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i J.In addition to any other application materials required for special permits, applications for Commercial Centers shall include: A calculation of maximum allowed lot coverage with buildings, in square feet, and a discussion of the proposed method of allocating building coverage area to any proposed or future lots. If the development lies wholly or partly in a groundwater protection district, the requirements of Article XIII shall also be addressed. A plan of the proposed parking facilities, including proposed parking space layout, drainage, lighting, landscaping and bicycle racks or similar facilities and a description of the proposed means of ownership, construction, operation and maintenance of such facilities, including copies of any proposed deeds, deed restrictions, association bylaws or other legal documents or mechanisms required: In addition, the applicant shall provide his calculations of the number of required off-street parking spaces and a description of any additional on-street parking proposed. Any proposed schedule of architectural, signage and landscaping controls, along with a written record of any review and comments by the Design Review Committee. Where such a schedule is not proposed, the applicant shall submit architectural elevations and other architectural plans, along with samples or descriptions of exterior materials proposed to be used, and landscaping plans for all structures, for entrance ways and for major signs, along with a written record of any review and comments by the Design Review Committee. Where development is to be done in phases, these items shall be submitted for at least the first phase, along with typical plans for later phases. All of the above-required plans shall be submitted at the time approval is sought to construct such later phases. In addition to Planning Board application fees, the applicant shall be responsible for the cost of secretarial services to take and prepare minutes and written recommendations on the development by the Design Review committee. Said costs shall be paid in full prior to approval of the special permit application." or take any other action related thereto. i Submitted by Board of Selectmen I Explanation: This article would amend the Town's existing "commercial center" zoning bylaw, which authorizes the Planning Board to issue special permits for multiple use/tenant projects such as shopping centers. The most significant changes would allow the Board to authorize a schedule of setbacks and lot sizes (but not overall lot coverage by buildings or building height)which differ from that required by the underlying zoning for an area. Such dimensional provisions would allow subdivision of property within such a center to accommodate the type of"traditional New England village" being contemplated for the Mashpee Commons project(although this bylaw would apply in all commercial and industrial zones). The amendment authorizes the Board to require architectural, signage and landscaping controls that are enforceable by deed restrictions. It requires a detailed traffic impact report for such projects and specifies minimum street design standards. It also requires that any lots created which are smaller than required by the underlying zoning for the area must be serviced by a public or private wastewater treatment plant. Motion made by Ken Marsters. Motion: I move Article 31 be voted as printed in the warrant, with the exception of the phrase, "or take any other action relating thereto', and with the following changes; in the final sentence of Subsection I, change 174- 80.H to 174-80F, and delete the last Paragraph of Subsection J. Planning Board does not recommend approval 3-0 with one abstention