Land Use Study Circle

October 1, 2002 Meeting

1. Concerns of increased density. i.e. from predominantly single family to townhouses.

  a. What is the current percentage of single family residences vs. multi-family?

  b. Regarding the location of multi-family residences, how far should they extend into the neighborhood?

  c. Some currently zoned RS-60 and RS-50 properties will have a Future land use of R-10. Others will have a Future land use of R-6. How does this equate to existing uses and can there be a R-8?

2. Keep the allowance for different economic levels of housing.

3. What is happening with the housing on the airport property, zoned RS-60? Will this be a reality? P/SP vs M/AP.

4. Can zoning agree with land use? Currently there seems to be some discrepancies.

5. Commercial District. We may need an overlay district. To what extent can we write an overlay district?

6. How do we use the greenspace within the airport?

7. What if the airport were ever closed? What would be the best use of this space?

8. What if TGH does leave? What happens to their property? (Comment was that it is to be returned to a trust. Still researching….)

9. Can Land use from bridge to village be mixed use?

10. How can we keep historic properties preserved? (Conservation district for each property?)

11. What is current percentage of commercial use vs. residential density?

  a. Can the village support additional businesses?

12. How can we enhance the pedestrian friendly uses?

13. More parking needed. Both surface parking and parking garages should be considered.

14. Create height restrictions.