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Minutes for the Meeting of April 2, 2008 Page 3 The Planning Board wants to put off considering the changes until an over-all plan has been put together that looks at safety issues and mobility issues. They hope to bring the issue back to the next town meeting. Mrs. Krieger mentioned the possibility of Hanscom bringing on a new Air Force Cyber Command entity that would bring 500 additional jobs. This issue should be part of the discussions. Article 59, Amend Zoning By-Law, Parking and Bicycle Facility Standards This article proposes reducing the number of required parking spaces for office use from four per 1,000 square feet to a minimum of three. There would be preferential spaces for carpool, vanpool and bicycle use. Mr. Smith noted this would allow for the reduction of impervious surface. He stated that the average in surrounding towns is three spaces per 1,000. Mr. Dick Thuma, Wood Street, would like to see all of Mr. Smith’s articles looked at comprehensively and thought out more before any changes are approved. Mr. Smith stated the purpose of the articles is to give developers some incentives for improving Hartwell Avenue. The Planning Board supports this article. They still plan to review the parking section of the by- law over the next year. The Selectmen feel that even if Mr. Smith’s articles do not pass Town Meeting the discussions will help people begin to focus and think about what they want and how the Town can achieve it. Mr. Smith has done a lot of groundwork, which appears to be on the right track. The Selectmen took positions on the following articles: