03/01/1989 PLANNING BOARD Minutes

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IV. Findings Site Eligibility and Usp i 1 . 'At the time of filing of the preliminary subdivision plan, the land was located .-in the R-5 zone within which a Cluster Devel- opment was allowed under Section 9.4 of the By-law. The land Provides more than 10 acres of lot area, and is therefore, an eligible site for development. 2. The project satisfies the requirements of M.G.L. c. 40A, sec. 9 in that it complies with the general purposes and intents of the By-law. 3. The project complies with the density and other dimensional requirements set forth in section 9.4 of the $y-law. 4. The proposed development is superior to a conventional plan in preserving natural open spar.?, utilizing natural features of the land, and allowing more efficient provisions for public services. The proposed development will provide 9 acres (Parcel A) of permanent open space, within a secondary conservation area, as designated on the Town's `Open Space Incentive Plan° . The applicant has chosen to transfer said open space parcel to the Mashpee Conservation Commission. 5. The Board finds and determines that the proposed use and development, as approved and conditioned, is consistent with applicable State and Town regulations, statutes, by-laws and plans. 6. In conformance with the provisions of Section 6.2.2 of the Zoning By-law, the Board finds that the proposed cluster subdivision as modified and conditioned by this decision, will not adversely affect public health or safety, will not cause excessive demand on community facilities, will not signifi- cantly decrease surface or ground water quality or air quality, will not have a significant adverse impact on wildlife habitat, estuarine systems, traffic flow, traffic safety, waterways, fisheries, public lands or neighboring properties, will not cause excessive levels of noise, vibration, electrical disturb- ances, radioactivity or glare, will not destroy or disrupt any species listed as rare, endangered or threatened by the Massachusetts Natural Heritage Program or any known historic or archaeologic site, will not produce amounts of trash, refuse or debris in excess of the Town's landfill and waste disposal capacities, will properly dispose of stumps, construction debris, hazardous materials and other waste, will provide adequate off-street parking, will not cause excessive erosion r, or cause increased runoff onto neighboring properties or into any natural stream, pond or water body and will not otherwise be detrimental to the Town or the area.