I'm not sure that there is a single opinion -- apart from the 'no change' option. I believe that this is not a realistic scenario, and that some type of development will take place on the property. Under a conventional subdivision, they could build some number of houses. The exact number is open to question, but generally believed to be in the range of 20-30. Building the subdivision would destroy the existing landscape (which has a large wooded hill as it's major feature).
The OSRD bylaw (and the failed Over-55 bylaw) was designed to address this type of property and gives the developer some breaks in return for maintaining open space. Would I prefer to see different use? Yes -- putting up three large houses, each on 10 acres or so would be nice. Unfortunately the dot-com collapse has ruined the mega-mansion market. Would I prefer an OSRD development over a subdivision? Yes. Would I like the houses to be restricted to over 55? I think so. It certainly benefits the town more (they get taxes and no school age children). Would I like to keep the houses small (two, maybe three bedrooms)? Yes. My feelings are that the OSRD will happen, and that the optimal strategy is to work with the developer to reduce the impact on the surrounding environment. Philip ----- Original Message ----- From: "Andrea Carr-Evans" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'Peg Gladstone'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "'Framingham Neighbors'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, February 09, 2003 12:47 PM Subject: RE: Special permit for 45 Nixon Rd > What is the general neighborhood opinion about this proposed development? > > /andrea carr-evans
