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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - MPC - 05/15/2020 Master Plan Committee Minutes of February 21, 2019 APPROVED MINUTES MASTER PLAN COMMITTEE MEETING DATE: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2019 TIME: 7:00 PM LOCATION: Willcutt Commons, Chart Room IN ATTENDANCE: Clark Brewer, Chair Katie Dugan Kevin McCarthy Amy Glasmeier Dr. Paul Schubert Lynn Schwandt Charles Higginson Peter Matchak, Town Planner Angela Geso, MPC Administrator Ralph Willmer, MAPC ABSENT: Eric Seuss Peter Hobson Patrick Kennedy John Donohoe Meeting called to order at 7:00 by Clark Brewer Ralph Wilmer is preparing and formatting the chapters and has some ready for release and initial approval. The Committee would like the chapter on Land Use to be a priority. Katie Dugan would also like a build-out analysis done in time to discuss at the next meeting. Patrick Kennedy said that the possibility of zoning changes and district overlays could lead to more development and it would be a good idea for the Committee to have the information up front before these changes are implemented. Clark Brewer would like a list of buildable vs. non-buildable lots in town. Patrick Kennedy sees land use challenges as not just numbers but a way to capture the feeling of the community and allow for smart growth and development. There is a sense of anti-development in the community and Katie Dugan senses that while some residents want restrictions on development others want development to stop completely. Kevin McCarthy feels that we should focus on potential business development and be aware of areas that could hook up to sewer. Clark Brewer explained that an overlay district currently being discussed by the Planning and Zoning Boards would allow residential use with waterfront business and could bring vitality to the harbor area. At the next meeting on Monday, March 18 the committee would like the Land Use Chapter formatted and ready for review. With no further business to discuss, motion to adjourn at 9:00 pm was made, seconded and approved unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 9:00 pm.