09/23/2004 DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE Minutes (2)

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Sep-16-04 15:44 From-CAPE COD COMMISSION 609392MB T-209 P-08/12 F-999 open space requirement,MPS 2.5.1.3.Harwich Concrete Block has al,reed to donate a 4- acre lot at the rear of the site to the Town of Mashpee to comply with [he open space standard Nlt4. As the project site is also located in the Mashpee National Wildlife Refuge, and was previously identified as potential open space to be acquired by the town,the location of the open space at the rear of the lot, in proximity to both existing protcoted open space and the Otis airfields,is appropriate for wildlife protection purposes. Community Character Findings: M. The clear cutting action triggered DRI review as it completely removcd the naturally vegetated buffer to Route 130,a regional roadway,where local and regional regulations require the protection of natural landscapes as buffers between roadw;iys and any development.Revegetation of the site as described in Conditions CC 1 and CC2 will help restore the vegetated buffer to this regional roadway. CC2. MPS 6.2.9 requires that"all development shall implement a landscape:plan that addresses the Functional aspects of landscaping,such as drainage,erasion prevention,wildlife enhancement,screening and buffering,wind barriers,provision for shade, energy conservation,soused absorption,dust abatement,and reduction of glare." Adjacent residential areas to the clear cutting have been experiencing these impacts based on testimony received at the public heating.Implementation of a buffer restoration plan will mitigate these impacts to neighboring residential•areas. CC3. There is currently robust regrowth of oak,pitch pine,tupelo, and native underswry vegetation in the clear out area between the excavated area and Rou m 130 and along the northern and southern property lines.These areas,if left undisturbed and suppleraettted with an earthen berm and additional planting of the berm,will provide.an adequate buffer between any future development of the site and the roadway,as well as other adjacent uses. CONCLUSION Based on the findings above,the Commission hereby concludes: 1.With mitigation measures,the Project will be consistent with the RFF. 2.With mitigation,the Project will be consistent with local zoning and the M ashpcc Laval Comprehensive Plan,based on consultation with the Mashpee c9Wn planner. 3.The proposed Project is not within a District of Critical Planning Concern (DCFC). 4.The benefits outlined in Findings WR3,NR3,CCl, CC2,and CC3 outweigh the detriments of leaving the site in its currently disturbed and degraded condition. 1 332 Main Street TR#02026-Aecision September 2,2004 7