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Motion to indefinitely postpone at 9:56 PM I move the Town vote to approve Article 32 as printed in the warrant. Article 33 To see if the Town will vote to amend Article VII Land Space Requirement, Section 174-31, Land Space Requirement Table by adding footnote "25" to "maximum of lot coverage (percent)." Footnote 25 would read as follows: Structures erected solely for the purpose of roof -mounted solar energy systems in permitted parking lots/areas shall not contribute to a parcel's lot coverage maximum but shall comply with all setback criteria of the applicable zoning district. For medium and large scale solar energy systems requiring a special permit from the Planning Board, pursuant to Sec.174-25(H)12 Solar Energy Systems Overlay District, the Planning Board may, at its sole discretion, approve in its decision a solar energy system whose lot coverage exceeds 20% in consideration of site specific conditions. Submitted by Petition Explanation: Rationale and support for zoning change to enhance the density of solar projects in Mashpee: In 2018 the Commonwealth of Massachusetts put forth a new solar initiative called the Smart program. This groundbreaking concept will help Massachusetts be a leader in solar energy. Given the high cost of land in Mashpee, it is essential to achieve enough density to make a solar project meaningful. The proposed footnote to the By -Law will give the planning board sufficient tools and oversight to achieve an appropriate balance between solar project density and the needs of the community. The Board of Selectmen will make a recommendation at Town Meeting of Article 33 by a vote of 5-0 The Finance Committee will make a recommendation at Town Meeting of Article 33 by a vote of 6-1 At its Meeting on April 6, 2022, the Planning Board voted unanimously to recommend approval of Article 33. Motion Made By Robert Mills: I move the Town vote to approve Article 33 as printed in the warrant. Motion passes at 9:58 PM Article 34 To see if the Town will vote to establish within the Town of Mashpee a Solar Energy System Overlay District by adding a new Section 174-45.7 as follows: SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS OVERLAY DISTRICT A. Purpose and Intent 1. This section promotes the creation of new small, medium and large-scale, ground -mounted solar energy systems overlay district, in the areas which are delineated on a map dated January 25, 2021 and entitled "Solar Energy Systems Overlay District, ROUTE 151, ALGONQUIN AVENUE AND OLD BARNSTABLE ROAD, Mashpee, Massachusetts," (attached hereto) and which shall be considered as superimposed over other districts established by the zoning by-laws of the Town. This map, as it may be amended from time to time, is on file with the office of the Town Clerk and with any explanatory material therein, is hereby made a part of this chapter, by providing standards for the placement, design, construction, operation, monitoring, modification and removal of such installations that address public safety, minimize impacts on scenic, natural and historic resources and for providing adequate financial assurance for the eventual decommissioning of such installations. This Overlay District Ordinance is adopted pursuant to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts green Communities Act and Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A Section 3. 2. Uses, other than Solar Energy Systems, otherwise not permitted in the portions of a zoning district superimposed by this district shall not be permitted in this district. 3. The Solar Energy Systems Overlay District shall include all of the land within the lines described in subsection B, which are in the R-5 and C-2 zoning districts. Medium and large scale solar energy systems located in the industrial 23