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PlanningBoard | 2008-09-22 | 5 | is an adaptive reuse of an existing building. He would support resolution #3 with changes. President Kohlstrand supports flexibility with this property. She does not support decisions on a case-by-case basis but supports decisions based on what is best for the community. She believes it is not good for the community for the site to remain vacant. She would support resolution #3 taking into consideration Board member McNamara's comments. She supports flexibility in this area of the zoning district. She would like to clarify for the record what the base number is that the Board was starting with in regards to office space in the area and what the Board is trying to achieve. In response to a Board inquiry staff discussed possible edits to the proposed resolutions. A Board discussion ensued on the range of possible business uses in this area. In response to an inquiry by the Board, Stephen Farrand, attorney for the applicant responded that BCDC requires that the applicant provide public access in this area and the existing open space and access will remain in effect whether the building is used for an office or a restaurant. President Kohlstrand proposed amending Exhibit A to revise only the Office section and asked for Board comments on her suggestion. A Board discussion on this topic ensued. Board member Autorino proposed that the Board assume the intent in 1991 was to set a total square footage for office space at 20,000 square feet as opposed to setting a limit for office space of 5,000 square feet. Board member Autorino proposed a motion, based on the intent of the previous amendments to the General Plan that converting the building to office space was an acceptable use. Board member Cunningham seconded the motion. President Kohlstrand suggested the Board consider a motion that removes "east of Mariner Square Drive" from the MU2 Mariner Square district of the General Plan. Board member Autorino amended his previous motion to include Presidents Kohlstrand's suggestion. Board member Cunningham seconded the motion. Vice President Ezzy Ashcraft asked whether the Board planned to include language about future restaurant uses in the area. Staff responded that the General Plan does not limit restaurant uses in this area. Board member Cook stated that she is not opposed to looking at other uses for this area on a broader basis but not site by site. She would like clarification on the intent of the changes made to the General Plan in 1991 and 1999. Page 5 of 10 | PlanningBoard/2008-09-22.pdf |