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OLD BUSINESS <br /> Process to Submit Comments & Materials to Planning Board Members for Residents & <br /> Local Organization-It was confirmed that an email address had been created so that public comments <br /> could be directed to the Planning Board. Emailed comments may be sent to <br /> planningboard@mashpeema.gov. Guidance on how best to submit comments was located on the <br /> Planning Board's page on the Town's website. <br /> Proposals from the Town Planner on Zoning Bylaw Amendments: Temporary/Seasonal <br /> Signs and Donation Bins Mr. Lehrer reported that he would be discussing signage guidelines with <br /> Design Review on January 15. No language had been drafted for the donation bins but Mr. Lehrer <br /> reported that the bins on Great Neck Road North looked like dumpsters, and required regulation. Mr. <br /> Lehrer has taken photographs of the bins around Mashpee, Mr. Lehrer also reported that the bins on <br /> Main Street had signage indicating that the area was under surveillance, improving the conditions, but <br /> it was his opinion that the bins required regulation. Mr. Lehrer asked for guidance on how to pursue <br /> the matter and the Chair expressed her preference that the issue be addressed directly with the owners. <br /> Mr. Cummings brought up the issue of continual yards sales but Mr. Lehrer responded that they were <br /> not buildings so not under the purview of the Board. The Chair did not oppose regulation for new bins <br /> but preferred working with the owners of the existing, grandfathered bins. Mr. Lehrer indicated that he <br /> had been in contact with the Building Commissioner and would follow up. The concern expressed was <br /> that the bins were being used as dumping areas. Mr. Lehrer will provide the Board with images at the <br /> next meeting. <br /> Regarding Temporary/Seasonal Signs,the Chair was unclear about the specifics of the <br /> proposed bylaw. Mr. Lehrer explained that sandwich board signs would have their own buildout <br /> section within the bylaw and temporary signs would be defined. It was the Chair's opinion that it <br /> should be within the Bylaw. Regarding pocket signs, it was Mr. Lehrer's opinion that they should be <br /> part of a wayfinding project, separate from the Bylaw and would be located on public land. The Chair <br /> inquired, while working with the FDIC, the type of signs they were seeking. Mr. Lehrer responded <br /> that they were seeking sandwich signs and free standing/roadway signs. Mr. Lehrer further noted that <br /> the specific signs allowed would be developed in a design guideline, approved by the Planning Board, <br /> including sign types that could be prohibited, or, provided each sign was defined, could be included <br /> with the Bylaw. Mr. Lehrer's recommendation was that they be included in a guideline so that a <br /> graphic image could be included. The Building Commissioner would then grant a permit based on the <br /> guidelines approved by the Planning Board. The Chair again stated her preference that signs be named <br /> in the Bylaw, and referred to in the design guidelines. Mr. Lehrer suggested that the Sign Bylaw was <br /> already cluttered. Mr. Lehrer will amend the Bylaw to specify the sign types and definitions of what <br /> would be prohibited. Mr. Weeden inquired whether all moving signs would be prohibited or if they <br /> could be used short term. Mr. Lehrer recommended that there was a need for further definition of <br /> signs, such as flashing, moving signs, adding that it was a major project to overhaul the entire sign <br /> bylaw, but best to start first with temporary signage. Mr. Weeden liked the idea of a table with <br /> graphics and Mr. Lehrer responded that a design guideline could regulate type, dimension, location and <br /> quantity. Mr. Lehrer will develop a new draft for the Board. <br /> Proposed Revisions to the Light Industry Overlay District-Mr. Lehrer reported that he <br /> provided a copy of the time-stamped version of the submitted Light Industry Overlay District proposed <br /> modification confirming its submittal to the Board of Selectmen, to be considered for spring or Fail <br /> Town Meeting. The Chair stated that an explanation should be included with the zoning change, to <br /> include the scope of what was being changed. <br /> 5 <br />