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1 <br /> town o ash ee <br /> Aanninja Board <br /> 16 Great Neck ltoadNorth <br /> :Mashpee, Aassachusetts 02649 <br /> Mashpee Commons to engage in detailed discussions to propose language for zoning amendment. It <br /> was voted that all five should be permitted to attend. What happened to the plan to work on the <br /> Development Agreement? The zoning bylaw is an element to the Development Agreement. Logic <br /> dictates we need the Development Agreement first before we consider a zoning bylaw. There have only <br /> been a few small details given about the expansion plan, we don't know anything they will do, is this a <br /> secret? If Mashpee Commons succeeds in getting approval of the zoning bylaw amendment, the <br /> Mashpee Commons will have free reign to do this massive development by right without any <br /> involvement of the Planning Board and any Development Agreement will be mute. There has to be a <br /> compromise, Development Agreement first and zoning bylaw later. <br /> Anne Malone- She would like to urge the Board to defer decisions made about expansion until <br /> residents have the information they need. The development may or may not prove to be in the best <br /> interest of the people of the Town, we won't know answers until there is a full proposal. Its full impact <br /> can be assessed in light of the community vision. A call for due diligence and transparency is not <br /> opposition, it's an appeal to recognize residents as partners in any projects that purports to serve our <br /> interests. Mashpee residents have expressed openness to growth, and they cherish open space, clean <br /> water, and rural surroundings. The people can be trusted to value their own community. She asks they <br /> express respect by postponing consideration of a zoning change until the facts are in and shared with <br /> Mashpee residents. <br /> Yvonne Courtney— Resident since 1974, she has seen many changes. Her concern is for the future. <br /> We all enjoy the Commons, but we don't know where it will be in the future and the impact it will have <br /> on taxpayers. First, impact of construction. Roads cannot maintain large trucks, supplies, road closures, <br /> impacts routes 151 and 28. What plan do you have to mitigate construction? People in this town will <br /> have to put up with the interruption. How will it not impact the fire truck, school bus, commuters? <br /> Secondly, affordable housing, and what is affordable? We must define what is affordable. <br /> Merrill Bloom- Moved here in August, Impact of zoning change will allow construction within 50 feet of <br /> some of the units at deer crossing, 177 units. Another point is utilization of space. With the virus impact, <br /> brick and mortar sales have decreased and internet sales have increased. Last thing we want to see is <br /> underutilized space. It is his understanding Mashpee's affordable housing is at 4.6% and State <br /> mandate is 10%, he doesn't think building workforce housing will mitigate the situation, even though it is <br /> needed. <br /> Richard Klein- Resident since 2013. What is starting now with the Development Agreement has to be <br /> put forth to the people, we have to know what we are getting. Are we getting 3,5,10 stories? <br /> Infrastructure, cost per fire truck/ems truck. Who will pay for this, the citizens or the people doing the <br /> development? Not him! <br /> Beth Hennessey- She sent in a letter she won't read off. Referenced a song from her generation, by <br /> Joni Mitchell, "they paved paradise, and put up a parking lot." It is Incumbent upon Planning Board to <br /> represent the people of Mashpee and look out for the best interest of the Town. Look at infrastructure <br /> changes on schools, water, waterways, fire, police etc. Very concerned to have a bylaw amendment <br /> before you have the plan is going to give up any rights that we have. She does not want to give up her <br /> rights or voice. <br /> 4 <br />