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T wfn of M aSf m-.. Aannina Board+ <br /> 16 Great Neck Road North <br /> .Mashpee, Massachusetts 02649 <br /> There was a comment made about Mr. Chace being the developer behind those cottages, and Mr. <br /> Lehrer wanted to inform her phase 4 of New Seabury was not developed by any of his companies. <br /> Arden Russell- She would like to see how the proposal differs from current zoning as far as what it <br /> allows now. Compare what is there now as a point of reference, it will help when everyone is following <br /> along. <br /> Richard Klein-There is an abandoned area at the Commons. Why wasn't it completed?Are they <br /> going to do that with everything else they do? <br /> OLD BUSINESS <br /> Discussion of proposed Community Activity Center Subzones and Uses <br /> Buff Chace wanted to make a statement before he started his presentation on subzones and uses. <br /> Mashpee Commons is his family owned business. He has loved this Community for more than <br /> four decades. His current mission is to seek input and collaborate with the Community as <br /> Mashpee Commons grows. Prior to Covid-19 there was a community engagement that focused <br /> on the proposed project. He thanked the Mashpee Planning Board, Board of Selectmen, and the <br /> Cape Cod Commission's willingness to participate in a voluntary collaborated discussion that will <br /> develop into a Development Agreement. We are all navigating uncharted waters with this <br /> approach, it is his sincere hope it yields beneficial to all of us. As we move forward, all parties will <br /> understand their role and responsibilities and articulate details. The basis for any successful <br /> agreement is good faith amongst parties. The interest of the people of Mashpee will be best <br /> served by civil discourse. Parties must stop making points that aren't factual. Cape Cod is <br /> suffering from and affordable and workforce housing crisis. They feel strongly about fulfilling <br /> these needs. Presently, the majority of the project is zone C1, allowing for big box type structures <br /> with no housing opportunity. Nobody wants that. It's the opposite of what is already built and what <br /> is being proposed for its expansion. The drafted zoning amendment will allow Mashpee <br /> Commons to build desperately needed housing all in the CAC place type encouraged by the <br /> Cape Cod Commission. Mashpee Commons has always owned and operated its own state of the <br /> art wastewater facility and several municipal buildings utilize the plant. As we have remained <br /> ahead of the curve, all future development will connect to the wastewater treatment plant with <br /> ample capacity. Maintaining green space is a major objective. Environmentally sensitive areas <br /> near rivers and wetlands will be parkland, and trails will increase accessibility by bike or foot. <br /> Keeping with the Mashpee Commons tradition, the expansion will be constructed in familiar New <br /> England style architecture. He wants to maintain the Towns charm and traditional look and feel in <br /> regards to civic and recreation spaces. He asks those not express a bias prior to the proposal. He <br /> hopes the public will refrain from using social media to spread untruthful facts about what will <br /> become of this property. He would like a collaborative good faith effort by all. He has always met <br /> the needs and expectations of the Community. He appreciates the opportunity to address the <br /> Board. Mr. Chace closed with every party needs to be treated with respect. <br /> 3 <br />