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16 Great Neck Road North <br />Mashpee, .Massachusetts 02649 <br />increase the number of allowed seats to 35, from 12, with some <br />outdoor seating. This application is made pursuant to Mashpee <br />Zoning Bylaw Sections 174-25 (E) (2), 174-25 (1) (10) and 174-24 <br />(C) (9)• <br />Mr. Phelan would like to disclose that Mr. Cannata is a former member of the Mashpee Fire <br />Department. He has filed appropriate paperwork with the Town Clerk and his participation in this matter <br />is unbiased. <br />Michael Cannata grew up in Mashpee and was in the fire service. He was in the building profession and <br />decided to open an Italian style pizzeria and gas station. He went to pizza school in Staten Island, NY. <br />His roots are here, and they opened six years ago. They were subletting from the convenient store side <br />who lost their lease. It was very short notice and abrupt and took wind out of their sails. A customer <br />offered a building that would meet their needs. The building seemed great as it was built out to be a <br />restaurant with proper septic. What they are seeking approval for now is some interior build out. <br />Lisa Cannata commented that her husband was a builder for 30 years. They are both military and <br />eventually needed something to retire into. They started looking at building a business to buy. She <br />couldn't stand behind the product if it was not done right so they then went to New York for schooling to <br />be able to provide the right product. Once they started up they realized they filled a need for the <br />residents of Mashpee and ended up with a very successful business. They ended up on Phantom <br />Gourmet. People love their story, their food, and it's become a piece of the town. Watching the town <br />come behind them with outpouring support was huge and motivating to find a new location. <br />Mr. Cannata stated the people really like their product and the husband and wife are very humbled by <br />the public's support. It really compelled them to reopen when they weren't certain they would. They are <br />a single oven operation and by 6:30p.m. they would have to stop taking orders. They were either going <br />to walk away or grow, which couldn't be done in that space. It was a blessing in disguise. This new <br />place is bigger with septic and a great location. It will be a good spot for them. There is no risk of failure <br />in that location. It is worth the substantial financial investment. They need that extra seating in order to <br />be successful. They will bring life and energy into the town center. It's missing food service in the <br />vicinity. <br />The Chairman of the Board of Trustees for Main Street Village apartments is present to speak on this <br />matter. He inquired how this is going to impact the 24 other owners who live in the front yard of this <br />pizzeria. Everyone likes pizza, he will not deny. However, this will have to be a wait and see. He <br />doesn't know anything about the pizza place and a lot of neighbors have concerns being in the front <br />yard. He notes Main Street village is not a big area, it is a compact condo association. Personally, he <br />would like to see them open, but he is unsure how it will happen. He is also concerned about outside <br />dining, entertainment, trash, loud music, and the dumpsters. William Lovely owns the whole parking lot. <br />The entrance to Main Street Village is for cars. There is no way delivery vehicles can come in off of Rt. <br />130. Decisions cannot be made 100% until we see how this goes. He would like to give them a chance <br />but have them earn the 35 seats. That intersection is not very safe, especially in the Summer. His <br />