11/05/2008 PLANNING BOARD Minutes

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r There was some discussion regarding the lodation of curb cut, the grater and sewer lines. There will be approximately 180,000 sq. # . of commercial space, 1 -residential units(including accessory, rental, live/work and townhouses). The East Steeple parcel consists of -acres of land. (Joseph Mullin arrived at the Meeting at this point, : o p.m. There was discussion regarding parking spaces, shared and common spaces as well a gage spaces and ec ndary spaces,,covered spaces and spaces specific to certain buildings. Some ofthe spaces will be designated as each block is developed. With regard to zoning amendments, Mr. Storrs informed the Board he would be asking for flexibility. The-proposed project is an important economic development component of the community as it will provide job opportunity benefits, taxati n, and housing diversity, as well as ownership diversity. At this point the Town planner read from the By-law the list of possible benefits that would contribute to the Town which the Planning Board could ask for in the f eveloprnent Agreement: "Infrastructure, Public Capital facilities, Land Dedication and/or Preservation, Affordable Housing on or off site), Employment opportunities, Community Facilities, Recreational Facilities, or any other benefit intended to serge the proposed development, the Town, another municipality or county including site design standard' to insure preservation of community character and natural resources.' The Town Planner suggested that these Town benefits be further discussed between the Developer loper and the Planning Board, as well as considerations to the Developer. Mr. Storrs responded by stating that an Architectural Design Site Plan will be submitted to the Board, there will be land dedication, open space around Trout Pond a well as Great Neck Road South, Affordable Housing will be provided, Community gardens are being proposed, and discussion is open.regarding recreational facilities. Mr. Storrs suggested that perhaps the Town should develop its own Commuray Preservation Act for the.benefit of Trout Pond maintenance as transactions occur. Phil Dascombe clarified that any monies-created by the Cape Cod Commission review flow back to where the impacts are within the town where the project is located. However, the Commission is a regional agency and in a situation where-the impacts go beyond a town boundary, some of the mitigation may go into another town. He also stated that the Commission would be looping to the Town for specific guidance as to the type of infi-astructure and projects the community wants. The advantage of a Development,Agreement is that these can be identified in advance.