6/1/2017 COMMUNITY PRESERVATION ACT COMMITTEE Minutes

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3 Community Preservation Committee Minutes June 1, 2017 Catherine Laurent-Pickleball Court Construction with Pgking and Site Amenities: (continued) Previous comments from.the CPC members requested additional site improvements, increasing the amount of courts ftom six to a total of eight, incorporating a pedestrian connection to give separation from vehicular traffic, and to Incorporate enhanced landscape and buffer type screening to soften the appearance of the multi-use courts and fencing. Ms. Laurent indicated that a landscape plan would be developed upon approval of the project. It was noted the existing pollinator garden along with several lame trees would be retained., As a result of Input from the last meeting,the $215,000 budget request was modified to incorporate the recommendations to reflect a new total budget of$315,000. Prior history of the site was briefly discussed. Ms. Laurent lndicated the site location with its proximity to Route 130, added overflow parking at Community Park and the proposed enhancement of the area as it abuts Route 130 is the preferred site location for the courts. However, if necessary permits are not secured, a second site location is under consideration. The alternate site is located on Ashumet Road across from the rear fields of Heritage Park adjacent to the Mashpee Dog Park. The project proposal incorporates a separate parking area for the Pickleball Courts. Parking is not planned at the dog park. It was noted the secondary site is a potential location for the Town for wastewater use, and the area was recently proposed for the disc golf program. It was disclosed that additional costs are rewired for paving and the clearing of the wooded lot to bring forth a total cost estimate of $418516700 To enable the project to move forward Ms. Laurent has requested the CPC authorize$420,000 for the project. Funding not expended for this project would be returned to the coffers of the Community Preservation Committee. In considering the application, Ms. Laurent was asked why additional locations have not been considered for this project. Ills. Laurent responded by stating that additional locations were reviewed. It was disclosed there are restrictions relative to the use of school property during school hours. In addition to the high school site location, additional schools were contemplated. Currently,the picl leball sport is played at the Quashnet School after school hours only. The Breezy Acres site located adjacent to the high school was evaluated, but it is also restrictive from development as a result of wastewater issues. The site of the Town Hall was also considered, and deemed an impact to the operation of this facility. The Main Street/Route 130 location has 'Immediate access to overflow parking and the site location does not involve extensive clearimg.