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ral, signage and Motion to amend to indefinitely postpone.
<br /> Any proposed schedule of architectu
<br /> landscaping controls, along with a written record of Motion to amend passes 10:56 p.m.
<br /> any review and comments by the Design Review
<br /> Committee. Where such a schedule is not proposed, Motion to indefinitely postpone passes 11:01 p.m.
<br /> the applicant shall submit architectural elevations and Motion to close Town Meeting until May 5, 1998 at
<br /> other architectural plans, along with samples or 7:30 p.m.passes 11:01 p.m.
<br /> descriptions of exterior materials proposed to be used,
<br /> and landscaping plans for all structures, for entrance May 5, 1998
<br /> ways and for major signs, along with a written record Town Meeting opened at 7.35 p.m. — 55 voters pre-
<br /> of any review and comments by the Design Review sent.
<br /> Committee. Where development is to be done in phas- Article 32
<br /> es, these items shall be submitted for at least the first
<br /> phase, along with typical plans for later phases. All Whereas,there is documented experience in numerous
<br /> of the above-required plans shall be submitted at the other cities, including: Boston, Massachusetts; Seattle
<br /> time approval is sought to construct such later phases. and Tacoma, Washington; Detroit, Michigan; Austin,
<br /> Amarillo, Beaumont, Dallas, and Houston, Texas;
<br /> In addition to Planning Board application fees, the Indianapolis, Indiana; Los Angeles, California;
<br /> applicant shall be responsible for the cost of secretari- phoenix, Arizona; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; and,
<br /> al services to take and prepare minutes and written Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota showing that
<br /> recommendations on the development by the Design
<br /> Review committee. Said costs shall be paid in full adult entertainment uses degrade the quality of life in
<br /> the areas of a community where they are located, with
<br /> prior to approval of the special permit application." impacts including increased level of crime, blight,
<br /> or take any other action related thereto. depreciation of property values, and late hours of oper-
<br /> ation resulting in noise and traffic late into the night.
<br /> Submitted by Board of Selectmen The Town of Mashpee has experienced the impact of
<br /> ` Explanation: This article would amend the Town's having an adult entertainment establishment in close
<br />,K existing "commercial center" zoning bylaw, which proximity to residential uses. This establishment gen-
<br /> authorizes the Planning Board to issue special permits gen-
<br /> erated 23 reported incidents to the Mashpee Police
<br /> for multiple use/tenant projects such as shopping cen- Department between 1995 and February 1998, and;
<br /> ters. The most significant changes would allow the Whereas,it is the intention of the Town of Mashpee in
<br /> Board to authorize a schedule of setbacks and lot sizes the adoption of this Bylaw to rely upon and reference
<br /> (but not overall lot coverage by buildings or building the findings of the aforementioned cities in various
<br /> height) which differ from that required by the under- detailed studies said cities have conducted, in addition
<br /> lying zoning for an area. Such dimensional provisions to the experience of Mashpee's adult entertainment
<br /> I= would allow subdivision of property within such a
<br /> center to accommodate the type of "traditional New
<br /> establishment. Said studies empirically document the
<br /> adverse influences and effects of adult entertainment
<br /> 1 England village"being contemplated for the Mashpee uses on surrounding properties, and;
<br /> Commons project(although this bylaw would apply in
<br /> all commercial and industrial zones). The amendment Whereas, the Town of Mashpee is predominantly res-
<br /> E; authorizes the Board to require architectural, signage idential in its character and development pattern,
<br /> and landscaping controls that are enforceable by deed being approximately 48% residential land use with
<br /> restrictions. It requires a detailed traffic impact report another 45% in open space, recreational, and institu-
<br /> i' for such projects and specifies minimum street design tional use, including schools, with less than 5% of
<br /> standards. It also requires that any lots created which commercial and industrial uses, and;
<br /> are smaller than required by the underlying zoning for Whereas, the Town of Mashpee desires to protect its
<br /> the area must be serviced by a public or private waste- residential lands from the secondary effects of com-
<br /> water treatment plant. mercial adult entertainment uses and to ensure and
<br /> Motion made by Ken Marsters. promote the Town's image as a safe, pleasant, and
<br /> attractive place of residence for families with children,
<br /> Motion: I move Article 31 be voted as printed in the to preserve and promote the peace and quiet enjoy-
<br /> warrant, with the exception of the phrase, "or take any ment of these areas for all persons, and;
<br /> other action relating thereto", and with the following
<br /> changes; in the final sentence of Subsection I, change Whereas, it is the desire of the Town of Mashpee to
<br /> 174-80.H to 174-80F, and delete the last paragraph of preserve and protect the safety of children and young
<br /> Subsection J. people in the vicinity of schools where they may be
<br /> expected to walk, congregate and play, and further-
<br /> Planning Board does not recommend approval 3-0 more that children and young people not be subjected
<br /> with one abstention
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