02/04/2009 PLANNING BOARD Minutes

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James Leonard made reference to the econormic.situation great depression, expressing concern that the proposed development under discussion may not be realistic. The Town Planner made reference to local zoning issues stating that he would like the opportunity to investigate Chapter 40-R more thoroughly. He "asked about the residential density per acre for East Steeple Street, as this is the type of information required and which could provide the flexibility the Applicant is requesting,.as well-as benefits to the Torn. In response N1r. Storrs stated that some of the questions and concerns that have been submitted can be very easily answered while others are much broader and-more complicated to answer. He suggested a common list be devised to-include those concerns raised by the PlanningBoard-and those of the Cape Cod Conunission which will become the scope of the Development elopment Agreement application. t this point there was general review and discussion of "Mashpee Planning Board-Cape Cod Commission Joint Discussion of 1 iashpee Commons Master Plan and Development Agreement". Mr. Storrs reported that the initial application has been filed with National Heritage. Primary open space surrounds Trout Pond and will be the proposed boundary as open space set aside for the area. The Town Planner noted that the existing line was made arbitrarily and that the Planning Board has not yet agreed to a boundary, which decision will be based upon National Heritage findings. This issue remains unresolved, the question being how far towards Trout Pond will development be allowed. The by-pass road connecting-Great Neck load South to Route-2 8 remains to be an option. The land surrounding Trout Pond will become a conservation area, and will remain as open space in perpetuity. Mr. Storrs stated that an updated traffic study gill be provided t the Planning Board. The Town Planner noted that thePlanning Board has the option to request an independent consultant review the.impact studies. James Leonard stated he is opposed to any changes that would prove to slow aa.f `ic on Route 28. I er nis Balzarini expressed concern regarding State allowances being a factor in Planning Board decisions.