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MASHPEE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS <br /> MEETING MINUTES <br /> DULY 24,2019 <br /> Sharon read the DPW, Board of Health comments into the record. She also read abutter <br /> comments into the record. <br /> Charlie read his comments into the record and asked why the plans were not stamped by a <br /> land surveyor to verify all setbacks, and that Wampanoag Ave is a street or public way. <br /> Attorney Kirrane said that it is signed by a Civil Engineer. Charlie said that the setbacks <br /> are not on the plans. <br /> Mr. Ed Claremont a resident at Johns Pond Estates has concerns with traffic and the store <br /> itself. <br /> Mr. Walter Phillips, a resident at Johns Pond Estates requested that the Board--deny the <br /> project for three reasons; traffic congestion, an excessive number of exemptions, and the <br /> change in character of the neighborhood. <br /> Mr. Keen, 57 James Circle agrees with Walter Phillips comments, and would like to see a <br /> smaller building. <br /> Anne, a resident at 209 James Circle is in opposition of the store. -- <br /> Jonathan is concerned about the traffic with this project. He asked if this hearing could be <br /> continued, and to find out what the State is proposing for the area on Rte. 151. <br /> Ron asked the applicant if there can be a low level traffic study done on the intersection of <br /> Ninigret and Rte. 151. Jonathan wants to know what the State plans are. Ron said he <br /> attended the meeting but they discussed the pedestrian traffic. There was some discussion <br /> on traffic lights on Old Barnstable Road. Ron said that a traffic engineer could put strips <br /> out and get information on daily trip counts on Rte. 151. <br /> James Reiffarth would like to see how many people visit this type of store on a daily basis. <br /> What is the average amount of vehicles? <br /> Attorney Kirrane said he's not sure a traffic study will be meaningful. He will accept the <br /> continuance and determine if this exercise is worth pursuing. <br /> Scott Goldstein said as one member he has concerns with'the size of the building. He <br /> doesn't believe the traffic has anything to do with the use and is irrelevant. <br /> Ron made a motion to accept the applicant's request to extend both the Variance and <br /> Special Permit requests until August 28,2019. Scott second. All were in favor. <br /> i <br /> 16 <br />