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Cluster Residential Alternative
The Cluster Residential Alternative would be planned according to the Cluster Zoning provisions
as permitted by the Town of Alabama Zoning Law. Natural areas and open space are the focus
of cluster development, and residential lots are requisitely down-sized due to the amount of
open space surrounding them (i.e., minimum 25% of Project Site).
Development of the Project Site in a cluster scenario would likely require the introduction of
Town-scale water and sewer systems to accommodate the closely-spaced residences. A large
number of public roads would have to be constructed as well, since an interconnected network
of streets would be required to develop the site in a dense manner as allowed under cluster
zoning.
Again, throughout the community input process conducted for the Project over the past several
years, Town of Alabama elected officials and citizens voiced significant opposition to additional
residential development in the town.
Development of significant residential structures would also eliminate the natural, open vistas
characteristic of agriculturally-based communities. New houses would be easily viewed from
existing public roads, and would line streets within the cluster residential neighborhood.
Furthermore, the cluster residential alternative would not ensure the preservation of open
spaces, wetlands and water resources, as well as potential archeological resources.
Residential development consistent with the existing Town of Alabama zoning requirements
would result in a significant burden being placed on the Town of Alabama community services
such as fire, police and ambulatory services. Market studies show that widespread residential
development results in an increased burden being placed on such services without a
concomitant increase in a community’s tax base to cover the expense of such additional
demands, as discussed above.
Preferred Alternative
The Preferred Alternative is the establishment of a high technology campus at the Project Site
planned to accommodate over 6 million square feet of advanced technology manufacturing
uses at full build-out, providing direct employment for over 9,000 people. Phase 1 is planned to
attract an anchor technology manufacturing facility potentially comprised of 1 million square
feet. Once secured, the anchor facility will attract a variety of technology manufacturing
support uses and supporting commercial enterprises.
In alignment with the Town of Alabama’s wishes to create employment opportunities to retain
local residents, the Preferred Alternative provides a number of new jobs during both the
construction and operation phases of the Project. No private residences will be developed at
the Project Site.
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