10/02/2002 PLANNING BOARD Minutes

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legislative process of determining the public will with respect to zoning. The Zoning Board of Appeals is a quasi-judicial body that someday will be called upon to interpret whether the zoning ordinance as defined and adopted by the people is being correctly applied, which decision must be made as judges, not legislators. As a new resident to Mashpee, he cannot understand why the Zoning Board of Appeals involves itself with the pros and cons o public policy decision, a legislative decision. Judge chub w stated he is a member of a special interest group, as accused by a professional colleague earlier in the evening by letter. He explained the group has an interest as a neighborhood. The major concern is that present zoning provides an opportunity for too intensive commercial use and that what is needed is a less intensive commercial use. The Article being proposed has nothing to do with the hw's project, the fate of which is pending before the Cape Cod Commission. In conclusion he asked that the Planning Board tape a long loop into the future of Mashpee and come to the realization that the current zoning is an "intolerable imposition upon the rights and needs of the surrounding residential communities". Edward Govoni, Zoning Board of Appeals - Stated they are quasi judicial Board with the right to determine petition articles regarding zoning matters; .it is important for therm to understand any such article; and be involved in the writing of such. Sunny Merrit, Quashnet valley - "We do not approve of this Art-icle and we have a room full of people who feel the same way. "uashnet Valley says, 10 . " Thaank- you . Realizing her error, Ms. Merrit returned to the podium and stated, "ushnet Valley says, Yes." Rose Carpenter, Southport - Asked about the comprehensive Plan. The Cha i ran explained the Comprehensive Plan had been adopted by the Town and confirmed by the Cape Cod Commission, a document of many years in the making. The Plan was to have been implemented after being reviewed and refined. It is not a legal document, but rather the vision for the Town r s future. Unfortunately, review of the document has not been made. She expressed her hope that this measure mould be carried through; and thanked the speaker for her question in this regard. The Chairman determined that a full and fain Public Hearing has been completed in this matter; everyone wishing to speak haying been granted the opportunity to do so. She then entertained a notion to close said Public Hearing. -12-