Town of Sharon Planning Board
Meeting Minutes of 7/11/07
Amended and Approve 8/1/07
Planning Board Attendees
Eli Hauser - Chair |
Paul Lauenstein |
Arnold Cohen – Vice Chair |
Amanda Sloan |
Susan Price - Clerk |
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Peter O’Cain, Assistant Town Engineer, Consultant
Attendees
Bob Daylor |
Kevin Rains (17 P.O. Square) |
Brian Shaheen |
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Meeting Initiation
The meeting was called to order at 7:35 PM by Vice Chair, Arnold Cohen.
Mr. Cohen read the Chair’s Report until Mr. Hauser’s arrival.
Form A’s
Signs
Meeting Minutes
The Board reviewed the draft meeting minutes from 7/11/07. Mr. Cohen made a motion to approve the meeting minutes of 7/11/07 as amended and Mr. Lauenstein seconded the motion. The Board voted 5-0-0 in favor.
Inclusionary Zoning Bylaw
Mr. Lauenstein discussed the proposal by Tom Houston to help draft the Inclusionary Zoning Bylaw. He reported his meeting with both Mr. Houston and Mrs. Desberg. Ms. Forsman of the DPW is refining the housing inventories that accommodate small developments, and how many housing units they represent. Mr. Houston will investigate if cash can be used in lieu of affordable housing units for small developments. Mr. Lauenstein created a question sheet for the Board to discuss key parameters of the Inclusionary Zoning Article and asked the Board’s opinion regarding the percentage of affordable housing. Mr. Cohen and Ms. Sloan said 6 units and 12%, Mrs. Price stated 4-6 units and 15%, Mr. Lauenstein said 4 units and 15% and Mr. Hauser said 6 units and 15%. In addition, the Board also expressed their thoughts on density bonuses for developers who have to contribute affordable units, alternatives to creating “on campus” affordable units, deed restrictions, minimum quality and size of the affordable home as well as affordability standards.
Lot Shape Bylaw
Mrs. Price provided the Board with an updated draft of the Lot Shape amendments that she prepared. The Board discussed their opinions and thoughts of appropriate wording and clarity. Ms. Sloan also reported that she and Mrs. Price will move ahead with the presentation and plan to speak with the Finance Committee ahead of a Public Hearing.
Other Business
The next meetings are scheduled for August 1st and August 15th.
Mr. Lauenstein moved to adjourn the meeting at 10:20 PM and Mrs. Price seconded the motion. The Board voted 4-0-0 in favor.