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DH Zoning Presentation Town Council February 2 2023Downtown Hyannis Zoning Revisions Town Council February 2, 2023 •2022-144 Amending the Code of the Town of Barnstable, Part I General Ordinances, Chapter 240 Zoning by repealing the Zoning Districts known as the “Hyannis Village Zoning Districts” and replacing them with revised and updated districts collectively known as the “Downtown Hyannis Zoning Districts” •2022-145 Amending the Code of the Town of Barnstable, Part I General Ordinances, Chapter 240 Zoning, Article VII Sign Regulations to amend regulations to be consistent with proposed new district regulations •2022-146 Amending the Code of the Town of Barnstable, Part I General Ordinances, Chapter 240 Zoning by moving and renumbering section 240- 122.1 Registered Recreational Marijuana Cultivators, Research Facilities, and Testing Laboratories into a new overlay Zoning District and repealing sections 240-129 and 240-129.1 expired temporary moratorium for Marijuana uses 2022-144 Downtown Hyannis Zoning Districts •Promote mixed use and multi-family housing development in the Downtown Hyannis area •Protect historic and maritime character •Improve urban fabric of downtown Hyannis in a manner consistent with historic character and traditional development patterns Purpose & Objective Comprehensive Revision to Downtown Hyannis Zoning Districts: Supporting Plans •2018 Downtown Hyannis Growth Incentive Zone Strategic Plan •2016 Housing Production Plan •Town Council Strategic Plan •Local Comprehensive Plan 1.Address local housing needs 2.Create year-round rental units for residents 3.Provide diverse housing options in Villages 4.Encourage village-scale mixed-use and multi-unit development and re -development in village centers 5.Allow increased density for mixed use, multi-unit development in Hyannis GIZ 6.Amend zoning to achieve housing goals Housing Production Plan (2016) •“New growth opportunities from the redevelopment of underperforming parcels” & “Identify & encourage redevelopment of underutilized and/or blighted properties” •“…emphasize environmental protection while ensuring economic development as articulated in the Regional Policy Plan” •“Efficient, customer-friendly, predictable regulatory process” Town Council Strategic Plan •Direct new investment into areas with infrastructure and concentrated community activity and away from open spaces and areas with critical natural resource value •Established long-term planning and revitalization goals for Downtown Hyannis: it is a sustained, long-term, iterative commitment to Downtown Hyannis Growth Incentive Zone (GIZ) •Revitalization through housing: new residents support local businesses and institutions •Streamlined permitting process is an incentive for property owners to invest in redevelopment & infill opportunities Downtown Hyannis Community Resilience by Design (2018) Background and Context Infill Underutilized Lots •There are several locations in the East End where parking lots on the street create "missing teeth" in the urban While parking se rves an im p o rt a nt for the ar ea ,in some cases it may fabric need• not be be the highest and best use,or could made more efficient uti I e Dan Bartman Hyannis Zoning Update utiledesign.com 14 •There are several locations in the East End where parking lots on the street create “missing teeth” in the urban fabric •While parking serves an important need for the area, in some cases it may not be the highest and best use, or could be made more efficient Infill Underutilized Lots Background and Context Redevelop Underutilized Properties •New buildings can reinforce historic patterns and enhance pe de s t r ia n ex pe r .e nc e i i •New spaces add amenities and create neighborhood within the neighborhood uti I e Dan Bartman Hyannis Zoning Update utiledesign.com •New buildings can reinforce historic patterns and enhance pedestrian experience •New spaces add amenities and create neighborhood within the neighborhood Redevelop Underutilized Properties Background and Context Retrofit Existing Structures • • "Top of Shop" housing Converting underutilized buildings I (formerly office)into housing uti I e Dan Bartman Hyannis Zoning Update utiledesign.com 16 •“Top of Shop” housing •Converting underutilized buildings (formerly office) into housing Retrofit Existing Structures Form-Based Districts (2) •Downtown Main Street •Downtown Village “Hybrid” Zoning Districts (5) •Downtown Neighborhood •Downtown Hospital •Hyannis Harbor •Transportation Center •Highway Commercial 7 New Zoning Districts Downtown Hyannis Zoning: A Collaborative Effort Dan Bartman Zoning & Policy Development Calibrate for Downtown Form -Based Districts (2) • • Downtown Downtown Main Street Village uti I e Dan Bartman BaseForm-Based Districts (2) •Downtown Main Street •Downtown Village Form-Based Districts Calibrate for Downtown Form -Based Districts (2) • • Downtown Main Street Downtown Village "Hybrid" Zoning Districts (5) •••• • Downtown Neighborhood Downtown Hospital Hyannis Harbor Transportation Center Highway Commercial uti I e Dan Bartman “Hybrid” Zoning Districts (5) •Downtown Neighborhood •Downtown Hospital •Hyannis Harbor •Transportation Center •Highway Commercial “Hybrid” Zoning Districts Hybrid Zoning District Downtown Neighborhood District promotes traditional uses and form of neighborhoods adjacent to downtown and is characterized by 19th and 20th cen.detached types and semi -detached residential building u ti I e Dan Bartman Downtown Neighborhood District Promotes traditional uses and form of neighborhoods adjacent to downtown and is characterized by 19th and 20th century detached and semi-detached residential building types “Hybrid” Zoning District Hybrid Zoning District Hyannis Harbor to maintain an area in close proximity to Hyannis Inner Harbor for maritime activities and water -related uses, and is characterized by a mix of commercial, maritime industrial, and residential development and presence of the commercial ferry services uti I e Dan Bartman Hyannis Harbor To maintain an area in close proximity to Hyannis Inner Harbor for maritime activities and water-related uses, and is characterized by a mix of commercial, maritime industrial, and residential development and the presence of the commercial ferry services “Hybrid” Zoning District Hybrid Zoning District Highway Commercial to maintain an area for la rge r-sca le com me rcia l la nd us e s ,w it h priv a te pa r king a p propria te ly sc re e ne d ,on a re g io na l roa dw a y and promote in the lo ng-te rm tra nsf orma t io n of the area into a co he s iv e gateway corrido r into Hya nn is .T he characterized by detached low -and commercial structures. uti I e Dan Bartman Highway Commercial To maintain an area for larger-scale commercial land uses, with private parking appropriately screened, on a regional roadway and promote in the long-term transformation of the area into a cohesive gateway corridor into Hyannis. The area is characterized by detached low- and mid- rise commercial structures. “Hybrid” Zoning District Hybrid Zoning District Transportation Center to accommodate transportation related-uses serving the downtown, harbor and the region and is characterized by functional buildings and parking areas screened and not highly visible from surrounding roadways. uti I e Dan Bartman Transportation Center To accommodate transportation related- uses serving the downtown, harbor and the region and is characterized by functional buildings and parking areas screened and not highly visible from surrounding roadways. “Hybrid” Zoning District Hybrid Downtown Hyannis for Zoning District Hospital to maintain an area of a large -scale Health Care Services institution and is characterized by moderate to large floor plate, multi-story buildings arranged in a campus-like setting, with clear pedestrian and vehicular region. connections to downtown uti I e Dan Bartman Downtown Hospital To maintain an area of Hyannis for a large- scale Health Care Services institution and is characterized by moderate to large floor plate, multi-story buildings arranged in a campus-like setting, with clear pedestrian and vehicular connections to downtown and the region. “Hybrid” Zoning District Calibrate for Downtown Form -Based Districts (2) • • Downtown Downtown Main Street Village uti I e Dan Bartman BaseForm-Based Districts (2) •Downtown Main Street •Downtown Village Form-Based Districts uti I e Dan Bartman Downtown Main Street District To promote the continuation of a walkable, pedestrian-oriented downtown environment with continuous active streetscape. Development is characterized by mid-rise mixed-use buildings, continuous street walls and variety of materials with parking visually minimized. Land uses are mixed residential and active commercial, including retail, restaurant, office, hospitality, cultural and institutional. Form-Based Districts uti I e Dan Bartman Downtown Main Street District To promote the continuation of a walkable, pedestrian-oriented downtown environment with continuous active streetscape. Development is characterized by mid-rise mixed-use buildings, continuous street walls and variety of materials with parking visually minimized. Land uses are mixed residential and active commercial, including retail, restaurant, office, hospitality, cultural and institutional. Form-Based Districts Existing uti I e 43 Existing Potential Downtown Village District To promote mixed land uses that support the downtown core and reestablish or preserve traditional neighborhood forms and pedestrian orientation. Development is characterized by mid-rise single-use buildings and detached and semi-detached residential buildings. Form-Based Districts Existing Potential •Predictable Form + Enhanced Character What Does the Proposed Zoning Do? •Predictable Form + Enhanced Character •Supports Increased Housing Production What Does the Proposed Zoning Do? •Predictable Form + Enhanced Character •Supports Increased Housing Production •Greens the Urban Environment What Does the Proposed Zoning Do? •Predictable Form + Enhanced Character •Supports Increased Housing Production •Greens the Urban Environment •Emphasizes Place over Parking What Does the Proposed Zoning Do? •Predictable Form + Enhanced Character •Supports Increased Housing Production •Greens the Urban Environment •Emphasizes Place over Parking •User Friendly Ordinance What Does the Proposed Zoning Do? Predictable Form + Enhanced Character Lot Standards Predictable Form + Enhanced Character Lot Standards Predictable Form + Enhanced Character Lot Standards Predictable Form + Enhanced Character Lot Standards Predictable Form + Enhanced Character Lot Standards Predictable Form + Enhanced Character Building Standards Predictable Form + Enhanced Character Building Standards Predictable Form + Enhanced Character Building Standards Predictable Form + Enhanced Character Building Standards Predictable Form + Enhanced Character Building Standards Form-Based Upper Story Step Back An upper story must be recessed ("stepped back") a minimum distance of the stories uti I e Dan Bartman 37 Predictable Form + Enhanced Character Building Standards: Upper Story Step Back Form-Based Upper Story Step Back An upper story must be recessed ("stepped back") a minimum distance of the stories uti I e Dan Bartman 37 Predictable Form + Enhanced Character Building Components Form-Based Upper Story Step Back An upper story must be recessed ("stepped back") a minimum distance of the stories uti I e Dan Bartman 37 Predictable Form + Enhanced Character Cross Gable Form-Based Upper Story Step Back An upper story must be recessed ("stepped back") a minimum distance of the stories uti I e Dan Bartman 37 Predictable Form + Enhanced Character Dormers Form-Based Upper Story Step Back An upper story must be recessed ("stepped back") a minimum distance of the stories uti I e Dan Bartman 37 Predictable Form + Enhanced Character Balconies Form-Based Upper Story Step Back An upper story must be recessed ("stepped back") a minimum distance of the stories uti I e Dan Bartman 37 Predictable Form + Enhanced Character Bay or Oriel Window Predictable Form + Enhanced Character Frontage Types Predictable Form + Enhanced Character Frontage Types Challenges to Housing Production 2006 Projected to support 598 new residential units and 585,000 square feet commercial space 2016 104 residential units 2017-2022 136 residential units (under construction or built) •65 units by Regulatory Agreement Background and Context Challenges to Housing Production Auto -dominant uses and underutilized parcels produce undesirable streetscapes with large setbacks and large surface parking lots uti I e Dan Bartman Hyannis Zoning Update •Auto-dominant uses and underutilized parcels produce undesirable streetscape with large setbacks and large surface parking lots Challenges to Housing Production Background and Context Challenges to Housing Production Outdated zoning standards create outcomes and do not align with housing goals. Hyannis' GIZ: wide range of lot sizes • • Small residential lots around 4,000 SF Large commercial lots upwards of 70,000 SF All ratio-based zoning metrics variable lots: • • • • DU/Acre BR/Acre Floor Area Parking Ratio uti I e Dan Bartman •Outdated zoning standards create unintended outcomes and do not align with housing goals •All ratio-based zoning metrics problematic due to variable lots: o DU/Acre o BR/Acre o Floor Area Ratio o Parking •Hyannis GIZ: wide range of lot sizes o Small residential lots around 4,000 SF o Large commercial lots upwards of 70,000 SF Challenges to Housing Production Background and Context Challenges to Housing Production Legacy zoning districts and overlapping create complex permitting environment uti I e Dan Bartman Hyannis Zoning Update utiledesign.com 19 Legacy zoning districts and overlapping regulations create complex permitting environment Challenges to Housing Production •Directs new investment into areas with infrastructure and concentrated community activity and away from open spaces and areas with critical natural resource value •Dwelling units allowed as of right as opposed to units/acre •Smaller units and right-sized parking promotes housing affordability •Benefits of a walkable environment Increased Housing Production Greens the Urban Environment Enhanced Landscape Requirements Greens the Urban Environment Enhanced Landscape Requirements Greens the Urban Environment Enhanced Landscape Requirements Greens the Urban Environment Enhanced Landscape Requirements Emphasizes Place Over Parking •Minimum parking standards •Incorporates provisions to reduce parking requirement for shared- uses Use Based Development uti I e Dan Bartman Hyannis Zoning Update utiledesign.com 22 Traditional Development Standards Emphasizes Place Over Parking User Friendly Ordinance Zoning Summary Tables uti I e Dan Bartman 39 Main Street – Existing Context uti I e Dan Bartman Hyannis Zoning Update utiledesign.com 40 Main Street – New Infill Main j '4l'n uti I e Dan Bartman Hyannis Zoning Update utiledesign.com 41 Main Street – Existing Context Main Street – New Infill 2022-145 Signage Regulations •Updated as a result of new zoning district predominately impacting the following zoning districts: •Proposed Highway Commercial (HC) Incorporates more generous signage derived from existing zoning districts •Proposed Downtown Village (DV) Allows signage for a wide variety of business and commercial properties with respect to smaller scale of lots Amendment to Signage Regulations 2022-146 Registered Recreational Marijuana Cultivators, Research Facilities, and Testing Laboratories Overlay District •Currently allowed within the Gateway Medical (GM) and Medical Services (MS) zoning districts Existing Allowed Marijuana Uses •Maintains location •Maintains existing regulations •Repeals expired mortoria Proposed Marijuana Overlay District •2022-144 Amending the Code of the Town of Barnstable, Part I General Ordinances, Chapter 240 Zoning by repealing the Zoning Districts known as the “Hyannis Village Zoning Districts” and replacing them with revised and updated districts collectively known as the “Downtown Hyannis Zoning Districts” •2022-145 Amending the Code of the Town of Barnstable, Part I General Ordinances, Chapter 240 Zoning, Article VII Sign Regulations to amend regulations to be consistent with proposed new district regulations •2022-146 Amending the Code of the Town of Barnstable, Part I General Ordinances, Chapter 240 Zoning by moving and renumbering section 240- 122.1 Registered Recreational Marijuana Cultivators, Research Facilities, and Testing Laboratories into a new overlay Zoning District and repealing sections 240-129 and 240-129.1 expired temporary moratorium for Marijuana uses THE END