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The reality of the market should be recognized into the Study. <br /> {The Town Planner, Thomas F dal.a, arrived at the Meeting at <br /> this point, 5 : 50 p.m. ) <br /> Mr. Storrs pointed out two amenities of the proposed plan <br /> being the- form of residential neighborhood, and the conveniences <br /> and opportunities of living within walking distance to Mashpee <br /> onunons center. <br /> Mr. Whritenour referred to the absorption rate of the <br /> overall project, thirty-three units per rar.. He suggested <br /> review- and approval of portions of the plan rather than approving <br /> the major development of five hundred (50 0) units. <br /> Selectman marsters asked the Developer if he .is <br /> contemplating an age restriction on the units. To which Mr. <br /> Storrs answered, "No" . a did suggest however, review of the <br /> demographic profile of the initial fifty occupants in order <br /> to determine the number of school age children in residence. The <br /> Town Planner~ pointed out the ten 1 percent mandator <br /> affordable housing requ.i.rement, Cape Cod Commission, has to be <br /> addressed. <br /> Selectman Dinizio clarified his position that the Town <br /> should not assume all of the risk factors in order to assure <br /> flexibility to the Developer. Mr. Storrs asked if the checks and <br /> balances mechanism, as discussed, would address this concern. <br /> Mr. Brai. inquired as to bow the Developer would respond <br /> to a situation whereby the single-family homes were purchased by <br /> families with many childreno what would govern the review with <br /> regard to fiscal impact. Mr. Storrs answered that a review <br /> mechanism could be factored into the Special Permit process, <br /> imposing a fiscal impact tax, if necessary. The commercial <br /> impact will counter the residential . <br /> i <br /> Selectman Dinirio asked what is currently permitted on <br /> Whitings Road, behind the church. Mr. Storms responded, <br /> "Nothing Selectman Rini io further~ questioned whir the Town � <br /> would benefit by tripling the density of residential, from � <br /> twenty-five 2 to eighty-five units; and would there be a <br /> negative effect to the development if the current density remains <br /> as it is. Mr. Storrs answered "Yes"; there is a mix of unit <br /> type/owners within walking distance of the center. <br /> Selectman Di.ni io stated the concepts of mixed use and <br /> density are separate. He suggested this issue be discussed <br /> further. <br /> Selectman Mar s t e r s addressed a c onunen t made by Mr. Storrs, <br /> by stating a Three Hundred Eighty-Seven Thousand ($387, 000 . 00 <br /> Dollar property finances one child attending school in Maehpee. <br /> - - <br />