10/7/1997 MASHPEE COMMONS ADVISORY COMMITTEE Minutes

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Selectman Marsters agreed this is an issue of concern that has been made known, but not yet worked out with the developer. He further~ made a suggestion that maps and proposed number of units/acres with respect to the WhitingS Road area be provided for interested residents of Deer Crossing for future meetings. Mr. Storrs requested permission to- address two minor misconceptions. Under current zoning, it is possible for cluster subdivision lots of fifteen thousand. (15, 000) square feet; under OSID, there is no minimum lot size. The Town Planner clarified further no more than twenty-five ( units would be approved under clusterzoning; o ID would depend on the amount of open space. Selectman Dinizio stated that according to the current bar-law, O ID relates directly to transfer of development rights as well . Mr. Storrs addressed the concern of turning over the development of the proposed plan. He stated site and architectural codes, as well as zoning, would assure a level of comfort to the Town regarding any outside participation of the plan. At this point, Selectman Dini io introduced Sharon Rooney, Cape Cod Commission, as having been invited to attend all meetings. Unidentified Deer rossing ashpee Resident : Stated her grave concern with regard to the density issue, especially in Griew of the rapidly rising school costs. She stated her feelings to be a compromise regarding open space issues should be reached with Mashpee Commons. She suggested a green area at C, off Job' s Fishing, where she lives . Zimmerman/Volk Market Studer Discussion Selectman Dinizio explained Zimmerman-Volk Associates, Inc. have been retained by Mashpee Commons to develop a market study in an attempt to predict the type of families who might be attracted to the proposed project. With reference to fiscal impact, retirees would be very desirable; as Mashpee is the "youngest" Town on the Cape average age 2- Perhaps the proposed mixed use would be beneficial to the Town. Selectman Diniio thea deferred to Robert Brais, Consultant for the Town, making reference to Memorandum/Critique, dated September 30, 1997. Mr. Brais stated the project, as proposed, is flexible by design. The developer is seeking something other than the "normal" development;ent; and feel strongly this is a responsible approach. However, the study implies an uncertainty regarding the type of units to be developed.. Mr. Brais is recommending the developer conduct a market - -