HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978-11-25-SSCC-min.pdf Minutes - School Sites Conversion Committee Meeting - November 25
The School Sites Converstion Committee met on Saturday, November 25, at
10:00 a.m. in Estabrook Hall, Cary Memorial Building. Those present were
Mary Miley, Robert Hutchinson, Frank Fields, Otis Brown and Iris Wheaton.
The process dealing with Hancock and Parker Schools was discussed by the
Chairman, Mary Miley. Handout sheets regarding timetables and proposals
submitted were distributed to the audience. Questions generated from those
present involved concerns about traffic, site utilization (specifically,
objections to the abutting piece) .
A number of residents expressed concern about low and moderate income housing.
Selectmen were present as well as Committee members to hear these remarks.
The public portion of the meeting ended at 11 30 a.m. and it was VOTED 5-0
by roll call vote to go into Executive Session with no intention of resuming
open session.
Robert M. Hutchinson, Jr.
Minutes - Executive Session - School Sites Conversion Committee - November 25
The meeting was called to order at 11:30 a.m. Those present were Mrs. Miley,
Mr. Hutchinson, Mr. Fields, Mr. Brown and Mrs. \Wheaton.
The Committee discussed various options for the Parker School area recognizing
that the Selectmen plan to take the lead on this issue designating its use.
The Committee felt that they should give some general reaction to the proposals
and comments received during the process so that the Selectmen might be aware
of the general observations of the Committee.
The Committee unanimously felt that commercial development was the least
desirable. The Committee further felt that residential use for housing was
the desirable use. It was felt that no more than 30 units should be allowed
to be developed but that the abutting piece should still be considered at this
point in time for development if recreational space can be maintained for the
neighborhood. A majority of the Committee felt that rental units would be an
appropriate use for the building with some level of commitment to subsidized
housing, perhaps a percentage of the units to be built. The minority felt
that this proposal while desirable would not be as favorable as condominiums
being developed with a portion of those condominiums being committed to family
housing. All Committee members felt that these were both desirable proposals
for the Selectmen to consider.
It was agreed to convey these general thoughts to the Selectmen Monday evening.
The meeting adjourned at 12:15 p.m.
Robert M. Hutchinson, Jr.