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9. Land Clearing and Soil Erosion — Clearing of natural vegetation and topsoil shall be limited to what is necessary for the construction, operation and maintenance of the ground -mounted solar energy system. No topsoil removed during construction shall be exported from the site. 10. Erosion Control and Stormwater — Erosion Control and Stormwater Management notation shall be included to show that adequate provisions against erosion and adverse impacts of runoff are appropriately mitigated. 11. Emergency Services — The ground -mounted solar energy system owner or operator shall provide a copy of the project summary, electrical schematic, and site plan to the Mashpee Fire Department, and any other neighboring Fire Department upon request. Upon request the owner or operator shall cooperate with local emergency services in developing an emergency response plan. All means of shutting down the solar energy system shall be clearly marked. The owner or operator shall identify a responsible person for public inquiries throughout the life of the installation. Submitted by Petition (Lead Petitioner-B. Lynne Barbee) Explanation: This section promotes the creation of new small, medium and large-scale, ground -mounted solar energy systems 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 article requires a 2/3 vote. The Select Board takes no position on Article 44 by a vote of 5-0 The Finance Committee recommends approval of Article 44 by a vote of 5-0 The Planning Board recommends approval of Article 44 by a vote 3-1 Motion made by the petitioner B. Lynne Barbee Motion: I move the Town vote to indefinitely postpone Article 44 Motion passes unanimously at 9:04 PM Article 45 To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning Bylaws by deleting in its entirety section §174-17.1 Raze and Replace, or take any other action relating thereto. Submitted by Petition (Lead Petitioner -Glenn McCarthy) Explanation: Article removes the ability of Board of Appeals to approve the raze/replacement of pre- existing/non-conforming dwellings by Special Permit. Passed in 2018, §174-17.1 Raze and Replace has not been employed in the spirit promised resulting in detrimental building height, lot coverage, and impacts on natural resources. Structures may still be altered under §174-17 Continuance/Extensions/Alterations. This article requires a 2/3 vote. The Select Board does not recommend approval of Article 45 by a vote of 3-2 The Finance Committee does not recommend approval of Article 45 by a vote of 6-0 The Planning Board voted 3-1 to recommend that the Town Meeting vote to reject Article 45