05/15/1996 PLANNING BOARD Minutes

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p rI1) 'lills PLANNING BOARD : MODIFICATION OF SPECIAL PERMIT DECISION-NO. 16 � +iuila` I. REGARDINlip G: ' 11ryr Reference is made to a Special Permit Decision issued by the Mashpee Planning Board, dated April 15, 1987 and recorded with the Barnstable County District Registry of Deeds at Book 5707, Page 290, as amended from time to time (hereinafter the "Special '' 6,. �,. Permit"). By decision dated August 7, 1991, the Special Permit was transferred to it '` Not Bent Twig Limited Partnership whose interest was subsequently assigned to Willowbend Development Corporation. Willowbend Development Corporation is SII: hereinafter referred to as the "New Owner" or "applicant". The Special Permit authorizes construction of a residential/golf course community known as Willowbend south of Route 28 in East Mashpee (the "Project"). H. JURISDICTION: This modification is issued pursuant to Sections 9.3 and 9.4 of the Mashpee Zoning By-Law as they existed on November 6, 1985 and applicable provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 40A, Section 9. I pt t,plll� III. FACTS AND FINDINGS: h' At a public hearing held on May 1, 1996 and continued to May 15, 1996, the applicant presented the Planning Board with a proposed further modification to the Special ' Permit Plans showing a modified site plan in the area of the existing fitness center „ complex. The proposed modification shows additional parking and landscaped areas to 0 the east of Simons Road and west of the real estate and development offices as well as the proposed site of a future basketball court and indoor tennis facility. The applicant ' �""`' is also seeking formal approval, to the extent required, of the relocated real estate/construction office. The modifications to the approved Special Permit Plans are „ shown on a plan entitled "Fitness and Recreational Expansion Plan, prepared for Willowbend Development Corp., dated April 26, 1996, a copy of which was filed with the Board. The applicant explained that the changes are being provided to satisfy existing and prospective residents who have expressed the desire to have additional fitness oriented community facilities. The Board finds that extensive landscaping will be provided to ..?'' screen the proposed changes from adjacent roads and that the additional parking will 4LiN a�, lessen demand for spaces in and around the clubhouse. Site work will be minimal as no major grading changes will be required and no new roads will be needed. A>E 1092485.01 131r1i�� r ...