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willing to answer any questions about the study. Mr. Storrs' agreed with Mr. Cannon's role and <br /> emphasized that VAi was selected beemise of their experience woricing in Mashpee. Mr. Storrs added <br /> that the study must be acceptable to the Commission or Com ons will not r=tve approval and <br /> Mr. Mullin stated that the study must also be acceptable to the Planning Board and that the consultant will <br /> advise the Board. Mr. Storrs suggested that Mr. Cannon should be considered the Board's consultant and <br /> Mr. l ooharian responded that Mr. Cannon represents the conoem of the greater Cape area and the Board <br /> is seeking a consultant to represent the loyalties of Mashpee. Mr. Cannon added that the Commission <br /> offers a tougher screening process than other enicies throughout New England and fewer transportation <br /> engineers work on Cape due to the rigorous requirements. Mr. Kooharian stated his frustration at being <br /> pressured to.move projects along when the role of the Board has been to represent the people of Mashpee <br /> and the future of the Town. Mr. Storrs responded that he does not view Mashpee Commons as separate <br /> from Mashpee adding that it is the enter of h4 shpee and has been incorporated into the local <br /> comprehensive plan. Chaitmaln Ways interpreted Mr. ooharian's comments to mean that elected <br /> Planning Board members have a different role than the applicant and emphasized the importmce of + <br /> having a consultant.available if needed. Mr. Storrs suggested discussing the specificity of the plan with <br /> the Cape Cod Commission and the Town of 1lashpee to better understand the 12 major subjects and <br /> im*mum standards required by the Cape Cod Commission. The Chair responded that the Board's intent <br /> was not to delay moving forward on the project but to work toward identifying a consultant in advance, <br /> and initiating the procurement pnxxss, should one be needed for kcal assistance at a later date. Mr. <br /> Cannon offered his willingness to pay closer attention to on-site details and added that Mr. Storrs has <br /> been willing to nave changes to the plan in order to improve flow within the development. Mr. Cannon <br /> also recommended that should there be addWonal interseatons or access points concerning the Board that <br /> they be addressed to the Board"s comfort. Mr. Storrs added that plans have been amended collectively to <br /> address concerns expressed by the Board and the Chair acknowledged the great working dynamic. Mr. <br /> Kooharian noted that Board members are not experts in all areas and a consultant would provide-a level of <br /> comfort to make decisions. Mr. Muffin stated thata c had been promised months prior. Mr. <br /> Rooharian questioned the status of Trout Pond but the Chair suggested that the issue be tabled until <br /> another time. <br /> Chairman Wayan referenced the last line of the paragraph and questioned how to get on the`TIP" and <br /> partner with Mashpee Commons. Board members + the need for a c nsult=and the promise <br /> over the last 2 years from Mashpee Con ons to support a consultant for the Planning Board. Mr. Fudala <br /> stated that Mr_ Cannon suggested thact the scope is too broad in reference to a design ready project for the <br /> "TIPS" but that the design could be a condition that is funded as the project is being constructed, possibly <br /> using mitigation money to get the project on the"TIP." Mr. Fudala ted that it should not be part of <br /> the scrape but that the consultant should be included in discussions about the rotary. <br /> 1r. Storrs suggested that Mr. Fudala could finther refine the scope, paicularly as it relates to the fiscal <br /> impact study. The Chair nested that the discussion of other areas be tabled, adding that the Board <br /> planned to discuss the feasibility of a fiscal impact study with,the Cape Cod Commission. Comission <br /> staff suggested that Leslie Richardson wouYd be willing to discuss the issue further with the Board. fir. <br /> Storrs suggested that he and Mr. Fudala ether discuss the scope outside of the meeting, ith a greater <br /> focus on peer review. Mr. Fudala reported that the fiscal impact of the scope cue from the 1997 Fiscal <br /> Impact Study from the Board of Selectmen- Mr.Fu.d la suggested removing the cement from the <br /> bottom of page 5 beginning with o a level adequate for Owzment on the" for Cape Cod and <br /> qualification for federal stme funding." Mr. Cannon suggested`this conceptuW design could be to a level <br /> adequate. . ." <br /> Mr_ Petersen emphasized the need for an expert to advise the Board in areas less familiar to the Board. <br /> 1r. Cannon,has been helpful advising about the traffic component and the Board will need someone else <br />