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14 Mashpee Select Board Minutes March 20, 2023 NEW BUSINESS Discussion and Possible A I �,m202 ,S cial and Annual Town Meeting Warrant ible pj�rpyaLq Draft #3 of the May . . ......... . ...... ._..._ . . ....... ------ Articles: (continued) __._ I Presentations on Various Articles: PlanningBgard Chair Ma!y Town Planner Evan Lehrer: (continued) Board. Chair ....... ......... Evan , It was explained the new bylaw would allow the Town of Mashpee to have more residential protection, more land, lower liability, and introduce stronger performance standards. The Town would also maintain its scenic natural beauty. The proposed bylaw would require performance standard for medium and large systems, height limitation to 15', defined setbacks, a landscape plan, visual impact mitigation, vegetation controls, erosion and stormwater management, fencing, lighting restrictions, require systems maintenance, prohibit panels made with PFAS and require a decommissioning plan with abandonment surety. Visual impact mitigation would provide for a year-round screen from all roadways and adjacent properties in residential use. A landscape plan would be required to replicate a naturally wooded area and/or berms with suitable plantings to screen neighboring properties and roadways. Defined setbacks would vary, but allow undisturbed natural vegetated conditions during the lifespan of the solar energy system. Lighting would be required for safety and operational purposes. Vegetation management would minimize potential fires. Herbicides, pesticides or chemical fertilizers shall not be used to manage vegetation. Residential fencing would be required. Land clearing shall be limited with no topsoil removal. A stonnwater management plan is required. The owner or operator shall maintain systems facilities in good condition. No PFAS. An of importance is the requirement for a decommissioning plan to cover the cost of the removal in the event the Town must remove the installation and remediate the landscape. A Public Hearing is scheduled on April 19, 2023 at 7: 10 p.m. in the Waquoit Meeting Room of the Mashpee Town Hall on this proposal. Town Meeting is scheduled to be held on Monday, May 1, 2023. The Town Planner is the point of contract for information. He can be reached at 6(,'J`ff1""'1"T' I I'll, It was noted the 15' height restriction is not applicable to carports. The article as proposed would not impact the municipality or pre-existing projects approved for solar. The proposal would expand the C-1 and C-2 Commercial Zoning Districts. It was agreed this proposal is a good step in the right direction for the Town of Mashpee. The decommissioning requirement was regarded highly as was the natural buffer. If there is not enough natural growth, a landscape plan is required. A brief discussion followed regarding the clear cutting at the 950 Falmouth Road site for the Le Clair Village affordable housing project. It was noted the Planning Board is contemplating a tree bylaw for the October Town Meeting. It was agreed carports would be reviewed for the October meeting as well.