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I <br /> t. <br /> perhaps it should be considered as an entirely new project and <br /> Permit subject to current regs. " <br /> The chairman recalled having attended a Selectmen' s Meeting 4 <br /> a number of years ago when this project was originally proposed. <br /> At that time it was considered to be a development with a golf <br /> r <br /> course; it has now become a golf course with a development and <br /> has turned around in a number of ways, most of which are a credit <br /> to the Town. However, a review of compliance with Special <br /> Permit, particularly in view of CCC concerns, is warranted. <br /> Especially due to the fact there is no true open space. <br /> The chairman expressed his particular concern regarding the <br /> issue of open space. He expressed concern regarding the best way <br /> to proceed in this matter, inviting the Applicant to propose <br /> whatever he wished. <br /> Attorney McElhinney stated the concerns of the cCC would be <br /> addressed. He did agree it is a different project today than <br /> what was originally proposed in 1988 (a bankrupt project) . The r <br /> current project is successful, with golf as the attraction. He <br /> stated the intent is to build out the housing as well. He was <br /> in disagreement with the loss of open space issue. Due to a <br /> change within the Town Bylaw, golf courses are no longer <br /> considered a permitted used of open space. He stated the project <br /> is in compliance with the fifty (5 o ft. ) foot buffer requirement <br /> surrounding the project . He made mention of the marsh and <br /> cranberry bog areas with regard to open space. The number of <br /> units have been reduced, the project is an economic/revenue <br /> success for both the owner and the Town. <br /> Mr. Besse spoke about "creating value at willowbend. " He f <br /> mentioned the amount of funding involved with providing certain - <br /> amenities/environmental requirements. He stated that value, not <br /> density is the criteria for development. He requested the Board <br /> consider the Willowbend project in total. He approximated the <br /> use of the property to be ten (10) weekends during the summer <br /> months, thereby not impacting the services of the Town. He <br /> stated he is prepared to fulfill the Board/Town requirements of <br /> this project. <br /> The chairman then introduced a letter received from the Town <br /> Clerk, Jane Labute, regarding the willowbend Plan: "Please be <br /> advised that the names chosen, cranberry Circle and Santuit River <br /> Lane, should not be approved. Trying to put new names on streets <br /> to accommodate our emergency calls, we have two (2) with <br /> "Santuit" in name as well as Santuit Pond/Estates. we have three <br /> (3) with "Cranberry" in two different sections of Town. " <br /> V. <br /> r <br /> Mr. Besse indicated Applicant would resubmit the request for { <br /> • pp is <br /> road name. <br /> , <br /> J <br /> ' <br /> The chairman determined there were no Board comments for ,; <br /> lli'y <br />