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Minutes for the Meeting of March 5, 2008 Page 5 through a special permit with site plan review from the Planning Board as the Special Permit Granting Authority. Mr. Canale asked which special permit would this take away form the Zoning Board of Appeals? Mr. Hornig said this one only, anything related to one-stop shopping. He said it has notyet been discussed with the Zoning Board of Appeals. Mr. Smith said he questioned the ability to put in place economic development in the time needed. Ms. McCall-Taylor said the Board could support the Article or offer its own amendment if desired even without the applicant’s consent. Mr. Galaitsis said he liked the one-stop shopping concept but was hesitant to support it without the views of the EDTF to see a more balanced approach. Mr. Zurlo said Mr. Smith’s work was in direct parallel with the EDTF, but he wanted a faster time line. It was agreed that while it may be a reasonable increase to the FAR, that it would be used as a base line for an impact study. Mr. Galaitsis asked Mr. Smith if one year would make a difference? Mr. Smith said the time is now. Mr. Hornig asked would there be any interest in refining the special permit process before taking a position? Ms. Manz and Mr. Zurlo said yes. Article 54, Mixed Uses in the CM District: There were fewer uses proposed and the size was scaled back. Ms. Manz said she liked the proposal with the addition of line 8.33. What would prevent a strip mall? Mr. Hornig said they could build as many 2,000 square foot businesses as they want on a lot. Mr. Zurlo said the uses article would need further review. Mr. Canale said the problem was that it was being done in a patchwork way without knowing the outcome. The Board needs to be proactive in determining future uses and kind of uses. Ms. McCall-Taylor asked if the vision was of a single use within a larger building or occupying the entire ground floor? Ms. McCall-Taylor said the Board would not have to make a written report now and could delay their recommendation to the night of the Town Meeting vote if needed in order to see the final version.