6/28/2018 PLANNING BOARD Minutes

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Chairman Waygan responded that the six page proposed Zoning Article had been considered for the same amount of time as Mashpee Commons' 260 page proposal. The Chair will be asking for a vote from the Planning Board to submit the Article to the Board of Selectmen, and she also will be submitting it as a Petition Article. The Article could be withdrawn but it would ensure that the Planning Board was included in the process. Chairman Waygan stated that it was not her intent to suggest that Mashpee Commons was attempting to circumvent the Planning Board, and apologized if that was the perception. It was the Chair's opinion that the Town had acted in an uncoordinated and unsophisticated way,placing the Planning Board in a situation where they would be forced to submit a document by July 9 and review an over 200-page document. The Planning Board served as an elected Planning and Land Use component of the Town, and the Chair felt that they had much to offer and plans reviewed were always improved. Referencing the inclusion of residential.R-3 and R-5 Zones, Chairman Waygan read the last portion of the"Mixed-Use Planned Development (MPD)" definition emphasizing that it would have to be linked with a business owner in the C-1 Zoning District. Good uses of land could be pursued outside of the C-1 Zone provided that it was included in the Master Plan,part of a Mixed-Use Plan Development Application and approved by the Planning Board through a Special Permit. Precedent had been set with land swaps, such as what occurred recently with Evergreen where approximately 40%was placed in Open Space as.required by the Cape Cod Commission.. In addition, Mashpee's Residential Cluster Subdivision Regulations required that 50% of land be set aside as Open Space. Regarding inclusionary housing, a.Chapter 40B Permit would require that 25% of the units be deed restricted affordable while some towns required 20% affordable. The Cape Cod Commission required 10% affordable. It was the Chair's opinion that, for Mashpee to consider the density and height proposed by Mashpee Commons, it would be appropriate to request 15% affordable housing. If Mashpee Commons felt that 15%was not feasible,they could share their Pro Forma with the Board. Chairman Waygan stated that she was still awaiting the summary of community comments from the Mashpce Commons by Design sessions as was promised to her and Mr. Balzarini agreed. Mr. Balzarini added that he wanted to see what the community requested and how it fit into the Mashpee Commons' proposal. The Chair stated that their bylaw addressed the ideas the Planning Board heard expressed by the public,to include affordable housing, open space,trails and liveable/walkable communities. The Chair asked for comments from Mr. Rowley who suggested further details to consider. In reference to the MPD definition and"a portion of which must lie within the C-1 zoning district,"Mr. Rowley inquired whether a portion needed to be defined, such as one square foot, if that was the intent. In addition,Mr. Rowley referenced the minimum requirement of 20 acres and whether it could be multiple parcels and if it needed to be contiguous or if it could be more than one landowner. Mr. Rowley suggested more definition if the parcels were not tied.together. Finally,regarding the Mashpee Commons Form-Based Design Code, Mr. Rowley suggested defining the need to maintain the underlying continuity of the Master Plan, since over time, desires of the Town or developer could change. The Chair suggested that it could be defined within the Code. The Chair invited Public Comment. Resident Maj ory Hecht felt that it would be good for the Planning Board to maintain control over the process,thereby expressing her support for the Article, with changes. Ms. Hecht stated that the Planning Board was elected and should have control. Ms. Hecht expressed disappointment in the Town,the Town Manager and the Board of Selectmen in their 4