02/06/2008 PLANNING BOARD Minutes

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K Adequate traffic studies have been conducted for the project. All streets and drives are to be constructed according to Planning Board Subdivision and Special Peffnit regulations. The Town Planner explained that there is an architectural committee in place to enforce the restrictions of the Zoning ]hoard of Appeals Comprehensive Permit. The Cape Cod Commission has imposed restrictions for the Commercial component of-the project. A specified series of plans has been approved, as well as the Architectural Code dated October 6, 2006, version 8. Also included in the Cape Cod Commission approval requires that Applicant submit plans for all future buildings containing commercial floor area to the Mashpee Design review Committee for review and approval prior to the issuance of any preliminary, partial, or final Certificate of Compliance by the Commission and Building Permit by the Town of lrlashpee for such building. Deference was-made to a document from Mir. Rowley dated February 6, 2 007, the inspection procedure-for the Jobs whitings N ighborhood, which clarifies the phase inspections to be made by Mr. Rowley on behalf of the Zoning Board of Appeals. The-Zoning Board of Appeals Comprehensive Permit has addressed the issue o the subdivision of lots. All lots and buildings in the project will be connected to the Ilashpee Commons-wastewater treatment plant. Deference was made to written comments from the Fire Chief, dated February 6, oo ;and the Building Inspector, dated February 6, 2008, regarding structure setbacks and required distances, as required in the Commercial Center By-law with reference to the building and fire codes. A sprinkling system is required by the Fire Department. The ZoningBy-law references maximum lot coverage, for which this project allows %. The Town Planner suggested Applicant provide this information. There was some discussion regarding parking issues, service/delivery locations, and handicap requirements driven by use. The Chairman broached the subject of the Storm r ter Management Plan and the Best Management Practices which includes the use of rain barrels, runoff`being directed into vegetation for residential properties. She suggested the Applicant consider adopting stormwater management plan and to use this opportunity to demonstrate concerns regarding stormwater issues. Mr. Rowley spoke to difficulties connected with applying Best Management Practices due to the high degree of impervious cover with this type of development. He has suggested that the Applicant incorporate Best Management Practices throughout the project whenever possible, [until detailed plans are,submi tted for a particular phase or section of the project-it is difficult to determine which practices can be applied. 8