7/7/2020 PLAN REVIEW COMMITTEE MINUTES Minutes

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Minutes of Meeting of Mashpee Plan Review Committee Tuesday, July 7, 2020 Mashpee Town Hall Waquoit Meeting Room Charlie asked what the plan was to change the facade and signage. The facade would require further review. Charlie wanted to know where the current tenants in the building would be parking. Fausto said there is parking on the side and rear of the building. The portion out front was used for patrons. Charlie suggested that Mr. Mills meet with him and the Fire Department to discuss specifics. Evan Lehrer: No questions. He said he reviewed the change of use, and that the Zoning Bylaw does allow a change of use as long as the ZBA makes a finding that the change of use is not substantially more detrimental to the neighborhood than the present use. The scope is lawful under the bylaw, and they corroborated that with Counsel. Evan asked if there is vacant space that once was the commercial part of the building, and if there are intentions to occupy that space. Mr. Mills said there is someone who currently has a business off Rte. 130, and would like to lease the far right portion of that space that is approximately 2,000 sq. ft. for a convenience type store. It is currently in discussion and planning. Evan said that there is a two-yr. sunset on the previous non-conforming use to establish a new non-conforming use as being discussed now, and might impact your future plans to the building. Mr. Mills said yes. Evan said that there is a 2-yr sunset based on the closure of Zachary's. Mr. Mills said he will be reviewing a proposal with that remaining portion of the building. Charlie said that the bylaw is Section 174-19, and he would like to discuss that with Mr. Mills. Rodney Collins: No comments. Drew McManus: No questions. His only comment is that when and if it comes time for any exterior work on the parking lot towards the rear within 200 ft. of the Riverfront, the Conservation Department needs to be notified of any changes, ground excavation or any expansion of the building within that 200 ft. of Riverfront. None of what's proposed triggers any Conservation review for this project. Glen Harrington: The retail use is an innocuous use which is the lowest use of all commercial uses, but would like an update on the septic. Juan said he hired an environmental company and is waiting for their information. Glen wants to get the septic fixed on that property. He said if it were staying a Title 5 system it would require a septic inspection because it's a change of use. Glen said since dealing with DEP he wants to be updated. No other comments. Catherine Laurent: No issues with the proposed use but has questions on the site itself in terms of when to expect some improvements to the parking lot. The issue that DPW has is the drainage and the lack of drainage on the property. There was work done several years ago on Great Neck Rd. North there was some drainage within the road layout to try and capture some of the runoff from this property, but there is still a sizeable flow on the South driveway that runs across Great Neck Rd. North towards the sidewalk and washes out that area. She wants a time frame when there will be some improvement to the parking lot itself. Juan said that he is working with the Sage Environmental for the ground water flow test, and is waiting for BSC Group for the new septic information. Catherine asked if the plans included structures to capture any storm water runoff to be kept on the property. Juan said that Sage Environmental is working with BSC Group. 2