03/19/2003 PLANNING BOARD Minutes

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■ the overall construction costs, and also provides for a project contract which. allows the snits to remain affordable for a minimum of forty ( years . He described the proposed project is for 56 one- b.edroom units, 5 . -square feet maximum footage, residents 62-years -or older . secondary proposal has been submitted as well, as traffic impacts to Route 28 are a concern. He also proposed installation of a censored traffic light. The Chairman inquired as to the proposed treatment of wastewater. r. Juhl responded, Coastal Engineering 'title treatment plant . Specifi.c engineering proposals for the site have been made . said treatment plant to be co-managed by the .Housing Authority and a management company. The Chairman recognized Ed Dunes, Architect who 'poke to the terms of the initial design. Reference was being made to Carlton Drive as the main entrance, turn around, drop off into the ryaire lobby, resident entrance/parking, He mentioned the use of elevators, corridors, sitting rooms, septic system location, and l 0-ft. undisturbed buffer a-round the entire site. Parking space issues were discussed; one space per unit, and the possible filing of a waiver as the Zoning By- law requires two spaces per unit. Two story buildings with traditional gable roof fans, L-shape wing, detail of the entrance, cedar shingles, with an emphasis on beeping with traditional Cape Cod design, possible use of dormers . Units are being offered for two people, with the majority of units designed for one-person occupancy. Residents must be independent as the project is not designed or intended to be assisted living. There was discussion regarding the HUD imposed forty- ear commitment, and a possible seventy-five year extension. The units themselves are unfurnished, appliances are provided, as well as central laundry.