03/25/2015 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Decision

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•February 27, 2015 Page 6 with all applicable regulations, statutes, bylaws and plans and in a tasteful manner consistent with other businesses operating in Mashpee. Public Health And Safety The proposed business is a benign use that will not adversely affect public health or safety. The business operations will involve a relatively small amount of fluids utilized in automobile maintenance and repair such as motor oil, transmission fluid and brake fluid. These materials will be handled and disposed of in accordance with applicable law. Further, the building will have floor drains that empty into a double -walled tight tank which will be pumped out by a properly licensed hauler. These measures will adequately protect the public health and safety. Demand On Community Facilities The proposed project will not cause excessive demand on community facilities. The business is a low impact business. It will have only a minor effect on traffic and a negligible demand on public facilities. Surface Or Groundwater Quality Or Air Quality The proposed project will not significantly decrease surface or groundwater quality. All roof runoff and stormwater that runs off the impervious areas will be captured by catch basis and directed to the detention basin at the rear of the property. The catch basins will be maintained in accordance with the Stormwater Operation and Maintenance Plan. The materials used in the automotive repair aspect of the business will be used exclusively inside the building. The materials will be low in volume and stored in accordance with applicable law. The building will be outfitted with floor drains that drain to a double -walled tight tank. The tank will be pumped as needed by a properly licensed hauler. The project will be no appreciable effect upon air quality. Wildlife Habitat. The proposed project will not have adverse impacts on wildlife habitat or estuarine systems. The proposed project is situated within the Mashpee Industrial Park in an Industrial Zoning District — a location designated by the Town as appropriate for commercial and industrial enterprises. There are no wetlands on or near the site and the Premises is not near an estuary. The Premises is not within Priority Habitat of Rare is Species and Estimated Habitat of Rare Wildlife according to the Massachusetts Natural Heritage Atlas.