9/24/1998 MASHPEE COMMONS ADVISORY COMMITTEE Minutes

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being referenced. The remainder of the area is designated for retail, a continuation of Steeple Street and Mashpee Commons. Mr. Chace stated he is committed to providing for local independent merchants in this area. At this point, the Town Planner interjected, explaining that the proposed Commercial Center amendment would allow for the individual smaller shops being proposed. The current zoning does not allow for this type of property division/ownership. North Market street-The base road is to be extended in order to meet the Fire/Police driveway which will be realigned with Job' s Fishing Road. References were being made to gifts of open space areas made previously by Mashpee Commons. Mr. Chace noted there would be few changes to this section, noting there will be fewer two-story structures in the com ercial area, as there will be a combination of one and two-story buildings. (The slide show presentation concluded at this point, 8: 35 P.M. ) At this point, the Moderator opened the floor for discussion and/or questions. The following speakers having been duly recognized: Gary Pearson-Inquired as to the why the Planning Board had originally voted to deny support of the zoning amendments being proposed; and the reasons for thein overturning Grote in support. The Town Planner responded on behalf of the Planning Board, explaining them had been no representative from 1 ash ee Coni ons present at the Planning Board meeting when the original vote had been taken. Since that time, representatives from mashpee Commons have attended the Planning Board Public Hearing of this matter, making a presentation for the request of the proposed zoning amendments to the satisfaction of the Planning Board. Mr. Chace noted Planning Board participation in the process being proposed byashee Commons has been sufficient . The Town Planner added that at the time there were Planning Board questions regarding waste water and traffic issues, which i .information was not available to then at the time they were required to vote. Those concerns having been addressed satisfactorily, the Planning Board reversed their vote on the matter. Mr. Chace invited members of the public to submit in writing any further questions, comments, or concerns they may have to the Chairman of the Mashpee Commons Advisory Committee, Kenneth Masters . The Moderator noted that all handouts available at this -10-