09/09/2019 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Agenda Packet

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*DRAFT* MINUTES B S8-19-2019 8 Beard of Selectmen Minutes August 19, 2019 Discussion of Correspondence from Planning,,Board Chair Mary Waygan re: Pro used Development A reern,cn.t between asl Commons the Cg e Cad Commission and the Town of Mash Mary Waygan, Chair of the Planning Board was in,attendance with Planning Board Dennis Balzarini to review the proposed Development Agreement by Mashpee Commons. Ms. Waygan read aloud a letter of response dated August 15, 2019 into the record. (Enclosed) At their meeting ofJuly ly '1, 2019,, the Planning Board voted unanimously to respond to Allashpee Commons that Development t gr Bement for the proposed expansion of ash ee Commons would be advantageous to all parties involved. The Planning Boar dfurt r discussed the desire e to solicit comments from Town Boards and Committees regarding the proposed se expansion on the Mashpee Commons Development Agreement nt Application is available and Mashpee Commons can provide a comprehensive presentation to the Town. It is hoped that comments accepted by the Panning Boardft-wn other Boards and Committees will become part of the negotiation process, if indeed negotiations are necessary. Previously, Mashpee Commons submitted a formal letter to the oard o Selectmen requesting the Town'ssupport of their filing of aNotice '�l tent with the Cape Cod Commission t . ply for a Development Agreement, and to encourage the Town to join as an active partner inAhe process, This would streamline the procedure, allow for transparency and alleviate the repetition of conversation. Discussion followed with regards to the negotiating team reccnm.-.ended by the Joint regulatory committee. Regarding the negotiating tea i, Ms. Way an indicated the Planning Board needs to see the application prior to any discussions regarding the expansion of the negotiating team. The Planning Board has made it clear in the past as to what will be an acceptable plan in moving forward, and it is hopeful that Mashpee Commons will incorporate the aspects into the plan.. Ms. Wayga,n also stated the Planning Board may add regulatory input as they see fit to expand their capacity in reviewing the plan. Comments from regulatory officials would be received, but regulatory officials would not be a part of the negotiation team at this time. For now, it is the five- member,Planning ive-member,Planning :hoard charged with:negotiating the Development Agreement.