12/16/1997 MASHPEE COMMONS ADVISORY COMMITTEE Minutes

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the three scenarios in parallel and assess the issue of range upon the outcome of the impact studies. r. Storrs pointed out the two red flag categories he would request be re-assessed are the numbers and values within the low- range singles. He also suggested consolidating and determining the types within said categories. (Mr. Brais agreed. ) Mr. Fudala requested the matters of the ten 1 percent affordable be indicated, and a determination be made on the one hundred (1 00) units . After lengthy discussion regarding the presently permitted one hundred (100) units, .it was agreed to remove said one hundred units and the commercial buildings permitted by the Board of Appeals in 1985 from the study in an attempt to accurately inform the Townspeople of the proposed change in zoning impacts. Selectman Rini io expressed concern for informing the Townspeople of the situation regarding what is permitted, the reality of the one hundred (100) units. Mr. Whritenour suggested the permitted units could be key to the whole project, stating it would be unfair to include what has already been permitted as impacts acts of the proposed zoning change. Although, it may prove beneficial to include what is currently permitted as the measure of critical mass needed to male the project work (the 100 units plus another number) . Mr. Chace indicated he would be comfortable with whatever the Committee decided in this regard. Mr. Bais reminded the committee of the Description of the Project, which will be used to inform the Townspeople of what i being proposed. "A total of 500 units, 100 of those having already been permitted, a request to add 400 units being proposed, indicating fiscal impacts of the 400 units with traffic and environmental as follows. . . " Mr. Chace stated he had originally arequested between two hundred (20 0) and four hundred (400) , the Committee chose the Larger number to assess impacts. He stated he is unsure as to whether or not the maximum number~ of units would ever be built. He is requesting the right to build a mixed use if there is a markt demand. Mr. Whritenour stated the negative responses he has received involve the "up to', numbers. He suggested Mashpee Commons request a number specific. Review-First Draft Commercial Study Mr. Storrs provided codes of a draft Market Study, dated December 15, 1997, prepared by Anita Kramer Associates . Request -8-