- Previous Town Center Improvement Efforts, including the major zoning changes, proposed road reconstruction plans and previous studies including the 1958, 1975 and 2001 Master Plans, the 1971 Town Center Study, the 1981 Zoning Study Committee report, the 1989 Town Center Master Plan, the 2001 Livability Charrette, the 2001 General Plan, the 2004 Community Development Plan and the 2007 Final Report of the Town Center Water District Workgroup
- Documentation of Existing Conditions, including existing lot areas, building space, parking spaces and other information regarding the Primary Commercial Area and other areas within the Town Center
- Resident Survey and Citizen Input, including the results of a citizens survey conducted in 2008, and input from a set of public forums conducted in June and October of 2008
- Estimates of Future Development, based on alternative assumptions and visions
- An Evaluation of the Impacts of Alternatives, including fiscal impacts
The report does not yet include recommendations. The Planning Board has drafted a set of potential recommendations that span a wide range of options. Its plan is to present the report without recommendations in order to receive feedback and input from other boards and commissions as well as the general public before committing to specific recommendations. It is intended to be an inclusive process in an effort to achieve consensus on the actions the Town should pursue.
This report is the first step toward an update of the 2001 General Plan. Following the finalization of the the Town Center report, the Planning Board will begin to update the other elements of the General Plan. The full draft report is available here.
3 comments:
Most people in town want a better town center with a market and more reason to stop. Water and/or sewer are expensive and would need careful planning to be sure it would be a financial success. Added tax revenue from more commercial development would be popular. Is it financially feasible and attractive to business?
Sherborn is a rare Metrowest oasis with farms and forests, more than 50% of land in conservation, no water or sewer and we are paying a premium to live here. Would water and sewer put our unique culture and character at risk?
It would be great to see a few new, hopefully diverse shops in town center!
I'm having good conversations in and around Sherborn getting feedback on the Draft Town Center Report. Developers, business professionals and real estate experts have been willing and generous with their time and each individual has different, valuable insight and ideas. It is just the beginning and off to a great start. Everyone I've spoken to recognizes how special is this town and our region.
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