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lot line along roadways that predate the approval of subdivisions in Mashpee by the Planning Board. The Board of Selectmen recommends approval by a vote of 5-0. The Finance Committee to make recommendation at Town Meeting by a vote of 6-0. At its meeting of September 17, 2008, the Planninj! Board voted 5-0 to recommend approval of this Article. Motion made by Selectman John Cahalane. Motion.- I move the Town vote to approve Article 16 as printed in the warrant with the exception of the phrase "or take any other action relating thereto". Motion passes unanimously at 7-.59PM. Article 17 To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning By-law by amending Section 174-25.1, Subsection 2 to read: "2. Except for structures permitted under Section 174-45, no building shall exceed 20,000 sq. ft. of gross first floor area." and by amending Footnote 21 of the Section 174- 31 and Space Requirements Table to read: " 21 Except that structures approved by the Planning Board under the provisions of Section 174-45 may 'be increased to 3, stories and 45 feet, if approved by the Board, provided that there is adequate access for Fire Department vehicles and equipment and that all Fire Protection Construction Documents required by 780 CMR Subsection 903.1.1 of the Massachusetts State Building Code, have been submitted to the Planning Board and Fire Department as part of the special pen-nit application and the Board is satisfied that the standards of said Subsection will be met.", or take any other action relating thereto. Submitted by Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals Explanation,., This article would allow motels, hotels, hospitals, infirmaries, nursing homes, convalescent homes, congregate care or assisted living facilities and similar uses authorized by Planning Board special permit under the provisions of Section 174-45 to be increased to 3 stories and 45 feet in height in all Commercial zoning districts and to exceed 20,000 sq. ft. of first floor area, if approved by the Board, in C-3 zoning districts (no existing limit in other Commercial districts). Development of most such facilities to current standards without these provisions is impractical. The Board of Selectmen recommends approval by a vote of 5-0. The Finance Committee recommends by a vote of 5-0 with one abstention. At its, meeting on September 17, 2008, the Planning Board voted 5-0 to recommend approval of this Article. October Town Meeting Warrant