3/10/1998 MASHPEE COMMONS ADVISORY COMMITTEE Minutes

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commercial district) are to be addressed at the October Town Meeting. Selectman Marsters recognized Beverly Kane, who requested a copy of the Report being discussed. Ms . Kane further~ stated she was present as a representative of the Mashpee Environmental Coalition, and that she was trying to follow the process for them, and suggested sufficient copies of handouts be made available in the future, Mr. Storrs apologized for the lack of materials and offered her his copy of the Report. Mr.. Storrs directed the Committee to page 8, the first Table, which indicates the neer of units by type proposed for each neighborhood; and to the following page which is a bedrooms. analysis. Mr. Storrs pointed out the following three Tables to be incorrect, the right-hand column; the left-hand coli however er is correct. He stated that all of the analysis were done on the correct number. Selectman Marsters recognized Edward Baker, who asked if nitrogen loading from all sources, not only that of wastewater had been taken into consideration. Mr. Storrs responded the issue of wastewater generation to be under discussion. The question of more or less impervious surface between existing and proposed zoning indicates they are very similar, but that a flied number would not be available until the next Meeting. Selectman Marsters inquired as to selectmen approval, if in fact a zoning amendment is anticipated for the May Warrant . Mr. Whritenour answered, the final opportunity the Selectmen ill have of taking any action will be at the March 23, 199 meeting. He advised Mashpee commons Ltd. Partnership that the Town Meeting Warrant is currently in a draft stage and has alfeady undergone its initial review by the Board of Selectmen. Basically, it is beyond the deadline for request of an Article. An affirmative Note of the Board of Selectmen would be required for acceptance of an Article at this point, which is allowable under the Law, although it is rather irregular to do so. Selectman Marsters made the point that the revisions would be required shortly. The Town Planner stated he has the proposed changes. Although it is not yet in the form of an Article, the changes are indicated within the text. Mr. Whritenour requested a preliminary Article, for Selectmen review, by the March 16th Selectmen' s Meeting as the March 23rd Meeting will be a final reading of the Warrant . The Town Planner stated if agreement to proposed changes were made at this Meeting, he would be able to submit a proposed Article the following day (March ll, 1998) . Mr. Storrs expressed his wish -3-