MEMBERS PRESENT: Andrea Langhauser, Cyndi Andrade, Betsy Pyne, Scott Dittrich, Tom Terpstra and Richard Connors
MEMBERS ABSENT: Paul Terrio, Kevin Hughes and Jeff Kane
Meeting called to order at 7:40 p.m.
Weeber Property
Kevin forwarded a statement to committee members via email
Andrea-read the statement as follows:
The Community Preservation Committee intends to pursue uses of the Weeber Property that maximizes its value to the community while being consistent with the goals of the Community Preservation Act. We plan to investigate the feasibility of developing a portion of the property for affordable housing, (maximum of two lots) to preserve as much of the property as possible as open space, and to plan for public access to allow for the use and enjoyment of the property by the citizens of the Town of Norfolk.
The committee votes to accept Kevin’s Statement
All in Favor
Motion passes
George Hall submitted - MOTION TO ACQUIRE WEEBER PROPERTY
attached
Jack Hathaway presented Financial Statements -attached
Discussion continued regarding the Weeber Property.
How many affordable house lots? Maximum of two
They can’t be Estate Lots
Accessibility needs to come off Chicatabut
Feasibility studies need to be performed (survey, percs, etc.)
Footbridge needs to be constructed to connect the property over the wetlands
Property Easement for access to open space
Gravel parking area for use of open space
Utilities (under ground or above ground)
Numerous questions were raised (listed below)
Who will be building the Home/Homes?
Will the home/homes always stay affordable housing? Can this be done? How?
How will a potential home owner be determined?
Will there be deed restrictions?
Site visit scheduled for Sat January 21st
*Richard Connors suggested hand out for Town Meeting
Next Meeting Scheduled for Jan 25, 2006 @ 7:30
Vote to accept December 15, 2005 Meeting Minutes
All in Favor - Accept
Motion to adjourn (Richard)
Betsy seconds the motion
Meeting adjourn @ 9:25
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