9/28/2015 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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6 Board of Selectmen Minutes September 28, 2015 APPOINTMENTS & HEARINGS "Northbridge at Mashpee Commons" Proposed Resolution/Presentation: (continued) ED1.1: The development shall be located in Economic Centers or Industrial and Service Trade Areas as designated on the Regional Land Use Vision Map. It was disclosed the Town of Mashpee is without a Land Use Vision Map, and does not have a designated Economic Center. A waiver is thus granted to meet the requirements of ED 1.3. Under the EDI-3, the applicant is required to meet to meet 4 out of 9 criteria. Under Municipal Endorsement, a resolution is required from the Selectmen in which the project is located. The resolution should state the proposed location is consistent with the Town's Local Comprehensive Plan as well as the Town's capital facilities and planning or plan for infrastructure. The project applicant indicated they wish to submit the plan to the Cape Cod Commission for their review of completeness. Although the applicant has not met with the Planning Board or Zoning Board of Appeals to date,the Town Manager indicated in discussions with the Town Planner, the property lies within the Town's growth center, and there is no objection at this time. A proposed Resolution to the Cape Cod Commission from the Board of Selectmen:relative to the Northbridge at Mashpee Commons stating the proposed location is consistent with the goals of the Mashpee Comprehensive Plan and the project site is an area designated in the Land Use Growth Management Element as a Regional Growth Center was presented for approval and submission to the Cape Cod Commission. Discussion followed with respect to the site development and enabling residents to walk and link to the main part of Mashpee Commons and South Cape Village. It was noted that non-memory care residents typically relinquish their cars within one year of residency. The design as depicted proposes a walking area around the perimeter of the property. The closest sidewalk is Donna's Lane and designs for sidewalks are not fully planned. A sidewalk on Donna's Lane, Town-owned property would require the Town's permission, and may be forthcoming. A concierge van would transport residents to various locations within Mashpee. The Board of Selectmen cited additional concerns with respect to traffic in this area. It was suggested the architect plan for sidewalks in this area at this time. The Board of Selectmen agreed to go on record, there are project concerns. The Board of Selectmen is not endorsing the actual concept of the general location, or the physical layout of the plan. In fairness, it is a good location, but there are a number of concerns regarding safety which includes pedestrian traffic, traversing the area located near the Windchime condominium complex, and having trucks delivering goods on a constant level may also impact the area.