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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.