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J �-r <br /> Mashpee Environmental Oversight Committee <br /> Minutes of Meeting <br /> April S, 2010 <br /> Selectmen's Meeting Room <br /> Present: Chairman Don Myers, Ed Baker, Mary Waygan, Rick York <br /> Absent: Ted Theis <br /> CALL TO ORDER <br /> The meeting was called to order by Chairman Myers at 7:05 p.m. with a quorum. <br /> APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES <br /> Mr. Baker made a motion to accept the minutes of February 11, 2010. Mr. York seconded the <br /> motion. All voted unanimously. <br /> COMMUNICATIONS <br /> There was no public comment. <br /> NEW BUSINESS <br /> Mashpee Commons Presentation-Doug Storrs <br /> Mr. Storrs distributed proposed Mashpee Commons plans, representing two new neighborhoods, to <br /> each member of the Commission. Mr. Storrs noted that the initial pages identify the location of the <br /> new neighborhoods in proximity to the existing Mashpee Commons, adding that it will continue to be <br /> a combination of residential and mixed use. The following pages depict photos of traditional buildings <br /> that will be emulated in the planning of the neighborhood. The next page depicts an accessory ground <br /> unit. Mr. Storrs referenced Mr. Baker's question regarding garages, stating that a unit above the <br /> garage was typical on Cape Cod. The Chair questioned the height of the buildings and Mr. Storrs <br /> responded that most buildings would be 2 stories but some will be 3 stories high. Renderings were <br /> also included in the packet depicting various vistas of the East Steeple Street neighborhood. Plans also <br /> include the addition of a church site at Donna's Lane, where it had originally been cleared for the <br /> anticipated Boch Center. Regarding the North Market neighborhood,the road paralleling Rt. 151 will <br /> be continued in order to connect with the relocated Frank Hicks Road. Mr. Storrs stated that he does <br /> not want the property line to be viewed as a boundary with the Town but recommended considering <br /> the entire area without the distinction of Town or private ownership, particularly if the municipal <br /> complex is expanded. There was also discussion about the possibility of connecting with the KC <br /> Coombs School to create an emergency vehicle roadway. Mr. Storrs indicated that their planning <br /> would not eliminate that possibility. There was also discussion regarding an existing bicycle and foot <br /> path in the area and the potential for it to be formally constructed in the future. Mr. Baker questioned <br /> access to parking to which Mr. Storrs responded that there would be breaks in the buildings to access <br /> parking lots and back accesses to the parking garages. Mr. Storrs added that these plans were still <br /> early and that changes will continue to be made based on feedback from-Boards and the community. <br /> Ms. Waygan stated that environmental issues had been addressed with the Planning Board such as <br /> stormwater, nutrient control, LEED certification and the minimization of automobile use. Mr. Storrs <br /> highlighted the bike path on the north side of North Market Street noting his intent that a walkway also <br /> be created that will engage it with the buildings. At East Steeple Street, a"pinwheel green" has been <br /> added in order to slow traffic by breaking the road around the green to limit the raceway effect and <br /> create a more pedestrian friendly environment. Another"pinwheel green" will be located at Donna's <br /> Lane. Primary connections and secondary connections have also been added for access to the main <br />