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consideration of adding a 275-page document to the Warrant that had not been presented until one <br /> week ago and suggested that it be withdrawn. Ms. Hecht did not object to the designs but stated that <br /> the proposal would impact the character of Mashpee, and the timeline to consider the document from <br /> one week ago until July 9 was insufficient. Ms. Hecht inquired why Mashpee Commons, a special <br /> interest,was writing the code for Mashpee. Ms. Hecht contacted the Form-Based Code Institute who <br /> stated that municipalities typically drafted the code. It was Ms. Hecht's opinion that the authority <br /> should rest with the Planning Board. <br /> Mashpee Building Commissioner, Michael Mendoza,was first introduced to the Planning Board's <br /> Article today and inquired about its origin. The Chair responded that the Article had been drafted by <br /> former Town Planner, Tom Fudala. Mr. Mendoza inquired about the timeline for developers of using <br /> the process from start to finish. The Chair responded that it would be dependent upon the <br /> completeness of the application, adding that the Planning Board had reviewed projects that took a year <br /> to be approved and other projects approved in one day. The Chair added that a project of Mashpee <br /> Commons' size likely would not be considered in one meeting, though a provision was in the Article <br /> that once the project was approved, it could move forward by right. Mr. Mendoza referenced a need <br /> for clarity regarding "a portion which must lie within the C-1 zoning district"noting that applicants <br /> would want to know specific details. Regarding Section C, Land Area Permitted, Mr, Mendoza <br /> inquired about Town requirements to.maintain Open Space and Chairman Waygan responded that the <br /> Conservation Commission had a plan to manage land, adding that Open Space was typically deed <br /> restricted under the custody care of a Conservation or Trust. The Chair noted that there was an <br /> incentive included for the developer to give the Open Space to the Town. On page 3, Mr. Mendoza <br /> suggested that it would be a violation that"said transfer shall be completed before the issuance of any <br /> occupancy permit for development within said phase," which he has confirmed with the District, <br /> adding that a certificate of occupancy was based on the Building Code. The Chair inquired about <br /> using "building permit" and Mr. Mendoza confirmed that would be acceptable. The Chair proposed <br /> changing"occupancy permit"to "building permit." Regarding I, Master Plan, it was clarified that <br /> there was no Form-Based Code without a Master Plan. Regarding N, Signage, Mr. Mendoza inquired <br /> about the vagueness of a sign code for the MPD and the Chair responded that it could be removed, but <br /> noted that it was intended to provide flexibility with the'presentation of a Master Plan, should there be <br /> a desire to deviate from the Town's sign code. Mr. Balzarini suggested that the same sign standards <br /> should be used for the whole town and recommended striking the section. Mr. Mendoza recommended <br /> that it be specific. <br /> On behalf of the Board of Selectmen, Selectman John Cotton stated that the drafts had been presented <br /> to the Planning Board, but not yet to the Board of Selectmen. Selectman Cotton referenced what he <br /> felt were derogatory comments toward the Selectmen at the last Planning Board meeting. Selectman <br /> Cotton stated that, as elected officials, all were doing what they believed was in the best interest of <br /> Mashpee. Selectmen Cotton understood that the Planning Board had a tough task, with a tight timeline <br /> to review and respond, but did not appreciate misleading,negative comments and tone about the Board <br /> of Selectmen. Selectmen Cotton requested that they come together to make the best decisions for <br /> Mashpee because the Planning Board and the Selectmen were on the same team.. It was Mr. Cotton's <br /> opinion that Mashpee Commons and Buff Chace had served as partner role models in the development <br /> of Mashpee and they deserved respect and consideration of their fixture development. Selectman <br /> Cotton stated that he was unsure whether the Planning Board's Article would be financially feasible <br /> 5 <br />