HomeMy WebLinkAboutHousing Production Plan_Strategies Per Land Use AreaHousing Production Plan Strategies Residential & Rural Regional Economic Center Downtown Hyannis Village Centers Commercial Nodes
Support village-scaled mixed-use and multi-unit development and redevelopment consistent
with the local comprehensive plan by implementing community-supported planning
initiatives and zoning amendments, and studying what design, scale, and type of housing may
be appropriate in other commercial corridors and pedestrian-oriented village centers.
Develop and adopt standards,
including design standards
or guidelines, for additional
housing types at a scale
between two-family dwellings
and multi-family dwellings.
This could include 3- and 4-family
dwellings, townhouses, small
apartments of up to 6 dwelling
units designed to look like large
houses, or small-scale apartment
buildings of up to 12 units. Such
housing typologies may be most
beneficial as a transition from the
Economic Center to neighboring
residential areas. Smaller multi-
family options may also be easier
for local developers to design and
build, with less competition from
larger national firms.
Develop and adopt standards
for residential uses in the
Regional Economic Center
area to ensure they are part of
whole neighborhoods.
-Require developments above 12
units to set aside space for usable
open space.
-Require developments above 50
units to set aside space for ground
floor, locally serving retail.
-Require connectivity between
new residential development and
nearby parks, schools, shopping, and
services, whether through sidewalks,
bike paths, transit or other such
means.
Develop and adopt standards,
including design standards
or guidelines, for additional
housing types at a scale
between two-family dwellings
and multi-family dwellings. This
could include 3- and 4-family
dwellings, townhouses, small
apartments of up to 6 dwelling
units designed to look like
large houses, or small-scale
apartment buildings of up to 12
units.
Continue to refine the
Downtown Hyannis Unified
Design Guidelines and
Regulations, creating a clear,
consistent path forward for
applicants and regulators
to foster and champion a
cohesive style for the historic
and maritime character of
downtown Hyannis with the
opportunity to redevelop and
define the built and natural
environment of Hyannis with
quality, character, and charm
balancing environmental and
aesthetic concerns relative
to building materials and
incentivizing active public
spaces.
Strategy: Adopt design
guidelines for residential,
non-residential and mixed-
use development and
redevelopment for each Village
Center lacking them. Include
development guidelines for
architecture and site design
as well as suggested infill and
redevelopment strategies.
-Create consistency with the
historic and/or maritime character
of the area.
-Create livable and safe
neighborhoods for year-round
residents that are walkable with
access to local amenities and
services.
-Preserve views and public access to
fresh and coastal waters.
-Enhance pedestrian and bicycle
access and public spaces.
Adopt design guidelines
for non-residential and
mixed-use development and
redevelopment to be tailored
for each of the following
commercial nodes: West
Main Street, the Route 28
Corridor (consider Mashpee
Commons with walkable and
cohesive design), the Route
6 Interchange (recognize
that this area serves multiple
uses), and the Yarmouth Road
Triangle. Include development
guidelines for architecture and
site design as well as suggested
infill and redevelopment
strategies. Discretionary
review should be coordinated
for development design.
-Create livable neighborhoods for
year-round residents.
-Enhance pedestrian and
bicycle access from surrounding
neighborhoods.
-Provide for public and accessible
open spaces for people of all ages
and abilities.
Housing Production Plan Strategies Residential & Rural Regional Economic Center Downtown Hyannis Village Centers Commercial Nodes
Identify zoning amendments and other strategies to support missing middle and “living
little” forms of housing: such as allowing single family home conversions, duplexes, cottage
clusters, townhouses, tiny homes, and infill design consistent with locations identified as
suitable in the Local Comprehensive Plan. i. Explore options to implement M.G.L Chapter 40Y, “Starter Home
Zoning Districts” to promote attainable homeownership opportunities.
Conduct a study of Residential
Areas within a walkable
distance of mixed-use and
commercial zoning districts
in relation to the Town’s
CWMP. Where future sewer
capacity exists, nitrogen
sensitive embayments will not
be negatively impacted, and
the required parking per unit
can be accommodated on site,
consider allowing and adopting
design standards for:
-Two- or three-family dwellings
(new construction or conversions) so
long as the underlying dimensional
standards and massing for a single-
family home are maintained.
-Clusters of small-scale single-
family or two-family “cottages”
designed around common open
space on a single lot.
-Townhouse communities integrated
into neighborhood and providing
attainable housing opportunities
for families.
Develop and adopt standards
for additional housing types
at a scale between two-family
dwellings and multi-family
dwellings that can be allowed
in the Commercial Nodes.
This could include 3- and
4-family dwellings, townhouses,
small apartments of up to 6
dwelling units designed to look
like large houses, or small-scale
apartment buildings of up to 12
units. Most of these housing types
could accommodate mixed-use
with ground floor commercial.
Smaller multi-family options
may be easier for local developers
to design and build, with less
competition from larger national
firms. Consider prohibiting multi-
family development of greater than
12 units along West Main Street
and the Route 28 Corridor.
Housing Production Plan Strategies Residential & Rural Regional Economic Center Downtown Hyannis Village Centers Commercial Nodes
Pursue the extension of Barnstable’s residential property tax exemption to Barnstable
property owners that provide year-round rentals to income-eligible tenants.
i. Consider opportunities to use this incentive to strengthen the Accessory Affordable Apartment Program.
Develop strategies that will address the seasonal housing challenges unique to the region,
including pursuing the ability to place year-round deed-restrictions on residential units.
Consider regulations and other policies focused on short-term rentals to the extent they
impact year-round affordable housing.
Housing Production Plan Strategies Residential & Rural Regional Economic Center Downtown Hyannis Village Centers Commercial Nodes
Amend zoning to incentivize development and redevelopment of affordable assisted or
independent living units for low-income seniors, such as expedited permitting, zoning
relief, and density bonuses.
Pursue the creation of affordable year-round housing on vacant and/or underutilized land
or properties as consistent with the Local Comprehensive Plan. Consider a zoning amendment to
define “underutilized properties” in locations consistent with the Local Comprehensive Plan to allow redevelopment and re-
use for multi-unit housing through expedited permitting, zoning relief, and density bonuses.
Explore community-supported opportunities to add housing on Town properties,
especially the Marstons Mills School (730 Osterville West Barnstable Rd), vacant land
next to police station (1200 Phinney’s Lane), 164 Route 149, Marstons Mills, land around
the Barnstable Adult Community Center, and other opportunities as may be identified as
appropriate.
Housing Production Plan Strategies Residential & Rural Regional Economic Center Downtown Hyannis Village Centers Commercial Nodes
Strengthen the inclusionary affordable housing ordinance by requiring a higher percentage
of affordable units at a variety of income levels, and making the required percentage
proportionate to the size of the development.
i. Look for opportunities to provide expedited permitting, zoning relief, density bonuses, and financial subsidy for
developments that provide affordable housing beyond what is required.
Plan and partner with entities to produce permanent supportive housing for unhoused
people.
Housing Production Plan Strategies Residential & Rural Regional Economic Center Downtown Hyannis Village Centers Commercial Nodes
Closely coordinate implementation of the Town’s Comprehensive Wastewater Management
Plan and housing planning to address both natural resource protection and housing needs and
continue to support upgrades to wastewater infrastructure in the Downtown Hyannis Growth
Incentive Zone.
Consider incentives or
requirements for using open
space residential development in
key areas, such as near mixed-
use zoning districts and where
the protected open space can
help conserve and connect
important natural resources.