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r <br /> The Town Planner clarified the Planning Board has approval authority under the <br /> Special Permit, a variance or waiver is not necessary. <br /> Mr. Megathlin made reference�to-the plan indicating,a-connector to the old <br /> Ma hpee Professional Center. It was suggested that the sidewalk be,extended beyond the <br /> parking field in order to create a sidewalk connection. <br /> The Building Department has approved the handicap parking for Sovereign Bank. <br /> 11r. Megathlin.Wade reference to the plan indicating the location of the two handicap <br /> .spaces being closest to the east-entrance to the bank. However, the Building Department <br /> has requested Applicant to work with the local A A and their office in an attempt to <br /> improve the handicap parking at South Cape village; to which Applicant has agreed. <br /> With regard to the Landscape Plan Mr. Megathlin made reference to seven(7) <br /> boxwoods located around the perimeter of Sovereign Bark. A suggestion was made to <br /> use something other than boxwood. Applicant does not agree with this suggestion and <br /> would life to use boxwood as it has.been a successful planting at South Cape village. <br /> Should the Planning Board insist the planting be changed, Mary LeBlanc has suggested <br /> the use of Japanese Holly. <br /> The Town Planner stated the reason for the suggestion to change plantings is--that <br /> boxwood plants have an unpleasant odor. <br /> Mr. Megathlin informed the Board that the Fire Department has suggested that <br /> fire resistant mulch be used in place of harp mulch. Mary LeBlanc has suggested the use <br /> of compost composted mulch. with a ground cover/grass around the maple trees. <br /> When asked by the Chairman, Mary LeBlanc explained that composted mulch is <br /> blend of wood chips and organic earth-type product and contains high moisture content, <br /> whereas mulch can contribute to the smoldering of a fire. She also suggested that straight <br /> compost would be preferred around the building and plants. <br /> The Chairman,indicated her choice would be for the use of straight compost. <br /> A major concern deals With front yard set-back. Design/Plan Review have <br /> suggested that the building be moved back -ft. from Charles Street for-a total of 1 -f . <br /> clue to the limited area at the-stairs, entrance, and limited open space area in the front of <br /> the Bank building in an attempt to increase the comfort clearance at the street level. <br /> One reason the design was made closer to Charles Street was to avoid.setback <br /> issues. Mr. Megathlin suggested that because this project is located within a.Commercial <br /> Center the Planning Board has the authority to approve alternate dimensions. Deference <br /> was then made to a small site plan prepared by Baxter,Nye that shows the rear etlack of <br /> o-ft. would be changed to 3]-ft. and that the open space buffer will be amended from <br /> 20- t. to 1 -f#. Also, approval from the abutting property owner(Mashpee Condominium <br /> Trust) as required under the Commercial Bylaw has been obtained. <br /> 1 <br />