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Select Board Minutes August 11,2025 during the pre-application and review phases. He added that, for public roads, responsibility often falls to the abutters. Chair Wyman-Colombo asked how the proposed amendment came about. Tobin explained that the article was initiated by the Board and acknowledged that this is a broader issue faced by many municipalities. He noted that while there are pros and cons to the proposed approach, the primary benefit is the significant reduction of commercial traffic entering through residential neighborhoods. Selectwoman Kelley-Wilson questioned whether the proposed amendment would applyto lots that are already split between zoning districts. Tobin clarified that the amendment would not applyto lawfully pre-existing split-zone lots. The intent of the amendment is to address future situations and clarify access requirements for newly created or modified lots spanning multiple zoning districts. • Article 9, initiated by the Planning Department, proposes updates to Section 174- 45.7 (Solar Energy Systems) and Section 174-25 H (12) (Other Principal Uses) of the Zoning Bylaws. Historically, solar energy systems were permitted only in the Industrial 11 zone. The updated bylaw expands the allowance of solar installations to additionalzoningdistricts, enablingthe Planning Board to grant waivers for medium- to large-scale systems outside of 11 . The proposed amendment strengthens regulatory oversight by requiring a special permit for such systems, providing additional public review and environmental consideration. During the discussion of Article9, Selectman Cotton asked who brought the article forward. Tobin confirmed that the article was department-initiated, noting that it was prompted in part by a recent project, Mashpee Sun Storage. He clarified that the amendment includes a small but important change—underthe proposed bylaw, the Planning Board would remain the only body authorized to grant waivers related to solar energy systems. • Article 10 proposes updates to Section 174-27.2(Stormwater Management)to bring the bylaw into compliancewith federal permit requirements. This article is technical in nature and ensures continued environmental regulatory compliance. Duringthe discussion of Article 10 ChairWyman-Colombo asked whetherthe purpose of Article 10 is to bring Mashpee's stormwater management bylaw into alignmentwith federal guidelines. Town Planner Brian Tobin confirmed that it is,