6/20/2018 PLANNING BOARD Minutes

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Mr. Preston referenced the rough draft of a form-based code, and where it would be applied on the map. The intent was to start discussion with the Planning Board over the course of the summer. Mr. Preston referenced the Cape Cod Commission presentation and the need to work together,which has been key to the success of Mashpee Commons by Design. Mr. Preston emphasized the need to consider the commercial center of the Town and what else was needed to support the larger goals, which would include apartments, mixed-use buildings and townhouses. Mr. Preston shared images of the types of buildings that could be developed at Mashpee Commons, reminiscent with characteristics of old Main Streets, with more variety moving away from the more commercial area, and a greater focus on residential units in areas further from the commercial center. The residential areas would feature larger houses or apartment houses, detached, with some corner stores. At the edge, more green and landscape would be introduced with open space, public play spaces and rural areas. Rather than bringing forward a project, Mr. Preston suggested that Mashpee Commons was proposing a process of review and guidance through a form-based code, which would allow them a path forward. In an effort to look forward 10 or 15 years to what could be built, and incorporating third party developers, for projects such as affordable and senior housing, form- based code could create pattern and density and build at a human scale. 1n order to build a small town character, parking would need to become part of a larger transportation plan, moving some parking to the edges. Mr. Preston suggested that character districts would become part of the master plan, and then in an incremental process, lot by lot, build out Mashpee Commons. Mr. Preston referenced a working-draft copy of their form-based code for further discussion at the June 28t'meeting. Mr. Lehrer confirmed that a larger meeting space was reserved at the library to accommodate all interested parties. Mr. Preston felt the meeting would be an opportunity to address questions and comments and to establish an agenda for the summer to address the draft. The Chair stated that the proposed Bylaw would need to be considered by the Board of Selectmen by July 9. Mr. Preston responded that he understood July 9 to be procedural, as a deadline placeholder. Chairman Waygan responded that the Planning Board and the public would have no control over the Bylaw after July 9, unless they ask the Selectmen,but they have not previously had success with such requests. The Chair stated that they had received nothing in writing regarding Mashpee Commons' proposal. Mr. Balzarini expressed concern about how they could address it with a July 9 deadline, noting that it felt sneaky. Mr. Lehrer attempted to speak but the Chair stated that she would recognize Board members. The Chair stated that this had happened repeatedly before with Planning Board requests such as additional staff, resource and funding. Chairman Waygan distributed copies of a proposed Mixed-use Planned Development Bylaw. Mr. Preston stated that they offered 10 months of process that was open to the public. The Chair responded that no Bylaw in writing had been provided. Mr. Balzarini stated that he attended one Mashpee Commons meeting because the issue needed to be heard by the Planning Board, adding that time was needed. Mr. Preston stated that they had laid out a schedule for the summer to work on the draft with the Planning Board. Mr. Balzarini and Mr. Weeden stated that Mashpee Commons was giving the Planning Board one meeting to work out the details of their draft. The Chair referenced the proposed Mixed-use Planned Development Bylaw and summary, developed by their proposed consultant,Mr. Fudala,who drafted it at no cost to the Town. The 10