02/15/2012 PLANNING BOARD Minutes

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Mr. Fudala reviewed the conditions that the radius ofthe turnaround must show that the Fire Department would accept the radius and that the sew-trailers would be able to turn i their lanes, that the openspace lot should include frontage on Rhiannon's way for access to the rear of the-lot, no more than 20 feet and subject to the Cape Cod Commission decision and that the previously approved layout be rescinded as-part of hi decision. Mr. Rowley recommended that the access be no les than 20 feet to allow plenty of space for the Fire Department to enter the area. Regarding the sidewalk 11r. Ford stated that, should they not include a sidewalk, they would prove why it was in the public interest to waive the requirement. MOTION: Mr. Balzarins made a motion to accept the Preliminary Subdivision Plans with the following conditions: that the radius of the turnaround must show that the Pine Department would accept the radius and that the semi-trailers would be able to turn in their lanes, that the. open space lot should indude frontage on l hlannon's way for access to the rear or the lot, no more than 20 feet and subject to the Cape Cod Commission decision and that the previously approved layout be rescinded as part of this decision. Mr. Muffin seconded the motion. All voted unanimously. BOARD CMS Old Business New Business Green Park Subcommittee deport-Mr. Fudala swcd that the draft minutes were included in the packet as information_ fir. Rooharian reported that the Subcommittee met for a second meeting. 'Mere was discussion at the meeting about the concept as well as trails extending from the high school to Trout Pond, connecting to the Mashpee River, and the possibility of the Children's Museum relocating to the'Trout Pond area. Mr. Rooharian stated that the green area across from the library was discussed as a key to the park system and the idea that it would be important for the Town-to take ownership of the area to make it a destination point for citizens and visitors. It would also give a piece of property to the citizens in the heart ofdowntown Mashpee. A walk-around was to be scheduled with Doug Storrs to view the Trout Pond area. Mr. Blzarini inquired whether it was a dead deal based on Mr. Storrs" recent communication and expressed frustration that once zoning was changed,Mr. Storrs tended to rind his plans. Mr. Kooh rian stated that Mr. Storrs had been previously supportive of the green pans concept. Mr. lzarini expressed frustration that the Planning Board would not be involved until the end of the project. Mr. Fudala coed that Mr. Storrs had been supportive of the green corridors, although . Mashpee Commons had withdrawn from the Development Agreement resulting in the Planning Beard having less leverage. Mr. Fudala sued that the Board would address commercial development and that Mashpee Commons would have to conform to hUshpee's zoning. Mr. Mullin requested that the Board keep to a summary rather than a discussion because there was no posted meeting and it was bordering on a violation of the open meeting law. Chairman Waygan _ stated that the topics were on the agenda. Mr. Mullin shed that it was not a posted meeting so it should be kept to a report and not a discussion since there was a Subcommittee quorum present. -Mr. Mullin and the Chair disagreed about whether it was a violation of the open meeting law. fir. Mullin stated that he would ask the Attorney General's office and the Chair responded that she had already contacted the Attorney General's office about the Subcommittee. The Chair stated that the discussion was not out of line with the agenda. Mr. Mullin argued that a report was not