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8 sh ee Select Board Minutes August 21, 2023 APPOINTMENTS Discussion _of DraftTown Nkg1jpg.Aaff.antZoning Articles. it ..__. isi®ner avi s Zoning oar o Appeals air on o vie; �� Article 3: To clarify e allowed size of an accessory apartment to within a defined range, The article is intended to place a firm minimumand maximumit size of not less than 50' and not more than ' (square feet). As discussion continued it was recommended the Select Board consider a minimum of not less than 32 ' sf and a maximum ui size not moret 95 ' square feet, It was noted the national minimum is 3 'sf It was recommended the Select Board consider 320'square feet to meet all department rules and regulations to avoid tiny homes which o not meet existing codes. It was also suggested e %calculation is confusing should be removed e article as it is unnecessary o bring more burden to the homeowner. Article 4: To require any accessoryapartment that is created be rented year-round for a period of not less than 2 months. Property owners to rent to tenants occupying either the principal dwellingor accessary apartment, It was recommended that a one-year lease be on file with the Town Hall or Building Departmentto document the 12-month lease term, Article 5e Mashpee Tree Preservation Bylaw. Agreement to move forward witharticle as most towns enforce this type of bylaw. Public Comment: Ken Debrowski a resident of 3 Great Field Landing commented on the proposed CPA reduction. Lo ie Moran of 134 As et Road voiced e opinion on the proposed disc golf project stating a would e difficult to have this sport in addition to the pickleball courts, The area is narrow at the entrance ere is concern foremergency vehicles and private property. Ardenussel, 32 Sturgis Lane commented om e benefits of the CPA recommending the 2%surcharge remain unchanged. s° Russell indicated the Town of Mashpee receives a matche State based on the local revenue received from e surcharge. s is the reason as to why the Town shifted from e Land Banko Communityrese a io Committee. The CPC willcontinue its efforts to improve water quality. There are many clean water initiatives the CPC has already funded since its inception. The CPC will hold its annual Public Hearing on September 14, 2023 to gain feedback from the public. Lynne Barbee of 73 Surf Drive urged the Select Board to continue funding the CPA at 2%to enable the Community Preservation Co i ee to continue its support or affordable housing and wastewater. A petition to secure the 2% surcharge was presented. The Select Board was invited o attend the September 14, 2023 hearing.