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I <br /> Board of Selectmen <br /> Minutes <br /> August 22, 2000 <br /> Town Meeting Warrant Review: <br /> The articles were reviewed in former numerical order: <br /> Article#28: Amend Zoning Bylaw—Front Setback <br /> The article would eliminate the"loophole"by replacing the <br /> term "front yard"with the term "front setback". <br /> Article#29: Amend Zoning Bylaws—Congregate Care or Assisted <br /> Living Facilities <br /> To allow age-restricted congregate care or assisted living <br /> residential facilities in any residential or commercial <br /> zoning district by special permit from the Planning Board. <br /> Mashpee resident and Planning Board member, Jim Dorgan <br /> voiced concern to the article as presented. He stated that <br /> residential homes would decrease in value and traffic and <br /> noise are likely to infringe on the residential character of <br /> the homeowner making it a less desirable location. <br /> It was noted that there is a 50' buffer on all sides and <br /> defines specific parking requirements, and minimum <br /> natural buffer areas. It was noted that the districts could be <br /> amended on the floor of Town Meeting. <br /> Article#30: Amend Zoning Bylaw—Lots Located in Multiple Zoning <br /> Districts <br /> The article attempts to provide a clear explanation of what <br /> zoning will apply to each portion of a lot in multiple <br /> districts. <br /> Article#31: Amend Zoning Bylaw—Table of Use Regulations <br /> The article was amended to read" Sand or Gravel Pit, <br /> where sand or gravel are mined or excavated specifically <br /> for sale or off site use and no in conjunction with permitted <br /> construction on the site. <br />