/planning
ANNUAL TOWN MEETING 2021
ARTICLE XX AMEND ZONING BYLAW—FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT
JANUARY 21,2021
MOTION: To amend the Zoning Bylaw, Chapter 135 of the Code of the Town of Lexington by
adding a new § 135-7.1.7, as presented below
7.1.7 Floodplain Administrator Designation
The Town Manager shall designate an official Floodplain Administator and a deputy
Floodplain Administrator for the Town of Lexington.
Town of Lexington
Robert Creech,Chair
PLANNING BOARD
1625 Massachusetts Avenue Robert D.Peters,Vice Chair
Ginna Johnson,Clerk
� w ej Lexington,MA 02420 Richard L.Canale
�,, Tel(781)698-4560 Charles Hornig
„ planningLlexin omna.gov Michael Leon,Associate
k
y�y www.Iexin to�gov/pIanning
ANNUAL TOWN MEETING 2021
ARTICLE XX AMEND ZONING BYLAW—USE AND GENERAL REGULATIONS
JANUARY 21,2021
To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning Bylaw (including Table 1, Permitted Uses and
Development Standards) and Section 5.1 Off-street Parking and Loading to allow for beneficial
changes identified in the Hartwell Innovation Park drafting process and updates from the 2020
Special Town Meeting (such as Short-Term Rentals and requirements from the Attorney General
review); or act any other manner in relation thereto.
(Inserted by the Select Board at the request of the Planning Board)
DESCRIPTION: This article would amend any issues in the zoning bylaw or table of uses identified
during other amendments of the Zoning Bylaw, which may include adding Short Term Rentals.
135-3.0 Use Regulations
Amend §135-3.4 Table 1,Permitted Uses and Development Standards,by adding a new row N.1.05
Brewry,winery, distillery, cidery and a new row N1.06 Makerspace
N. MANUFACTURING,RESEARCH&DEVELOPMENT,LIFE SCIENCE,AND TECHNOLOGY USES
N.1.0 AS A PRINCIPAL USE
GC RO RS RT CN CRS CS CB CLO CRO CM CSX C-HIP
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L 1 06 1',a1,.x r in Amend§135-3.4 Table 1,Permitted Uses and Development Standards,by adding a new row P.1.03 Food
Truck or Outdoor mobile vending cart
P. OPEN AIR,SEASONAL AND SPECIAL EVENTS
P.1.0 AS A PRINCIPAL USE
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135-5.0 General Regulations- 5.1.5 Table of Loading Requirements
Amend §135-5.1.5 to add a new row
Type of Use Loading Factor
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distribution and industrial service uses tlI Pe e�tefl �i�iud d.uu ��:�� m��, ���� Sig
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135-5.0 General Regulations- 5.1.9 Location of Off-Street Parking Spaces and Loading Bays
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135-5.0 General Regulations- 5.1.8 Bicycle Parking Facilities
Amend §135-5.1.8 as follows:
1. Required spaces. In an office,manufacturing,research or laboratory use as defined in the
parking and loading tables, a minimum of two bicycle parking spaces shall be provided,
and one additional bicycle parking space shall be provided for each increment of 15
motor vehicle parking spaces ev f 40 vehiele spaees.
135-5.0 General Regulations- 5.1.13 Design Standards.
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Amend § 135-5.1. 7 so that it reads:
5.1.7 Preferential Rideshare Parking. To encourage the use of high-occupancy vehicles, office,
manufacturing, research, or laboratory uses of more than 50,000 square feet of gross floor
area, as defined in the parking and loading tables above, must provide preferential rideshare
parking spaces in compliance with the following standards:
1. One carpool or vanpool parking space must be provided for every 45-0 50 motor vehicle
parking spaces..., with a minimum of two spaces.
2. Rideshare parking spaces may be provided by converting a parking space required by
the parking table.
3. Carpool and vanpool spaces must be signed and striped, and be located near the primary
entrance(s) of the building without displacing any handicapped parking.
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135-9.5.4.2 Hartwell Innovation Park
Amend §135-9.5.4.2 as follows:
The Planning Board shall promulgate, after public notice and hearing, Zoning Regulations to
effectuate the purposes and intent of this provision of this bylaw, including definitions of major
and minor site plans and du^�eg,ak4ig administrative review to the Board's designee
that will allow site plan review without a public meeting for minor site plans. 2;
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Amend §135-10.0 Definitions to amend the definitions for BUSINESS OR PROFESSIONAL
OFFICE, RESTAURANT, LIGHT MANUFACTURING as follows.
BUSINESS OR PROFESSIONAL OFFICE A building or part thereof, for the transaction of
business or the provision of services exclusive of the receipt, sale, storage, or processing of
merchandise, including office of a professional, advertising, editing, composition(but not a
printer) employment agency, civic or social association, office of a manufacturer's representative
or salesperson F offjc , and m:npiLwx.sofbva : n. and..:� a juuuu0og
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p be atluu,�] �,I consumption o meals at tables or at a counter, on the premises. B u�.°v�� Aau s tim a�,a
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Draft 01.021.2020- Proposed amendments to the Lexington Zoning Bylaw
Notes:
• Items underlined or stfiekeii are proposed amendments to the Lexington Zoning Bylaw.
• Items marked in Nue are proposed amendments to existing text.
• Items shown in or r are language approved under Article 16 of the 2020 Special Town
Meeting and are incorporated to reflect where they will be located in the Lexington Zoning Bylaw.
135-2.0 Districts
Amend §135-2.2.3 Commercial Districts by replacing the Manufacturing(CM) District with the
Hartwell Innovation Park (C-HIP) District.
CN Neighborhood Business
CRS Retail Shopping
CS Service Business
CB Central Business
CLO Local Office
CRO Regional Office
CSX Commercial Service Expanded
135-3.0 Use Regulations
Amend §135-3.4 Table 1, Permitted Uses and Development Standards, to replace the CM column
heading with C-HIP; add, remove, or modify permitted uses in the C-HIP District; and further add new
rows and modify existing rows to support the vision of the C-HIP District.
135-4.0 Dimensional Controls
Amend §135-4.0 Table 2, Schedule of Dimensional Controls, by deleting the CM title and replacing it
with a new title C-HIP.
Table 2
GA4 C-HIP
Minimum lot area 20,000 SF(f)
Minimum lot frontage in feet 50(f)
Minimum front yard in feet(a), (b)F : .;P NR
Minimum side yard in feet 15(f)
Minimum rear yard in feet 15(o
Minimum side and rear yard adjacent to o��...P(�nu y,at� 4 iueF ss V:K: ,S�F ee
k't,nH� a residential district in feet 50(f)
Maximum nonresidential floor area ratio(FAR) NR
Maximum site coverage NR
Public and institutional buildings,maximum height:
In stories: NR
In feet: 115(0(h)
Other buildings,maximum height:
In stories: NR
In feet: 11569(h)
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Amend §135-4.0 Table 2, Schedule of Dimensional Controls, footnote (h), as follows:
h. See § 7.4.4.1
135-5.1 OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING
Amend §135-5.1.11.3(b)by replacing the "CM"row heading with"C-HIP".
Residential All Other Lot Wall of a Principal
District Line Street Line Lines Building
District (feet) (feet) (feet) (feet)
RS,RO ..RT N/A 25 5 5
RD N/A 25 8 5
CRO, CLO 50*.... 50 10 5
( 4N4 CHIP l a/A`,0! 11,E A 2 5 .... N/A 5
CRS, CS, CB, CN 20* 10 N/A 5
GC 0 .... 25 5 5
CSX 20*... 10 N/A 5
135-5.2 SIGNS
Amend §135-5.2.8.3 as follows:
Standing signs. In particular instances the SPGA may issue special permits for standing
signs in accordance with § 5.2.10, if it is determined that the architecture of the building,
the location of the building with reference to the street or the nature of the establishment
is such that the sign should be permitted in the public interest. Except in the C-HIP
District, no establishment shall be permitted more than one standing sign other than signs
directing traffic flow. In the GM aft CRO Districts one standing sign, not to exceed 50
square feet in area and five feet in height, shall be permitted by right on each lot. hi the
C-HIP District, standin , s4gns shall be permitted bight.
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135-5.3 LANDSCAPING, TRANSITION AND SCREENING
Amend §135-5.3.5, by replacing the"CM"row and column headings with"C-HIP".
Adjacent District
District In
Which Lot is C.''']IIf 1I]IIE�11 Street
Located GC RO RS RT RD CN CRS CS CSX CB CLO CRO4 V I Line
GC 20 20.... 20 20 — .... — - -..
RO 25* 25* 25* 10* 15 15 .... 20 20 20 20
RS 25* 25* 25* 10* 15 15 20 15 20
RT 25* 25* 25* 10* 10.. 10 .... — 10..
RD 20* 20* 20* 20* 20 20 .... 20 20 20 20 20 25
CN 20 20.... 20 20 10 .... 15 - 20.. 10. ....
CRS 20 20.... 20 20 10 — 15 10 10
CS 20 20.... 20 20 15... 15 .... — - 15... 20. ....
CSX 20 20.... 20 20 15... 15 .... — - 20. ....
CB — 20.... — 20 — .... — -
CLO 50 50.... 50 50 10 10 .... 10 10
CRO 50 — 50 —.... — - s0. ....
\4 C V V I P 50 — 50 — .... — - 25.. ....
* No requirement for an individual dwelling
135-7.4 Hartwell Innovation Park(C-HIP District)
Replace §135-7.4 with the following:
7.4 Hartwell Innovation Park(C-HIP District)
7.4.1 Purpose and Intent
One of Lexington's major employment centers, known as the Hartwell Innovation Park(C-HIP
District),possesses excellent prospects for entrepreneurs and well-established businesses
focusing on technology, research& development, and innovation. This section establishes an
efficient and predictable development review process while ensuring a well-designed,
sustainable economic center for Lexin-tg on.
The C-HIP District allows for the rejuvenation of an existing economic center through
progressive dimensional standards, the use of design standards and regulations, all established
with the intent of creating an attractive and vibrant area. This section intends to allow
properties within the C-HIP District to meet current and future market opportunities in an ever-
changing economy. The C-HIP District promotes diversity and opportunity for landowners and
businesses of all sizes through a streamlined sixty(60) day review permitting_process when all
requirements, standards, and design guidelines are met.
7.4.2 Compliance
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Projects within the C-HIP District shall comply with this section. Wherever a conflict
exists between two (2) Sections, this section shall prevail.
7.4.3 Design Guidelines
The Planning Board shall promulgate, after public notice and hearing, C-HIP Design
Guidelines to effectuate the purposes and intent of this section. The C-HIP Design
Guidelines are essential for creating a District-wide communitypus. The C-HIP
Design Guidelines shall guide Applicants when planning development and
redevelopment projects.
7.4.4 Development Standards
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a. The first floor of facades facing a public right-of-way shall incorporate varied
fenestrations to ensure the design promotes activity and decrease building
scale at the pedestrian level. Fenestrations may include bump-outs, entrances,
sitting or eating areas, awnings, covered entries, landscaping area, etc.
b. Parking structures shall be designed to be readily adaptable to create usable
space ex. flex space, conference area, fitness centers,recreation space, office
space, etc.).
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b. A Pedestrian Amenity Area shall be Provided along the frontage of all parcels
that commences at the public right-of-way with a ten(10) feet in width. Such
Pedestrian Amenity Area may be reduced in len try a maximum of fifty
(50)percent if a structure is placed in the Pedestrian Amenity Area. The depth
of the Pedestrian Amenity Area shall be increase by the respective amount.
The Pedestrian Amenity Area shall include street trees,pedestrian amenities,
and walkways to help establish a transition from the public streetscape onto
the property.
c. Properties that contain multiple structures shall incorporate accessible
sidewalks, skybridges, pedestrian bridges, pathways, etc., to establish a
walkable campus.
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emissions through the LexLEED HIP Design Guidelines in the Planning
Board Zoning Regulations. All projects are expected to achieve a ratingoof
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Gold, with a minimum of fifty(50) percent of the points coming from each
category.
e. Roofs within the C-HIP District shall be designed to incorporate green or blue
roofs to manage stormwater, solar or alternative energgeneration, and
energy independence.
6. Landscpaing and Stormwater
a. Projects within the C-HIP shall be designed to a minimum level of Goal for
the LexSITE for landscaping of Planning Board Zoning Regulations. All
projects are expected to achieve a rating of Gold, with a minimum of fifty(50)
percent of the points coming from each category.
b. Shade trees shall be installed one (1) every twenty(20)to thirty(30) feet
between the ROW and a building. Said trees shall be a minimum three (3)
inch caliper(cal). Trees shall be selected from Section V.B List of
Recommended Trees of the Lexington Tree Manual.
c. Native and native hybrid trees that are eight (8)inch DBH or greater that are
removed shall be replaced within the C-HIP District or mitigated. Mitigation
for trees lost that cannot be saved or replaced shall be mitigated per 120-8.0
Mitigation of the General Bylaws, or per the Section, IV.0 Donating Trees to
the Town of the Lexington Tree Manual, as amended.
7. Infrastructure and Utilities.
a. All rooftop equipment shall be screened and shall not be visible from the
ground or adjacent buildings, except for Solar Energy Systems, where no
screeningis s required.
b. All utilities are required to be placed underground, with the exception of
necessary surface features and life safety items. Where transformers, switch
boxes, and other utility cabinets are needed, such features shall be screened
from the public view using architectural forms, fencing, or landscape
materials. Such provision does not apply to catch basin or storm drain covers.
c. Utility areas for electricity should inlcude a ten(10) foot easement around
transformers, switch boxes, and other associated utility cabinets for future
expansion of services.
7.4.4 Review of Uses
Lexington encourages new uses that are proven viable elsewhere and do not ne ativelX
impact health, safety, or welfare. The SPGA may issue a Special Permit for a use not
identified in Table 1, Permitted Uses and Development Standards. Such use is found to
provide a better project, create jobs, not impact or degrade the quality of health or the
environment, and is compatible with its surroundings.
7.4.5 Parking, Transportation and Circulation
1. Off-Street Parking and Loading
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Off Street Parking and Loading requirements under § 135 - 5.1 —Off Street Parking
and Loading in General Regulations as amended shall apply in the C-HIP Zoning
District with the following exceptions:
a. Developments may lease off-site parking for an employee off-street
parking that allows the use of public transportation or shuttle service, car
sharing, or non-motorized transportation.
b. Off-street surface parking spaces shown on the site plan may be land
banked for future use is strongly encouraged to decrease impervious areas.
When such spaces are needed, the Applicant shall submit a letter to the
Planning Office for the record.
C. Off Street parking may be provided on an adjacent lot or a lot within 500
feet of the subject lot.
2. Transportation and Circulation
a. Projects shall be designed to incorporate Complete Street concepts and
pedestrian and bicycle features throughout the site.
b. Applicants shall design projects to reduce and consolidate curb cuts while
using access driveways and alleyways to connect abutting properties.
c. Each property shall have at least one conveniently located protected bus
stop on the property for use of a private or quasi private shuttle or
Transportation Management Association
d. Access to secure bicycle parking shall be separate from vehicle access.
e. Pedestrian and bicycle amenities provided are distinctly separated from
drive aisles and parking, and offer ease of access to public transit systems,
trails and access to adjoining properties and streets;
f. Pedestrian and bicycle facilities should connect to local recreation assets
including but not limited to the Minuteman Bikeway, the proposed
elements outlined in the Town's 2011 West Lexington Greenway Master
Plan and the proposed expansion of the ACROSS Lexington route system,
and adjacent properties, wherever feasible
3. Traffic and Transportation Demand Management
a. With the exceptions above, developments located in the C-HIP Zoning
District and in the TMO-1 District are subject to § 135 - 5.1 Off Street
Parking and Loading and §135 - 5.5 Traffic Standards or the Development
may elect the provisions of the Section 7.2 Transportation Mana eg ment
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The Planning Board shall perform a review of the C-HIP District and the Lexington
Zoning Map commencing no later than July 1, 2025, and to bg concluded by
December 31, 2025, and ever,, f�(5) years thereafter.
135-9.5 Site Plan Review
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Amend §135-9.5.2.La and §135-9.5.2.1.b by adding"(5000 square feet in the C-HIP District)"to each
provision.
135-10.0 Definitions
Amend §135-10.0 Definitions to amend the definitions for LIGHT MANUFACTURING as follows.
LIGHT MANUFACTURING Fabrication,processing, or assembly employing only electric or
other substantially noiseless and inoffensive motive power,utilizing hand labor or quiet
machinery and processes, and free from neighborhood disturbing agents, such as odors, gas
fumes, smoke, cinders, flashing or excessively bright lights,refuse matter, electromagnetic
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radiation, eat orvibration. l.u,u u� ),''����i�uiud i10 1iu��u�l �m��h�. / quad Diu+ �°...i�u1iud no Ilut�uu��r,�i qr�i (,Iau�a�, „
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135-10.0 Definitions
Amend §135-10.0 Definitions to include the following new definitions: Terms and definitions will be
amended through the drafting process
FLEX OFFICE A coworking center, is a place where individual small business
owners/employees, remote workers, or freelancers work alongside one another in common
space, or a business incubator, where individuals working to launch new businesses can rent
affordable space in which to perform office work and access shared resources such as printers,
scanners, and other tools and services such as financial counseling and management training. A
Flex Office may also be a building or group of buildings providing use flexibility for office
and light industrial uses, such as printing design, light assembly of products, artist space, or
storage/warehousing
FOOD TRUCK OR OUTDOOR MOBILE VENDING CART A readily movable trailer or
motorized wheeled vehicle, currently registered with the Division of Motor Vehicles, designed
and equipped to serve food.
RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT Research, development, and testing conducted in dry labs,
wet labs, or other types of facilities related to such fields as chemical, pharmaceutical, medical,
electrical, transportation, and engineering, provided such activities do not involve live
mammals, reptiles, or birds for research, testing, or any other purpose, and provided such
activities are conducted within entirely enclosed buildings and produce no noise, smoke, glare,
vibration, or odor detectable outside the buildings. Includes, drug discovery, drug
development,preclinical research, and clinical research. Examples include are not limited to
Biopharma, Pharmaceutical Research, Diagnostics, and Disease Identification.
CONTRACT MANUFACTURING (CMO) Outsourcing services that provide drug
development and drug manufacturing services in the phannaceutical industry on a contract
basis.
CLINICAL MANUFACTURING (CRO) Early stage clinical testing and manufacturing to
achieve pivotal milestone in the development of drug product and batch manufacturing
WET OR PILOT MANUFACTURING Laboratory engaged in research, experimental and
testing activities, which may include the development of mockups and prototypes but not the
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manufacture of finished products. Industrial uses that include fabrication, manufacturing,
assembly or processing of materials that are in refined form and that do not in their
transformation create smoke, gas odor, dust noise vibration of earth soot or lighting to a
degree that is offensive when measured at the property line of subject property. Examples of
such uses may include but are not limited to Medical Device, MedTech,Nanotechnology
Research and Development, Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient(API)preparation and production
facilities,Prototype production facilities and pilot plants, Digital Health and Bioinformatics.
Zoning Map Amendments
Amend the Zoning Map to rezone lots 79-47A, 84-40A, 84-41F, 84-41G, 84-69, 84-70A, 84-81, 84-70C,
84-80A, 84-70E, 84-8013, 85-10B, 84-83B, 85-21, 84-84A, 79-51, 85-18A, 804A, 80-413, 80-9, 80-I0C,
73-9A, 80-IOB, 73-11, 74-8A, 74-9, 74-10, 74-6A, 74-7, 73-14, 80-IOD, 85-20A, 85-20C, 85-12, 85-11
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Annual Town Meeting 2021
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�o0 GT , Yf :. Summary of Public Forum
Hartwell Avenue
Focus on:
HARTWELL
Market Feasibility and Design Gtddefines
INNOVATION PANT[
e ti' December 1, 2020
The Town of Lexington invited stakeholders to a virtual public forum to discuss the Design
Guidelines proposed to guide future development of the Hartwell Innovation Park. There were
56 participants. Only two of these reported working on Hartwell Avenue or having done so in
the past. Most(74%) report having driven through the area the last time they were there(as
opposed to walking or biking).
There seemed to be a concern that the development According to the forum's
would occur all at once and immediately rather than participants, the top three most
understanding that the zoning has been put in place so important features regarding the
that if and when individual property owners decide to future"look"of Hartwell
redevelop they are allowed to develop additional Innovation Park:
square footage within specific constraints and will be • Green space,protect
encouraged to follow design guidelines that include mature trees, nature patlis
providing amenities especially to employees, but also . Reflect a modern aesthetic
to residents. As a result of being concerned about the (as opposed to the historic
development occurring all at once, as well as a Town center)
recognition that traffic is increasing in the area due to . More condensed parking
other regional development,the number one concern
seems to be the potential traffic impacts.
Hanscom is building up rapidly to avoid being decommissioned. Combined with building up Hartwell
avenue, traffic will increase significantly. The traffic was already from bumper to bumper before
pandemic on Hartwell flvenue and Wood St. during rush hour. What is the planned solution?"
A couple of participants offered design solutions to the anticipated increase in traffic (including a
reconfiguration of Rt. 138 with a fly-over interchange to deliver traffic directly to the
intersection of Hartwell and Maguire and creating two-one-way streets creating interstitial land
area to be used for new development).
Additional concerns include:
• Scale of the development: "The scale of the development is too big and will transform the
character of the neighborhood too much(could we limit the building height so that development is
more attractive and less transformative?)"
• Competition with Town Center: "It would seem like three of those options(restaurants,food
trucks, and retail shops would directly compete with the businesses in the town center and other
business nodes in town."
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• Hope for cohesive sense of place: I am hoping we can find ways that the individual
improvements along Hartwell do not have to feel like singular entities rather than part of a
complex "urban"fabric."
• Keeping in mind New England weather when designing spaces: "Let's not make the
same mistake we made with the LHS design '-and keep the weather in mind]-remember we are
not in California."
Participant questions included the following:
• Will the tax revenue gained eliminate the gap According to the forum participants the
between,the residential tax revenue and the following would improve the Hartwell
commercial tax revenue? area?
• Should 4.75 Bedford Street be removed as a • People who are not in cars
potential parcel for development? • A people oriented space!!
• TVhat is the footprint(on average)needed by • We need housing
this data and III industries and will they be • Use landscape to integrate the variety of
able to be accommodated in this site with all
its constraints?
buildings and programs
• �Q wider right-of--way zs needed to create
• Is availability of amenities something for the bike lanes, bus lanes, wide pedestrian
town to provide or are they dependent on what sidewalks, common.area, seating and
the developers of the new building want to
provide? gathering spaces, restaurants and storm
swails.
• Do the towns we are competing with already
have theses new facilities available?
• Is this correct, that restaurants and retail will
only be within the new office and lab buildings, that there won't be free standing restaurants or
retail, as there are on districtflvenue in.Burlington?
• Would there be anv way to introduce a Budding Energv Use Disclosure Ordinance for HIP?
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�oINUTM f :. Summary of Public Forum
Hartwell Avenue
Focus on:
HARTWELL
Su stainability
INNOVATION PARK
e December 7, 2020
ll
The Town of Lexington invited stakeholders to a virtual public forum to discuss issues of
sustainability in the Hartwell Innovation Park district.
The discussion was framed by four expert panelists who According to the forum's participants, the
shared their experience and advise, helping to inform the top three most important features
discussion and answering specific questions. There were regarding the future "sustainability of
54 participants. the built environment" of Hartwell
Innovation Park:
Panelists: • Decrease emissions produced by
Liz Galloway, Payette Associates buildings
Hannah Payne, City of Somerville • Maximize non-car transportation
Craig Lizotte,Mathworks options
Ben Myers,V.P. Sustainability, Boston Properties • Visible sustainability(e.g. solar,
There seemed to be a great deal of interest in the topic recycling
of sustainability and in ways of ensuring that the
redevelopment of the Hartwell Innovation Park area be According to the forum's participants, the top
done in ways that are most sustainable both for the threes most important features regarding
natural and the built environments. the future"sustainability of the natural
According to the forum participants the following
environment" of Hartwell Innovation Park:
should be considered in thinking about the • Decrease emissions produced by vehicles
sustainability of the Hartwell Innovation Park: • Manage Stormwater
• "Landscape with native plants to help sustain 0 Prioritize native species in green spaces
biodiversitY .f o insects, birds, etc." • Maximize alternative non-car
.
• Eliminate all gas powered lawn maintenance transportation options
equipment." Additional Comments include:
• "Create a culture of buying second hand. Donating • `Mature trees are most effective at
alone is not enough. We also need to expand the sequestering carbon and storm water"
marketfbr donated goods" • Emphasize the reduction of toxic discharge
• Increase building insulation requirements and use and storm water. That's aside from mature
triple glazed and properly coated windows" trees and native species."
• Strengthen noise and tree ordinances." *NOTE:The POLL only allowed each
• Passive house"where insulation is critical" participant to select one option.
• "Curbside compost collection, charge for garbage
collection by volume/weight"
• `Sustainable landscaping standards/goals:protect natural areas,protect and encourage planting
Of native trees, maximize water quality of Stormwater leaving site;minimize turf and promote use
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Of native plants which require less irrigation, less fertilizers and pesticides, and which provide
wildlife habitat"
• `Prohibit leaving DPW trucks idling for long periods when out on jobs"
• Fume hoods should exhaust via air to air heat exchangers"
Concerns include:
• Increase in traffic and pollution due to the increase in the number of trips generated
by the increased square footage.
• Ability of zoning and design guidelines to encourage sustainable practices, also
how to guide without being prescriptive, especially given the rapid pace of changes in
technology
Additional concerns include:
• If we want to get to no fossil fuels by 2035 and are thinking that over the next ten years the
existing buildings on Hartwell will be replaced then we need to make sure we are pushing the
envelope for development."
• "With up to 540 acres of lab/office spaces, there is no way we can have self-sustaining low-
emission buildings even ifyou cover all of them with solar panels."
• "We have plenty of wind offshore but it needs transmission lines"
• "There will be a large demand for water and there will be waste generated that needs to be
disposed of.Are there any plans to deal with this?"
• "Utilities need to worry about the stability of the entire area and the capacity of the installed
transmission lines so they can not respond to quick variations in sunlight or wind easily."
Participant questions included the following:
• "What was the impetus for these buildings being built versus a traditional construction?"
• "Can the example of'ynaximizing use of'heat pumps with minimal use ofNatural Gas as a
supplemental system.(Cape Cod) transfer to a commercial lab?"
• "What are chill beams?"
• "Can you comment on the use ofprovisions like the Green Score in Somerville's Zoning
Ordinance as a way to incentivize sustainable landscaping while allowingfor creativity and not
being too prescriptive?"
• `Are you aware of any developments like HIP in our region that have implemented district
heating or microgrids(local battery storage) and would building owners see such systems as a
benefit/inducement to building at HIP?"
• It sounds like technology for ell-electric life science laboratory buildings is very much within
reach, approximately how far off are we(in approx.years)?"
• Is there an argument for putting in place more stringent sustainable incentives i.e. requiring
buildings over 2 stories instead qf'5 to be made sustainable?"
• "Can parking lot solar canopy significantly help on Net Zero?Is it counted as part of the
building?"
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Poll Results
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of responsibility of emissions between buildings and the future HIP NATURAL environment.
transportation in Lexington?(Multiple choice)
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between buildings and transportation.Mostparticipants
thought that buildings were responsible for 56%, whilecis'a virewbriq the pofl results
transportation,for 44%. The actual breakdown is
buildings for 66%and transportation for 44%. The 1.choose the three most important sustainability feature for
remaining is due to other sources such as waste. the future HIP BUILT environment.(Multiple choice)
a. lose srastair�ablVity (solar,recycling) ,•'Poy38%
b Decrease emissions prod-,,]by bauildings
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�oINUTM f :. Summary of Public Forum
Hartwell Avenue
Focus on:
HARTWELL
Transportation
INNOVATION PANT[
e ti'` December 14, 2020
The Town of Lexington invited stakeholders to a virtual public forum to discuss issues of
transportation in the Hartwell Innovation Park district.
The discussion was framed by three expert panelists who Forum participants reported currently(pre
shared their experience and advise, helping to inform the and post--pandemic) commuting in the
discussion and answering specific questions. There were following ways:
56 participants. • 52%drive the whole way
......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 0 24%bicycle (at least part of the way)
Panelists: 0 18%take public transit(MBTA,
Peter Sutton, State Bicycle and Pedestrian Lexpress) at least part of the way
Coordinator, MassDOT • 6%walk(at least part of the way)
• None take a private shuttle
Eric Bourassa, Transportation Director, MAPC
Lisbeth Tibbits-Nutt,Manager of
Communications, Research and Education, 128
Business Council Stella Carr,Director of Sustainability
for the Town of Lexington opened the
meeting with a recap of the previous week's forum that focused on sustainability. Sheila Page,
Assistant Planning Director for the Town of Lexington then described the existing Hartwell
Forum participants selected the following as Avenue Overlay District and the
being the three most important opportunities that the new zoning for the
improvements to make regarding the Hartwell Innovation Park(HIP) offers.
future transportation of Hartwell
There were some concerns expressed
Innovation Park:
• Discourage vehicles from cutting
regarding the increase in traffic that
through the residential neighborhoods redevelopment of the HIP is predicted to
create.
• More access to transit
• Safer access to the Minuteman Bikeway Amanda Loomis, the Town's Town
Planner stated that"the goal is to allow
for diversity of redevelopment that will
support a mixture of uses that range in size(start-ups to established businesses), amenities for
the uses.Additionally, the businesses we are looking to attract include a majority of businesses
that do not utilize the typical 9:00 AM—5:00 PM work day.Also,it is not expected to see all
properties redeveloped, especially to the maximum allowed."
Both the Town and the panelists described the process as including requiring a Trip Reduction
Plan and/or a Parking and Transportation Plan in order to obtain approval. Additionally,part
of the negotiation with developers can include asking of them to meet specific mode shift goals
and then offering them options desired by the community. Also they stressed that companies be
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required to monitor and measure any changes in transportation mode shifts,holding them
accountable to the stated goals.
Many of the participants offered their thoughts regarding ways in which redevelopment coed
support reducing the number oftril.-)s in singl -occupancy vehicles (SO V). These included:
• "It's important to think about cyclist safety offthe path, which has not been a priority for
Lexington. What's the plan to encourage that in the
zoning changes? Sharrows or unprotected bike lanes Participants felt that the
should not be our goal. following would most
encourage therm and people
• `Provide sidewalks wherever needed to begin with,so they know to con mute at
that people feel connected.And this will definitely help least part of the way:
people to think more about taking public transit." • More access to transit
• Safer pedestrian or
• "There is no way to get to Esquire Rd in Billerica -at bicycle route to work
least not in a reasonable way.Self-driving,network- • Having to pay for
connected,shared electric vehicles will change that parking
down the road a few years." t
• Hartwell is part of my daily bike commute.Strongly agree on the importance of protected
infrastructure on roadways especially `Bike sheds"that feed trails like Minuteman."
• Encourage carpooling by having employers group together and post car pooling
opportunities to all eniployees in the District."
• `Add more points along the Rev Shuttle Route."
• `Is there a way to require bus lane on Hartwell?"
According to the forum participants the following should be considered in thinking about the
transportation.in.the Harwell Innovation Park:
• "We could require that no more than X% ofoflice and lab workers be physically on
site each day.Perhaps no more than 75%."
• `Safer access to the minuteman bikeway."
• "Hartwell and Bedford Streets have additional right-of--way which provide an opportunity fbr
providing bike and pedestrian infrastructure.However the intersections present a challenge
and need to be addressed."
• "The present zoning specifies a minimum parking requirement.Should it also have a maximum
parking requirement?"
Concerns include:
• Increase in traffic and pollution due to the increase in the number of trips generated
by the increased square footage.
• As a resident of Bedfbrd,I'm sure you're aware that many in the town are quite concerned
about how the proposed HIP will impact traffic for us.1 firmly believe that transportation levels
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and housing scarcity are inextricably linked, and so would like to know more about Lexington's
plans around mixed use development that includes residential,particularly `missing middle"
housing."
• Do the flexible barriers need to be removed in winter and replaced in spring?Mould our
DPW have the capacity to do this every year?Is it too much of a burden for them?
• The Minuteman Bikeway and buses all run parallel to Mass. five. The Town needs to develop
a Town-wide Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan to address the first mile/last mile missing
connections. This is a priority for the Bicycle Committee.
• The MM path's use has increased significantly in recent years(which is great!) and on even
dreary and cold days it can be pretty crowded with users, to the extent that it is becoming
dangerous. It would probably benefit from an extra 2'-3'of width to allow people to safely pass
others walking two abreast(as they naturally do). I notice the Bruce Freeman is about the same
width.I realize these are old RR beds and so are dimensioned around that, but are newpaths
that MassDot is building wider?
• Don't you think we need to change the zoning plan to allow less building footprint and
reduce the number of stories allowed so that the traffic would be manageable?
Additional questions inCluded the following:
• How successful have we been at reducing single passenger car trips? Has there been a
statistically significant reduction since this COverlay District]was voted on by town meeting?"
• `Is it possible to add a paved path below the high voltage lines in the Hartwell area to provide
cycling and pedestrian access to points north and south of the Hartwell zone?"
• "Could pedestrian overpasses be considered in the area, especially around the Hartwell/Bedford
intersection.?"
• `Even with money that may be available from the state, would Lexington ultimately be
responsible for paying for the amenities and upgrades to the bike path the gentleman from
MassDot is describing?"
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Poll Results
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1.Do you or someone in your household use a means other
than the car for your commute,at least part of the way?
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following do you feel is the Most important improvement to commute at least part of the way without using your car?
make?
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cf :. Summary of Public Forum
Hartwell Avenue
HARTWELL
Focus on:
Draft oiirmiiiiin
INNOVATION PANT[
January 7, 2021
H�IIa)
The Town of Lexington invited stakeholders to a Proposed Zoning provides
virtual public forum to review the Draft Zoning and opportunities, including:
related regulations that are proposed to guide the
future development of the Hartwell Innovation Park More contemporary work
district. Town Staff presented the main points of the environment for employees
proposed zoning and identified the constraints on the
development (namely wetlands, floodplain and Outdoor amenities for residents
avigation easement for Hanscom). Additionally,
public input to date was reviewed. There were XXX Improved pedestrian and bike
participants. infrastructure
Amanda Loomis, Lexington's Town Planner explained Increased taxes for Town
that in addition to the proposed zoning a unique
permitting process is being designed to ensure that as Sustainable buildings
long as all the necessary steps are taken and
paperwork submitted, that the project be reviewed Improved transportation options
within 60 days. Also that a maximum of two meetings
be held with the Planning Board as much of the
project work will be done with the Development Review Team ahead of time, thus saving
time.
Stella Carr, Director of Sustainability for the Town of Lexington presented information and
answered questions about issues of sustainahility in the Hartwell Innovation Park,
including the development of a Lexington LEED certification checklist to be used town-
wide.
Sheila Page, Assistant Planning Director for the Town of Lexington presented information
and answered questions regarding issues of transportation related to the existing Hartwell
Avenue Overlay District, future plans for Complete Streets and permitting requirements in
the HIP district as they relate to encouraging mode shifts (shifting from single vehicle
occupancy travel to other modes of travel).
There was a question regarding the height of the buildings which range from 0' — 150' due
to the avigation easement, will be an average of 130 feet from ground elevation.
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Concerns inchide;
Forum participants linked best about what
• Traffic speed: "the fact that the street is the proposed zoning intends to achieve at
effectively 250 feet wide and unless that is Hartwell Innovation Park:
changed, the street will always promote
excessive speed" • Sustainability
• Ability to reduce car-dependency is a concern • Walkability
• Regarding the Town review... Conservation • Creation of a coherent sense of place
review needs time also
• Incorporation of the range of
• Protecting animal corridors constraints
• Ensuring sustainability occur within the district • Pedestrian orientation
• Deterring dumping of waste in wetlands • Native planting
• Ensuring trees are replanted even if not on • That people can bike to work
same site
• People focus
Suggestions offered by participants included the • Concern for the environment
following:
• Promotion of clean energy
• Connect to the West Lexington Greenway
Master Plan (2011) to create connections to 0 Interesting and varied design
existing and potential walking trail opportunities
that would benefit both employees and • Pedestrian spaces
neighborhood residents
• People will want to work there
• Ensure that development in the HIP district
meet zero carbon goals within the district by • 1 have a project ready to go
using an efficient heating system, solar and
other renewable energy sources. Should not
allow purchase of bio fuel and green electricity to offset inefficient buildings.
• When there is not enough space to replant trees on a given parcel, ensure that
there is a way to directly plant those trees on other parcels elsewhere in the HIP
• Ensure that sustainability language doesn't leave much wiggle room for developers
(e.g. use must and shall)
• Create a safe way to cross Bedford Street for pedestrians
• Looking towards a more sustainable future, consider increasing the number of
electric charging stations
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• Consider requiring security cameras for surveillance of waste disposal. There has
been trash dumping off of Rte 2A on access roads bordering the wetland near the
electrical transformer filed behind Cranberry hill. Parking lots make dumping easier.
• Most of those parcels could not be built on today, with modern wetland
regulations. There needs to be extra concern taken with redevelopment
• Need to make sure that "walkability" includes connections to trails in the broader
community, i.e. not just loops around HIP
• Eversource has programs to help with infrastructure costs for EV charging
• The powerlines that cut through the project are a wildlife corridor that cross state
lines. Powerlines going thru the Hartwell site go thru my area too. In addition to
fishers, coyote and raccoons and turkey, the corridor has brought black bear, bob
cats, and one year, even a Moose into the neighborhood (documented on camera)
as animals migrate from the pressure of development and their homelands
disappear. We should plan for the appearance of bobcats drawn by rodents drawn
by garbage, and black bear drawn to garbage. Worker education for ways not to
attract animals, ways to avoid conflict and support for the town animal control
should be part of the plan.
• Work with other town bodies to do public education events for workers to
promote the importance of Trophet Swamp Wetland both for water safety and
for the hosts of species that live in a shrinking habitat.
• This lot and building extends directly into the wetland and is a work site with
young children. Special planning should be made for this area with concern to
educate childcare workers about the wildlife (specifically not to try to feed
them)
• From what I have seen I think the development is a wonderful idea. Looking at
Assembly Square and particularly Burlington District and Burlington 3rd Avenue. A
pedestrian walkway was added a few years ago that joins Bedford street to bike
path As a resident of a neighborhood off of Wood street, I would love to see that
walkway extended to Wood street. The area is less than a mile walk from my house
but the traffic on Hartwell Avenue makes the walk unsafe. Extending pedestrian
access to the Wood street would increase foot traffic and alleviate vehicular traffic
and need for parking. It would connect neighborhoods and provide custom to new
businesses. I would also love to see the sidewalk between the Aloft hotel and
Wood street connected up but that's a different question!
• Invite business that do not generate toxins into this area.
• Consider making parking lots permeable surfaces
Community Circle 3
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Additional questions included the following:
• "Are there any restrictions on restaurants?"
• "How will separated bike lanes be carried throughout the entire zone?"
• "I am concerned about the 60 day process, does it put the town in a corner to
approve quickly? what if the application does not meet our standards?"
• "What precautions in planning will deter dumping from back of building into
wetlands?"
• "On a slide about reducing the use of onsite combustion, it did not indicate that all
buildings over six stories require that the building use electricity for HVAC which
was part of Article 16. is that still in a part of these zoning bylaws?'
• "If the airbase were to be closed, what would be the effect on the type and size of
development that could occur?'
• "Any thought to relocate the power lines?"
• "Unclear what "encouragement"means with respect to implementation of HIP
values. Is this economic incentives for businesses to follow?"
• "Will the new zoning include "wet lab"space?"
• "The high tension wires are an animal conduit for bears, and other animals (one
year a moose). Are there guidelines to deter attracting animals who could run into
trouble, (such as securing food waste). Does zoning have guidelines about food
waste so animals aren't drawn into the zone? We've had bear and even moose in
the area."
• "Many of the current parcels are 3 to 8 acres. To create a 20,000 square foot lot,
will a large lot have to be formally subdivided? Will that be allowed by right? As
an example, if the property owner of an 8 acre lot wants to cleave off a 20K sf
parcel for a restaurant, how would that work?"
• "Is there anything in the bylaws or regulations for the HIP that sets aside a
percentage of new development for certain uses (i.e. open space, recreation,
etc.)?"
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Ill'lairticii ants in previous forums identified the following Ipriorities:
Participant Priorities Will be achieved by:
0" iON Zoning requires a 20 ft. wide Pedestrian Amenity
• Make the district a "place for people" Area to include trees, pedestrian amenities and
• Increase sense of cohesiveness of walkways shall be provided along the frontage of
district all parcels.
• Zoning requires a minimum of 15% of
• Green space, protect mature trees, developable lot area shall be devoted to Outdoor
nature paths Amenity Space to include courtyards, street-side or
rooftop terraces, habitat/natural space, plazas, etc.
• Reflect a modern aesthetic (as
opposed to the historic Town center); Zoning requires that projects incorporate accessible
natural lighting, clean lines and color sidewalks, skybridges, pathways etc. to establish a
walkable campus
• More condensed parking Zoning requires projects with multiple structures
incorporate varied heights, bulk, scales, and size
• Zoning requires that first floor of facades
incorporate varied fenestration to ensure the design
promotes activity and decreases the building scale
at the pedestrian level, including bump-outs,
entrances, sitting or eating areas, etc.
• Zoning strongly encourages structured parking is
strongly encouraged and shall be located to the
side or rear of the property
• Zoning requires that first floor of parking structures
facing public rights-of-way be designed to create
useable spaces (e.g. conference area, fitness center,
etc.)
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• Site Plan review will include applying
• Decrease emissions produced by sustainability principles
buildings Zoning encourages buildings to be designed to
meet LEED certification requirements.
• Maximize non-car transportation
options Permitting Process will require Trip Reduction
Plan and/or a Parking and Transportation Plan in
• Visible sustainability (e.g. solar order to obtain approval.
energy, recycling) Town-wide Zoning requires that all projects
• Prioritize native species in green comply with Stormwater Management Regulations
spaces Site Plan review will apply sustainability principles
including use of renewable energy sources
Community Circle 5
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Participant Priorities Will be achieved b
• Zoning requires that roofs be designed to
incorporate green or blue roofs, solar or alternative
energy
• Zoning requires that mature trees be preserved,
street trees are installed every 20-30 feet and all
trees removed 6-inch DBH or greater be replaced.
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• Reduce number of single occupancy Zoning require electronic vehicle charging stations
vehicle trips for a minimum of 10% of total parking spaces
• Zoning requires that Outdoor Amenity space
• More access to transit include passageways for pedestrians and bicycles
• Zoning requires that the Pedestrian Amenity space
• Safer access to the to the Minuteman establish a transition from the public streetscape
Bikeway onto the property
• Permitting will require Trip Reduction Plan in
order to obtain approval. These will include mode
shift goals and ways of achieving them.
Community Circle 6
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�o0UTOk f :. Summary of Public Forum
Hartwell Avenue
Focus on:
HARTWELL
Update on Zoning and Process
INNOVATION PARK '
e January 21, 2021
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The Town of Lexington invited stakeholders to a virtual PROCESS, REGULATIONS AND
public forum to update them on the Draft Zoning and GUIDELINES
related regulations that are proposed to guide the future How will the Town guide and regulate
development of the Hartwell Innovation Park district. desired uses and appearance of
Additionally, the presentation responded to public input redevelopment and mitigate potential
to date. There were 36 participants.
impacts?
Participants in previous forums had expressed an
interest in:
• Approval Process
• More Town oversight of uses and look . Design Guidelines
• Stricter regulations especially with regard to
Sustainability • Use Tables
• More stringent requirements regarding • Zoning Map
providing transportation options
• Sustainability Standards
• Thoughtful and intentional landscape choices
• Landscape Design
Amanda Loomis,Lexington's Town Planner reviewed
the expedited approval process which is one way the • Transportation Management
Town is encouraging redevelopment in the District.She Overlay District
also explained the way in which the Town would oversee
the permitting process and identified the various Town STAFF REVIEW
Departments that would be involved in reviewing a How will Town Staff oversee the process?
proposed development. The updated Zoning Map • Conservation Department
defining the district was also presented. Ms. Loomis
reviewed the updated Use Tables that define which uses • Economic Development
are allowed By Right, which by Special Permit,which • Fire Department
trigger the need for Site Plan Review and which are not • Police Department
allowed. The main use changes are with regard to Light • Public Information Officer
Manufacturing,Life Sciences and Technology uses. She . Sustainability
explained that most projects in the HIP district will . Transportation
require either minor or major site plan review. • Zoning Administration
• Health Department
• Planning Office
• Department of Public Works
Community Circle 1
28
Stella Carr,Director of Sustainability for the Town of SUSTAINABILITY
Lexington explained how the Town will hold flow will the Town require redevelopment
developers to a high standard with regard to to protect the environment and encourage
sustainable building practices, use of renewal energy, net,zero development,)
and sustainable landscape guidelines for
redevelopment of the Hartwell Innovation Park and is LexLEED Sustainability Checklist
developing a Sustainability Framework within which
to review a proposed project. She discussed the use of Holds developers to a higher standard
a Lexington LEED certification checklist to be used Going beyond standard LEED Gold
town-wide.
Sheila Page,Assistant Planning Director for the Town of Lexington discussed the ways in
which the Town will encourage mode shifts and the
reduction of single occupancy vehicle travel. She TRANSPORTATION
explained that developers can opt to abide by Encouraging mode shifts &reducing SOV travel
traditional zoning or to work within the rules of the
Traffic Overlay District regulations and how both of HIP Zoning
these result in ways in which the Town can hold Electronic vehicle(EV) charging stations
developers accountable to mitigating traffic.
• Bicycle parking
Concerns/Questions include- Carpool parking
• Bus stops for TMA's
• Uses: Shared parking
o Will Homeland Security be able to Pedestrian and bicycle connections
build holding cells?
o Would marijuana cultivation, Overlay District Regulations
processing, distribution and sale be Parking Maximums
allowed by right? Mitigation Funding
o Do any current businesses in the Transportation Demand Management
district become prohibited or are Performance Measures
they grandfathered?
• Traffic impacts
o How will the Town enforce the developer's promises in terms of mitigating
traffic impacts?
• Requiring solar roofs
c May be expensive to remove in order to repair roofs over time
• Sustainability
o Don't be too prescriptive as technology changes quickly. Specify the goals but
allow the developer to choose how to meet them.
o Encourage use of new technologies for electrification of buildings
Suggestions offered by participants included the following:
• "Consider free-standing solar which may include canopies that shade parking; but which are not
placed over a roof covering which is erected to remain leak free"
Community Circle 2
29
• `Put solar panels on top of structured parking and make green roofs on top o f buildings."
• `Leach out to more residents by posting a recording of this forum on the project webite."
• "Do we want to outline expectations or imperative to decarbonize?"
• `We may want to change the name of the Sustainability Checklist. LEED is most likely a
registered trademark."
• `Encourage bike sharing and the provision of bicycle parking."
Community Circle 3
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2021 ANNUAL TOWN ELECTION
March 1, 2021
2021 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING
March 22, 2021
Detailed information on Town Meeting Warrant Articles can be found at
http://Www.lexin,-tonma.,-ov/town-meetin.-
Saturday,March 6,2021, 1oam-12pm,Moderator's Workshop for New Town Meeting Members (via Zoom)
Tuesday,March 9,2021, 7pm-9pm,Moderator's Planning Meeting with Article Sponsors, Boards & Committees(via Zoom)
WARRANT
2021 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING
Detailed information on these Town Meeting Warrant Articles can be found at
https://www.lexingtonma.gov/town-meeting
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SELECTBOARD MESSAGE....................................................... ............................................. 3
CONSTABLES LETTER.................. ......... ..................................... ......... 4
ARTICLE 1 NOTICE OF ELECTION....... .......... .... ........................ ........... .... .............................. ....... 5
ARTICLE 2 ELECTION OF DEPUTY MODERATOR AND REPORTS OF TOWN BOARDS,
OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES........ ................................................. ...... 6
ARTICLE 3 APPOINTMENTS TO CARY LECTURE SERIES 6
FINANCIAL ARTICLES ... ... ...... .......... ..... .. ... ..... .. 6
ARTICLE 4 APPROPRIATE FY2022 OPERATING BUDGET ................................................................... 6
ARTICLE 5 APPROPRIATE FY2022 ENTERPRISE FUNDS BUDGETS ... ... , . .... .... 6
ARTICLE 6 APPROPRIATE FOR SENIOR SERVICES PROGRAM................ ......................................... 7
ARTICLE 7 APPROPRIATE FOR MUNICIPAL ORGANIZATIONAL ASSESSMENT 7
ARTICLE 8 APPROPRIATE FOR 20/20 VISION SURVEY.... ........................ ..... .. 8
ARTICLE 9 ESTABLISH AND CONTINUE DEPARTMENTAL REVOLVING FUNDS.......................... 8
ARTICLE 10 APPROPRIATE THE FY2022 COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE
OPERATING BUDGET AND CPA PROJECTS... .._ .. .. ........ . 9
ARTICLE 11 APPROPRIATE FOR RECREATION CAPITAL PROJECTS... ... _ ... ........... ..... ..... 9
ARTICLE 12 APPROPRIATE FOR MUNICIPAL CAPITAL PROJECTS AND EQUIPMENT................... 9
ARTICLE 13 APPROPRIATE FOR WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS .. ... ... ........... ..... .... 10
ARTICLE 14 APPROPRIATE FOR WASTEWATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS...... 11
ARTICLE 15 APPROPRIATE FOR SCHOOL CAPITAL PROJECTS AND EQUIPMENT 11
ARTICLE 16 APPROPRIATE FOR PUBLIC FACILITIES CAPITAL PROJECTS ..... 11
ARTICLE 17 APPROPRIATE TO POST EMPLOYMENT INSURANCE LIABILITY FUND 12
ARTICLE 18 RESCIND PRIOR BORROWING AUTHORIZATIONS 12
ARTICLE 19 ESTABLISH,AMEND,DISSOLVE AND APPROPRIATE TO AND FROM SPECIFIED
STABILIZATION FUNDS..... ..... ... .... ........................ ........... ... ..,,. 12
ARTICLE 20 APPROPRIATE FOR PRIOR YEARS' UNPAID BILLS.......................................................... 13
ARTICLE 21 AMEND FY2021 OPERATING,ENTERPRISE AND CPA BUDGETS. ... 13
ARTICLE 22 APPROPRIATE FOR AUTHORIZED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS..................................... 13
ARTICLE 23 APPROPRIATE FROM DEBT SERVICE STABILIZATION FUND,. . 13
ARTICLE 24 APPROPRIATE FOR LEXINGTON HIGH SCHOOL FEASIBILITY STUDY....................... 14
ARTICLE 25 AMEND BORROWING AUTHORIZATION CONSERVATION LAND ACQUISITION ,,, 14
GENERALARTICLES............................................................................................................... 14
PETITION GENERAL COURT TO AMEND LEGISLATION REGARDING
ARTICLE 26 PERMANENT TRANSPORTATION FUNDING.... ...... .......... ...... ........ 14
ARTICLE 27 INCREASE IN RECREATION COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP...... ...... ..... ... ...... ...... ........ 15
ARTICLE 28 REDUCING NOISE FROM LANDSCAPING EQUIPMENT................. .. ...................... 15
CLEAN HEAT-AUTHORIZE SPECIAL LEGISLATION TO REGULATE FOSSIL FUEL
ARTICLE 29 INFRASTRUCTURE AND
ADOPT BYLAW AMENDMENT ENABLING LEGISLATION 15
ARTICLE 30 FULL INCLUSION RESOLUTION .... .............................. ..... ... .... ...................... ..... .... 16
STREET ACCEPTANCE: PENNY LANE, WINDING ROAD AND LUONGO FARM
ARTICLE31 LANE........................................................................................................................................... 16
ARTICLE 32 AMEND GENERAL BYLAWS-RECEIVE APPRAISED VALUE FOR REMOVED TREES 16
ARTICLE 33 AMEND GENERAL BYLAWS-TREE BYLAW: DATA COLLECTION AND
EDUCATION........................ ...... ...... ... ............................... ...... .......... ............................... .. 16
ARTICLE 34 AMEND GENERAL BYLAWS-TREE BYLAW FEES AND MITIGATION PAYMENTS... 17
ARTICLE 35 AMEND SCENIC ROADS BYLAW(CITIZEN PETITION)... .... .... ................ .... 17
AUTHORIZE SPECIAL LEGISLATION-DEVELOPMENT SURCHARGE FOR
ARTICLE 36 AFFORDABLE HOUSING (CITIZEN PETITION)................................................................... 17
ARTICLE 37 AMEND GENERAL BYLAWS-STORMWATER MANAGEMENT(CHAPTER 114) 18
ARTICLE 38 AMEND GENERAL BYLAWS-TREES (CHAPTER 120)........ ................. ........................ .. 18
ZONINGARTICLES............................................................................................................... ... 18
ARTICLE 39 AMEND ZONING BYLAW-HISTORIC PRESERVATION INCENTIVES 18
ARTICLE 40 AMEND ZONING BYLAW-RETAINING WALLS.............. . 18
ARTICLE 41 AMEND ZONING BYLAW-STRUCTURES IN SETBACKS 19
ARTICLE 42 AMEND ZONING BYLAW-FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT ..__ ... ................. ..... 19
ARTICLE 43 AMEND ZONING BYLAW- TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS ............................ .... 19
ARTICLE 44 AMEND ZONING BYLAW-USE AND GENERAL REGULATIONS.................................... 19
AMEND ZONING BYLAW&ZONING MAP-HARTWELL
ARTICLE 45 INNOVATION PARK...... ......... .... .. 19
TOWN FINANCE TERMINOLOGY(inside back cover)
Town of Lexington, Massachusetts
Select Board
DOUGLAS M.LUCENTE,CHAIR
JOSEPH N.PATO
SUZANNE E.BARRY
JILL 1.HAI TEL: (781)698-4580
MARK D.SANDEEN FAX: (781)863-9468
January 25, 2021
To the Residents of Lexington:
This warrant document provides notification of the 2021 Annual Town Meeting and advises residents of the various
issues being considered at the meetings. Only Articles listed in this warrant may be discussed. The purpose of the
Warrant is to inform citizens of the issues to be discussed and does not provide for detailed information about the
Articles.
Articles for the Annual Town Meeting are grouped in three categories: Financial, General and Zoning. Descriptions
are provided in an attempt to make the Warrant useful and understandable.
The most important votes that take place at the Annual Town Meeting are related to the budget. We urge citizens to
read the budget, understand it, and help us find a way to foster excellence within the community. The Town
website, hqp://www.lexin tog nma.2ov/town-meeting, includes the most recent version of the FY2022 Budget and
other financial Articles as well as other relevant information for each Article.
Between now and Town Meeting there will be multiple meetings to develop a comprehensive recommended budget
for fiscal year 2022. That budget will be delivered to all Town Meeting Members prior to the consideration of any
financial articles by Town Meeting.
SELECT BOARD
Douglas M. Lucente, Chair
Joseph N. Pato
Suzanne E. Barry
Jill I. Hai
Mark D. Sandeen
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TOWN OF LEXINGTON WARRANT
2021 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex, ss.
To either of the Constables of the Town of Lexington, in said County, Greetings:
In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are directed to notify the inhabitants of the
Town of Lexington qualified to vote in elections to meet in their respective voting places in said Town.
PRECINCT ONE, School Administration Building; PRECINCT TWO, Bowman School; PRECINCT
THREE, Lexington Community Center; PRECINCT FOUR, Cary Memorial Building; PRECINCT FIVE,
School Administration Building; PRECINCT SIX, Cary Memorial Building; PRECINCT SEVEN, Keilty
Hall, St. Brigid's Church, PRECINCT EIGHT, Samuel Hadley Public Services Building; PRECINCT
NINE, Keilty Hall, St. Brigid's Church, on
Monday, the first day of March 2021
from 7:00am to 8:00pm, then and there to act on Article 1 of the following Warrant;
In addition, you are also directed to notify the inhabitants of the Town of Lexington qualified to vote in
elections and in Town affairs to meet by means of the audio/video conferencing platform described more
particularly below on Monday, the twenty-second day of March 2021 at 7:30pm, at which time and
place the remaining articles in this Warrant are to be acted upon and determined exclusively by the Town
Meeting Members in accordance with Chapter 215 of the Acts of 1929, as amended, and subject to the
referendum provided for by Section eight of said Chapter, as amended.
Pursuant to Chapter 92 of the Acts of 2020, the Town Meeting shall be held remotely by the means
requested by the Moderator as follows:
Town Meeting members will attend and vote by logging into: (1) the Zoom video conferencing platform,
(2) the online VVoter module provided by our electronic voting vendor, Option Technologies OR a
comparable online voting tool developed by Select Board member Joe Pato, and (3) an online queuing
function developed by Select Board member Joe Pato to facilitate the process of debate. Other Town
residents who wish to follow the proceedings may do so via LexMedia at hgps://www.yQutube.com/user/
LexMediaMATV. Residents who wish to participate in the Meeting may contact the Town Clerk's Office
at clerkklexin tg onma. og_v and complete the online form at htips://www.lexin tog nma.aov/2021atm.
For more information, please see the Moderator's January 11, 2021 letter to the Select Board attached to
this warrant as Appendix A.
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ARTICLE 1 NOTICE OF ELECTION
One Select Board Member for a term of three years;
One Moderator for a term of one year;
Two School Committee members for a term of three years.
Two Planning Board members for a term of three years;
One Lexington Housing Authority member for a term of five years.
Seven Town Meeting Members in Precinct One, the seven receiving the highest number of votes to serve
for terms of three years;
Seven Town Meeting Members in Precinct Two, the seven receiving the highest number of votes to serve
for terms of three years;
Nine Town Meeting Members in Precinct Three, the seven receiving the highest number of votes to serve
for terms of three years; the one receiving the next highest number of votes to fill an unexpired term for a
seat ending in 2023; the one receiving the next highest number of votes to fill an unexpired term for a seat
ending in 2022;
Seven Town Meeting Members in Precinct Four, the seven receiving the highest number of votes to serve
for terms of three years;
Seven Town Meeting Members in Precinct Five, the seven receiving the highest number of votes to serve
for terms of three years;
Eight Town Meeting Members in Precinct Six, the seven receiving the highest number of votes to serve
for terms of three years; the one receiving the next highest number of votes to fill an unexpired terms for a
seat ending in March 2023;
Eight Town Meeting Members in Precinct Seven, the seven receiving the highest number of votes to serve
for terms of three years; the one receiving the next highest number of votes to fill an unexpired term
ending in March 2023;
Seven Town Meeting Members in Precinct Eight, the seven receiving the highest number of votes to serve
for terms of three years;
Seven Town Meeting Members in Precinct Nine, the seven receiving the highest number of votes to serve
for terms of three years.
You are also to notify the inhabitants aforesaid to meet remotely pursuant to Chapter 92 of the Acts of
2020 as set forth on the first page of this Warrant
on Monday,the twenty-second day of March 2021 at 7:30 p.m.,
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at which time and place the following articles are to be acted upon and determined exclusively by the Town
Meeting Members in accordance with Chapter 215 of the Acts of 1929, as amended, and subject to the referendum
provided for by Section eight of said Chapter, as amended.
ARTICLE 2 ELECTION OF DEPUTY MODERATOR AND REPORTS OF TOWN
BOARDS,OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES
To see if the Town will vote to approve the Deputy Moderator nominated by the Moderator; receive the reports of
any Board or Town Officer or of any Committee of the Town; or act in any other manner in relation thereto.
(Inserted by the Select Board)
DESCRIPTION: This article remains open throughout Town Meeting and reports may be presented at any Town
Meeting session by boards, officers, or committees. In addition, the Town will consider the approval of the
nomination of a Deputy Moderator as authorized under Section 118-11 of the Code of the Town of Lexington.
ARTICLE 3 APPOINTMENTS TO CARY LECTURE SERIES
To see if the Town will authorize the appointment of the committee on lectures under the wills of Eliza Cary
Farnham and Susanna E. Cary; or act in any other manner in relation thereto.
(Inserted by the Select Board)
DESCRIPTION: This is an annual article that provides for the appointment of citizens to the Cary Lecture Series by
the Moderator.
FINANCIAL ARTICLES
ARTICLE 4 APPROPRIATE FY2022 OPERATING BUDGET
To see if the Town will vote to make appropriations for expenditures by departments, officers, boards and
committees of the Town for the ensuing fiscal year and determine whether the money shalt be provided by the tax
levy,by transfer from available funds,by transfer from enterprise funds, or by any combination of these methods; or
act in any other manner in relation thereto.
(Inserted by the Select Board)
FUNDS REQUESTED: See the most recent version of the FY2022 budget proposals posted at http:////
lexin tg onma. og v/budgeet.
DESCRIPTION: This article requests funds for the FY2022 (July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022) operating budget. The
operating budget includes the school and municipal budgets. The operating budget includes requests for funds to
provide prospective salary increases for employees, including salaries to be negotiated through collective bargaining
negotiations. The budget also includes certain shared expenses.
ARTICLE 5 APPROPRIATE FY2022 ENTERPRISE FUNDS BUDGETS
To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum of money to fund the operations of the DPW Water and
Wastewater Divisions and the Department of Recreation and Community Programs; determine whether the money
shall be provided by the estimated income to be derived in FY2022 from the operations of the related enterprise, by
the tax levy, by transfer from available funds, including the retained earnings of the relevant enterprise fund, or by
any combination of these methods; or act in any other manner in relation thereto.
(Inserted by the Select Board)
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FUNDS REQUESTED:
Enterprise Fund FY2020 FY2021 FY2022
Appropriated Appropriated Requested
a) Water
Personal Services $660,929 $804,234 $903,535
Expenses $420,436 $502,925 $514,300
Debt Service $1,192,000 $1,278,770 $1,318,329
MWRA Assessment $7,413,364 $8,006,399 $8,807,039
Total Water Enterprise Fund $9,686,729 $10,592,328 $11,543,203
b) Wastewater
Personal Services $226,162 $366,568 $401,775
Expenses $284,781 $444,150 $454,650
Debt Service $1100,863 $1,388,579 $L569,588
MWRA Assessment $7,837,139 $7,922,359 $8,714,595
Total Water Enterprise Fund $9,548,945 $10,121,656 $11,140,608
c) Recreation and Community Programs
Personal Services $1,246,075 $962,170 $1,342,201
Expenses $1,048,149 $1,041,951 $1,247,735
Total Recreation and Community Programs $2,294,224 $2,004,121 $2,589,936
Enterprise Fund
DESCRIPTION: Under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 44, Section 53F�/z, towns may establish Enterprise
Funds for a utility, health care, recreation or transportation operation, with the operation to receive related revenue
and receipts and pay expenses of such operation. This article provides for the appropriation to and expenditure from
three enterprise funds previously established by the Town. The Recreation and Community Programs Fund
includes the operations and programs for the Community Center.
ARTICLE 6 APPROPRIATE FOR SENIOR SERVICES PROGRAM
To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum of money for the purpose of conducting a Senior Services
Program,to be spent under the direction of the Town Manager; to authorize the Select Board to establish and amend
rules and regulations for the conduct of the program, and determine whether the money shall be provided by the tax
levy, by transfer from available funds or by any combination of these methods; or act in any other manner in
relation thereto.
(Inserted by the Select Board)
FUNDS REQUESTED: $15,000
DESCRIPTION: In FY2007,the Town established a Senior Services Program that provides more flexibility than the
State program in assisting low-income seniors and disabled residents in reducing their property tax bills. This article
requests funds to continue the program.
ARTICLE 7 APPROPRIATE FOR MUNICIPAL ORGANIZATIONAL
ASSESSMENT
To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum of money for the purpose of conducting an assessment of the
Town's organizational structure and adherence to industry best practices and determine whether the money shall be
provided by the tax levy, by transfer from available funds, or by any combination of these methods; or act in any
other manner in relation thereto.
(Inserted by the Select Board)
FUNDS REQUESTED: $100,000
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DESCRIPTION: This article will allow the Town Manager to hire a contractor to conduct a Town-wide
organizational assessment and provide recommendations for efficiencies.
ARTICLE 8 APPROPRIATE FOR 20/20 VISION SURVEY
To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum of money for the purpose of conducting a Town-wide 20/20
vision survey and related expenses and determine whether the money shall be provided by the tax levy, by transfer
from available funds,or by any combination of these methods; or act in any other manner in relation thereto.
(Inserted by the Select Board)
FUNDS REQUESTED: $50,000
DESCRIPTION: This article will allow the 2020 Vision committee to conduct a survey is be part of a longitudinal
study to assess community perspectives and progress toward meeting stated preferences of community members and
to inform planning and decision-making by the three elected boards.
ARTICLE 9 ESTABLISH AND CONTINUE DEPARTMENTAL REVOLVING FUNDS
To see if the Town will vote, pursuant to the Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 44, Section 53EI/z and Chapter
I10 of the Code of the Town of Lexington, to continue existing revolving funds; to amend said Chapter I10 to
establish new revolving funds; to determine whether the maximum amounts that may be expended from such new
and existing revolving fund accounts in FY2022 shall be the following amounts or any other amounts; or act in any
other manner in relation thereto.
(Inserted by the Select Board)
FUNDS REQUESTED:
Program or Purpose for Revolving Funds FY2022
Authorization
School Bus Transportation $1,150,000
Building Rental Revolving Fund $570,000
Regional Cache-Hartwell Avenue $50,000
Lexington Tree Fund $70,000
DPW Burial Containers $50,000
DPW Compost Operations $790,000
Minuteman Household Hazardous Waste Program $260,000
Senior Services Program $75,000
Residential Engineering Review $57,600
Health Programs $45,000
Lab Animal Permits $40,000
Tourism/Liberty Ride $194,000
Visitors Center $247,000
DESCRIPTION: The amount that may be spent from a revolving fund established under Massachusetts General
Laws Chapter 44, Section 53E'/Z must be approved annually by Town Meeting. The Funds are credited with the
receipts received in connection with the programs supported by such funds, and expenditures may be made from the
revolving fund without further appropriation.
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ARTICLE 10 APPROPRIATE THE FY2022 COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE
OPERATING BUDGET AND CPA PROJECTS
To see if the Town will vote to hear and act on the report of the Community Preservation Committee on the FY2022
Community Preservation budget and,pursuant to the recommendations of the Community Preservation Committee,
to appropriate from the Community Preservation Fund, or to reserve amounts in the Community Preservation Fund
for future appropriations; for the debt service on previously authorized financing; for the administrative expenses of
the Community Preservation Committee for FY2022; for the acquisition, creation and preservation of open space;
for the acquisition, preservation, rehabilitation and restoration of historic resources; for the acquisition, creation,
preservation, rehabilitation and restoration of land for recreational use; for the acquisition, creation, preservation
and support of community housing; and for the rehabilitation or restoration of open space and community housing
that is acquired or created with moneys from the Community Preservation Fund; to appropriate funds for such
projects and determine whether the money shall be provided by the tax levy, or from estimated Community
Preservation Act surcharges and the state match for the upcoming fiscal year, by transfer from available funds,
including enterprise funds, by borrowing, or by any combination of these methods; or act in any other manner in
relation thereto.
(Inserted by the Select Board at the request of the Community Preservation Committee)
FUNDS REQUESTED:
a) Park and Playground Improvements- South Rindge Avenue- $170,000
b) Park Improvements- Athletic Fields- Muzzey Field- $155,000
c) Community Center Mansion Sidewalk&Patio - $110,000
d) Playground Enhancements- Pour-in-Place Surfaces- $150,000
e) CPA Debt Service - $TBD
f) Administrative Budget- $150,000
DESCRIPTION: This article requests that Community Preservation funds and other funds, as necessary,
be appropriated for the projects recommended by the Community Preservation Committee and for
administrative costs.
ARTICLE 11 APPROPRIATE FOR RECREATION CAPITAL PROJECTS
To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum of money for recreation-related capital projects and equipment;
and determine whether the money shall be provided by the tax levy,by transfer from available funds, including the
Recreation and Community Programs Enterprise Fund, by borrowing, or by any combination of these methods; or
act in any other manner in relation thereto.
(Inserted by the Select Board at the request of the Recreation Committee)
FUNDS REQUESTED: $87,000
DESCRIPTION: For a description of the proposed projects, see Section XI: Capital Investment section of the
FY2022 budget. The most recent version of the capital section can be found at http://www.lexin tg onma.gov/
fv22capital.
ARTICLE 12 APPROPRIATE FOR MUNICIPAL CAPITAL PROJECTS AND EQUIPMENT
To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum of money for the following capital projects and equipment:
a) Transportation Mitigation;
b) Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus Replacement;
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c) Townwide Culvert Replacement;
d) Equipment Replacement;
e) Sidewalk Improvements;
f) Storm Drainage Improvements and NPDES compliance;
g) Comprehensive Watershed Stormwater Management;
h) Street Improvements;
i) Hydrant Replacement Program;
j) Public Parking Lot Improvement Program;
k) New Sidewalk Installations;
1) Staging for Special Events;
m) Cary Library Network Upgrade;
n) Electric Vehicle Charging Stations;
o) Parking System;
and authorize the Select Board to take by eminent domain,purchase or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other
interests in land necessary therefor; determine whether the money shall be provided by the tax levy,by transfer from
available funds,including enterprise funds,by borrowing, or by any combination of these methods; determine if the
Town will authorize the Select Board to apply for, accept, expend and borrow in anticipation of state aid for such
capital improvements; or act in any other manner in relation thereto.
(Inserted by the Select Board)
FUNDS REQUESTED: Unknown at press time
DESCRIPTION: For a description of the proposed projects, see Section XI: Capital Investment section of the
FY2022 budget. The most recent version of the capital section can be found at http://www.lexin tog nma.gov/
fv22capital.
ARTICLE 13 APPROPRIATE FOR WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS
To see if the Town will vote to make water distribution system improvements, including the installation of new
water mains and replacement or cleaning and lining of existing water mains and standpipes, the replacement or
rehabilitation of water towers, engineering studies and the purchase and installation of equipment in connection
therewith, in such accepted or unaccepted streets or other land as the Select Board may determine, subject to the
assessment of betterments or otherwise; and to take by eminent domain, purchase or otherwise acquire any fee,
easement or other interest in land necessary therefor; appropriate money for such improvements and land
acquisition and determine whether the money shall be provided by the tax levy, water enterprise fund, by transfer
from available funds, including any special water funds, or by borrowing, or by any combination of these methods;
to determine whether the Town will authorize the Select Board to apply for, accept, expend and borrow in
anticipation of federal and state aid for such projects; or act in any other manner in relation thereto.
(Inserted by the Select Board)
FUNDS REQUESTED: $1,410,000
DESCRIPTION: For a description of the proposed projects, see Section XI: Capital Investment section of the
FY2022 budget. The most recent version of the capital section can be found at httl2://www.lexingtonma.gov/
fv22capital.
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ARTICLE 14 APPROPRIATE FOR WASTEWATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS
To see if the Town will vote to install and line sanitary sewer mains and sewerage systems and replacements and
upgrades to pump stations thereof, including engineering studies and the purchase of equipment in connection
therewith; in such accepted or unaccepted streets or other land as the Select Board may determine, subject to the
assessment of betterments or otherwise, in accordance with Chapter 504 of the Acts of 1897, and acts in addition
thereto and in amendment thereof, or otherwise; and to take by eminent domain, purchase or otherwise acquire any
fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor; appropriate money for such installation and land
acquisition and determine whether the money shall be provided by the tax levy, the wastewater enterprise fund, by
transfer from available funds, including any special wastewater funds,by borrowing,or by any combination of these
methods; to determine whether the Town will authorize the Select Board to apply for, accept, expend and borrow in
anticipation of federal and state aid for such wastewater projects; or act in any other manner in relation thereto.
(Inserted by the Select Board)
FUNDS REQUESTED: $1,520,000
DESCRIPTION: For a description of the proposed projects, see Section XI: Capital Investment section of the
FY2022 budget. The most recent version of the capital section can be found at httl2://www.lexingtonma.gov/
fv22capital.
ARTICLE 15 APPROPRIATE FOR SCHOOL CAPITAL PROJECTS AND EQUIPMENT
To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum of money to maintain and upgrade the schools' technology
systems and equipment; determine whether the money shall be provided by the tax levy, by transfer from available
funds,by borrowing, or by any combination of these methods; or act in any other manner in relation thereto.
(Inserted by the Select Board at the request of the School Committee)
FUNDS REQUESTED: $1,186,236
DESCRIPTION: For a description of the proposed projects, see Section XI: Capital Investment section of the
FY2022 budget. The most recent version of the capital section can be found at http://www.lexin tg onma.aov/
fv22capital.
ARTICLE 16 APPROPRIATE FOR PUBLIC FACILITIES CAPITAL PROJECTS
To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum of money for capital improvements and renovations, including
new construction to public facilities for:
a) Public Facilities Bid Documents;
b) Facility and Site Improvements:
• Building Flooring Program;
• School Paving& Sidewalks Program;
c) Public Facilities Mechanical/Electrical System Replacements;
d) Municipal Building Envelopes and Associated Systems;
e) Townwide Roofing Program;
I) School Building Envelopes and Associated Systems;
g) Center Recreation Complex Bathrooms &Maintenance Building Renovation;
h) Space Needs for School Year 2021-22;
i) HVAC Improvements;
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and determine whether the money shall be provided by the tax levy, by transfer from available funds, including
enterprise funds,by borrowing, or by any combination of these methods; to determine if the Town will authorize the
Select Board to apply for, accept, expend and borrow in anticipation of state aid for such capital improvements; or
act in any other manner in relation thereto.
(Inserted by the Select Board)
FUNDS REQUESTED: $4,480,385
DESCRIPTION: For a description of the proposed projects, see Section XI: Capital Investment section of the
FY2022 budget. The most recent version of the capital section can be found at hU://www.lexin tog nma.gov/
fy22capital.
ARTICLE 17 APPROPRIATE TO POST EMPLOYMENT INSURANCE
LIABILITY FUND
To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum of money to the Town of Lexington Post Retirement Insurance
Liability Fund, as established by Chapter 317 of the Acts of 2002; determine whether the money shall be provided
by the tax levy, by transfer from available funds, including enterprise funds, or by any combination of these
methods; or act in any other manner in relation thereto.
(Inserted by the Select Board)
FUNDS REQUESTED: $1,885,486
DESCRIPTION: This article will allow the Town to continue to fund its liability for post-employment benefits for
Town of Lexington retirees. Beginning with the FY2007 audit, the Town has been required to disclose this liability.
Special legislation establishing a trust fund for this purpose was enacted in 2002.
ARTICLE 18 RESCIND PRIOR BORROWING AUTHORIZATIONS
To see if the Town will vote to rescind the unused borrowing authority voted under previous Town Meeting articles;
or act in any other manner in relation thereto.
(Inserted by the Select Board)
DESCRIPTION: State law requires that Town Meeting vote to rescind authorized and unissued debt that is no
longer required for its intended purpose.
ARTICLE 19 ESTABLISH,AMEND,DISSOLVE AND APPROPRIATE TO AND FROM
SPECIFIED STABILIZATION FUNDS
To see if the Town will vote to create, amend, dissolve, rename and/or appropriate sums of money to and from
Stabilization Funds in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws, Section 5B of Chapter 40 for the purposes of:
(a) Section 135 Zoning By-Law; (b) Traffic Mitigation; (c) Transportation Demand Management/Public
Transportation; (d) Special Education; (e) Center Improvement District; (f) Debt Service; (g)Transportation
Management Overlay District; (h) Capital; (1) Payment in Lieu of Parking; 0) Visitor Center Capital Stabilization
Fund; (k) Affordable Housing Capital Stabilization Fund; (1) Water System Capital Stabilization Fund; and (m)
Ambulance Stabilization Fund; determine whether such sums shall be provided by the tax levy, by transfer from
available funds, from fees, charges or gifts or by any combination of these methods; or act in any other manner in
relation thereto.
(Inserted by the Select Board)
FUNDS REQUESTED: Unknown at press time
DESCRIPTION: This article proposes to establish, dissolve, and fund Stabilization Funds for specific purposes and
to appropriate funds therefrom. Money in those funds may be invested and the interest may then become a part of
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the particular fund. These funds may later be appropriated for a specific designated purpose by a two-thirds vote of
an Annual or Special Town Meeting, for any other lawful purpose.
ARTICLE 20 APPROPRIATE FOR PRIOR YEARS' UNPAID BILLS
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate money to pay any unpaid bills rendered to the Town for prior
years; to determine whether the money shall be provided by the tax levy,by transfer from available funds, or by any
combination of these methods; or act in any other manner in relation thereto.
(Inserted by the Select Board)
FUNDS REQUESTED: Unknown at press time
DESCRIPTION: This is an annual article to request funds to pay bills after the close of the fiscal year in which the
goods were received or the services performed and for which no money was encumbered.
ARTICLE 21 AMEND FY2021 OPERATING,ENTERPRISE AND CPA BUDGETS
To see if the Town will vote to make supplementary appropriations, to be used in conjunction with money
appropriated under Articles 4, 5 9, and 10 of the warrant for the 2020 Annual Town Meeting, and Article 5 of the
warrant for Special Town Meeting 2020-3 to be used during the current fiscal year, or make any other adjustments
to the current fiscal year budgets and appropriations that may be necessary;to determine whether the money shall be
provided by transfer from available funds including the Community Preservation Fund; or act in any other manner
in relation thereto.
(Inserted by the Select Board)
FUNDS REQUESTED: Unknown at press time
DESCRIPTION: This is an annual article to permit adjustments to current fiscal year(FY2021)appropriations.
ARTICLE 22 APPROPRIATE FOR AUTHORIZED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
To see if the Town will vote to make supplementary appropriations to be used in conjunction with money
appropriated in prior years for the installation or construction of water mains, sewers and sewerage systems, drains,
streets, buildings, recreational facilities or other capital improvements and equipment that have heretofore been
authorized; determine whether the money shall be provided by the tax levy, by transfer from the balances in other
articles, by transfer from available funds, including enterprise funds and the Community Preservation Fund, by
borrowing, or by any combination of these methods; or act in any other manner in relation thereto.
(Inserted by the Select Board)
FUNDS REQUESTED: Unknown at press time
DESCRIPTION: This is an annual article to request funds to supplement existing appropriations for certain capital
projects in light of revised cost estimates that exceed such appropriations.
ARTICLE 23 APPROPRIATE FROM DEBT SERVICE STABILIZATION FUND
To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum of money from the Debt Service Stabilization Fund to offset the
FY2022 debt service of the bond dated February 1, 2003, issued for additions and renovations to the Lexington
High School, Clarke Middle School, and Diamond Middle School, as refunded with bonds dated December 8,2011;
or act in any other manner in relation thereto.
(Inserted by the Select Board)
FUNDS REQUESTED: $124,057
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DESCRIPTION: This article would allow the Town to pay a portion of the debt service on the 2003 School Bonds
from the Debt Service Stabilization Fund set up for that specific purpose.
ARTICLE 24 APPROPRIATE FOR LEXINGTON HIGH SCHOOL FEASIBILITY
STUDY
To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum of money to be expended under the direction of the Permanent
Building Committee, for the costs of a feasibility study relating to the Lexington High School located at 251
Waltham St, Lexington, MA 02421, for which feasibility study the Town may be eligible for a grant from the
Massachusetts School Building Authority ("MSBA"). The MSBA's grant program is a non-entitlement,
discretionary program based on need, as detennined by the MSBA, and any costs the Town incurs in connection
with the feasibility study in excess of any grant approved by and received from the MSBA shall be the sole
responsibility of the Town, and to determine whether the money shall be provided by the tax levy, by transfer from
available funds, by borrowing, or by any combination of these methods; or act in any other manner in relation
thereto.or act in any other manner in relation thereto.
(Inserted by the Select Board at the request of the School Committee)
FUNDS REQUESTED: $1,825,000
DESCRIPTION: In spring of 2021, the Massachusetts School Building Authority is expected to vote on
Lexington's application to accept the Lexington High School into the MSBA reimbursement program. If the Town's
application is approved at that time, this article would fund the first phase of the process, conducting a feasibility
study.
ARTICLE 25 AMEND BORROWING AUTHORIZATION CONSERVATION
LAND ACQUISITION
To see if the Town will vote to amend the source of funding and borrowing authorization for the acquisition of the
Highland Ave Conservation land approved under Article 7 of Special Town Meeting 2020-3; or to act in any other
manner in relation thereto.
(Inserted by the Select Board at the request of the Community Preservation Committee)
FUNDS REQUESTED: None
DESCRIPTION: The purpose of this article is to eliminate the borrowing component authorized for purchasing
this property in favor of cash given the small amount of CPA-funded projects that have come forward for the FY22
budget and availability of funds. To accomplish this, the town will vote to appropriate an additional $1,000,000
from the Undesignated Fund Balance of the Community Preservation Fund and rescind the $1,000,000 of CPA
borrowing. This will not have an impact on the timing of the closing or on the sellers. This is an internal accounting
change and is expected to save approximately$20K in interest expenses.
GENERAL ARTICLES
ARTICLE 26 PETITION GENERAL COURT TO AMEND LEGISLATION
REGARDING PERMANENT TRANSPORTATION FUNDING
To see if the Town will vote to petition the General Court to allow the Town to create a transportation funding
mechanism known as a"Transit Improvement District"; or to act in any other manner in relation thereto.
(Inserted by the Select Board)
DESCRIPTION: The purpose of this Article is to seek special legislation allowing the Town to establish a Transit
Improvement District to provide a dependable funding source for the REV Shuttle and future transit routes the
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Town may want to establish within a public/private funding framework. The Special Legislation will likely be
modeled after legislation proposed by the Town's State Representative in the 2019 legislative Session,H.B. 2983.
ARTICLE 27 INCREASE IN RECREATION COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP
To see if the Town will vote to increase the membership of the Recreation Committee to seven members; or act in
any other manner in relation thereto.
(Inserted by the Select Board at the request of the Recreation Committee)
DESCRIPTION: This article would increase the membership of the Recreation Committee from 5 to 7 members
due to the increased responsibilities of the Committee, including the creation of liaison positions on other boards
and committees, active capital projects and implementation of a community needs assessment.
ARTICLE 28 REDUCING NOISE FROM LANDSCAPING EQUIPMENT
To see if the Town will vote to amend Chapter 80 of the Code of the Town of Lexington,Noise Control,to regulate
noise generated by the use of motorized landscaping equipment; or act in any other manner in relation thereto.
(Inserted by the Select Board at the request of the Noise Advisory Committee)
DESCRIPTION: This article proposes revisions to the Noise Bylaw to better protect residents from noise pollution
caused by motorized landscaping equipment.
ARTICLE 29 CLEAN HEAT-AUTHORIZE SPECIAL LEGISLATION
TO REGULATE FOSSIL FUEL INFRASTRUCTURE AND
ADOPT BYLAW AMENDMENT ENABLING LEGISLATION
To see if the Town will
1. vote to authorize the Select Board to petition the Massachusetts General Court for special legislation to:
a. Allow the Town of Lexington to regulate fossil fuel infrastructure in new buildings and major
renovations for the purposes of improving health and safety, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and
encouraging renewable energy production and use, notwithstanding the State Building Code, the Gas
Code, M.G.L. c. 164 or any other law of the Commonwealth regulating natural gas as a residential
utility;
b. Allow the Town to adopt and further amend general or zoning bylaws that regulate fossil fuel
infrastructure; and
c. Allow the Town to administer such bylaws, including through the withholding of building permits by
the Building Commissioner; and
2. vote to add a new Chapter to the Town's Code of Bylaws prohibiting or otherwise regulating or restricting
the installation of fossil fuel infrastructure in new construction projects or major renovation and
rehabilitation projects in Lexington, and to set forth the terms and scope of such regulations or restrictions,
including exemptions or waivers to same, provided that said Chapter will take effect only if permitted
pursuant to General or Special Legislation enacted by the Massachusetts General Court or take any action
related thereto.
(Inserted by the Select Board at the request of the Sustainable Lexington Committee)
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DESCRIPTION: This article would authorize the Town 1) to file a home-rule petition with the Massachusetts
General Court for Special Legislation that would enable the Town to enact local bylaws that would regulate fossil
fuel infrastructure in buildings and 2) to enact such a bylaw that would restrict fossil fuel infrastructure in new
construction and major renovations. The bylaw would limit the installation of new fossil fuel (natural gas,propane,
fuel oil) infrastructure so as to require new or significantly renovated buildings to use clean energy sources
(electricity)with exemptions for certain appliances and building types and with a waiver process.
ARTICLE 30 FULL INCLUSION RESOLUTION
To see if the Town will vote to adopt a non-binding resolution to consider the rights and needs of those with
disabilities in all town decision and planning processes, in order to strive for full inclusivity and equity, while
encouraging collective and coordinated action to address issues of exclusion and ableism; or act in any other manner
in relation thereto.
(Inserted by the Select Board at the request of the Commission on Disability)
DESCRIPTION: To further the goal of full inclusion for the Town of Lexington.
ARTICLE 31 STREET ACCEPTANCE: PENNY LANE,WINDING ROAD
AND LUONGO FARM LANE
To see if the Town will vote to accept as a Town way Penny Lane, Winding Road, and Luongo Farm Lane, all as
shown on two plans dated December 15, 2020, both of which are on file with the Town Clerk and to take by
eminent domain, donation or otherwise acquire any fee, easement, or other interest in land necessary therefore; or
act in any other manner in relation thereto.
(Inserted by the Select Board)
DESCRIPTION: This article will accept the identified streets as public ways, and will authorize the Town to take
title to Penny Lane,Winding Road and Luongo Farm Lane.
ARTICLE 32 AMEND GENERAL BYLAWS-RECEIVE APPRAISED
VALUE FOR REMOVED TREES
To see if the town will vote to amend Chapter 120 of the Code of the Town of Lexington, Trees, to require that
when an applicant applies for permission from the Town to remove a Town-owned tree or Public Shade Tree, the
applicant be required to provide an appraisal of the tree's value and, if permission to remove the tree is granted,pay
an amount up to the appraised value of the tree to the Lexington Tree Fund; or act in any other manner in relation
thereto.
(Inserted by the Select Board at the request of the Tree Committee)
DESCRIPTION: This article will ensure that the Town receives a fair value for a removed Town tree.
ARTICLE 33 AMEND GENERAL BYLAWS-TREE BYLAW: DATA
COLLECTION AND EDUCATION
To see if the town will vote to amend Chapter 120 of the Code of the Town of Lexington, Trees,to:
a. require the owner of a property at which major construction or demolition is planned to submit itemized
detailed information
• initially with submission of the building permit, for all trees 6 inches DBH or larger
on the property; and
• at the completion of work at the property, for all remaining trees 6 inches DBH or
larger on the property and for trees planted as mitigation
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b. require prior notification to the Town before removal of any tree 6 inches DBH or larger on private
property at which neither major construction nor demolition is planned;
or act in any other manner in relation thereto.
(Inserted by the Select Board at the request of of the Tree Committee)
DESCRIPTION: This article provides for the collection of additional information on sites where the tree bylaw
applies and also for sites on which it does not. This additional information will be used to better understand the
effectiveness of the bylaw and inform decisions about future changes to the bylaw. Additionally,the requirement for
notification on sites where the bylaw does not currently apply, and provides an opportunity for education of the
applicant on the benefits of trees and on options other than removal. For these sites where the bylaw does not
currently apply, the Tree Committee is recommending that there be no fee associated with this notification, no
requirement for an onsite inspection, and no penalty for failing to provide notice.
ARTICLE 34 AMEND GENERAL BYLAWS-TREE BYLAW FEES
AND MITIGATION PAYMENTS
To see if the town will vote to amend Chapter 120 of the Code of the Town of Lexington, Trees, to increase the fees
and mitigation payments for removal of trees protected under the Bylaw, and to adjust these items to reflect
inflation; or act in any other manner in relation thereto.
(Inserted by the Select Board at the request of the Tree Committee)
DESCRIPTION: This article will increase the fees and mitigation payments under the Tree Bylaw to better reflect
the cost associated with administering the Bylaw and the cost of planting trees with mitigation funds, and will make
it more attractive for applicants to replant versus making payments to the Lexington Tree Fund, and will better
protect large trees.
ARTICLE 35 AMEND SCENIC ROADS BYLAW(CITIZEN PETITION)
Establish a permanent Scenic Roads committee which will meet periodically to review and approve matters relating
to preserving scenic roads and historic landscapes located throughout the town. Specifically, the Scenic Roads
committee would be charged with the review and approval of roads, paths and landscapes within the jurisdiction of
the committee,which would include all lands,public and private, which merit recognition and preservation for their
scenic or historic value. The committee will include a Town Fence viewer or designee, a member of the Tree
Committee or designee, one individual who meets the Secretary of Interior's Qualifications as an Historian or
Archaeologist (36 CFR 61), and two other individuals from the community-at-large who have a demonstrated
interest in historic landscapes. Included among Massachusetts legislation for which the committee will be charged
with enforcing will include MGL Part IV, Title 1,Chapter 266, Section 105 —Stone walls or fences and MGL Part
IV, Title 266, Chapter 266, Section 94—Boundary Monuments and miscellaneous markers.
(Inserted by Jeff Howry and 9 or more registered voters)
DESCRIPTION: The purpose of the Scenic Roads committee will be to assure that the remaining features of
Lexington's historic landscape are protected and maintained. To accomplish this, the Scenic Roads Committee will
endeavor to expand the town's existing cultural resources survey to include features of the historic landscape
including stone walls, boundary markers, roads and paths bounded by trees and landscaping,historic archaeological
features including those involving water features, as well as historic landscape features associated with human
occupation within the town. Making additions to the already designated Scenic Roads in Lexington would be part of
the committee's charge.
ARTICLE 36 AUTHORIZE SPECIAL LEGISLATION-DEVELOPMENT
SURCHARGE FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING(CITIZEN PETITION)
To see if the Town will vote to establish a surcharge on specific commercial development activities for the purpose
of funding affordable and community housing construction, renovation, associated land acquisition or easements;
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and further to authorize the Select Board to petition the Massachusetts General Court to enact legislation to enable
this surcharge in the Town of Lexington, and further to authorize the Select Board to approve amendments to said
act before its enactment by the General Court that are within the scope of the general objectives of the petition; or
act in any other manner in relation thereto.
(Inserted by Matt Daggett and 9 or more registered voters)
DESCRIPTION: The purpose of this article is to address the impacts of new commercial development projects on
the demand for community housing by creating a targeted and measured surcharge on specific commercial
development activities.
ARTICLE 37 AMEND GENERAL BYLAWS-STORMWATER
MANAGEMENT (CHAPTER 114)
To see if the Town will vote to amend Chapter 114 of the Code of the Town of Lexington (Stormwater
Management) to allow for additional regulation of stormwater management installations and associated mitigation
requirements; or act in any other manner in relation thereto.
(Inserted by the Select Board at the request of*the Planning Board)
DESCRIPTION: This article would amend the Stormwater Management Bylaw to allow the additional
regulation of stormwater management to allow the additional regulation of stormwater management.
ARTICLE 38 AMEND GENERAL BYLAWS-TREES (CHAPTER 120)
To see if the Town will vote to amend Chapter 120 of the Code of the Town of Lexington (Trees) to include
additional regulations regarding tree preservation and planting; or act in any other manner in relation thereto.
(Inserted by the Select Board at the request of'the Planning Board)
DESCRIPTION: This article would amend the Tree Bylaw relative to the Hartwell Innovation Park (C-HIP)
landscaping and development requirements,if necessary.
ZONING ARTICLES
ARTICLE 39 AMEND ZONING BYLAW-HISTORIC PRESERVATION INCENTIVES
To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning Bylaw to allow additional flexibility in permitting for historic
preservation; or act in any other manner in relation thereto.
(Inserted by the Select Board at the request of the Planning Board)
DESCRIPTION: This article would allow special permits for historical preservation under § 135-6.2, Historic
Preservation Incentives, to permit additional uses where necessary to preserve historical elements.
ARTICLE 40 AMEND ZONING BYLAW-RETAINING WALLS
To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning Bylaw to regulate the construction of retaining walls over four(4)
feet in height; or act in any other manner in relation thereto.
(Inserted by the Select Board at the request of'the Planning Board)
DESCRIPTION: This article would update the Zoning Bylaw to regulate the installation of retaining walls over
four(4)feet in height.
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ARTICLE 41 AMEND ZONING BYLAW-STRUCTURES IN SETBACKS
To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning Bylaw to allow for accessory structures of limited size and height
(including sheds)to have a separate setback requirement; or act in any other manner in relation thereto.
(Inserted by the Select Board at the request of the Planning Board)
DESCRIPTION: This article would establish regulations for accessory structures (including sheds) to have a
separate setback requirement.
ARTICLE 42 AMEND ZONING BYLAW-FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT
To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning Bylaw to identify a designated Community Floodplain
Administrator(FPA); or act in any other manner in relation to.
(Inserted by the Select Board at the request of the Planning Board)
DESCRIPTION: This article would identify and designate a Community Floodplain Administrator (FPA) in
accordance with regulations of the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
ARTICLE 43 AMEND ZONING BYLAW- TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS
To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning Bylaw to allow for the correction of internal references, remove
unreferenced definitions, reformat sections, updates to modernize language; or act in any other manner in relation
thereto.
(Inserted by the Select Board at the request of the Planning Board)
DESCRIPTION: These changes are clerical in nature and are not intended to change interpretation of the Zoning
bylaw in any substantive way.
ARTICLE 44 AMEND ZONING BYLAW-USE AND GENERAL REGULATIONS
To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning Bylaw (including Table 1, Permitted Uses and Development
Standards; § 5.1 Off-street Parking and Loading; §9.5, Site Plan Review; and §10, Definitions) to allow for
beneficial changes identified in the Hartwell Innovation Park drafting process and updates from the 2020 Special
Town Meeting (such as Short-Term Rentals and requirements from the Attorney General review); or act any other
manner in relation thereto.
(Inserted by the Select Board at the request of the Planning Board)
DESCRIPTION: This article would amend any issues in the zoning bylaw or table of uses identified during other
amendments of the Zoning Bylaw,which may include adding Short Term Rentals.
ARTICLE 45 AMEND ZONING BYLAW&ZONING MAP-HARTWELL
INNOVATION PARK
To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning Bylaw and Zoning Map to create a new Hartwell Innovation Park
(C-HIP) Zoning District comprising the CM- Manufacturing Zoning District and portions of the GC - Government
Civic Zoning District, add new Special District Regulations, and amend related zoning sections of the Zoning
Bylaw, including the Table of Uses; Dimensional Controls, and General Regulations; or act in any other manner in
relation thereto.
(Inserted by the Select Board at the request of the Planning Board)
DESCRIPTION: This article would amend the Zoning Bylaw and Zoning Map to create a new Hartwell Innovation
Park(C-HIP)Zoning District,which will include a new Bylaw section and amendments to the existing zoning.
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And you are directed to serve this warrant seven days at least before the time of said meeting as provided in the
Bylaws of the Town.
Hereof fail not, and make due return on this warrant, with your doings thereon, to the Town Clerk, on or before the
time of said meeting.
Given under our hands at Lexington this 25th day of January 2021.
Douglas M. Lucente, Chair Select Board
Joseph N.Pato
Suzanne E. Barry of
Jill I. Hai
Mark D. Sandeen Lexington
A true copy,Attest:
Constable of Lexington
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Town of Lexington
MODERATOR DEBORAH BROWN
January 11, 2021 DELIVERED BY EMAIL
Dear Select Board Members,
In view of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing federal, state and local advisories to
practice social distancing and avoid the congregation of crowds,I request approval to conduct the
proposed 2021 Annual Town Meeting, scheduled to commence Monday,March 22,2021 through remote
participation. I propose to use a combination of. (1)the Zoom videoconferencing platform, (2)the online
VVoter module provided by our electronic voting vendor, Option Technologies OR comparable online
voting tool developed by Select Board member Joe Pato, and(3) an online queuing function developed
by Select Board member Joe Pato to facilitate the process of debate.
I certify that,with the assistance of Select Board Chair Doug Lucente, Select Board member Joe Pato,
Town Meeting Members' Association Chair Ben Moroze, and members of Town staff,l have tested all
components of the system described above and am satisfied that this system will enable our meetings to
be conducted in substantially the same manner as if they had occurred in person at a physical location. I
certify that the system(i) allows the moderator,town meeting members,town officials and any other
interested members of the public to identify and hear the moderator and each town meeting member who
attends and participates in the remote meeting, as well as any other individuals who participate in the
meeting; (ii)provides the ability to determine whether a quorum is present; (iii)allows participants to
request recognition by the moderator and makes such requests visible to the meeting participants and the
public; (iv) allows the moderator to determine when a town meeting member wishes to be recognized to
speak,make a motion, or raise a point of order or personal privilege; (v) enables the moderator to
recognize a town meeting member, town official or other individual and enable that person to speak; (vi)
provides the ability to conduct a roll call or electronically recorded vote; (vii) allows any interested
members of the public to access the meeting remotely through LexMedia for purposes of witnessing the
deliberations and actions taken at the town meeting; (viii) allows members of the public to participate in
debate through the submission of statements for or against a motion; and(ix)provides for the town
meeting to be recorded and available for future viewing. I further confirm that I have consulted with
Lexington's Commission on Disability regarding system accessibility.
Sincerely,
Deborah Brown
Town Moderator
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TOWN FINANCE TERMINOLOGY
The following terms are frequently used in the annual town report and at the town meeting. In order to provide
everyone with a better understanding of the meaning, the following definitions are provided.
AVAILABLE FUNDS- "FREE CASH"
The amount certified annually by the Bureau of Accounts,Department of Revenue. The certified amount is the
Unreserved Fund Balance less all outstanding taxes. This fund may be used by a vote of the town meeting as
available funds for appropriation.
AVAILABLE FUNDS-OTHER
Usually refers to balances in special funds or to balances remaining in specific articles previously appropriated.
These balances become available for re-appropriation by Town Meeting(or are returned to the town's general
fund balance).
"CHERRY SHEET"
A financial statement issued by the State, at one time on cherry-colored paper,that itemizes state aid due to the
town, and charges payable by the town to the state and county.
GENERAL FUND
The municipal fund accounts for most financial expenses and revenues approved by town meeting. The tax levy
is the principal source of revenue in the general fund.
ENTERPRISE FUND
A self-supporting account for a specific service or program that the town operates as a separate "business."
Enterprise funds do not depend on taxes for operating revenue. For example,water operations are funded through
the water enterprise fund,which receives funds from a consumption based fee system. Ideally, enterprise resources
and expenditures should balance over time. Funds in enterprise accounts do not revert to the general fund at the
end of the fiscal year.
OVERLAY
The overlay is the amount raised by the Assessors in excess of appropriations and other charges for the purpose of
creating a fund to cover property tax abatements and exemptions granted by the Board of Assessors.
RESERVE FUND
This appropriation is voted at the annual town meeting in an amount not to exceed 5%of the tax levy of the
preceding year. Transfers from the reserve fund are approved by the Appropriation Committee and may only be
used for"extraordinary or unforeseen expenditures."
REVOLVING FUND
Revolving funds are used for a particular service. An overall limit on spending is set by Town Meeting but may be
subsequently amended by vote of the Board of Selectmen and Appropriation Committee. The funds can be used
for the service without appropriation up to the approved limit.
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