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Economic Development Advisory Committee(EDAC)
Minutes of Meeting October 18, 2017
A meeting of the EDAC was held on Wednesday, October 18'h at 8:00 a.m. in the Parker Room
of the Town Office Building.
Members Present: Rick DeAngelis, John McWeeney, David Pronchick, Sig Tullmann, Narain
Bhatia, Kevin McGuire, Tom Dusel, Larry Smith, Charles Minasian, George Burnell
Staff Present: Melisa Tintocalis
Liaisons Present: Charles Hornig, and Joe Pato
Members Absent:
ACTION ITEMS
Plan for a Hartwell Property Owners meeting to discuss assemblage and vision for development
in Hartwell
MEETING NOTES
Enhanced Development Overlay, Mixed Use Zoning Concept
Hartwell Ave. /Bedford St. Area
• Melisa Tintocalis reported that the Board of Selectmen and Planning Board had joint
meeting to discuss rezoning the Hartwell north area.
• Committee members discussed the need to allow for flexible uses and ability to increase
density
• Melisa reported that the new zoning may consider allowing small-scale housing.
• Narain Bhatia reported that traffic and housing would be issues for Town Meetings with
any potential rezone. Mr. Bhatia stated that only "limited housing" should be considered
for the area and that a fiscal impact and traffic impact analysis should be conducted to
understand the implications of proposed changes.
• George Burnell stated the approach was flawed and that the analysis should maximize
commercial development with a focus on new tax revenue.
• Tom Dusel reported on his experience through Hobbs Brook's efforts in Waltham and
stated that a zoning overlay would help establish a mindset for development in the area.
• Rick DeAngelis proposed that the Economic Development Staff host a breakfast for the
property owners to engage with them directly for their input on zoning and development
for the area. The other committee members supported this idea and Ms. Tintocalis stated
she would explore this concept with the consultants that will be studying the area.
King Street Project, 75 Hayden
• Ms. Tintocalis reported that the project was advancing and would be on track for the a
presentation to Town Meeting that evening, October 18, 2016
RJ Kelly Project, 10 Maguire Rd.
• Ms. Tintocalis reported she has been working the Brandon Kelly to advance an idea for a
mini food hall concept.
Economic Development Update
• Ms. Tintocalis also reported that the REV shuttle bus continues to have success in
attracting riders —monthly ridership averages approximately 1,700 every month.
Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 9:45 a.m.
Next Meeting: November 15, 2017
Approved on: November 15, 2017 approved unanimously