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Delete Subsection 174-46H.3. and Renumber Subsection 174-46H.4. to become Subsection 174-46H.3. and amend it by replacing the term "residential units" in the first sentence with the term "bedrooms", by replacing the second sentence with the following: "The maximum number of bedrooms so transferred shall be determined by reference to the incentive bonus provisions contained in §174-46D. and shall include the requirement for permanently deed-restricted affordable dwellings and the resulting additional bonus bedrooms." and by replacing the term "residential units" in the third sentence with the word"bedrooms"; Also, amend Subsections 174-45.1.G and I. by replacing their references to "Subsection 174- 46.H.(4)" with "Subsection 174-46H.3." and by replacing their references to "residential units" with the term "bedrooms", by replacing the term "units" where it appears elsewhere in Subsection G. with the term "bedrooms"; or take any other action relating thereto. Submitted by the Planning Board Explanation: This article is intended to simplify and update the Town's "transfer of development rights" bylaws, wherein residential development rights can be transferred to a project done under either the "Open Space Incentive Development" (OSID) or "Commercial Center" zoning bylaws from other lands permanently set aside as open space. The primary change involves eliminating a complicated process by which "residential units" are calculated (defined as having 2.2 bedrooms each) and transferred, and replacing it with a simpler calculation and transfer of allowed bedrooms, which may then be used to create any type of residential dwelling (from one bedroom apartments to large single-family homes or lots). The article also updates certain references to outdated terms and makes the bylaw consistent with amendments to the Special Permit approval process, including review by the Plan Review Committee, and stormwater management bylaw, which were adopted after the OSID bylaw was originally approved in 1987. The Board of Selectmen recommends approval by a vote of 5-0 The Finance Committee recommends approval by a vote of 6-0 (1 absent) At a public hearing held on October 7, 2015 the Planning Board voted 4-0 to recommend approval of Article 22. Motion made by Selectman John Cotton Motion: I move the Town vote to approve Article 22 as printed in the Warrant, with the exception of the phrase "or take any other action relating thereto." Motion made and passed to dispense with reading of Article 22 at 8:10 PM. Motion passes by 2/3rds vote by moderator at 8:11 PM 20