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Article 30 To see if the Town will vote to amend §174-25 (H)(12) of the Mashpee Zoning By Law "Table of Use Regulations" by adding the letters `SP' located in the columns identified as C-1 and C-2, and further by deleting the phrase, "provided that neighboring properties are effectively protected from any significant adverse impacts from glare, that any such systems are properly fenced or otherwise secured, and that no hazardous materials are stored in quantities greater than permitted by other sections of this bylaw, subject to approval by the Plan Review Committee and Design Review Committee" under the "Type of Use column" and replacing that phrase with "subject to the provisions of Section 174-45.7" Type of Use Residential Commercial Industrial R-3 R-5 C-1 C-2 C-3 I-1 Medium -scale and -- -- SP SP -- PR Large Scale Ground Mounted Solar Energy Systems, subject to the provisions of Sec. 174- 45.7 Submitted by the Planning Board Explanation: This article would allow the development of medium scale solar energy systems as an accessory and/or principal use in the residential, commercial and industrial zoning districts with a Special Permit from the Planning Board in the C-1 and C-2 zoning districts subject to a new special provision 174-45.7 proposed containing performance standards and design criteria for the use. This article requires a 2/3 vote. The Select Board recommends approval of Article 30 by a vote of 5-0 The Finance Committee recommends approval of Article 30 by a vote of 5-0 The Planning Board recommends approval of Article 30 by a vote 3-1 Motion made by Select Board Member Sherman Motion: I move the Town vote to approve Article 30 as printed in the warrant. Motion passes unanimously at 8:23 PM