06/01/2020 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Agenda Packet

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FINCOM• This Article seeks to change the language of the Mashpee Zoning By Law from ground mounted Solar Photovoltaic systems as presently stated, to Medium Scale and Large Scale ground mounted solar energy systems, essentially not changing-what is currently allowed in Industrial Districts, but clarifying that they are ONLY allowed in Industrial Districts. The Finance committee recommends approval of Article 33 by vote of 5-0 Article 34 To see if the Town will vote to amend §174-3 of the Mashpee Zoning Bylaw-Terms Defined as follows: „Photovoltaic 5ys.teM (also referred to as Photovoltaic Installation). An active solar energy system that converts solar energy directly into electricity, Solar Ener, stern Ground-Mounted: An active solar energy system that is structurally mounted to the ground and i_s not roof-mounted; may be of any size (small-, medium- or large-scale). Solar Ener S stern are-Scat . An active solar energy system that occupies more than 40,000 square feet of surface area. Solar An active solar energy system that occupies more than 1,750 but less than 40,000 square feet of surface area. .Solar Ener stem Roof-I' punted: An active solar energy system that is structurally mounted to the roof of a building or structure; may be of any size (small-, medium- or large-scale). Solar Energy.S st+eri Small-Scale: An active solar energy system that occupies 1,750 square feet of surface area or less. Submitted by the Planning Board Explanation:This article will add definitions recommended by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to the Zoning Bylaw for :the regulation of solar energy systems as currently regulated in the zoning bylaw and a proposed in related warrant articles. The Board of Selectmen recommends approval of Article 34 by a vote of 5-0 FINCOM: This Article amends the Mashpee Zoning By-Law,by adding definitions for the various Solar Energy Systems. The Finance committee recommends approval of Article 34 by a vote of 5-0 Article 35 To see if the Town will mote to authorize and empower the Board of Selectmen to prepare a plan laying out and defining Chestnut Street, Cedar Street, Devon Street, Ash Street, Hawthorne Street and Gina Way and accomplish said purpose and for expenses related thereto, the Town note to appropriate and transfer the sum of $12,500 from revenue available for appropriation to the Chestnut Street, Cedar Street, Devon Street, Ash Street, Hawthorne Street and Gina Inlay Roadways Account, or take any other action relating thereto. SEE MAP in APPENDIX A Submitted by Petition Explanation: This article authorizes the Town to layout and define Chestnut Street, Cedar Street, Devon Street, Ash Street, Hawthorne Street and Gina Inlay and to appropriate funding for this purpose. 8