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Location: 4011 Nathan Hwy. is Map 72,Block 57) Request: Mod�ication of special permit siteplans to approve nndsed outdoor dining area and canopy 1r. Fudala reported that the request was a site plan change and that no mandatory public hearing was needed unless the Planning Board determined that there was an issue that would impact the neighbors. In reference to the plans, lir. Fudala stated that the outside eating area and canopy were existing. Mr. FucWa sued that the applicant ww looking to increase the size of the canopy to cover a larger area of the outside dining area with the footprint of the dining area to remain as is, as well as reconfigure the location of the bar. lir. Fu dla noted that the outside dining area had been previously approved with the Planning Board through a special permit modification. The Chair inquired whether the request would go to the Design igen R vtew Committee and M.T. Fudala confirmed that it would. The Chair inquired whether the business was surrounded on _ three sides by commercial propes. Mr.Fudala confirmed that it was surrounded by Route 1.51, the applicant's own properties and a urge parking lot. Mr. Fudala noted that noise concerns had been addressed previously by requiring an annual review for two years but that here had been no noise complaints reported. MOTION: fir. Ba rini made a motion that there was no need for a public hewing. Mr. Kooharian seconded the motion. All voted unanimously. BOARD MMS Chairman's Report-Chairman Waygan announce that Town flections will take place on Saturday, May 7 and encouraged all registered voters to attend and vote. There was also discussion aboutTown Meeting and the luted attendance. The Chair encouraged residents to attend future'Town Meetings. Reports Selectmen Linison-Selectman Richardson reported that over 200 residents attended Town fleeing. Selectman Richardson reported-that additions were made to the Fire Department, Police Department and the library. Training of volunteers may begin on weekly basis at the library. Selectman Richardson stated that a balanced budget is now in place. Regarding Russell Road, the ZBA was seeking a legal opinion in order to assist vith their decision. Selectman Richardson announced that theme would be an event for Harry Cook at Dino's tomorrow night, 6-8 p.m. Mashpice Cares will also meet tomorrow night in Room 139 at the Quashnet School to discuss issues such as dregs and bullying. Selectirm Richardson attended the water Collaborative meeting today which featured discussion among towns regarding regionalisation due to the expense of severing. There was also continued discussion regarding the accuracies of the TMDL . . Work was continuing on the RFP for solar at the Transfer Station. selectman Richardson stated that 10 towns acquired funding through the CVCE for solar projects but that Mashpee pursued an RFP and acquired a good deal for the town buildings. Selectman Richardson referenced the CVC 's efforts to build wind turbines in Brewster and the possibility that they may pursue a lawsuit. Selectman Richardson made a presentation 2