pages: PlanningBoard/2008-08-11.pdf, 6
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PlanningBoard | 2008-08-11 | 6 | Board member McNamara stated she would like to know what would be the potential future consequences for taking this action. President Kohlstrand stated that since the future of this area is unknown she is in favor of some flexibility at this time. Board member Cunningham asked if there would be any change to waterfront access by approving this proposal. Staff responded no. There is the issue of allowing an office use that is not water related. Board member Lynch stated he thinks of public access to the water but views the businesses as private. He would not support a use that diminishes public access. Vice President Ezzy Ashcraft stated that it appears that maintenance was deferred on this building intentionally to make it not feasible economically thereby creating this situation where another use would be considered. The Board does not know how aggressive the owner was in marketing the building as a restaurant. This is a unique part of the waterfront and the Board should be careful with decisions that will change it. President Kohlstrand stated she does not believe there is a consensus among the Board. She asked if the applicant would like to continue working with staff to prepare a proposal that the Board would support. Board member Lynch stated he would like staff and the applicant to incorporate the Boards comments into any future resolution. The applicant should present a proposal for a specific amount of square feet. The Board will vote that amount up or down and eliminate the need for a General Plan Amendment. He asked staff if that was correct. Staff responded no. Board member Lynch's suggestion would still require a General Plan Amendment. President Kohlstrand stated that was the case because the Board would be changing the square footage. Staff asked the Board for clarification on whether they are asking for a modification to the resolution presented tonight or a brand new resolution taking into consideration comments the Board made tonight. Staff inquired whether the Board was considering modifying the percentages or the amount of square feet in the General Plan. President Kohlstrand stated the Board is not looking for a specific square foot number but she would suggest not going over 10,000 square feet. She does not want to eliminate percentages altogether just consider other options. Page 6 of 21 | PlanningBoard/2008-08-11.pdf |