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The Chair noted that the packet included a provision to provide local preference to the maximum <br /> allowable by the law, which was 70%, for a Mashpee resident, or one of the two homes. The Chair <br /> suggested local preference as a condition. <br /> MOTION: Mr. Balzarini made a motion that the Planning Board recommend that if the ZBA <br /> approved this that it's conditioned that one of the two units have Mashpee local preference. Mr. <br /> Weeden seconded the motion. All voted unanimously. <br /> OLD BUSINESS <br /> CHAIRMAN'S REPORT <br /> The Chair announced that Mashpee's Election Day was Tuesday, May 21 with voting at Christ <br /> the King Church. Regarding Town Meeting results, Mr. Lehrer confirmed that Form 7 had been <br /> submitted for the Zoning Articles. Mr. Weeden thanked the Town for their support at Town Meeting <br /> for the Tribal initiatives. Mr. Lehrer expressed his willingness to assist with the Parsonage project. <br /> BOARD MEMBER COMMITTEE UPDATES <br /> Cape Cod Commission-Mr. Weeden reported that they had reviewed the Vineyard Wind <br /> project, which was approved. The Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy was open for <br /> comment until May 20. Additionally, the Regional Transportation Plan was open for public comment <br /> until May 13, with a public hearing on May 20. <br /> Community Preservation Committee-A report will be provided at the next meeting. <br /> Design Review Committee-Mr. Cummings reported that the Committee considered a sign for <br /> Cape Cod Coffee who had plans to move to 10 Evergreen Circle, and would be making changes to <br /> landscaping along the side of the building. The matter would eventually be reviewed by the Planning <br /> Board. <br /> Plan Review-Mr. Lehrer confirmed that the Planning Board would be the permit authority for <br /> the Cape Cod Coffee structure, which would be the first for the Industrial Overlay District. The <br /> building would.be multi-tenant and include a distillery. A natural depression on the site, as well as <br /> matters of discharge, would need to be discussed further with DPW. <br /> Environmental Oversight Committee-Mr. Cummings stated that work was being completed <br /> on a helium balloon bylaw for October Town Meeting. Four other towns were considering the <br /> measure due to its impact to sea life. The Massachusetts Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness <br /> Program awarded$15,000 to Mashpee to develop a workshop for stakeholders to identify priorities for <br /> the community. Upon completion of the workshop and identification of the priorities, additional funds <br /> may be acquired to address the priorities. Funds in the amount of$45,000 had been granted by Town <br /> Meeting for the Community Gardens and applications were available for interested potential gardeners. <br /> The Estuary/Restoration Shellfish Program was seeking volunteers to plant shellfish in the estuaries. <br /> A computer program has been developed to address bio-valve propogation, a prototype of which <br /> would be used in Mashpee. The Quashnet River and Childs River restoration would be receiving a <br /> total of$1.3 million. <br /> Greenway Project & Quashnet Footbridge-The Chair would be following up on the matter <br /> and a possible grant. <br /> Historic District Commission-No meeting <br /> MMR Military Civilian Community Council-MMR Joint Land Use Study-Mr. Lehrer <br /> reached out to Selectman Cotton, who indicated that no meetings had been scheduled. Mr. Weeden <br /> stated that Paul Rendone served as a contact to help facilitate consultations. Mr. Weeden stated that <br /> MC3 was a program of engagement with the local towns. <br /> 5 <br />