03/25/2026 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Minutes

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MEETING MINUTES MASHPEE ZONING BOARD OF APEALS MARCH 25, 2026 Attorney Amy Kwesell, Town Counsel for this project addressed the Board and stated that the Board has 180 days (September 22, 2026) to render its decision. She suggested that the Board secure peer review for civil engineering. She suggested that the Board secure the next meeting with enough time for the peer reviewer to provide a report. Ms. Kwesell also suggested that the Board reaches out to (MHP) Mass Housing Partnership for further technical assistance. The Board has reached out to Tighe and Bond to provide peer review and is waiting for their proposal. That proposal should be submitted to the applicant's Attorney, and those funds will be deposited in a 53G account with the Town Accountant. Ms. Kwesell confirmed that Tighe and Bond is certainly qualified for peer review services, and they will provide a report on for the Board and the developer to address all concerns. The peer reviewer will mark the technical items as "addressed" and how they were addressed. The Board can also designate dates to address certain topics. She suggested that the Board discuss civil engineering for the next hearing that includes parking and fire department access. Mr. Reidy wanted to know if the Board should meet with the peer reviewer to discuss the topics discussed at this meeting. Ms. Kwesell said the Board could meet with the peer reviewer but is not required. The Board wants to make sure that any project changes are brought to their attention. Attorney Haverty mentioned that he does not anticipate any changes being made prior to receiving peer review comments but is certain that once those comments are submitted there will be changes. Attorney Kwesell believes that there will be extensions past the 180-day requirement, and the Board can ask for those extensions. Mr. Reidy made a motion that the Board accept Tighe and Bond to perform peer review services for the 40B Project "On Commons" based on the following; 1. Traffic Study, Density, Size, Fire, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Setbacks from Rte. 28, including but not limited to review of the site plans, parking, elevations, and drainage and outdoor recreational space for families and children. 2. This motion also includes that the applicant provide a check for$10,000 made out to the Town of Mashpee for engineering services performed by Tighe and Bond under a 53G account, and if the account is drawn down to $2,500 the applicant will be notified and is required to replenish the account with a $5,000 check. 20