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setback would be determined by the footprint of the building. Chairman Waygan noted that,the <br /> planner from Somerville who spoke.at the Tuesday Talk,provided real world examples, which <br /> made form-based code more understandable. The Chair added that Mashpee Commons already <br /> had architectural design standards established. Mr. Lehrer pointed out that traditional zoning did <br /> not offer any architectural value to the building, whereas form based coding would. Mr. Lehrer <br /> stated that form-based could would provide a tool that could enable the Town to take better <br /> control of the visual quality of Mashpee. Mr. Lehrer felt that, as he reviewed the Local <br /> Comprehensive Plan,there were deficiencies that could be mitigated. Mr. Balzarini stated that <br /> the code would work in no other part of Mashpee. <br /> Mr. Rowley inquired whether the Chair had a copy of the Special Permit that was issued by the <br /> Zoning Board of Appeals, adding that it was linked to Mashpee Commons' Design Guidelines. <br /> Mr. Rowley stated that the Planning Board had been consistently addressing the design of <br /> proposed buildings and encourage Board members to review the Special Permit since Mashpee <br /> Commons would be seeking a modification at some point. Mr. Lehrer suggested that the <br /> motivation to pursue the form-based code was that Mashpee Commons wished for the expansion <br /> to be heavily residential,but that current zoning would be moderately restrictive about density <br /> and residential uses. Form-based code would regulate by scale, allowing a larger, more dense <br /> multi-family type structure,but create a more cohesive Cape Cod town setting. Form-based code <br /> would allow more dense housing types, to provide desperately needed housing without being <br /> detrimental to character. Mashpee Commons was seeking to provide housing for the"missing <br /> middle," such as duplexes and cottage-style courts,to provide workforce housing. The Chair <br /> stated that, discussion at the various workshops have included interest in meeting the housing <br /> needs of people who are already here. <br /> Mr. Rowley inquired about the current market for the proposed housing, adding that increased <br /> employment opportunities were typically needed to support increased housing. Mr. Lehrer <br /> responded that intensive studies had been completed. .The Chair stated that,right now,new <br /> housing would be scooped up by retirees and seasonal homeowners, due to the lack of strong <br /> employment opportunities. Mr. Lehrer emphasized the importance of exploring housing beyond <br /> single family homes to provide affordable housing and rentals that could serve people such as <br /> 30-40 year olds and young families. Mr. Kooharian inquired about eco villages, small houses <br /> built in a more communal style of living. Mr. Lehrer referenced bungalow courts being <br /> developed in Hyannis and indicated that current Mashpee regulations did not allow such <br /> development. <br /> Mr. Lehrer expressed his interest in bringing a third party colleague to the Board, to provide an <br /> objective analysis of how form-based code could work for Mashpee, entirely separate from <br /> Mashpee Commons. Mr. Lehrer suggested Rui Almeida,with whom he who worked in Central <br /> Falls, as someone who has worked in small villages and was an architect,problem solver and <br /> advocate and expert in form-based code. Mr. Balzarini suggested that they need to make a <br /> request for something from Mashpee Commons, whether it was land or something for the Tribe. <br /> Mr. Weeden stated that concern had been expressed regarding the Quashnet River and that the <br /> characteristics of the Town had changed so greatly, with additional changes being discussed. <br /> The mitigation of land had not yet been explored or presented. Chairman Waygan referenced a <br /> document drafted by Mr. Fudala that provided a summary of all of the bylaws that could be <br /> 3 <br />