12/01/2010 PLANNING BOARD Minutes

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.contract requires renewal in the next few years.. n RFP for curbside pickup is also being developed. The Selectmen voted to bring `pay as you throve'to Town Meeting in May. Selectman Richardson referenced the ray approved bylaw change regarding private vs. public r sewer, noting that the change was made to benefit everyone and not just Mashpee Commons. Selectman Richardson emphasized that the Town needs to grow and that revenue is needed and expressed his hope that what is happening i s positive, proactive-and moving forward and not delaying or holding anything back. Mr. B ` dressed fiustration at the suggestion that the Board is against Mashpee Commons when the Board has responded to Mr. Storrs' requests for change. Chairman wan stated that the Ord does hough questions. Seleaman Richardson clarified that he did not suggest that the Berard is against Commons but the Selectmen have a responsibility to Delp the Town grow and prosper and allow everyone to benefit while managing the tax base,and that commercial growth will Delp. Selectman Richardson suggested that the Board sound more proactive. Mr. Balzanni referenced issues with Trout Pond, for which he often receives calls from residents expressing their concena , and property near the church and plans to change to 40B in order to bypass Planning Board review. Mr. Balzarini added that Mashpee Commons plans have changed to residential and less commercial which gill cast the Town money and stated that he is looldng out for the Town. Selectman Richardson noted that there is a perception that it is difficuk to get requests through the Planning Board. Chairman waygan.stated that Plann1ng Board responsibilities acre-not easy, referencing the time it tales to draft a new bylaw, and adding that big mistakes could be easily made. The Chair stated the Board's efforts to move forward and noted that Mr. Storrs has not been in attendance at recent meetings. Chairman Waygan stated that-the Board takes the issue seriously and cots tremendous time both at the meeting and outside of the meeting. lair. Fudala added that the project is a 20-30 year master plan and that nothing has been built due to the economy.. The Chair agreed that the plan is a rich concepuW plan and Board members for their work representing residents of the Town of Mashpee. Lnvi ronmentW Oversight Committee-No report at this time Design review Committee-No rnee ing 4 Community Preservation Committee-The C ' nnounced there will be a meeting on Thursday that will feature speakers from Sandwich. In January, the Committee will vote on the three apptication received: the DPW and HUAoric Co ssion to improve the Mashpee Archives building, theUashp e Conservation Department to improve the Pickerel Cove Recreation Area and Habitat for Humanity for an affordable home at Russell Road. Historic District Commission-No recent meetings OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS CORRESPONDENCE CE -United water-South Cape village Monitoring wells Report for October 2010 -United water-South Cape villageWWTP Monitoring Deport for October 1 -Total I =9mg l Mr..Fudala noted that the facility has been permitted locally to maintain a Total N of 5mgfL, but that it does not violate the state permit. Mr. Berl arini questioned the last time the number had exceeded permitted limits and Mr. Fudala shed that the Planning Board required South Cape Village to explain themselves and the facility management company made changes to address the issue. Mr. Petersen questioned whether mi&month sampling is required by the permit and A&. Fudala responded that it is not. Board ambers agreedthat the next monthly sampling, rewired by DEP, should be reviewed ed by the Board. fir_ Fudala noted that a different operator is managing 6