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PlanningBoard | 2018-01-22 | 6 | President Mitchell closed the public hearing. Board Member Teague said the requirement to have the shoreline improvement completed before the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy is crucial. He also said that parking will be a big concern and will impact what can be built on the site. The architectural design, due to the unusual configuration of the parcel will need special review to ensure the aesthetics of the area are preserved. He believes that making the zoning only C-M will open the site up to any use allowed in the C-M district. He believes that the existing design and parking conditions should remain and a hotel that fits the constraints of the site might be an asset to the community. Board Member Curtis said the site is too small for any economically viable project to move forward. He said moving forward with the rezoning would cause the developer to waste a lot of money. Board Member Sullivan said the site is too small and that a hotel does not make sense. She said she does not support changing the zoning. Board Member Cavanaugh said he agreed that the parcel is too small for a hotel. Board Member Burton said it is a tricky site. He said that, generically speaking, a hotel could be appropriate for the site. He said we are not here to discuss a specific proposal. He said he is in favor of the rezoning. President Mitchell asked if the really are considering a generic hotel, or a specific proposal. Staff Member Thomas said that there is an application for a specific hotel. He said staff decided to deal with the zoning question first, before deciding whether to bring the hotel application forward. President Mitchell said the four story, 100 unit hotel would not fit in the space. He said he is not compelled to change the zoning with the hotel that is on the table. Board Member Curtis made a motion to recommend that City Council not change the zoning. Board Member Sullivan seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-2. (Burton and Teague opposed) 8. MINUTES 8-A 2018-5111 Draft Meeting Minutes - October 23th, 2017 President Mitchell opened the public hearing. Approved Planning Board Minutes Page 6 of 8 January 22, 2018 | PlanningBoard/2018-01-22.pdf |