Mixed Use District Development
This page is provided for providing residents and developers information that is relevant to the Town's activities pertaining to development of the town-owned property in the Mixed Use District (MUD), located behind the Post Office. The content of the page will be updated whenever new information is available.
Page Contents
Request for Proposal Document
MUD Development Proposal Review Schedule
Related Documents
MUD Site Photos
MUD Site Plans
MUD Project History
Frequently Asked Questions
Request for Proposal Document
The Town of Dunstable has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for development of the town-owned portion of the Mixed Use District (MUD). The Town's primary development objective for this property is to create an appropriate mix of housing and commercial units to help the Town satisfy some of the unmet needs within the community.
Click here to download the
Dunstable Mixed Use District RFP document.
(PDF format)
NOTE: If you plan to submit a proposal and would like to be kept informed of any further developments or communications on this project, please send your name, email address, and phone number to: selectmen@dunstable-ma.gov
MUD Development Proposal Review Schedule
| Milestone | Date (tentative) |
|---|---|
| Public Notice published and RFP distributed | Jan 3, 2006 |
| Pre-submittal meeting | Feb 6, 2006 |
| Submittals due | Mar 17, 2006 |
| Preliminary evaluation and request for further information Interviews, if needed, with presentations |
Mar 20,2006 - Jun 1, 20066 |
| Selection of party(ies) for negotiation | Jun 19, 2006 |
| Start of negotiations | Jun 20, 2006 |
Related Documents
You can download all related plans and documents, including the Planned Production Plan, Master Plan, Open Space and Recreation Plan, and bylaws on the Official Documents page of this website.
MUD Site Photos
Click on image to see larger view.
Aerial Photos
From Mixed Use District photo album Site Walkthrough
MUD Site Plans
The following are engineering plans of the proposed project site:
Click here to download CAD files for site plans.
(UPDATED 2-21-06 3 MB zip file containing 2 files of type .DWG )
MUD Project History
The Mixed Use District Planning Committee developed a Request for Proposal (RFP) for development of the town-owned land behind the Post Office, which is located in the Mixed Use District (MUD) that was created at the last Annual Town Meeting. The Town's primary development objective for this property is to create an appropriate mix of housing and commercial units to help the Town satisfy some of the unmet needs within the community.
- March 10, 2005 - The MUD committee held a public forum at the Town Hall on Thursday, March 10, 2005. The following are the slides presented at the forum:
MUD Public Forum Slides (PowerPoint format or PDF format)
- May 10, 2005 - The town authorized the Selectmen to issue and act on the RFP at the May, 2005 annual town meeting. (See Article 14.)
Frequently Asked Questions
Please direct all questions to:
Dunstable Board of Selectmen
Email: selectmen@dunstable-ma.gov
Phone: 978-649-4514 ext 224
Address: 511 Main St., Dunstable, MA 01827Over the course of the project, answers to frequently asked questions will be included here.
Questions & Answers as of Feb 6, 2006:
- Contact Information and Permission to walk the property?
Answer: access to property is available to all interested parties. E-mail Selectmen@Dunstable-MA.GOV to make arrangements.- Contour surveys – 2’ or 10’ contours? Will plans be supplied?
Answer: Surveying was done by Howe Surveying. Ten foot contours are shown on plans contained in RFP. Click here to download CAD files for site plans. (UPDATED 2-21-06 3 MB zip file containing 2 files of type .DWG )- Any endangered species? ACEC impact?
Answer: We know of no impediments.- Intent of long term lease?
Answer: The lease will be maintained thru building stages to insure build-out before final conveyance of property; the town would be willing to listen to alternative ideas.- Does the Town expect this project to pay for other projects?
Answer: no- Is 2 Bedroom limitation cast in stone?
Answer: yes- Outside time line?
Answer: Needs to follow Dunstable’s Planned Production Plan for affordable housing; permitting process should be taken into consideration.- If permit of 10,000 gallon or more approved by (State) would proposal be accepted or plausible?
Answer: Capping waste water flow at 10,000 gallons is preferred so as to keep it under local control. Going beyond that limit puts approval into State hands and takes much more time.- Would all developers receive responses to any questions asked?
Answer: yes, via e-mail. This page will be updated periodically to include all questions and answers.- Permitting process for 40B?
Answer: The town will work with the developer in accordance with the LIP process; expect that the process could take up to one year before a permit is granted.- Is there a waiting list for senior housing?
Answer: No- Maximum commercial square footage?
Answer: 5000 sq. ft. commercial- Commercial – why so limited?
Answer: As stated in RFP, the commercial space is intended to draw business mainly from residents.
New Questions Published March 7:- At the informational meeting, attendees were told that the appropriate mix of market rate and affordable rental and ownership units should be determined by the developer and that greater affordability mix will be considered when the Town looks at proposed purchase price. Is this assumption correct?
Answer: Yes- If we decide to split the parcel and submit two separate proposals, each under separate ownership, is each allowed up to a 10,000 GPD discharge since each project will have its own septic system? Or is the intent to limit all uses to 10,000 GPD discharge regardless of whether the lot is split or not?
Answer: The whole property is figured at 120 bedrooms meaning 1/2 = 60 bedrooms; Intent is for 10,000 GPD to service total of 120 bedrooms. So systems would need to be proportioned accordingly.
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