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everyone that the Committee Meetings are open to the public and <br /> encouraged anyone who is interested to attend and ask questions. <br /> Alan Hastings, Deer Crossing: Inquired as to whether or not <br /> an environmental impact study has been done; is the Conservation <br /> Commission represented. <br /> Mr. Chace reiterated that in order for the permitting <br /> process to begin, the zoning has to be changed. If the change i <br /> approved in May, required processing will begin. <br /> Mr. Hastings asked if the Cape Cod Commission is actively <br /> involved in the proposed development and their~ reaction thereto. <br /> Mr. Chase answered, "Yes. " "We have met with the staff. " <br /> He stated the Cape Cod Conunission is looking for alternative <br /> types of development on the Cape. They are very interested in <br /> this project, as well as concerned about the environmental <br /> impacts . <br /> Selectman Dinizio, stressed the importance of the zoning <br /> change at Town Meeting. The zoning change, based upon public <br /> input, will frame what is allowable in the future. He also <br /> stated that the Cape Cod Commission is fully aware of this <br /> project, as is Massachusetts EPA and the Mashpee Planning <br /> Department. The Selectmen are taking the opportunity to insure <br /> public awareness in this matter. <br /> Mr. Hastings asked for clarification of the zoning <br /> situatio . <br /> Selectman Rini io clarified the present zoning is C-1, <br /> Commercial . The mixed use development is not allowable under <br /> present zoning. The Town has to decide whether it wants to <br /> remain with all commercial as currently zoned, or change the <br /> zoning to allow for mixed use. He expressed his wish to prepare <br /> something that would pass in May, not necessarily maximum <br /> density, perhaps there is a arid-ground. <br /> Selectman a yn: Requested Mr. Dinizio clarify he was <br /> speaking for himself; that the Selectmen have not voted on this <br /> issue. <br /> Selectman Rini io stated the selectmen have voted to fora <br /> and appoint the original Committee. Therefore, the Selectmen <br /> have appointed the Committee to negotiate with Mr. Chace. The <br /> Selectmen welcome public input, which is the purpose of this <br /> Dearing. <br /> i Douglas Storrs stated the request being rade is to alter <br /> current zoning to allow for a minimum of forty (40, 000 sq. ft . ) <br /> thousand square foot lots up to any number of acreage size lots <br /> to handle any form of commercial development . The zoning is only <br /> -7- <br />