10/06/1982 GROWTH STUDY COMMITTEE Minutes

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MINUTES OF GROWTH STUDY COMMITTEE .......... October 6, 1982 Present: Chairman Richard Terry, Sel. Jean Thomas, Michelle Stone, Richardson Jonas, Harold Collins, Lenore Anderson, Sel. Chester Garland, and Brian Barber of Interchange. Chairman Terry convened the meeting at 7:15 and recognized Brian Barber to give his report. Brian Barber handed each member of the committee a 3 page set of projections for the Town of Mashpee. These projections were set forth in figures, charts and graphs, and extended to the year 2000. Mr. Barber pointed out that probably the most important figure for this committee was on page 3, under "Developed Land in the Year 2000". When this materializes, the entire character of the town will be changed. He assumes that this increased land coverage will encompass increased P.U.DIS (planned unit developments) . Sel. Thomas asked if the undeveloped figure included bogs, wetlands, etc., that could not be developed. Mr. Barber responded "yeses, Brian Barber stressed that these figures should not be regarded strictly as a fore- cast, but should point out what would happen if the present trends continue. He noted that in 18 years, the town would have a population of almost 35,000 residents in;the,,tummer. Mr. Barber pointed out that the chart on page 2 shows not dramatic jumps, but a steady increase. He then showed a "Village Concept Drawing"# and asked for com- ments from the committee. Chm. Terry stated that the Rt. 28 rotary seems the logical place for the center of town to develop, and there is already commercial zoning in that area; isn't that true? Brian Barber concurred. Chm. Terry then asked if it was desirable to have one big area, or several small, village type centers? Brian Barber said that was the kind of decision to be made now - and it is a big decision. Chm. Terry asked if another area should be projected to direct commercial develop- ment towards? Mr. Barber responded that should be addressed in the future, but the present charge is to plan for the expansion of one area. Chm. Terry asked if the C-i zones should be kept intact, or should a new zone be created for apartments? Mr. Barber said he would recommend creating a new zone for apartments - seperate from commercial. Mr. Terry asked bow much land would be needed for that? B. Barber said that must be determined - how much should go to apartments as opposed to that needed for office and service space. Sel. Thomas asked how much area is included in C-1 now? Mr. Barber: approximately 90 acres around the rotary, 200 acres in the whole town. Chm. Terry said that C-1 requires 40,000 sq. ft. lots - what if you have a lot in the zone that is less than that? Mr. Barbermspondod that you can't build commercial buildings on your lot. Mr. Collins said it would be possible to go to the Board of Appeals. Chm. Terry asked what size lots should be required for apartments? Mr. Barber said that must be determined. Sel. Thomas asked if some of the C-1 area should be con- verted to apartment zoning? Mr. Barber, pointing to the drawing, indicated he feels the power line easement would be a logical boundary - but the committee might want to consider pushing farther south on Route 28. Dick Terry asked if this zone should in- clude only apartments, or what else? Mr. Barber sesponded: low density housing of any kind - be townhouses on 22,000 sq. ft. lots.