08/09/2021 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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11 Board of Selectmen Minutes August 9, 2021 Petition Articles: Evan Lehrer, the Town Planner discussed and clarified the following petition articles with the Board of Selectmen. The petition articles are relative to the creation of a Solar Energy Systems Overlay District as well as a petition article that would amend the Land Space Requirements Table of the Zoning Bylaw to allow more than 20% lot coverage for roof mounted solar panels on carport structures in approved parking lots/areas. A brief discussion followed regarding the written summaries of the petition articles within the memorandum prepared by the Town Planner dated August 4, 2021. Article#21: To amend Article VII Lands Space Requirement to add special footnote 25 to a maximum of lot coverage(percent). The remainder of the petition articles are relative to amending the Mashpee Zoning Bylaw. Several of which are straightforward. In discussing the amendment proposals, it was noted the petitioner would benefit from the ability to develop in the C-2 and partially R-5 zoning districts whereas other property districts would not. The individual property owner would solely benefit from the petition articles. It was noted that a portion of the property has several unique characteristics if approved and developed. The subject property lies within a wetlands buffer, and it is also a sand mine, and a gravel pit with a vernal pool. Therefore,the development of this site within current zoning regulations would create more challenges. There have been no formal offers from the property owner of what may be made available to the Town of Mashpee for the development of this site, and there is no language within the articles as petitioned regarding the potential availability of funds for the Town. The Board of Selectmen agreed to Hold the articles for the Planning Board Hearing and recommendation. Discussion and Approval of Adding the Following Article(s): Amending Zoning Bylaw 174-48.1 Subsection B (Plan Review Committee): At the last Plan Review meeting a zoning article was presented that would add the Town Engineer to the Plan Review Committee in a formal capacity. Motion made by Selectman Gottlieb to include and support the Article to amend Section 174-48.1 Subsection B (Plan Review Committee) of the Mashpee Zoning Bylaws by adding"Town Engineer." Motion seconded by Selectman Cotton. VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Sherman,yes Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Gottlieb, yes Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Opposed, none