3/31/1998 MASHPEE COMMONS ADVISORY COMMITTEE Minutes

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Selectman Marsters asked Mr. Fudala for clarification of unit types being allowed. Mr. Fudala stated that currently units can be transferred into a residential or mixed use area. The one type of unit that is not allowed within the mix is single-family homes . Mr. Baker asked about the zoning of certain areas; to which Mr. Fudala answered, Whiting' S Road is currently zoned - (80, 000 square foot lot minimum) , and Great Neck Road South is currently zoned -3 (40, 000 square foot lot minimum) . Selectman Marsters recognized Mr. Storrs who suggested that perhaps a graphic example to be presented' at the next Meeting would be helpful . Be stated he feels it is important for the Committee to understand the basis behind the process. Nor. Storrs further suggested Mashpee Commons Ltd. Partnership present a list of areas of concern to thea relating to the existing Bylaw. He mentioned the fact that on-street parking is not allowed under the current o ID Bylaw; and the Town' s expressed interest in the preservation of land surrounding Trout Pond. Mr. Fudala noted the Cape Cod Commission open space requirements, which will be between forty o and sixty-five ( percent for this project. Be chid state the Commission is somewhat less restrictive in their definition of open space. At this point, Selectman Marsters requested a determination ination from Sharon Rooney, Cape Cod Commission, who clarified that in the new plan determination is made according to whether or not the property is located within a significant natural resource area. She determined significant natural resource areas to be those such as well head protection areas, un-fragmented forest areas, and other types of undisturbed habitat areas which are all mapped. She also stated that larger areas are more desirable to the Commission. Ir. Whritenour commented on the amount of progress that has been made within the span of one year. Be noted especially the progress made relating to the oID Bylaw, the workshops conducted with the Town Planner in this regard, and the realization that the Bylaw, with minor amendments, will work for the Mashpee commons project. Mr. Storrs indicated his agreement with statements put forth by Mr. Whritenour, stating "Yes, our goal is to make the OSID Bylaw work. 1t r. Storrs stated this is a very difficult Bylaw. He noted that as long as there is a cooperative approach to address some of their concerns, much progress should be made. Mr. Chace credited the collaborative approach for any success reached thus far. Be stated his only concern is for mother land owner coming into Mashpee and making the Bylaw work.