10/20/2010 PLANNING BOARD Minutes

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- f Referencing the North Market Street plan,Mr. Storrs noted that there were limited changes to the original plan but#hart the block structure on the right hand side, the site of a possible connection with the KC Coombs School, been simplified and will aflow for a future connection should the Town choose to do so. In the lower right corner of the plan, livwork units have been eliminated and replaced with commercial mixed use buildings. The intent of the new plan moves the more commercial structures to the east and more residential units to the west. The central square area has been eliminated and the street bent to slow tic with an offset green that offers public space. In the wrest, a simplistic block plan provides northsouth misthat make connections to the bike path., skate park and municipal properties. Single family domes have also been eliminated. Mr. Storrs stated than the intent was to offer a broader range of uses in the neighborhood. Mr. lalarini questioned traveling west to east on Rt. 151 and whether or not the property could be accessed in that direction. fir. Storrs responded that individuals could turn a .Drank HicksRoad and then.right into the complex and that the complex would feature a"right in right out" safety valve. No lights will be in place to enter the complex and Mr. BaJ7Adni expressed concern about the amok of traffic that will exist so close to the emergency responders. Mr. "in' complemented the Mans flow of traffic within the complex, eliminating the pinwheel and questioned an eventual connection with the school and the width of that particular street. Mr. Storrs responded that the road would feature two directions. Mr. Kooharian questioned the sidewalk alongside Route 15 l and whether or not it could be set bank on the green among the trees. Mr. Storrs agreed with Mr. Kooharian and suggested that most pedmtrians would be utilizing the bile path rather than the 151 sidewalk Mr. Fudala emp that the sidewalk will be a useful connector to the market.. Mr. Pmrsen questionedthe space in the left band corner where single family homes were eliminated and Mr. Storrs oonfirmed that the space is for parking. Mr. Fudala suggested that the parking needs to be refined. Mr. Fudal also responded to Mr. l al arini"s question about traffic and reported that traffic backed up on Frank Hicks would be expedited since the fire department can trigger a green light dwing emergency calls. Chairman waygan questioned the number of housing units available and fir. Storm suggested o units, but that it depended whether the units became townhouses or livework units. The Chair questioned the anticipated number of households with children, recommending that park space be made available to families. fir. Storrs suggested that it-would be unlikely-that flies with children would live in the area since most.units would be I-2 bedroom units. Mr. Storm also stated that the site is adjacent to green space and will be connected to the schools but noted the importance of ping for the best aspect of the center of the community.. 11r. Storrs also noted that the cu ie,wit plan does not contain such details as park benches and landscaping, but that they are intended. Mr. Balzarini questioned whether the footprint depicted on the plan is accurate and Ir. Stogy agreed,but qualified it by stating that specificity later in the process may result in some changes, such as use of 2 floors or 3 floors, and does not anticipate any dramatic changes. Orman Way gan questioned the amount of parking and Mr. Storrs responded that the parking depicted was needed. Mr. Storrs highlighted his conceptual use plan which depicts his hest guess of the development"s use, which assists in determining parking needs. The Chair questioned use of 3 stories and Mr. Moms noted that it would depend upon the end owner. Mr. Balzarini questioned maint i.ning the square footage and Mr. Storrs indicated that special ` s will be issued by unit. The Chair indicated her preference that not every building be 3 stones and expressed interest in including a cap in the development agreement on the number of 3 storied buildings allowed. Mr. 1 al zarini rioted that 3 story buildings change the character of the Cape. The Chair stated that the development agreement includes a cap on commercial square footage and a cap on residential units. Mr. Storrs shed his intention that not emery building will be 3 stories but suggested the need to provide for at least 0%as 3 stones. The Chair expressed comfort with 0% as 3 stories and recommended that Mr. Storrs consider the oentage of square footage for 3 story buildings. Mr. Storrs confirmed that some parking will be present beneath some buildings.