08/05/2019 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Agenda Packet

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3 *DRAFT* BOS MINUTES JULY 15, 2019 Board of Selectmen Minutes July 15, 2019 Discussion of Proposed Development Agreement between the Town of Mashpee Mashee Commons and the Cape Cod Commission: (continued) It was noted that other matters of discussion may address needs such as housing, economic development, year round employment, and water quality, issues that are broader than the regular expertise of the Planning Board. In this type of discussion it is desirable to have applicable regulatory boards in attendance. For disclosure, Ron Bonvie a local developer and member of the Zoning Board of Appeals indicated he would abstain from discussions regarding Mashpee Commons as he may consider future development opportunities in Mashpee Commons. In continuing discussions regarding the process led by the Planning Board with representatives from other municipal boards by joint participation, it was agreed there would be a need for structure within the negotiation process. Joe Lyons and Dennis Balzarin.i, Planning Board members indicated this matter would be placed as an agenda topic of discussion at the next Planning Board meeting and reported to the Board of Selectmen on their decisions. With regards to Mashpee Commons and the potential for zoning changes that may or may not conform to local zoning it is possible to have individual zoning articles or the entire agreement presented on the warrant to Town Meeting which would require a 213,d's vote for approval. With agreement from.the Planning Board regarding the engagement of regulatory officials in the Development Agreement process it was recommended that meetings be held on a regular schedule, and not discussed during normal Planning Board meetings. And, as a reminder and timeline, articles to be considered for the May 2020 Town.Meeting warrant are due by the second Monday in February. As the 3-party negotiation proposal was discussed. It was noted the Cape Cod Commission (CCC) ultimately approves the Development Agreement, To include the CCC would alleviate any disconnection and advance this forward in a timely manner. It is likely the CCC would appoint a regulatory subcommittee. It was agreed the Town would discuss with the CCC as to how they would plan to formally convene. It was agreed the right type of development has the potential to make great strides, and the Town of Mashpee recognizes that Mashpee Commons desires to assist the Town in a cohesive manner to mutually be a part of the solution.