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

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Sap-16-04 15:42 From-CAPE COD COMISS106 5063623135 7-269 P.06/12 F-969 The application and notices of public hearings relative thereto, the Commission staff s notes, exhibits and correspondence,the transcript and minutes of meetings and hearings and all written submissions received in the course of our proceedings are incorporated into the record by reference. TUTIMON Y Hearing#1—August 12, 2004 Mr.Boudreau,attorney for the Applicant,stated that Chris Wickstrom is owner of the adjacent Harwich Concrete Block(HCB)business and that the subject property was under purchase agreement since 2001with owner John Drew. While under contract,clearing was done on the property to create truck-turning space for the existing business, As mitigation for the clearing Mr.Wickstrom proposed to permanently protect four acres of open space on the site,and to revegetate.the 50'buffer along Route 130. He said there are no current development plants but future plans may include the subdivision and sale of land to adjacent businesNes along Echo Road, and/or be used for the existing HCB. He stated that any future development would go through local or Commission review. Commission staff stated that the open space set-aside of four acres was acceptable as mitigation, and recommended a wider buffer along Route 130. Staff explained that clear cutting results in increased nitrogen loading to water resources and recommended a cash con'thbutiort for mitigation. Mr.Broidrick raised questions about project segmentation,about uses permitted by local zoning, and about the lease term on the adjacent property.Mr. Boudreau answered that C-3 zoning on the subject parcel allowed a covered building,but did not allow outdoor storage of building materials, and that the lease for the existing business was 6 or 7 years. Pubiic Testimony Sidney Heimberg expressed concerns about impacts to the Mashpee Wakeby Pond and the lack of consideration Mr. Wickstrom has shown to residents regarding dust,wind, stormwater,and truck traffic. He stated that open space protection was needed along Route 130,and that access should be from Nicoletta's Way. Henry DeRocher wanted the cleared area to be revegetated with large,mature trees. Steve Cadrin supported a 200; buffer along Route 130,and suggested a bond be levied to insure that revegetation is completed Barnet Berliner recommended that Mr. Wickstrom replace what was cleared rather than making a monetary contribution as mitigation. Mr.Boudreau said the Applicant needed at least an 80' opening fear safe movement of his large trucks into the parcel,leaving a maximum buffer to Route 130 of no more theta 70'. it 532 Main Suut TR o 02026-Decision 5eptanber Z,2004 4