04/17/2019 PLANNING BOARD Minutes

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The Chair encouraged any additional public comment to be sent to the Planning Board as soon as possible. Mr. Hansen inquired further about the liberty to extend the tower by 20 feet as referenced by Mr. Ronhock, who agreed to send the information to Mr. Lehrer. Ms. Thompson will also address the matter in her written comments. Mr. Weeden referenced the visual aspect of the project and looked more closely at the balloon tests in section 12 Visual Impact Assessment of the application, agreeing that, on page 8, the map and orientation showed inconsistencies. Ms. Thompson stated that it was a historical consultation and she would look into the matter further. Mr. Weeden stated that the Horatio Amos House, built in 1890, was located in the area and he expressed surprise that the balloon would not be viewed from the site. Another structure, the school, was surrounded by dense trees so it was likely the balloon could not be seen. Ms. Thomspon stated that Photo 8 was requested by the Cape Cod Commission and it was confirmed that the balloon was not in view. The Chair suggested that the Board had not been in receipt of the updated photo and Ms. Thompson agreed to make the information available to the Board. Mr. Weeden stated that the Amos home was eligible for the National Historic Register. The Chair inquired whether the project proponent was available to return for the first meeting in May but Ms. Thompson did not believe that she would be available on that date. MOTION: Mr. Balzarini made a motion to continue the Public Hearing to May 15 at 7:10 p.m. Mr. Weeden seconded the motion. All voted unanimously. NEW BUSINESS Sign Special Permit Decision for shared driveway at 147 and 15 Old Barnstable Road-Mr. Lehrer confirmed that there had been no appeals filed. Planning Board members signed the Special Permit Decision, dated for today. OLD BUSINESS CHAIRMAN'S REPORT The Chair reported that One Cape 2019 would take place on July 29 and 30 at Wequasset Resort in Harwich. Last year's event discussed such topics as housing and wastewater and was also an opportunity to meet Commission staff. A Cape Cod Commission listening session about the Mashpee Rotary,had taken place on April 11 at the library. There were fewer attendees than expected and comments were being sought by the Commission. Mr. Lehrer would be adding the information to the Planning Board's website. BOARD MEMBER COMMITTEE UPDATES Cape Cod Commission-Mr. Weeden confirmed that the RPP had been approved and gone in to effect February 2, 2019. More information could be found on the Cape Cod Commission website. 15