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BOA Meeting January 26, 2017 Mr. Barnert stated that if there was a cap, they would have to come back to the Board and justify the need for more parking. Mr. Tamm stated that the zoning establishes a minimum but not a maximum. Imposing a cap may be inconsistent with the zoning through the PSDUP. In reference to the Board’s concern about the traffic, the traffic consultant has done an analysis and the conclusion was that even with additional traffic, the network can accommodate it. Under the TDM accommodations, owner is responsible to make sure the TDM program works. There aren’t many other areas to add parking. King Street is interesting in evaluating future building on that site and his concern is that a cap on parking would be arbitrarily imposed. They want to minimize the impervious impact on the site but in any future development, they would seriously consider structure parking. Mr. Barnert stated that a cap isn’t binding if they go to Town Meeting. His concern would be if they decided to put in additional parking in the front of the building. Ms. Krieger stated they would have to come back to the Board to do that. The Board discussed adding a condition about the applicants returning to Town Meeting if they ever need to add more parking spaces. Mr. Tamm stated that re- development should be encouraged. The Zoning Administrator, Mr. David George, stated that the Board is looking at the current plans before them and in evaluating the proposal, it would be an appropriate finding to add to the decision that the Board feels that this is a maximum to add. Ms. Krieger stated another condition would be to have a condition to add a landscape management plan and to complete the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The Board also spoke about adding a finding of fact to maximize parking for this development and abide by the restrictions of the Conservation Commission. Mr. Grant stated that they will be able to accommodate the Conservation Commission. st The matter is continued with the Commission until February 21. Mr. Williams asked why the Memorandum of Understanding MOU is taking so long to complete (King Street Properties had offered to make a parking mitigation payment consistent with last payment. The Town Manager’s office has prepared a draft MOU). Mr. George stated they had a meeting with the Board of Selectmen and staff and talked about the draft MOU. The time it’s taken is due to scheduling conflicts. The applicants haven’t seen the draft MOU yet. Mr. George asked the Board is they could elaborate on the definition of plantings. Ms. Wood stated they want something to screen but have enough caliber to provide shade. Ms. Krieger stated the condition could say to plant deciduous trees but the Board can’t establish a caliber. 4