Tomorrow we are voting on the approach to HCA compliance. At a very high level answering the question: Where are we putting the multi-family housing for HCA compliance? This is a "sense of the town" vote. No matter the result of that vote we will not be compliant with the HCA after the vote and we will not have zoning regulations that implement HCA compliance.
In March we will vote on the zoning by-law. The zoning by-law will implement the approach chosen on Saturday. The zoning by-law controls the characteristics of the built environment. In addition to height, setback, and story restrictions, zoning by-law specifies what uses are legal (e.g. retail, residential, etc), what glazing is required (e.g. no blank walls facing the street), parking, the process by which projects are reviewed and approved, inclusionary zoning, for mixed use buildings any restrictions on where the commercial/retail activity is located and the amount of commercial/retail space, and the design guidelines. If the zoning by-law presented at town meeting in March is not acceptable to the town it will be voted down. The planning board will at that point need to solicit additional feedback, adjust the proposed zoning, and try again at a subsequent special town meeting. On Fri, Dec 1, 2023 at 1:01 PM Robert Ahlert <robahl...@gmail.com> wrote: > Then why are we having a binding vote tomorrow? > > I guess if we approve Option C, D tomorrow and they write the bylaws in > such a way that prevents a community center, then we can vote down the > whole package in March. > > Option C and D lock us in with HCA zoning on the mall which essentially > means no community center. How do you build a community center when a > developer will only want housing? > > Rob > > On Fri, Dec 1, 2023 at 12:56 PM DJCP <djcp0...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> What is she to confirm when nothing has been written or passed??? It's >> all drafts. People have been making this point over and over but it's >> easier to resort to scare tactics. >> >> On Fri, Dec 1, 2023, 12:54 PM Robert Ahlert <robahl...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >>> Let’s ask Margaret to confirm which parts of the zoning bylaws would >>> prevent these large structures. As long as it meets the technical >>> requirements of the zoning bylaws for that zone, it can be built. >>> >>> I watched them working on them the other night and did not see anything >>> that would stop this. >>> >>> And don’t confuse the zoning bylaws with the site guidelines, which are >>> just guidelines for developers to stay in the planning board’s good graces. >>> Site guidelines don’t have teeth. >>> >>> Happy to be corrected, but these are the types of details that need to >>> be explained clearly before we vote. People need to understand what they >>> are voting for >>> >>> Rob >>> >>> On Fri, Dec 1, 2023 at 12:44 PM RAandBOB <raand...@earthlink.net> wrote: >>> >>>> You are ignoring the controls provided by the actual zoning bylaw for >>>> these new by-right parcels. This is just scaremongering. >>>> Ruth Ann >>>> (She, her, hers) >>>> >>>> On Dec 1, 2023, at 11:59 AM, Robert Ahlert <robahl...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>> >>>> >>>> Thanks for asking. >>>> >>>> What I want is a well thought out design process, which cannot happen >>>> with all of these points up in the air at the same time. >>>> >>>> We need more time. We have more time. >>>> >>>> I’m worried about large monolithic housing structures in the mall >>>> parking lot and eventually replacing Donelan’s and on the commuter rail >>>> parking lot as well. And maybe even Doherty will have four stories with a >>>> special permit from the planning board >>>> >>>> I just don’t see how this doesn’t happen once this property is HCA >>>> zoned and turned over to a for profit developer >>>> >>>> They won’t want commercial, they won’t want a community center. All >>>> they want is luxury housing and parking. And they will get exactly what >>>> they want because these parcels are zoned as HCA and the zoning bylaws >>>> permit without a special permit >>>> >>>> If you are in doubt or if you think we need more time, please vote for >>>> option E >>>> >>>> Rob >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> On Fri, Dec 1, 2023 at 11:43 AM DJCP <djcp0...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Do you want a community center at the mall or do you want affordable >>>>> housing and commercial space? Can you please make up your mind? >>>>> >>>>> On Fri, Dec 1, 2023 at 10:08 AM Robert Ahlert <robahl...@gmail.com> >>>>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Agreed, great idea! >>>>>> >>>>>> Only option E would allow community center at the Mall >>>>>> >>>>>> Else, RLF will sell to the highest bidder under HCA zoning for >>>>>> housing. >>>>>> >>>>>> Rob >>>>>> >>>>>> On Fri, Dec 1, 2023 at 9:57 AM Robert Hicks <rchi...@gmail.com> >>>>>> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> I too support Ken Hurd's recommendation that the Community Center be >>>>>>> included as part of the redevelopment of the Lincoln Station area. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Please write in - "None of the Above" on the article at the Special >>>>>>> Town meeting. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> -- >>>>>>> Bob Hicks >>>>>>> rchi...@gmail.com >>>>>>> >>>>>> -- >>>>>>> The LincolnTalk mailing list. >>>>>>> To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. >>>>>>> Browse the archives at >>>>>>> https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/. >>>>>>> Change your subscription settings at >>>>>>> https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/lincoln. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> -- >>>>>> The LincolnTalk mailing list. >>>>>> To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. >>>>>> Browse the archives at >>>>>> https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/. >>>>>> Change your subscription settings at >>>>>> https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/lincoln. >>>>>> >>>>>> -- >>>> The LincolnTalk mailing list. >>>> To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. >>>> Browse the archives at >>>> https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/. >>>> Change your subscription settings at >>>> https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/lincoln. >>>> >>>> -- > The LincolnTalk mailing list. > To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. > Browse the archives at https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/ > . > Change your subscription settings at > https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/lincoln. > >
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