01/05/1983 GROWTH STUDY COMMITTEE Minutes

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GROWTH STUDY COMMITTEE MINUTES J�n�uar m5 „w�l„9$3„ Present: Chairman Richard Terry, Selectmen Jean Thomas and Chester Garland, Earle Marsters, Robert DeLory, Mike Makunas, Michelle Stone Absent: Lenore Anderson, Pauline DeLory, Harold Collins, and Richardson Jonas Guests: George Benway and Morris Kirsner Chairman Terry convened the meeting at 7:10 p.m. , and called for acceptance of the Minutes of December 15, 1982. The vote to accept as written was unanimous. Chm. Terry then turned the meeting over to Brian Barber, who presented everyone present with a pamphlet entitled "Village Landing in Plymouth", which has a village shopping complex similar to the one he is proposing. He also passed out copies of the present Zoning By-Law of the Town of Mashpee, with his suggested changes added. He pointed out that his proposal doesn't change the boundaries of the commercial zone, but does insert a townhouse district (R-4) and adds a C-3 zone.. (commercial center) and Stott for an office district. All these require parking behind or beside the buildings, and a minimum size of 8 acre parcels to be developed as a unit. His proposed by-law amendments relax the 100 foot set-back to a 40 foot set-back -to apply to all buildings in the C-1 District. The amendments also stipulate SOCK} squre feet as the maximum building size, with a 35 foot heighth limit, in colonial or,Cape architectural style. Brian Barber then moved to the sketch on the wall, and pointed out that his latest proposal expands the commercial zone from 12 acres, as originally proposed, to 21 acres. He noted that the new drawing also changes the peripheral road, and includes a loop. These should help correct any anticipated traffic probleims. Sel. Thomas asked that by expanding the commercial area, aren't we creating a strip? Mr. Barber responded not really, because the plan requires 200 feet between road cuts, and still clusters the buildings. And this does not expand the commericial zone as it presently exists. Mr. Barber pointed out the proposed site for a future Town Hall, near the rotary. He said the townhouses can be developed in 5 acre parcels, rather than the present 20 acres.required for multi-family. Sel. Thomas asked if housing for the elderly could be included? She said it would be ideal to have what the New Seabury Corporation now has - with everything needed close by so that it is not necessary to leave the Center for anything. Mr. Barber responded that this plan gives them that, and yes, housing for the elderly could be included. Mr. Marsters pointed out that the elderly probably wouldn't want two-story townhouses, but would prefer one-floor apartments. Some of the townhouses could be changed to apart- ments. Mr. Barber reminded the committee that originally in their discussions they had decided against apartments; at that time garden apartments had been discussed. Sel. Thomas asked if there was anything magic about the site designated for offices? Mr Barber responded that there wasn't. The question was raised, what if a developer pre- ferred to put in townhouses, rather than reserve his site for a commercial establishment which might not be called for until a later date? Mr. Barber said a developer should be allowed to -do that. He pointed out that 100 acres had been zoned for C-1 in his original plan, -this one expands it to 115-120 acres. George Benway siad he thought it would be good to have the offices closer to the town- houses, so peop&e could visit their doctors, lawyers, etc. in one convenient location. Mr. Barber pointed out that some offices could go into the shopping -village - either on the first or second floors. Mr. Benway pointed out that New Seabury Corporation owns most of the area proposed for commercial, which allows them the most freedom. Mr. Barber pointed out that there are some economic advantages in being, in the shopping village area.