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Home My WebLink About12-14-2023 PresentationBarnstable Local Comprehensive PlanCommittee Meeting December 14, 2023 Meeting Agenda Summary of Land Use Opportunities & Issues Breakout Groups: Review Draft Land Use Policies & Strategies Housing Chapter (Introduction to Housing Production Plan) Land Use Chapter: Draft Policies & Strategies: Draft Land Use Chapter Natural Areas Historic Areas Residential Areas GIZ Maritime Areas Regional Economic Center Village CentersCommercial Nodes Summary of Land Use Issues & Opportunities Need to plan for future development considering sewer infrastructure to ensure a balance of preservation and development Future housing development should incorporate: Open space Transportation and connectivity Walkability Mixed-use development with access to services Summary of Land Use Issues & Opportunities Housing opportunities Village centers at village scale Along Route 28 as infill and 2nd story development in existing commercial centers on small scale Desire to develop standards for design and scale of future development Group #1 Group #2 1. Residential & Rural Areas (10 minutes) 2. Regional Economic Center (10 minutes) 3. Downtown Hyannis (10 minutes) 4. Village Centers (10 minutes) 5. Maritime Areas (10 minutes) 6. Commercial Nodes (10 minutes) Schedule Report out group discussions Introduction of Housing Chapter (HPP) Break Group Activity: Land Use Policies & Strategies Housing Local Comprehensive Planning Committee December 14, 2023 Overview 01. Housing Production Plan 02. The Numbers 03. Existing Toolbox 04. HPP Goals 05. Intro to Strategies Annual Review2 December 15, 2023 Housing Production Plan Housing Needs Assessment Community Engagement Development Constraints Affordable Housing Goals & Strategies Implementation Plan 3 HPP to Date Community Engagement Online Survey (n=315) Focus Groups (n=51) Two Community Workshops (n=34+36) 4 Housing Needs Assessment Updated with 2020 Census Data Main Themes: Focus Groups 5 Moderately priced and deed-restricted affordable housing are hard to find—Supply Seasonal workers, young adults, and seniors are most in need of housing Wastewater constraints and zoning restrictions are systemic barriers Public-private partnerships are an opportunity to bring more housing to town Streamline development processes and consider more programmatic approaches The Numbers •Number of Households Decreased by 3% •Total Population Increased by 8% •Proportion of adults over 60 increased to 30% of population 7 in 10 Residents live in one- or two-person households Demographics: 2010-2020 Demographic Profile 8 1 in 5 Residents – BIPOC •Hyannis: 46.6% of population is BIPOC 17% born outside of US •20% English is not Primary Language 1:10 have some from of disability 60% of Residents have no bachelor’s degree Sales Housing Profile 9 Sales 81% Detached Single Family 74% Homeownership 1 in 3 Units Seasonal Housing Affordability 10 $615,000 median price – single-family, 2022 $295,000 median price, condo, 2022 $2,500/mo estimated average rent Cost Burden: 30% or more of Monthly Income on Housing 11 37%all households 72% LMI (80%) households 17%all households SEVERLY cost burdened CCC – Supply & Demand 12 Toolbox Barnstable’s Approach Create New Housing Units: Increase the supply Assist existing residents to “afford” available supply Maintain what we have: rehab, monitoring, re-sales Collaboration: State, County, Non-profits 14 Strategies 15 Planning, Policies, & Zoning Local Initiatives & Programs Capacity Coordination & Education Zoning 16 Tool to implement policy objectives Location, rate, character of new development Barrier to development: unpredictable permitting, unresponsive to market demands Zoning Accessory Dwelling Units Downtown Hyannis Zoning Initiative Subsidy & Incentives Affordable Housing Growth & Development Trust Housing Development Incentive Program Housing Choice Designation Municipal Land 19 Defrays cost of development Contribution that makes project financially feasible Creates affordable housing on the Town’s terms Can be more responsive to needs and interests of community Address our housing needs in manner that fits area’s character Municipal Land “House on the Hill” Barnstable Adult Community Center Master Plan Marstons Mill School Master Plan Maintain Existing Affordable Units 21 Monitoring Rehab Assistance Re-Sales Foreclosures Goals Goals 10% percent of year-round housing units on the Subsidized Housing Inventory Affordable & Year-Round Seniors Families Rental Ownership Special Needs Seasonal and year-round housing options for employees, and more diverse housing options accessible to moderate-income individuals and families. 23 Subsidized Housing Inventory 24 Goals Ensure new development promotes a high quality of life for its residents and is consistent with Town-wide smart growth policies and protects natural resources by reusing vacant or underutilized properties, and by locating near public transportation, infrastructure, and in locations consistent with the Local Comprehensive Plan (LCP). Assist in stabilizing housing & provide housing assistance programs for the most vulnerable residents: those living in inadequate housing conditions, homeless, at risk of homelessness 25 Goals Enhance local capacity to implement housing initiatives and strengthen working partnerships with local and regional organizations Partner to promote greater public awareness and understanding of Barnstable’s housing crisis through continued research, outreach, and public education of our housing needs. 26 Strategies Strategies 28 Planning, Policies, & Zoning Local Initiatives & Programs Capacity Coordination & Education Planning, Policy & Zoning Strategies 29 Tax Exemptions for Year-Round Rentals Year-Round Deed Restrictions Planning, Policy & Zoning Strategies 30 Village-Scale Mixed Use & Multi-Family Missing Middle & “Living Little” Planning, Policy & Zoning Strategies 31 Strengthen Inclusionary Ordinance Target Underutilized Properties Local Initiatives & Programs 32 Underutilized Municipal Property Short-Term Rentals Direct Assistance Programs Coordinate Infrastructure & Housing Capacity, Coordination, Research, Education Promote Programs & Opportunities Regional Housing Services Office Coordinate Local Support Diversify Funding to Housing Trust 33 Thank you Thanks to your commitment and strong work ethic, we know next year will be even better than the last. We look forward to working together.