12/19/2018 PLANNING BOARD Minutes

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BOARD MEMBER COMMITTEE UPDATES Cape Cod Commission-Mr. Weeden stated that a vote was taken to extend the deadline for public comment until January 13, The Chair asked that the item be added to the agenda for discussion at the Board's first meeting of January. The Chair will send a link for Board members to review the performance measures and technical bulletins of the RPP. Mr. Weeden stated that it was the intent of this version to remove some of the minimum and maximums,to provide some flexibility to towns, Community Preservation Committee-The Chair reported that 17 applications had been received and included requests for community gardens, playground/basketball net and bog restoration. The historic applications were complicated and were being considered by Town Counsel. The Affordable Housing Trust was funded and appraisals were being sought for the purchase of parcels. Design Review Committee-There was no meeting. Plan Review- There was no meeting. Environmental Oversight Committee-Mr. Cummings reported that the Bylaw for the plastic straws and polystyrene ban were forwarded to the Board of Selectmen. Mr. Lehrer reported that Friday was the kickoff day for MVP designation and Mashpee would be applying for the design program for Coastal Resiliency,which would identify Town priorities coastal resiliency efforts. Upgrades were being completed at Ockway Landing and heavy rains had contributed to the bloom at Santuit Pond. An Emergency Dam Action Plan was being considered as there was threat of damage and the Quashnet River realignment project would receive funding from CPA funds. Greenway Project& Quashnet Footbridge-No meeting Historic District Commission-No meeting MMR Military Civilian Community Council-MMR Joint Land Use Study-No meeting PLANNING STAFF UPDATES Administrative Secretary Hiring-Mr. Lehrer reported that Patty McGuffin would begin during the first or second week of January. Evergreen Subdivision Conservation Restriction-Mr. Lehrer reported that there was no update but Conservation Agent Mr. McManus was continuing to work on the matter. The restriction had not been recorded and Mr. McManus would not sign the restriction until the restoration plan for the land cleared was put in place. To restore the 4 acre area to its natural habitat would take years, so it would likely be restored to a meadow habitat. There was no additional information about the lot releases. Mr. Rowley traced back the clearing beginning in 2006, and has grown since that time. Mr. Lehrer stated that neighbors noticed the extent of the activity and reported it to the Town. ADDITIONAL TOPICS None at this time ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Mr. Balzarini made a motion to adjourn. Mr. Cummings seconded the motion. All voted unanimously. The meeting ended at 9:55 p.m. 10