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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-02-28-HPB-min Lexington Housing Partnership Meeting Minutes for February 28, 2008 Attendees: Winifred McGowan, Melinda Walker, Bob Bicknell, Ken Kreutziger Maryann McCall-Taylor (Town Planning Dept.), Tom Harden, Chris Kluchman, Bill Carlson, Florence Baturin, Lisa Snellings Bob Bicknell chaired the meeting and took the minutes. The meeting was called to order at 7:10 pm. 1. Open Meeting The vote on the November and January minutes was postponed because of a lack of quorum. 2. Sub-Committee Reports. Accessory Apt. Committee – The report will be made at a later date. Lexington First-Time Homebuyer Program: Status of Revised Proposal – Bob See the first item under “Report of the Chair”. 3. Report of the Chair (Bob Bicknell) Partnership with LexHAB – A meeting was held with Karen Sunnarborg, an experienced housing and planning consultant, to discuss our Affordable Housing Assistance Program. Karen has prepared a Scope of Services to support our survey and analysis program which is before Town Meeting as Article 9a in the Warrant. We may still have to have additional discussions with Cambridge rd Savings on financing options such as 3 Mortgage Loan provisions, Sliding Equity Shares and Loan Repayment Provisions. Site Analysis Project – Bob is still forming a sub-committee to review and analyze town wide sites with potential for development of affordable housing. Interested members should contact Bob. Report for Town Meeting – Bob reviewed the report to be presented at Town Meeting. The Partnership agreed to support the zoning by-law for cluster developments and the following Article 9 projects proposed by the CPC: 9a) Survey and Define Affordable Housing Assistance Programs 9e) Vynebrook Village Windows 9g) Parker Manor Condo Purchases 9r) Administrative Expenses Bob was asked to coordinate the Housing Partnerships input with Betsey and Marge Battin, the Moderator. Lexington Housing Partnership Development of Lexington Gardens Bob brought to the attention of the Partnership that the Selectmen are taking the lead in determining what position the Town may take with respect to the development of Lexington Gardens. – Review and Comments on Housing Strategy Bob encouraged everyone to provide inputs to the planning staff on the draft Strategic Housing Plan. CPA and Affordable Housing – A new report has been published by MHP and CHAPA which explains many projects in Massachusetts that are supported by CPA funds. It is an important reference and will be posted on the MHP website soon. Bob will forward the site reference when it is available. A few printed copies are available and will be given to town administrators by Bob. 4. New Business Maryann reported that it looks good that H.O.M.E. funds will be applied to the Parker Manor project. New 40B regulations have been posted on the CHAPA web site. Discussions with LexHAB, the Historic Districts Commission and St Brigid Church are being held to discuss the use of the house on Mass Ave. for affordable housing. The Lexington Housing Foundation Annual Meeting – Florence Baturin, Secretary The report of this meeting will be prepared by Florence. The Foundation ended the calendar year with $6,280.67 in the Treasury. It was voted to allocate up to $2,000 for Consultant Services to support a Partnership presentation to the Board of Selectmen on the value and importance of using CPA funds to provide for Planning Staff support for affordable housing. The meeting was adjourned at 8:25 p.m. The next meeting is Thursday, May 22, 2008, from 7-9 pm Ellen Stone Room, Cary Hall