From:	Michael Behrendt
Sent:	Monday, March 09, 2015 4:36 PM
Subject:	Durham Business Park Public Hearing - email from U. Luxem

To the PB,
FYI, below.

Michael Behrendt
Director of Planning and Community Development
Town of Durham
8 Newmarket Road
Durham, New Hampshire  03824-2898
(603) 868-8064 (phone)
mbehrendt@ci.durham.nh.us
www.ci.durham.nh.us


From: Ute Luxem [mailto:ute.edc@gmail.com]  
Sent: Monday, March 09, 2015 4:12 PM 
To: Michael Behrendt 
Subject: Durham Business Park Public Hearing

Dear Mr. Behrendt,
 
please forward this email to the members of the Planning Board for consideration 
at the public hearing for zoning changes at the Durham Business Park, scheduled 
March 11, 2015.
 
Dear members of the Planning Board,
 
during its February 17, 2015 meeting, the EDC voted to support changes in zoning 
that would allow Elderly Housing as a conditional use in the Durham Business 
Park, thus enabling its development. 
 
Please see the appropriate part as recorded in the draft minutes below:
 
Chair Luxem distributed an email that she received today from Eric Chinburg with 
an update from the discussions between Mr. Chinburg and the subcommittee 
that was formed to discuss the project.  She said that Mr. Chinburg and the 
subcommittee have come to an agreement and Mr. Chinburg is very encouraged 
and is asked for the support of the EDC.  
 
Mr. Parnell noted that the Planning Board has not had the opportunity to review 
the agreement; but should be reviewing it on February 25th.
 
The members discussed if there would be any opposition to the new agreement 
and if so what it might be.
 
Mr. Parnell noted that those individuals who do not want anything to be able to 
be viewed from the road or the river may not be encouraged by the density of the 
development being on the back of the property.
 
Renee Vannata asked what the taxable income of the proposed project would be 
over ten years.
 
Mr. Parnell noted that each unit will be valued at approximately $200,000 and is 
certainly more revenue than nothing being developed.
 
Chair Luxem noted that the development would bring in more revenue than a 
conservation subdivision. She also noted that this project would provide public 
access and a welcoming environment for the general public and noted that there 
may be a trail built as well.
 
The members discussed the possibility of other businesses that would serve that 
community locating in Durham.  Ms. Humphrey noted that the former Town Hall 
site is not far from the property and may be a good location for accessory 
businesses.
 
Chair Luxem said that the possibility of connecting Jackson Landing to the area is 
under consideration and would be a nice recreation addition to Town.
 
Ms. Humphrey reported that Mr. Chinburg is pleased and is hopeful that the EDC 
will support the project. 
 
Mr. Parnell said the changes will be brought to the Planning Board and a Public 
Hearing will be scheduled; most likely for March 11th.
 
Renee Vannata MOVED to authorize Chair Luxem, on behalf of the EDC, to 
support the changes from the subcommittee of the Planning Board to the Durham 
Business Park proposal ; this was SECONDED by Anthony Raimondo and 
APPROVED by a  vote of three in favor (with Lorne Parnell one abstaining).
 
Chair Luxem encouraged the members to write emails in support of the changes if 
they are so inclined.
 
Regards,
 
Ute Luxem
Chair of the Economic Development Committee