HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-03-02-CPAC-min COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MEETING MINUTES
March 2, 2021
The meeting of the Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee (CPAC), held virtually
through Zoom, was called to order at 7:18pm, by Co-Chair Sarah Felton.
CPAC Members Present: Sarah Felton, Co-Chair; Chris Herbert, Co-Chair; Marilyn
Fenollosa; Hema Bhatt; Patrick Sullivan; Matt Daggett; Larry Freeman; Deepak
Amenani; Chris Senna (joined at 7:36 pm); Len Morse-Fortier (joined at 7:52 pm)
CPAC Liaisons Present: Bob Creech, Liaison of the Planning Board
Staff Members present: Carol Kowalski, Assistant Town Manager for Development;
Molly Belanger, Land Use Planner; Amanda Loomis, Planning Director
I. Introduction, new member Larry Freeman
Sarah Felton, Co-chair, welcomed and introduced Larry Freeman to the
Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee (CPAC). Mr. Freeman provided a
summary of his background and interest in being involved in the CPAC.
Ms. Felton requested that members of the CPAC introduce themselves to Mr.
Freeman. Members of the CPAC introduced themselves and provided a brief
bit of background.
II. Approval of Meeting Minutes for January 26 and February 16
Members of the Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee (CPAC) reviewed
the meeting minutes of January 26, 2021, and February 16, 2021.
Chris Herbert moved that the Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee
(CPAC) approve the meeting minutes of January 26, 2021. Patrick
Sullivan seconded the motion. The CPAC voted in favor of the motion 7-
0-0. MOTION PASSED
Marilyn Fenollosa moved that the Comprehensive Plan Advisory
Committee (CPAC) approve the meeting minutes of January 26, 2021.
Chris Herbert seconded the motion. The CPAC voted in favor of the
motion 7-0-0. MOTION PASSED
III. CPAC Co-Chair
Sarah Felton, Co-chair, provided a brief overview of the need for a new co-
chair as Ray has stepped down from the position. Carol Kowalski requested
nominees for a co-chair.
Ms. Felton provided a summary of the co-chair's recent duties, including
meeting with the consultant weekly, meeting with staff weekly, and providing
review of the circulated documents.
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Chris Herbert stated that he would be willing to consider serving as a co-chair
but has limited time during the weekdays.
Marilyn Feno//osa nominated Chris Herbert as a Comprehensive Plan
Advisory Committee (CPAC) co-chair. Matt Daggett seconded the
nomination. The CPAC voted in favor of the motion 7-0-0. NOMINATION
PASSED
IV. Progress on Pathway to Completion (Update on consultants and
outreach schedule)
Amanda Loomis provided an overview of the LexingtonNEXT Pathway to
Completion timeline circulated to members of the Comprehensive Plan
Advisory Committee (CPAC) on Friday, February 26, 2021. The overview
provided a breakdown of Phase One, relative to the work of Stantec as the
Technical Editor/Publisher, status of the executive summaries and full Trends
& Existing Conditions Reports, and the required review by the Planning
Board.
Ms. Loomis then continued to present Phase Two of the LexingtonNEXT
Pathway to Completion, which included meetings, the drafting of
LexingtonNEXT, CPAC, and Outreach. Carol Kowalski provided a review of
the Working Groups, the associated executive summaries' status, and a
general overview of the Working Group's status.
Sarah Felton, Co-chair, requested clarification regarding the status of the
communications engagement consultant. Ms. Kowalski and Ms. Loomis
provided an overview of the communication engagement consultant.
Ms. Kowalski questioned if the CPAC members have any concerns about
working through July and August to ensure the plan was complete for
September. Members of the CPAC did not object to such a request.
V. Executive Summary Reports Progress
Carol Kowalski provided a status of the Trends and Existing Conditions
Executive Summaries. Ms. Kowalski stated that Stantec and the various
Working Groups are working simultaneously. However, as the executive
summaries are completed, they will be released to the various Working Group
to allow them to be used as a reference.
Ms. Kowalski noted recent discussions with members of Vision 20/20, now
known as Vision for Lexington.
Christ Herbert requested a timeline for the need to review and provided
feedback on the executive summaries.
VI. Working group updates: Housing and Economic Development
Carol Kowalski provided a review of the recent meetings and work of the
Housing Working Group. It was noted that the Housing Working Group would
be meeting next week to review draft recommendations prepared by staff.
VII. Share Drive Introduction
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Amanda Loomis provided a brief introduction to the Share File application
used to share documents and collaborate on work. Molly Belanger
announced she will conduct a brief training on Share File during the next
CPAC meeting.
VIII. Other
Sarah Felton, Co-chair, requested an update on the LexingtonNEXT website.
Chris Herbert moved that the Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee
(CPAC) adjourn. Hema Bhatt seconded the motion. The Comprehensive
Plan Advisory Committee (CPAC) voted in favor of motion 10-0-0. MOTION
PASSED
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