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Wayne Taylor, Open Space. Wayne reported that much has been done toward the purchase of open space in Mashpee. His suggestions: - He would be in favor of a DCPC to have a time out period. -There are five development projects where there is a possibility of effective stoppage. -Additional signage at intersections identifying alternate bypass roads - Experiment with offsite parking for Mashpee Commons at the schools, offering shuttle service Debbie Battle,Housing Authority. Debbie stated that her focus is on the housing piece of the development problem. Debbie noted that regarding adequate housing problems, we are not alone. Mashpee needs to establish linkages with surrounding towns, i.e., Bourne, Sandwich, and Falmouth. There is valuable information available: EPA has information on opportunities for Smart Growth; House Ways and Means may be able to offer assistance on Smart Growth. Jamie Regan, Zoning Board. Jamie suggested that we look to Hyannis, Centerville and other various locations to study solutions they have adopted to resolve their traffic problems. The Zoning Board of Appeals'primary goal is to look closely at special permits and variance requests. Beverly Kane reminded the group that the Mashpee Commons is not a done deal; their permitting is not completed; development plans stretch out over the next 12 to 18 months. A DCPC could serve a useful purpose here. Joyce Mason suggested inviting Barnstable to a meeting to discuss how the DCPC process worked for them. We can then educate the public that we have taken positive steps, with additional signage for bypass roads, and informing them about how the DCPC will help. John Cahalane then invited comments from the audience. Ed Baker- Captains Row. Ed felt that much of the Mashpee rotary traffic problem comes from thru traffic going to and coming from Falmouth, Bourne, and Sandwich. Ed felt that we needed an engineer to give projections to developers, rather than having developers tell us what we need. Al Peterson—Snead Drive. At feels that the rotary issue needs to be addressed. He stated that bypass solutions would merely divert traffic into residential neighborhoods, ruining the relative peace and quiet that now exists. Jerry Biumengarten— Windchimes Condominiums. Jerry agrees with the idea of a moratorium. He also feels the Town needs to become more actively involved with the developers' plans before being approved. Joe Bank—Sunset Circle. Joe agreed with Jerry that the Town needs to partner more closely with developers. He also felt that satellite parking would not work, stating that people are wedded to their cars. Matt Patrick—State Rep. Matt assured the meeting that he will work to assure the State backs up any plans the committee comes up with. Re: the Orchard Road-light, it is in the state's budget, and he is working with the Governor's office to release funds for the project. Matt also reported that noone is grandfathered from the new zoning once a DCPC plan is approved by the town. He also stated that it might be possible to qualify for a state grant for a traffic study program for Mashpee. Maxine Wolfe—59 Meadowbrook Road. Her concerns center around the preservation of Mashpee's natural resources, given the uncontrolled development that is going on. She agrees that a town-wide moratorium is a good idea, in order to establish priorities now and move ahead as a responsible community to the citizens who live here. Laura J.Franks, a ten-year Mashpee resident. Laura's concerns center around the school system and its ability to handle the needs of the growing population going forward. She feels that the Town has a long-term responsibility to the residents and their children to provide the quality education system they expected when they settled here. Laura suggested that the town write a mission statement to find out what Mashpee really wants for itself. Eric Smith, Torn Planning Dept. Eric stated that a correct transportation study was never done. The Planning Dept. will look into state funding for such a project. Also available is district improvement financing which increases the tax values. Mark Harding, 299 Falmouth Road. Mark is a Native American representative of the CCC and a member of the Wampanoag Tribal Council. Mark stated that there has been a lot of planning in Mashpee, some good, some bad. He observed DCPC work well on Martha's Vineyard, and encouraged Mashpee to consider seriously taking a good look at this option. 2