As has been recently modeled by others , and modeled by the HCAWG earlier, there are multiple ways to meet the outlines of the law and yet preserve what we have today. If we simply complied with some of the alternative scenarios, we can buy time to figure out how to expand zoning changes to provide real housing diversity and opportunities.
The current proposal reduces the amount of affordability we would normally require, and creates a monoculture of housing in a concentrated area. It is not a village center, but rather replicates some of the more developed corners in Newton and Brookline. What if folks would like opportunities to lives in less dense and more rural area? So, if we are to offer expanded and more diverse housing opportunities, let's figure out how to do it. The HCA ties our hands. I personally, would like to see more duplexes and accessory units. These might be more attractive to families. Let’s adopt one of the model’s that is least disruptive and create a town-wide effort to think of a better way to expand housing opportunities that is consistent with our small town and community values. - Sara Mattes > On Oct 26, 2023, at 2:56 PM, Rich Rosenbaum <[email protected]> wrote: > > Totally agree with Sara about rezoning being too abrupt a change and should > not be first steps. How about impact studies of various options. > > Unfortunately the law requires zoning changes; impact studies will not > satisfy the letter (or, I would suppose, the spirit) of the law. > And, as attendees of the many outreach discussions have seen, the impact on > wetlands, wildlife, etc. have been researched and reported upon. > > (Once again, I am not pretending to be a lawyer.) > > > > On Thu, Oct 26, 2023 at 2:40 PM Maureen Malin <[email protected] > <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: >> Totally agree with Sara about rezoning being too abrupt a change and should >> not be first steps. How about impact studies of various options. Weston >> has right idea. Delay. Delay. Once rezoning occurs there is no going back. >> Lincoln will be changed irretrievably in key way. At the same time the goal >> for increased affordable housing will be much less. >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >>> On Oct 26, 2023, at 2:06 PM, Sara Mattes <[email protected] >>> <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: >>> >>> I would argue that the radical change occurred when zoning was >>> introduced-that was a critical first step. >>> >>> >>> ------ >>> Sara Mattes >>> >>> >>> >>> >>>> On Oct 26, 2023, at 2:00 PM, Rich Rosenbaum <[email protected] >>>> <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: >>>> >>>> >>>> This will, potentially, be the most radical change Lincoln has faced since >>>> the inception of doing in the 1930s…and, even then, that was very slow and >>>> incremental change. >>>> >>>> Some would say that #1 below was pretty significant. >>>> >>>> June 6, 1955 >>>> (Approved by Attorney General August 1, 1955) >>>> >>>> By-law amended. >>>> >>>> Principal changes were: >>>> (1) Change in area requirements in single residence districts from 40,000 >>>> square feet to 80,000 square feet; >>>> (2) Change in frontage requirement from 80 feet to 120 feet; >>>> (3) Distance through structure from 160 feet to 250 feet; >>>> (4) Change in front yard requirement from 40 feet to 50 feet; >>>> (5) Change in side or rear yard requirement from 30 feet to 50 feet. >>>> >>>> >>>> On Thu, Oct 26, 2023 at 1:11 PM Sara Mattes <[email protected] >>>> <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: >>>>> As you know, how that ballot is crafted will have the potential for >>>>> influencing outcomes. >>>>> I would hope draft ballots might age shared, with appropriate lead time, >>>>> so that those drafting the ballot might hear concerns. >>>>> >>>>> This is too important and we have already spent a fortune on consultants. >>>>> >>>>> This will, potentially, be the most radical change Lincoln has faced >>>>> since the inception of doing in the 1930s…and, even then, that was very >>>>> slow and incremental change. >>>>> This may not be, this may be overnight, and cannot be undone. >>>>> ------ >>>>> Sara Mattes >>>>> >>>> -- >>>> The LincolnTalk mailing list. >>>> To post, send mail to [email protected] >>>> <mailto:[email protected]>. >>>> 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 [email protected] >>> <mailto:[email protected]>. >>> 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 [email protected]. > 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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