12/15/1982 GROWTH STUDY COMMITTEE Minutes

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Grow. St. Com. Page 3. 12/15/82 Mr. Marsters asked how it will be possible to get townhouses in some of the area, and commercial establishments in other parts? Kr. Barber said this would be controlled through a review process, and this condition would be put in the zoning article. The word "purpose" can go in any zoning article, he said. Mr. Marsters said this puts the burden on the Planning Board, he would rather see a zoning change. Sel. Garland asked if it could be done by prior agreement? Mr. Marsters said he still thinks it should be handled as seperate zones. Mr. Barber said this is where it will be necessary to work with the landowners. Chm. Terry said it will be essential to get across to them that we are not trying to take anything away from anyone. Mr. Marsters reported that Archi- tect Ferragame had come before the Planning Board at one time, representing the builders, and asked to have the density increased. Chm. Terry said in the final analysis, a builder will put up what they think will sell. Mr. Marsters asked if there could be one area designated for professional buildings? Mr. Barber said that was very possible. Mr. Marsters said he would like to see the plan changed so that it would not be boxed in to the southwest - leave that area open for more commercial expansion. And put the office zone in one area. Sel. Garland asked how the committee is going to sell this plan? Mr. Barber responded that you have to revamp the zoning first. Then work with the landowners in groups - as they will have to work together. Give the concept publicity. Hopefully get a community group to promote it. Ohm. Terry said he hopes it will sell itself. Mr. Barber said it will sell to the public, no doubt. But the big thing is to convince the landowners. Once they agree to go forward, others will fall in. He said again that it will be at least ten years, based on all previous projections, before all the buildings shown in the plan will develop. Sel. Thomas asked if there might be revitalizations funds available to help? Mr. Barber responded that they would not apply here. Earle Marsters asked Mr. Barber to draft the zoning changes he feels will be necessary; Mr. Barber agreed. Then, the next step will be to schedule Public Hearings. Mr. Marst- ers feels the committee is not ready to call in the public yet. Mr. Barber agreed; he said the committee must decide which areas are most critical to be dealt with first. Michelle Stone asked if the committee is expected to have zoning changes ready to take to the Annual Town Meeting? Sel. Thomas said yes, but there would have to be a Public Hearing. She asked Morris Kirsner, a landowner, if he would like to make any comments? He declined, saying he would withhold his statement at this time. Mr. Barber pointed out that if the zoning change is going to increase the density in the core area, it should be decreased elsewhere. Ms. Stone asked when the engineering study should be done? Mr. Barber responded they cannot be done before the zoning changes are agreed upon. But they would have to be done before the development of the quadrants. Mr. Marsters said he feels strongly that some sort of water system should be proposed, and developers forced to put it in preliminary to development. Sel. Garland stated that C.C.P.E.D.C. has already expressed concern regarding the water and sewage systems in this area. Mr. Barber. said there is a question whether the problem is with the area, or the way the present systems were put in. Sel. Thomas asked if the committee is going to ask for more funding at the Annual Town Meeting, so that they can continue? All agreed this should be done. Mr. Marsters said he feels the committee shouldn't push to get everything done by the Annual Town Meeting; he feels a progress report should be presented. Chm. Terry agreed wholeheartedly. The minutes of the previous meeting were accepted as submitted, by unanimous vote. The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 5, 1983, at 7:00. R�spectfully pbmit ed, Grace"ErdmaH Secretary