05/05/2021 PLANNING BOARD Minutes

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Mr. Lehrer had previously asked if this is municipal town water, which it has. Mr. Rapp is seeking the release of the covenant. Chairman Phelan deferred to Evan Lehrer Town Planner for historical perspective. Mr. Lehrer said subdivision was approved in January 1992. Ms. Antunes owned the entire 12.3-acre parcel that was subdivided, her home 111 Orchard was preexisting prior to subdivision. 111 Orchard had access directly to Orchard Road with no frontage on subdivision street, which was built as result of approval, Antunes Avenue. The vast majority of lots have been released including all lots with frontage on the already existing town ways (Orchard and Quinaquisset) and these were 1,2,3,4,5, and 7. There was no roadway construction that would have been required to gain access to the lots. Number 6 should have been released as well, pursuant to same criteria. Noted in the file were some issues with drainage structures in place on Antunes Ave. For the same reasons previous lots were released due to existence and access to Quinaquisset and Orchard, 111 Orchard would have been released along with them. Mr. Lehrer has given his recommendation to the Board to release lot 6. Chair entertained a motion to release the lot. MOTION Mr. Balzarini made a motion to release the covenant. Mr. Callahan seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Mr. Balzarini-yes; Ms. Waygan-yes; Mr. Fulone-yes; Mr. Callahan-yes; Chairman Phelan.yes All voted unanimously to release the covenant at I I I Orchard Road. OLD BUSINESS Update, Discussion and possible action relative to Mashpee Commons Development Agreement Chairman Phelan prepared a statement he wanted to share with the Board and the Community to put into perspective where they are in the agreement with Mashpee Commons and related zoning amendment proposals. No motions or actions will be taken at Board level this evening. He wanted to reset the tone from last meeting. Chairman also wanted to remind everyone of the Boards adopted policy of providing written or verbal comments to the Planning Board. These can be found on the Planning Board website. Public comment may be taken at a public meeting, but it will be taken at a duly advertised public hearing, to separate the two. Mr. Phelan urges the community to submit comments or concerns on all matters of planning for the Boards review. Once a schedule for public hearings is established the public can have some clarity to assume opportunities for discussion. Chairman elaborated on approaching every meeting with an open mind and making an honest assessment of facts prior to casting a vote on any motion. The Board was elected to provide a mutually beneficial regulatory solution and to act with the best of intentions. Chair urged fellow Board members to collaborate and allow the process to play out and address all issues that are critical concerns to Mashpee residents. There needs to be a focus on zoning to make determinations regarding affordable housing needs, natural resource protections, traffic etc. We (Planning Board) must participate and engage with the community and proceed in a thorough and professional manner consistent with established procedures. While Mr. Phelan stands by the outcome of last meeting, he was dissatisfied in the manner of how we (Planning Board) got there. Mr. Lehrer has met with Mashpee Commons and Cape Cod Commission to begin discussing the process and next steps. The Board needs to establish availability to have subcommittee meetings/extra meetings to address zoning. Chairman took inventory of availability amongst the group for extra meetings: Mr Balzarini stated any day works, Ms. Waygan stated Wednesday/Thursday evenings, Mr. Fulone is available most days after 5p.m., Mr. Hansen is available Tues/Wed, Mr. Callahan said evenings after 5p.m. during the week, and Chairman Phelan Tues- Thurs. Chair wants to present zoning articles to the town in October, his big goal. 3