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The Hart's Mill village proper will consist of 28 single family and duplex houses ranging from very small <br />one bedroom units to modest 2- and 3- bedroom homes. Two shared homes, each consisting of 3 to 5 <br />private suites and common cooking /dining /laundry facilities, will offer flexible housing options for <br />residents aging in place and those with fewer financial resources. <br />The homes will be clustered along a pedestrian lane that will also serve as emergency access, while <br />maintaining views and immediate access to the open space surrounding the village. The concept of <br />clustering homes is a sound approach that reduces the use of land and other resources. Socially, <br />clustering homes encourages awareness of neighbors, safety and collaborative activity, such as <br />gardening, meals, sharing tools, and carpooling. The common areas nestled among and around the <br />homes will become a natural play space for children. Sensitive architectural and site design creates a <br />hierarchy of livable private, semi - private and public spaces for residents. Covered and uncovered <br />parking will be kept to the edges of the village, primarily along the northern field road to the farm. <br />Opportunities for residents to pursue both hobby and professional arts and crafts will be enhanced by <br />the inclusion of a few small studio spaces within the village. A woodworking shop and pottery <br />studio /kiln are planned a short distance away at the farmstead. All of these accessory uses will be on a <br />small scale and none will involve onsite retail sales. <br />Unlike conventional subdivisions, where the development model calls for the creation of individual <br />parcels of property developed independently from one another, this project incorporates the principal <br />of condominium ownership allowing for individual ownership of units while the 'community' owns and <br />maintains the property as a whole. This model provides the necessary guarantees to ensure the <br />perpetual maintenance, care, promotion of vision, and preservation of the site in perpetuity and is vital <br />to ensuring the affordability of individual units consistent with the submitted application. <br />Accessory Facilities <br />The Common House will be a shared facility of approximately 3000 square feet for community meals, <br />entertainment, meetings, guest rooms, arts & crafts, laundry and mail pick up. This facility will provide <br />services and amenities for residents that will allow for smaller private homes and sharing of tools, <br />equipment and appliances, thereby reducing both costs and environmental footprint for these <br />households. It will be located centrally within about 600 feet of most of the homes for easy access by <br />foot. The Common House will be used primarily by Hart's Mill residents and their personal guests. <br />A future administration and education building of about 2200 square feet is planned to the west of the <br />village proper off the entrance road. This facility is expected to house small administrative offices for <br />onsite farm operations and community management, as well as a few "work- almost- from - home" office <br />spaces for residents, and a small meeting space suitable for groups of up to 15 people. This facility will <br />enable Hart's Mill to better carry out its educational mission, and will help residents earn a living on -site, <br />thereby reducing their need to commute. <br />Utilities <br />41 II-°Ilart's WH MPD CZ ReqUest <br />14 <br />