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V <br /> 700 feet from the utility easement to the edge of the athletic field , for <br /> the performing arts center , The town owned piece of property cou1d provide <br /> access or siting for the facility , if they choose . <br /> The potential access would be off of Old Barnstable Rd . , south of the <br /> housing authority lot. <br /> Mr , Thompson said at one time there was talk of potential shared parking , <br /> that seems eradicated i n this plan . <br /> Dan explained it is not convenient for the high school to bring the parking <br /> to the southern portion of property ; it is most convenient off of Old <br /> Barnstable Rd . <br /> Mr . Thompson said he sees a problem that 700 feet is not enough room to f i t <br /> their program. They are also after a retreat like feeling , up against the <br /> power easement you loose that. width and space is a real issue <br /> Is there some way to re-shape the housing authority parcel . They don ' t want <br /> to go any further east than the 400 feet <br /> Doug asked if the housing authority parcel is flexible? <br /> Torr said it is flexible if the housing authority will be flexible. <br /> M r , Thompson said they also like the idea of having walking access to the <br /> river . He asked what the acreage is for the parcel remaining for their <br /> f ac i 1 i . <br /> About 15 ac res i <br /> Dan said presently the baseball fields are setback 650 feet from the river. <br /> There is room for future bal l f i e 1 d expansion to the east* <br /> Tori reminded everyone there are environmental issues , that area is a deer <br /> wintering area and Trout Unlimited will have issues . <br /> The Committee asked Mr. Thompson how many acres he anticipates needing? <br /> He explained there are 3 phases to the p ro,l ect, theater, artist housing and <br /> thea expanded theater. By the third phase he will need 35 acres . <br /> They will have to re-visit their plans and see if it w i 11 f it within this <br /> layout and maintain the atmosphere they are looking for . <br /> Paul Griffin said any shaved facilities will be a nightmare , it will pull <br /> the town apart. <br /> M r. Thompson agreed it is better net to share any facilities <br /> Peter e l a i ned the Committee will begin to research the feasibility of <br /> taking some of the housing authority property . <br /> M r* Thompson asked about the possibility of a shared entrance at o l d <br /> Barnstable Rd , which splits as i t comes into the property . <br /> The Committee thought congestion would be an issue . <br /> Paul is concerned the town will not maintain this property the way a <br /> private entity will . Cho they want their entrance not to be maintained the <br /> way they would expect it to bei <br /> Peter explained the Town ' s goal is to get the school open by Sept . 1996 . we <br /> need to work out an agreement as soon as possible to keep with our <br /> ,chedule . <br /> 4 <br />