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Methuen Master Plan 2007 NATURAL RESOURCES & OPEN SPACE Goal NOR-1: Preserve the remaining rural character of Methuen. NOR-1.1: Identify parcels and potential investors for key agricultural and forested areas. Create a plan to identify and purchase properties. Take advantage of the right of first refusal on retiring Chapter 61A and 61B properties. NOR-1.2: Consider adopting an Open Space Residential Development ordinance that would protect large tracts of open space while maintaining existing densities. NOR-1.3: Limit clear cutting of vegetation including trees. Adopt a “no net loss” ordinance that would require replacement in caliper of mature tree removal associated with all new development. NOR-1.4: Work with developers to preserve linkages or corridors between natural areas. NOR-1.5: Pass the Community Preservation Act as a means of funding open space protection and improvements to recreation facilities. • See L.U. 2.1 • See L.U. 2.2 • See L.U. 2.3 • Use Open Space map to guide review • Via Subdivision and site plan review 2 Ongoing Community Development Board See also HCR-1.9 3 2010 City Council Goal NOR-2: Encourage the development and redevelopment of river frontage for public recreation and enjoyment. NOR-2.1: Carry out the recommendations of the Downtown Development Plan to create a complete riverwalk along the Spicket River and to provide a small boat ramp on it. Carry out that plan’s further recommendations to redevelop property along the Spicket River to open up the backs of buildings to the Spicket River and to create indoor views from redeveloped buildings. NOR-2.2: Increase public access to the Merrimack River by requiring all nonresidential and multifamily residential development along the rivers to provide public access and scenic views to the rivers. same as strategy 1 2007- 2012 See also LU-4.4 2 2009- 2010 Dept. of Econ. & Comm. Dev.; Community Development Board; City Council Community Development Board; City Council Page 174
Implementation Plan Goal NOR-3: Expand recreation facilities to meet usage demands of a growing population. NOR-3.1: Carry out the recommendations of the Methuen Open Space and Recreation Plan to increase open space and recreation facilities. HISTORIC & CULTURAL RESOURCES • See OSR Plan for details 2 Ongoing Various (Conservation Commission, Community Development, DPW, City Council, etc.) Goal HCR-1: Contribute to Methuen’s sustainable development, cultural revitalization, and quality of life goals through historic preservation. HCR-1.1: Reinstate the Demolition Delay Ordinance. See also LU-3.1 HCR-1.2: Expand the Searles Nevins Tenney Historic District same as strategy 2 2009- 2010 HCR-1.3: Establish new local historic districts (Nevins Park, Fair Oaks) • Appoint Study Committee (s) • Prepare District Study report • Shepard through 40C process 3 2010- 2012 HCR-1.4: Support Historical Commission educational initiatives in schools same as strategy 2 2008- 2012 HCR-1.5: Develop historic structures reports and preservation plans for the Searles Building and Central School. • Develop scope of work; • Identify funding source; • Hire consultant to prepare 3 2010- 2012 HCR-1.6: Encourage developers to use State and federal rehabilitation tax credits same as strategy 2 Ongoing HCR-1.7: Target historic properties that could be adaptively reused. same as strategy 2 2009- 2010 Historic District Commission; City Council Mayor; Historical Commission; City Council School Dept.; School Committee Historic Planner Community Development Department; Assessor Dept. of Econ. & Comm. Dev. Page 175
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