07/16/2008 PLANNING BOARD Minutes

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Mr. Rowley inquired as to whether or not there are any existing layout issues with respect to Route 28, such as portions of the rotary area(Steeple Street,Rotary, Quinaquisset Avenue)that are identified by the State as"no access", or areas that are unsuitable for access. Mr. Storrs agreed to provide this information. The Town,Planner reminded the Board that Town Zoning prohibits curb cuts within 600-ft. of the center of the rotary. The Chairman made reference to a written comment by Mr. Rowley suggesting that a natural features plan be provided that would include topography,vegetative cover, wetland, existing streets, and points of existing access for evaluation purposes. Mr. Storrs has provided this information at the last meeting;references were made to "Existing Conditions Mashpee Commons Master Plan". However,Mr. Rowley did not receive this information. Mr. Storrs agreed to provide copies. The decision was made to address the issue of traffic at the next meeting, August 20,2008 at 6:00 p.m.; and water resources for September 3, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. Dennis Balzarini suggested that perhaps a site visit to Trout Pond would be in order at some point. (This matter concluded at 7:18 p.m.) Overview Presentation Heather Me Elroy—Cape Cod Commission Endorsement-Regional Land Use Vision Map-Mashpee The Chairman called this matter to order,recognized Heather McElroy and asked her if any changes have been made to the map since the last time the Planning Board reviewed/approved this matter. Ms. McElroy stated that the only change made to the map has been to the MMR, Industrial Trade Area. The Town Planner stated his,uncertainty about whether or not the Town should support an Industrial Trade area that would compete with the Town's Industrial Trade area and which does not access or benefit the Town in any respect. He also noted that the white areas seem to have blended into other areas on the map. A