9/27/2018 PLANNING BOARD Minutes

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being made by the Planning Board, adding that people do not like others building on land that they owned, but that it was good for Mashpee tax collections and Mashpce Departments needing the tax revenues, such as the schools or emergency responders. As long as homeowners were compliant with Mashpee regulations, it was Mr. Dune's opinion that the Town should be able to quickly clarify the rules. Fred Naddaff, Overlook Knoll was recognized to speak and began referring to a prior speaker, but the Chair asked that speakers not name other speakers and to address the topic under discussion. Mr. Naddaff stated that he found it interesting that others were allowed to speak without disclosing their relationship. The Chair again asked that Mr.Naddaff to share his opinion about the Bylaw. Mr. Naddaff stated that the Article was intended to bring clarity to the existing Bylaw, adding that the existing Zoning had been working. The Article would provide discretion that they used all along and better clarified it, and would free up the homes that had been unable to move forward. Mr. Naddaff further stated that new homes over the years added millions of dollars to the tax base. A no vote would reverse the trend and reduce property values, and reduce tax revenue,impacting the Town's infrastructure. Mr.Naddaff further referenced future expense to the Town of Mashpee, such as sewering. New homes were more energy efficient with a smaller carbon footprint and were safer with better systems. Mr. Naddaff suggested that a no vote would put Mashpee at odds with Massachusetts State law,which would open up the Town to potential and costly lawsuits. Mr.Naddaff emphasized that it was not a Popponesset issue but a town wide'issue. Mr. Naddaff pointed out that the ZBA and Board of Selectmen were in support of the Article and asked that the Planning Board also support it. Finally,Mr. Naddaff stated that he found the Mashpee residents' use of the term, McMansion, derogatory and offensive, adding that the issue was about the entire Town and should not be about a small group of homeowners. Mr. Naddaff referenced his own project, stating that the Article was about the Town of Mashpee and not his project. Norman Gould, ZBA member, confirmed that the regulation needed further clarification and was creating an embarrassment for the ZBA. Mr. Gould stated that he did not want what happened in Truro with the Klein home to happen in Mashpee. Mr. Gould asked that the Planning Board help the ZBA resolve the issue. Tom O'Neil stated that he had spent 26 years in Mashpee as a resident and a business owner and expressed his pride in the community. W. O'Neil emphasized the importance of moving forward and not backward, in this community. It was Mr. O'Neil's opinion that Article 16 continued how the Town operated for many years, suggesting that the Article only clarified language. Mr. O'Neil stated that there were already numerous regulations in place. Mr. O'Neil discussed a similar scenario of neighbors in Lexington who expressed opposition to change. Regarding home size,Mr. O'Neil stated that each of the homes he had built were an improvement for all involved,'citing examples of wastewater and energy conservation. Mr. O'Neil was in support of Article 16, noting that it impacted everyone in Mashpee. Mr. O'Neil suggested that people should be proud of others who could build larger homes and should support one another in the community. The Chair noted that minutes from the May 2 meeting regarding this topic, had been provided to Planning Board members. The Chair called for a break taken at 9:16 p.m. with the meeting reconvening at 9:25 p.m. NOTICE Warrant Article 18/Warrant Article 17: Continuance,Extension or Alteration- The Chair read the proposed Article. Comments were received from Mr. Fudala but no comments 8