9/24/1997 MASHPEE COMMONS ADVISORY COMMITTEE Minutes

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fir. Chace stated his opinion that it is a mistake to think that density is a negative concept. Density allows for community. He is trying to find a new forum of development that will benefit 1aspee. Jim Dryden, Poppones set: bade reference to the difficulty of trying to make a left-hand turn at Donna' s Lane/Deer crossing. He questioned the wisdom of building more houses in that area when traffic there is already so difficult . Mr. Chace informed the public that the State has determined there is not enough traffic at this location to warrant a traffic signal . A traffic signal is proposed in the Master Plan. Selectman Nancy Caffyn, Popponesset: stated her support of the plan based upon aesthetics. she has no objection to living in a small duster zoning. As a Selectman, she stated her bottom-line concern for the Town. At one point, consideration was made for the elimination of residential development within Mashpee in an attempt to limit the number of children being educated. she asked for a projected number of children from the proposed development . She noted that according to the analysis, over fifty 0W percent of the units are family houses. she further asked tl�e amount of tax revenue anticipated, and costs incurred by the Town for School, Police,, Fire, and DPW. 1r. Chace responded by stating a fiscal impact/market study is in the process of being prepared, including a break down of unit type. A draft has been presented to the Committee. Some of the questions presented by Selectman Caffyn will be included in the scope of services .. Impacts of the commercial development are to be included as well . Selectman Dinizio stated the Town has its own Consultant, Bob Bray,s, from the Office of Thomas J. Martin. There is an agreement that the fiscal impact study is going to be jointly scoped. Mr. Brais .is assuming fiduciary responsibility of the Town in order to insure the fiscal impact study is an accurate representation. Due to the flexible nature of the development, ent, there is a range of demographics. Linda Howard, Deer~ Crossing: Stated she is interested in meeting with the Developer separately, and asked how this 'night be arranged. she inquired if there is opposition among the Selectmen. Mr. Chace suggested a meeting could be arranged at the close f the Hearing. Selectman Hamsters clarified this to be an informational meeting, an opportunity to review the concept . He recognized the fact that some very important concerns such as environmental, water, and traffic impacts have not been addressed. He informed - -