02/09/1983 GROWTH STUDY COMMITTEE Minutes

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GrowStudyCom. Page 2. The zoning amendments are being prepared for legal review. They decrease the residential density allowed in the surrounding area. The minimum lot size is increased from 40,000 to 60,000 square feet. Overall the result is the allowance of 700 more units in one place, and removes 700 in another. The design protects the environmental areas by increasing the set-back along the two river corridors from 100 to 300 feet. Mr. Barber then turned the meeting over to Bill Kastarlak to explain the "Urban Design Concept". Mr. Kastarlak pointed out that a town is a living entity - so its environment must be allowed to live and grow; but this environment must be preserved. Preservation "is paramount", he stated. An area must be looked at in the context of what nature has given, and what man has done. When the environment is made more efficient, all forms of human activity within that environment, thrive. The "Urban Design Concept" provides the necessary tools to do this, while preserving the character of the town. There are many tangible and intangible factors to be taken into consideration. He compared the street layouts to the arteries of the human body. The rotary is the heart, pumping activity to the rest of the town, and to the rest of Cape Cod. For the heart to work harder, it needs room. This is facilitated by the concentric street layout, in a circumventural pattern, with open land to provide relief and accessibility. Indicating the drawing, Mr. Kastarlak pointed out that the commercial activity is in the center of the town; the design has not changed the boundaries of C-1. The challenge is to organize the community's activities so as to use the land resources most efficiently. One answer is to bring in specialized activities that will profit from this concentra- tion. The cultural theme that is reflected should make it attractive to visitors and shoppers. The roads have been laid out where present pathways exist now - they are not cutting through anyone's property. The higher density residences are near the Village Center, as in a P.U.D. (planned unit development) . All this is tied together with a pedestrian/bike path 2% miles long, which can be walked by the average person in one hour. Mr. Kastarlak pointed out the recreational complex, located behind the Police/Fire Complex, which may possibly contain a pool, tennis courts, soccer fields, etc, - which can also be utilized by the Middle School because of the proximity of its location. Everything is designed to draw people to the area. Commercial enterprises will prosper and thrive - the residential and commercial areas will support each other. Other developments that are taking place can add to the attractiveness. He then oped the meeting to questions. Leonore Anderson asked to be recognized, and questioned what is going to be done about water and sewers for the area? She reminded those present that the Cape has. been desig- nated a "sole source' aquifer", and the design being presented will encroach on a potential recharge area. She said this designation' had been made by the federal govern- ment, and asked how the consultants planned to protect it? Mr. Kastarlak looked at the map proffered by Ms. Anderson, the Health Agent, and said the proposed plan is just that, and has not definitely specified this as a critical recharge area. Howevert he said the possibility definitely has to be considered. but changes can be delayed until it is im- plemented. Mr. Barber said the question of how the development will effect the recharge area cannot be answered at this time. We're talking twenty years before that area is built up, he said - and during that period it will undoubtedly be necessary for piped W'ater and a sewage system to be brought in. If that happens, a sewage treatment plant would most likely be put on the public land. Mr. Kastarlak said we are talking about 900 people at the most - will this justify a sewage. system? It will all have to be considered, as it is one of many factors that enter in. No doubt this question will be raised at the Hearing. Some things cannot be answered until the time of implementation. He wanted to know for certain if this aquifer plan had been accepted? Ms. Anderson said no, it has not been. Chm. Terry pointed out that if we don't have plans, other people are going to be building anyway - and they will show no regard for that plan. All agreed.