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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-02-16-CPAC-min Sarah Felton, Co-chair of the Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee (CPAC), opened the public meeting at 7:16 pm on Tuesday, February 16, 2021. CPAC Members Present: Sarah Felton, Co-chair; Marilyn Fenollosa; Len Morse-Fortier; Chris Herbert; Hema Bhatt; Patrick Sullivan; Matt Daggett; Chris Senna; Rich McDonough CPAC Liaisons Present: Bob Creech, Liaison of the Planning Board; Richard Canale, Liaison of the Planning Board; Joe Pato, Liaison of the Select Board; Kathleen Lenihan, Liaison of the School Board Staff members present: Carol Kowalski, Assistant Town Manager for Development; Amanda Loomis, Planning Director I. Approve revised Guiding Principles Carol Kowalski thanked Len Morse-Fortier for helping with the further development of the Guiding Principles. Ms. Kowalski reviewed the amendments proposed to the Guiding Principles and questioned if the CPAC had any further amendments at this time. Len Morse-Fortier stated that he wanted to ensure the Guiding Principles reflect equity and inclusion. Sarah Felton, Co-chair, stated the potential need to amend the title of what the Equity Guiding Principles wants to be, so it is more defined. Ms. Felton questioned if the CPAC should develop guidelines for participation during the CPAC meeting. II. Present the Historic Executive Summary Carol Kowalski provided a brief review of the engagement with Stantec, who will prepare the final Executive Summaries, along with the complete editions of the Trends & Existing Conditions Reports. Ms. Kowalski walked the CPAC through the draft Executive Summary for Historical Resources. Ms. Kowalski requested that members of the CPAC send their comments to staff by Friday. Richard Canale stated that the Byways should be included in the Historic Resources Executive Summaries. Sarah Felton, Co-chair, reminded the CPAC that these are executive summaries and that efforts to pull out the major highlights were made. III. Finalize format for plan elements Carol Kowalski reviewed a draft for the plan elements. Ms. Kowalski stated that staff would develop draft goals for the working groups to review and consider. It was requested that comments regarding the outline should be sent to staff by Friday. Sarah Felton, Co-chair, opened the floor for comments from members of the CPAC. 1 • Matt identified issues, will work with staff, and then come back to the full committee. Ms. Kowalski provided further clarification. • Chris Herbert requested clarification regarding the 10 to 15 recommendation since there may be overlap. Ms. Kowalski provided further clarification and an example. • Hema Bhatt includes information about innovation and improved technology, so it is considered in the recommendations. • Ms. Felton requested clarification regarding the outline plans for the working groups. • Bob Creech referenced an outline and questioned if that was the outlined. IV. Review Working Group assignments Carol Kowalski reviewed the working group assignments. It was noted that members could join other working groups. There was a discussion about adding other members of the CPAC to the Natural Resources/Open Space Working Group since there is presently only one member of the CPAC. Members of the CPAC discussed the Public Facilities Working Group efforts associated with LexingtonNext. V. Discussion of the upcoming meeting schedule The CPAC discussed the upcoming meeting schedule. Sarah Felton, Co-Chair, questioned if meeting minutes were being taken or if the transcript for the meeting would act as the minutes. Carol Kowalski stated that she would look into what is required of the CPAC relative to meeting minutes. Amanda Loomis noted that minute minutes for the January 26 and this meeting would be ready for the next CPAC meeting in March. Richard Canale thanked the CPAC and wished them luck over the next few months after leaving the Planning Board. The CPAC discussed vacancies on the CPAC and the CPAC Liaison position that will be open. Hema Bhatt moved that the Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee (CPAC) adjourn. Chris Herbert seconded the motion. The Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee (CPAC) voted in favor of motion 9-0-0. MOTION PASSED z