08/28/2002 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Decisions

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Mashpee Zoning Board of Appeals James H. Crocker, Jr. SP-02-87 2 approval to construct a retail business as well as an access road. Mr. Govoni asks if a traffic study has been done due to the dangerous intersection of Sampson's Mill Road and Route 28. Several abutters from the neighborhood state their emphatic objections. j Mr. Govoni mentions that he would be willing to consider a Variance if they went out through another entrance, however he feels the present proposal is a real hazard. Mr. Govoni tells Mr. Holmes to research the matter to see if an access road can be obtained some other way and to get a letter from the State stating their findings. Mr. Govoni moves to continue this matter to September 25, 2002 so the petitioner can obtain more research. Mr. Nelson seconds the matter. All agree. ! Hearin Se Hearing on September ber 25, 2002. Attorney Kevin Kirrane opens for the petitioner James H. Crocker, Jr. The Board requested the petitioner research access from Route 28 and come back with more information. Mr. Kirrane informs the Board the Mashpee Planning Board in the process j of approving a subdivision plan in 1994 put a condition on approval of that subdivision that there be no access along Route 28 and that all access be by the proposed joint access a on lots 2 and 3 of this particular location. The plan being presented follows the rules set forth by the Planning Board in 1994. The parcel of land owned by the petitioner is zoned for the proposed use as retail and storage, the building conforms zoning requirements and there is adequate parking. Mr. Kirrane explains to the Board that he is willing to go before the Planning Board if this Board sends a letter recommending that they relax their 1994 decision of no access on Route 28. Mr. Govoni asks for stamped copies of the plans from the Design Review Committee. Mr. Brem shares his concerns over traffic and ii heavy congestion in and out of Quiniquisett Road. Mr. Kirrane and the Board discuss the owner's right to develop this parcel of land as it is zoned for. Mr. Govoni suggests a traffic study to see what is best for the Town. Mr. Holmgren feels a traffic study would ! be more in line with a Public Works project with respect to widening the street. Mr. Kirrane tells the Board that traffic reports are based on the square footage of the retail ! I building itself. His research reveals that approximately 170 trips per day will result from a 3600 square foot retail building and not all peak hour trips. Mr. Govoni suggests that Mr. Crocker go back to the Planning Board to get them to relax this mandate. Mr. i !. i.