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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - MPC - 03/18/2019 Master Plan Committee Minutes of 3/18/19 Meeting APPROVED MINUTES MASTER PLAN COMMITTEE MEETING DATE: MONDAY, MARCH 18, 2019 TIME: 7:00 PM LOCATION: Cohasset Town Hall, Lower Level Meeting Room IN ATTENDANCE: Clark Brewer, Chair Katie Dugan Dr. Paul Schubert Charles Higginson Patrick Kennedy, Vice Chair Peter Matchak, Town Planner Angela Geso, MPC Administrator Ralph Willmer, MAPC ABSENT: Eric Seuss Peter Hobson John Donohoe Amy Glasmeier Lynn Schwandt Meeting called to order at 7:10 by Clark Brewer Land Use Chapter Discussion Katie Dugan feels there are still issues to be addressed or expanded on in this chapter. While there is a separate chapter on Open Space and Recreation the Committee agreed that mentioning open space in the Land Use chapter is appropriate. Patrick Kennedy would like to see more at- tention given to undeveloped parcels in Cohasset, how to acquire those available and how to use them wisely. Ralph Wilmer asked if there is already established criteria under Open Space to de- termine viability of a parcel purchase is it worth it for the MPC to pursue but Ms. Dugan feels strongly that it is worthwhile. In reviewing the chapter, Ms. Dugan asked that the stats on current land use be clarified as she felt they were misleading. She would prefer a map rather than a chart to show the areas of inter- est and concern. Ralph Wilmer suggested using a pie chart. Ms. Dugan wants to show both resi- dential and commercial growth patterns including the size of dwelling units. Town Planner Peter Matchak mentioned the potential impact of sewer availability in the Route 3A corridor and also of zoning changes in retail/mixed use areas currently being considered. The areas of critical concern include Downtown Business, Beechwood area, Summer Street, West Corner and the waterfront area. Ms. Dugan also felt the Large Plan Review information is written in a way that could be vague or misleading and should be rewritten in laymen's terms. Chair Brewer suggested including Spe- cial Permit and Variance requirements from the Zoning Board. A discussion on how previously undeveloped lots are now developable and that larger parcels are being broken down into multi- ple lots allowing for greater development. A figure of 400 acres of developable residential was discussed with Patrick Kennedy mentioning hot issues like harbor development, inclusionary zoning and scenic roads that need to be addressed. Master Plan Committee Minutes of 3/18/19 Meeting It was decided to recodify the Zoning Bylaws for formatting purposes only and leave the content as is. Ms. Dugan and Chair Brewer both stressed wise development as opposed to over-growth and to make it more challenging for potential development. With no further business to discuss, motion to adjourn was made, seconded and approved unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 9:30 pm.