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Board members signed the authorization. Vote to Set Public Hearing Date for Submitted Zoning Articles for May 2020 Town Meeting-Mr. Lehrer reported that some Selectmen had concerns about the large scale projects, and the Articles may change, so it would be premature to schedule a date for a Public Hearing. Mr. Lehrer had scheduled a meeting with Selectmen and Planning Board members for Tuesday March 10 at 5 p.m. The Chair noted that she had been corresponding with Selectman Gottlieb regarding questions and a workshop had been proposed to discuss the Articles. Mr. Lehrer stated their concern as incentivizing large scale ground mounted solar arrays,which could promote the clear cutting of trees on large parcels. The Chair indicated that it was the Planning Board's understanding from Mr. Lehrer that the State did not allow the Town to prevent solar arrays and Mr. Lehrer confirmed that there was no case law for towns to identify reasonable restrictions. Mr. Lehrer stated that some towns had created overlay districts to allow solar arrays by right in certain areas of Mashpee. The Chair drafted questions to send to Town Counsel. Mr. Lehrer stated that the Board of Selectmen wished to not allow large scale solar facilities at all, unless it was a parcel already disturbed. Mr. Rowley noted that all approved Bylaws would be considered by the Attorney General's office and the Town would be notified if it was not allowable. Board members approved of the Chair's list of questions to Town Counsel,recommending changing "how"to "can." The Chair would see if the Selectmen wished to include their own questions to Counsel. The Chair noted that some towns had clearance bylaws. Mr. Phelan and the Chair would work on the matter with the Board of Selectmen and the Chair requested that the meeting time be changed to 6 p.m. The Chair suggested that the meeting be publicly noticed, suggesting that it could be a workshop allowing public attendance. Mr. Lehrer suggested that it was not intended as including a quorum of Board members and was unclear how best to post as a public event. The Chair recommended posting it as a workshop so that the public was duly notified of the matter. It was noted that the only concern expressed was regarding the large scale solar arrays. The Chair suggested that Mr. Lehrer confirm the deadline for making changes to the Warrant. BOARD MEMBER COMMITTEE UPDATES Cape Cod Commission-Mr. Callahan reported that there would be a Public Hearing for the Mashpee Commons' Notice of Intent at 3 p.m. on Thursday,March 5 at the Barnstable County Complex. The Chair suggested that Board members could attend,but should refrain from offering public comment as the matter would be considered by the Planning Board in the future. Community Preservation Committee-The Chair stated that they were awaiting the outcome of the Town Meeting Warrant. Design Review Committee-Mr. Callahan reported that there were two sign approvals, 439 Route 151 for Fresh Roll LLC and 153 Commercial Street for RC Electric Company. Plan Review-No update Environmental Oversight Committee-No meeting Greenway Project & Quashnet Footbridge-No update Historic District Commission-No meeting Military Civilian Advisory Council-No meeting PUBLIC HEARING 7:10 p.m.-Bayswater Development,LLC 2