05/07/2008 PLANNING BOARD Minutes

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The Chairman called this matter to order and recognized Ron Bonvie. She also welcomed all of the Southport residents who were in attendance. The Town Planner reported that Applicant has filed a large set of plans for the project; and that some minor changes have been made to those trees that were marked last fall due to grading and retaining wall issues. Mr. Bonvie made reference to a plan of land entitled, "Phase III Section I Southport on Cape Cod by RIM Engineering, dated April 10, 2008". He indicated the proposed pond which will be created and explained that the shape has become irregular due to the location of those trees that are to be saved,resulting in a substantial change in the layout of said pond. All of the trees on this parcel of land{ -inch caliber specimen) have been flagged, numbered,and tagged. Mr. Bonvie informed the Board that the process has been working very well for the developer, landscape committee, Southport residents and Town. The Chairman expressed her pleasure with the accomplishment that has,been made with regard to the preservation of the trees on site. The Town Planner inter ected, explaining that he has learned to take the residents' concerns regarding"tree safety" into consideration. He also pointed out that there is more landscaping/new tree plantings located closer to the buildings. Mr. Bonvie stated there will be thousands of trees in this parcel and that there will also be transplanting of trees into the older sections(where appropriate). The entire Phase III consists of 6-units, with approximately 24-buildings in this Section. A landscape plan has been approved by the Landscape Committee and provided for the Board as well as common area planting plans, and a blueprint plan showing the unit layout and landscaping. References were made to a plan of land entitled, "Southport on Cape Cod Phase 111, Mashpee,MA,by DJG Construction,dated 03/25/08". There was discussion regarding the sewer system, Mr. Bonvie informed the Board that the Sewer and Groundwater Discharge plans have been approved by the state DEP for the entire section. There was also discussion regarding the creation of a pond,the proposed buffer, and control of the water. Mr. Bonvie stated that a number of other ponds have been built at Southport including one large pond equipped with a control structure design. The proposed pond in this section will be designed the same way, and has been reviewed by Mr., Rowley. He stated that all of the ponds at Southport function very well and have:no issues of concern, are producing vegetation and animal wildlife.