Leary Property Community Housing Task Force 2011-05-25-LEARY-rpt (FINAL)

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LEARY PROPERTY COMMUNITY HOUSING TASK FORCE FINAL REPORT MAY 25, 2011 SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS This Report recommends the following: • 5 or 6 units in one or two structures o The structures would approximate the mass of the large modern home directly across the street from the Leary Land, and should be sited in such a way as to leave open a view of the Leary conservation land. • Demolition Delay Bylaw—The Selectmen, or their designee, should make prompt application to the Commission for a demolition permit. • Investigate a mini traffic study with traffic mitigation measures • Project be a near-zero energy development • LexHAB as developer o It is expected that as the plans for the property are developed,there will continue to be meetings with the neighbors. o The Task Forces recommends that the developer, whether LexHAB or not, provide more information for residents and continue to work toward a consensus solution that offers reasonable satisfaction to all stakeholders. • Local funding options be used • Local Initiative Program should be used for project permitting 1