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r. Grace stated the proposed project ha-s been <br /> discussed with the Fire chief, and expressing his concern <br /> for safety issues , He stated the height is important to <br /> the prof ect in order to fit the building onto the parcel of <br /> land. <br /> The chairman asked if it would be possible to approve <br /> an individual height requirement without making the Article <br /> a blanket situation. <br /> The Town Planner explained there- is no legal way to <br /> obtain a height variance for the Brain Center project <br /> unless iit could be proven there was some type of hardship <br /> with the land to justify the building. <br /> Mr. Grace further explained that everyone involved <br /> with the project are lifetime volunteers who are trying to <br /> do something for the Town of Mashpee. He also noted that <br /> all profits after operating costs would be donated to <br /> medical research. The ,intent is to attract. other <br /> scientific Interests to the Town. He .stated the size of <br /> the building is important. <br /> The chairman then asked chief Baker' s opinion of <br /> approving- a. three_ story increa-se --for -hotelslmotel-s . - - -- <br /> Chief Baker responded it would be the logical next <br /> step as the Fire Department/Planning Board- would have the <br /> ability to review the project t rou h the Special Permit <br /> process, there is legislation for sprinklers, and the <br /> Mahpee Commons project will provide some experience. <br /> He stated the Public Hearing process is important in <br /> order to provide discussion of any/all concerns . .He would <br /> be comfortable with Planning Board control/review of the <br /> matter. <br /> The chairman- asked Mr. Grace just how critical it is <br /> for the proposed project that this Article pass at Town <br /> Meeting. <br /> r. Grace responded it would be very important. They <br /> have been attempting to constru.0t. a project for quite some <br /> time. An approval from the May 5 th Town Meeting would be <br /> very important for the project. <br /> 1 <br />