6/28/2018 PLANNING BOARD Minutes

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in the proposed FBC in Article 3E Roof Types, where dimensions were identified, limiting the height of the roof. Mr. Preston discussed the importance of the addition of details to FBC. (p.2-19) B-Character District-B.4-Residential Neighborhood (CD4-R)—The Chair inquired about the note regarding home occupation under Purpose and Ms. Wilbur confirmed that it referenced home based businesses and an increase of interest in creative enterprise, but was a question as to the practice in Mashpee. Mr. Preston noted a big idea from Mashpee Commons by Design for developing economic gardening. (p.2-21) B-Character District-B.5-General Neighborhood (CD4)—The Chair inquired about addressing zero setbacks with buildings. Mr. Preston referenced a sketch during Design Week, suggesting that it was similar to what appeared in Mashpee Commons today, with maximum setbacks, (whereas previous Districts defined minimum setbacks) to provide flexibility. (p.2-23) B-Character District-B.6-4-Story Center(CD5.4)—The Chair inquired about parking and it was noted that it was located in a separate section. . (p.2-25) B-Character District-B.7-5-Story Center (CD5.5)—Mr. BaIzarini inquired whether there was a sidewalk and Mr. Preston responded that this description was in relationship to the lot and the Building Type would be addressed elsewhere. Mr. Hansen inquired whether FBC would dictate the type of streets in relation to the buildings. Ms. Wilbur responded that the "Thoroughfares"were key to Character Districts, adding that streets were appropriate to their Character Districts. Mr. Balzarini inquired about street accessibility and Mr. Preston responded that there had been discussion about developing a network of streets with different characteristics to create blocks. Mr. Balzarini emphasized that there needed to be more than one street in and out of the development,particularly for first responder accessibility. Mr. Rowley inquired about when the Planning Board would see a layout reflecting buildout to the Quashnet River that currently fell under the 40B Comprehensive Special Permit. Mr. Rowley pointed out that Mashpee Commons was requesting significant approvals and flexibility, which may or may not progress and without known phasing, which was in conflict to the typical planning process: Ms. Wilbur responded that rules would be in place to follow with FBC, by establishing the framework, before presenting the Master Plan. After the Master Plan, Mashpee Commons would move in to the next level of details with the Small or Large Master Plan. Mr. Hansen inquired about the conceptual overall plan and Mr. Preston stated that it, along with other materials, were located online. Mr. Kooharian inquired about the process and creation of different zones. Mr. Kooharian suggested that it would be helpful to have some concept of how the plan would be developed. Ms. Farr stated that the Character Districts would be assigned during the Master Plan process, and reviewed by the Planning Board in a Public Hearing. Once completed, the Building Inspector would accept applications for the Small Projects. The Chair stated that it would be helpful far the Board to have a conceptual Master Plan to visualize the project. Ms. Wilbur responded that FBC created a flexible framework that would respond to market but also provide a certain amount of flexibility to the community. Ms. Wilbur indicated that they could show different examples of what could be done but it would be hypothetical, due to the market cycle, until the Master Plan was created. The Chair again stated that it would be useful for the PIanning Board to have a conceptual Master Plan. The Chair provided an example that there may be places that the Board would not want to see a 5-story building. 13