11/20/2019 PLANNING BOARD Minutes

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Mr. Phelan suggested that Health and Human Services had been improved since 1998 including clinics, drug awareness, and felt that a consultant was likely not needed. Mr. Phelan would follow up with the stakeholders for more information. There was no update for Historic Preservation and Community Character, but Mr. Balzarini expressed concern about the reinterpretation of Cape Cod Villages, with developers and the Cape Cod Commission now using the term, New England Village style. The Chair noted that community character, as considered by the Tribe, would have an emphasis on open space. Mr. Phelan recommended that the Building Department be added to Municipal Buildings and suggested the need to have assistance from a consultant because it was outdated and the benchmarks had not been met. The Chair had no update to Open Space Recreation other than adding Recreation and the Wildlife Refuge as contacts. The Chair added Harbor Master and Animal Control to Public Safety. Mr. Callahan reported that he would meet with the Superintendent and the School Committee to discuss School Facility. The Chair noted that ADA was a major consideration in 1998. In reference to Solid&Hazardous Waste Management, Mr. Callahan indicated that he was reviewing the section. The Chair referenced the possibility of composting food waste. There was no update for Wastewater Facilities but the Chair would add MVP. At Mr. Phelan's recommendation, IT would be added to Social Media. In reference to the prior process, the Chair noted that there had been a kickoff meeting, an issues forum, and a release of the public opinion survey. The Chair noted that 663 responses to the survey had been received. It was noted that the survey was reissued in 2007. The Chair suggested reviewing the survey questions and whether additional questions were needed. Targeted meetings were then held with key stakeholders, and public meetings and hearings for each chapter, prior to seeking formal adoption. Mr. Lehrer confirmed that the adoption process included approval from the Planning Board, Board of Selectmen, Town Meeting and finally, Cape Cod Commission. It was suggested that a draft be submitted to the Commission prior to seeking approval at Town Meeting. Mr. Hansen referenced the Cape Cod Commission guidelines for the LCP and inquired whether Mashpee's Chapters could line up with their required content items, which would be different from the existing document. The Chair suggested the possibility of attaching an update to the existing document, while ensuring that all guidelines were met. Mr. Lehrer recommended elevating the document with visuals,with the assistance of a consultant. The Chair suggested that the Planning Department could develop the visuals but Mr. Lehrer responded the Planning Department would not be able to do so. The Chair noted that the Board determined that a consultant would be needed for Economic Development, Municipal Buildings and Facilities and Energy, but not Transportation. Mr. Lehrer inquired why Transportation would not be reviewed by a consultant, noting that there were studies available, but it would be a benefit to update street types. The Chair recommended cautious