11/17/2010 PLANNING BOARD Minutes

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i by the PI Board. [conditions for approval may include plans to be submitted for the Cape Cod Commission, Mr. Fudala stated that the design for the rotary would need to occur now but Mr. Cannon stated that it has always been a condition included with the decision. Mr. Cannon described the Cape Cod Commission DBI conditions for a building pennx include roadway plans and occupancy permits that may require implementation of the plans. Board members discussed previously submitted proposals for the rotary. The Chair recommended that the Mate be contacted regarding the viability of the ti-afic study s scope of work. Mr.Balza questioned what would happen if the Mate did not support an.intersectioni,at Steeple Street and Mr. Fudala stated that people have a right to access their property. Mr. Cannon added that the Mate rarely discourages traffic.si as long their necessity has been proven. Mr. Bal arini expressed concern about traffic backing p u at:the rotary.and Ir. Fudala noted that traffic tends to get backed up at:the red lights prior to the rotary. fir. Cannon questioned developing a separate scope of work for the rotary. Chaff man Waygan expressed concern regarding a potentially dangerous intersection located at-the intersection Of Steeple Street and,Yobs Fishing Road. The-Chair reported cars ta k;img a"left from-1 1 end up facing cars travelingtoward 11 and that `ng spaces along.the Mashpee Commons green and increased traffic entering p� the library create a saf issue. Mr.Fudala asked Mr. Cannon to add the intersection to the trafFc study. It was suggested that the intersection may r quim removal of the spaces and improved. ignag . M - Fudala noted that the Planning Board never approved the puking spaces or the configuration of the intersection. Mr. Cannon will have the intersection addressed. Mr. Fudalaprovided Mr. Gannon with a scope of work for the hiring of a Planning Board consultant. The,Chair recommended that it be.confirmed that the new Masbpee Commons plans are being utilized'for the traffic study since the number of housing units have changed. Mr. Cannon wit! confirm-th t the new plans are being utilized- W. Cannon noted that if the traffic study estimates too much traffic by reducing the plans, it vAll result in more mitigation. Should structures be added,the uu is study would need to be completed again_ Mr- Fudala referenced-the RFP and the scope of services for the Planning Board's traffic consultant. 11r. Fudala read the sermon located on page 5 of the document regarding the areas that the PI Board's consultant should review on behalf of the Board,including future.land needs for rotary 'improvements. Board members discussed the possibility of residents who urpp rt maintaining the rotary is. Mr. Kooharian- uestion d the availabilityof laps for the rotary and Mr. tenon responded,that there are conceptual plans available. Mr. Cannon suggested incorporating-s me-ofthe Planning Boards language into � scope of work. Mr. Fudala questioned harwould be needed to be considered for the#`TIP." Mr. Cannon stated that conceptual plans have been developed for the r t ry showing.reconfigurations of the rotary. Mr. FudaJa � P i � . suggested that,all r options s be considered among the.traffic consultants and the DPW I n order to id entify � rotary . anagreeableoption- Mr. Cannon reVonded that the pr would then enter a design phase and 100% would be needed in order to be considered by the state for the TIP. Additionally, majority support from 1la.shpee endorses the project would be needed in orderr for the sateto fund a project. lair. Fudala stated hi � preference to work the discussion into the development agreement. Mr. Cannon recommended worldng the i cussion into the scope of with . The Chair eWhasi ed that the Board had requested discussion p that the rotary and the entiall dangerous intersection be considered and Board members were in agreement that it be-included in the scope of work. Mr- won si geaed that a preferred alternative be developed for the rot b the Mash Commons traffic c o and %, %and 100%design plans could be required in. .. y � the final development agreement. Mr. Fudala suggested that everyone be at the table to discuss the plans and Mr. Petersen agreed that feedback from the parties involved would be neces&nary for rotary plans. Mr. Cannon the consultants would work toward erred * e but the Board would lay out the number of stated that P� public meetings that would be requk . Mr. Cannon noted that concept level designs are not overly expensive he developer but that loo°/o of design planscould be a significant amount of money, possibly $l million for tot p the rotary. Mr. Cannon added that the NfawsachusetLs Ifighway Dqnrtment will require a % design public hearing. 3