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The Committee discussed at length whether the Fromson-Strassler property should beconsidered for development of a substantial office complex or other non-residential useemploying Nyala Farms in Westport, Boehringer Ingelheim in Ridgefield, and Meadow Ridgein Georgetown as models.The Fromson-Strassler property consists of approximately 85 acres and lies in the uppernorthwest corner of Weston on the Wilton town line. Although much of it is comprised ofwetlands, steep slopes, shallow depths to bedrock and high water tables, it appears that 20 acresto 25 acres, located generally on the north-south axis along the Wilton town line, could bebuildable. Fromson-Strassler is currently accessible from Upper Parish Road but might also beaccessed at one or more points along Georgetown Road or from Wilton. It is owned by theTown and is not subject to any deed restriction. The property’s location near existing water,sewer, and gas lines and its proximity to Routes 107 and 7 make the creation of an infrastructurefor such a project appear feasible. The Committee is advised that development of the Gilbert andBennett Mill property (in the Redding section of Georgetown) into mixed commercial andresidential use will include the formation of a Transportation Oriented District along the Metro-North Danbury train line and existing north-south bus service on Route 7. Those plans maynecessitate the enlargement of adjacent roadways by the Connecticut Department ofTransportation which may benefit the Fromson-Strassler property.As to the development itself, the Town of Weston could ground lease this parcel on a long-term(for example, 100 years) net basis, which means the tenant undertakes all responsibility fordevelopment costs. Because of the size and location of the Fromson-Strassler parcel, asubstantial complex could be hidden from the view of adjacent property owners and, thus, have18