07/24/2019 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Minutes

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MASHPEE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS DECISION FOR A SPECIAL PERMIT (SP-2015-33) MODIFICATION Triple M Management Company, LLC, and Ronald Gangemi, Trustee of 81 Echo Road Realty Trust 29 &41 Echo Road (Map 19 Parcel 3-9) (Map 19 Parcel 3-8) Mashpee, MA 02649 SP-2019-36 SPECIFIC SPECIAL PERMIT FINDINGS: The Board heard testimony and engaged in a detailed discussion relative to the operation of the adult use (recreational) marijuana business relating to the parking, appointment scheduling, anticipated traffic flow, proposed traffic light, security measures, product distribution, and site maintenance. The applicant said that when the operation of the medical facility first commenced, it was handled by appointment only. The adult recreational facility will be by appointment only as well, and may phase out in the future depending upon the amount of customers and traffic flow. The applicant is anticipating approximately 400 cars per day, and currently witnesses 50 to 100 cars per day. The applicant will perform a traffic study with the Department of Public Works (DPW) to determine the available equipment and function options. There was discussion that the queuing lane located inside the fenced area is part of the traffic management system controlling the traffic flow and to avoid any congestion on Echo Road. There are currently three handicapped parking spaces situated on the medical side of the building. An additional handicapped space will be situated close to the building by the exit of the adult use(recreational)marijuana side of the building, and will also be handicapped parking situated within the employee parking area. There will be two separate entrances, one for the medical and one for the adult use section of the building. There will also be parking for anyone who has pre-ordered product. There will be no dumpster installed on the outside of the facility for safety purposes. The recreational product itself is delivered pre-packaged to the facility, and any disposal of waste is handled inside the building and serviced by a licensed hauler to avoid anyone from trespassing. The waste generated is mostly paper products or waste from the restrooms. The applicant said they will increase the amount of security guards and parking attendants when the adult use commences. The applicant will be applying for permitting with the State for the adult use, but will continue to operate the medical facility. The adult use cannot commence until the new building is completed, and the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy by the Building Department. There was discussion regarding the host agreement that was established between the Town with the Board of Selectmen and the operator for a period of five years. Most towns enter into a host agreement, otherwise the State will not grant a license to operate. The host agreement was referenced and was amended on April 10, 2015, (paragraph 3) to include the traffic signal when the course of action to move to the adult use of marijuana. 4