2/24/1998 MASHPEE COMMONS ADVISORY COMMITTEE Minutes

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numbers have been reduced, but the mix has not been changed. The two hundred fifty-nine (2 9) number includes everything from a single family house to a studio apartment . ` Mr. Iuchinski acknowledged the number of units in this phase has been reduced from five hundred (50 0) to two hundred fifty- nine (259) , and inquired as to possible future phases which 'would add to the development . The Town Planner agreed it would be more useful to view the area involved, and reminded the Committee the original five hundred oo number included the one hundred (100) existing permitted units. He clarified the two hundred fifty-nine (2 59) number represents the now units being proposed, in addition to the one hundred (loo) previously permitted., and not including the Trout Pond area. Selectman Marsters requested Mr. Storrs and Mr. Fudala provide this information in written form for distribution at the next Meeting. Mr. Storrs stated the Trout Pond area is zoned commercial and that no changes are being proposed- -it is being proposed to remain commercial . He also responded to the Petition for the Town to purchase land owned by Mashpee Commons Ltd. Partnership for preservation as open space (Whitings Road and Trout Pond) . It was determined whitings Road is not appropriate from an environmental standpoint due to the fact Mashpee Commons Ltd. Partnership is preserving land anent to the Quashnet River. He is, however, responsive to a purchase of the Trout Pond area. The Town Planner commented the proposed changes to zoning would apply Town-wide unless there are restrictions included within the Bylaw. (There was some discussion regarding proposed architectural guidelines within the Town. ) Mr. Kuchinski voiced a concern regarding areas marked "Park" having the same restrictions as open space. The Town Planner stated this would be accomplished through the Special Permit. The Town Planner commented on the issue of sufficient parking spaces and location of liner buildings, as shown on the Plan. Mr. Storrs stated the parking necessary to support the buildings meets the requirements (retail-4 per thousand, office-3 per ffice- per thousand, residential-2 spaces per unit) indicated on the plotting plan. Betty Nicholson inquired as to the five minute walk; Mr. Storrs stated it to be a planning element- -a five )