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1 Land Use
Cotuit - Old Shore Road, Little
River Road, Oyster Place Road
Why aren't the town dock, Hooper's Landing, and the Little River neighborhoods
designated as "Maritime Areas?" Most of the town's moorings are placed adjacent to
these locations and represent important centers for both commercial and recreational
uses
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1) West Main Street needs bike paths conne ting downtown and north to Rt. 28.
2) Agreed, protected shared use paths needed on w main and connections to 28
3 Land Use Need to review acceptable uses for this area across from the High School down to the
Rotary. Consider ban on national chains.1
The former Santander site was proposed as a site for a Fast food restaurant - the
intersection and school pedestrians would have made this area very dangerous. A
suitable use for this property should exclude drive through use and review traffic flow.
4 Land Use Barnstable Airport Since it is possible the airport could be shut down in the next 10 years, recommend this
plan consider that. 0
5 Land Use 2 acre zoning area Plan should identify specific areas within two acre zoning that are recommended for
upzoning. Specifically for transit oriented development or walkable neighborhoods. 0
6 Land Use Hyannis Ponds WMA Please look at extending the CC Rail Trail through Hyannis ponds WMA to connect to
independence village 0 Utilize this tucked away land for housing and commercial developments separate from
subdivisions
7 Land Use CCCC/park and ride It would be great to include a light commercial district in the park and ride/CCCC area 1
8 Land Use Golf Course Is 6 golf courses too many for Barnstable? I think so... The land could be better used for
natural habitat, without the water useage, mowing, etc....1
9 Land Use Barnstable Village Protect this beautiful village from by-right density development. 1
10 Land Use All Villages Village centers are a big part of why people come here. They do not need to be quote
developed or redeveloped. Preserve all. 1 All villages should be preserved and protected as they are a draw for residents and
tourists alike.
11 Land Use Independence Park/District
This area should be developed with a mix of housing (including affordable options) as
well as having a section zoned and designated for the development of small bays,
warehouses and vehicle parking for our contractors and small businesses.
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12 Land Use Centerville Historic Village Center
Preserve this and ALL historic village centers AS IS. Do not allow changes to zoning
that will permit the development of multi-unit housing. This will create traffic, parking
and infrastructure issues and destroy the character of our village centers.
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13 Land Use Osterville Village
Preserve this and ALL historic village centers AS IS. Do not allow changes to zoning
that will permit the development of multi-unit housing. This will create traffic, parking
and infrastructure issues and destroy the character of our village centers.
1 Agree with all of that.
Barnstable Local Comprehensive Plan
Future Land Use Map: Public Comment
Land Use
West Main Street has very heavy traffic in the morning and from mid-day to 6 PM.
There is considerable traffic avoidence behavior visible along Picther's Way, Lincoln
Road, and Craigville Beach Road.
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Land Use
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14 Land Use Marstons Mills Village Center
Preserve this and ALL historic village centers AS IS. Do not allow changes to zoning
that will permit the development of multi-unit housing. This will create traffic, parking
and infrastructure issues and destroy the character of our village centers.
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15 Land Use West Barnstable Village Center
Preserve this and ALL historic village centers AS IS. Do not allow changes to zoning
that will permit the development of multi-unit housing. This will create traffic, parking
and infrastructure issues and destroy the character of our village centers.
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16 Land Use Barnstable Village Center
Preserve this and ALL historic village centers AS IS. Do not allow changes to zoning
that will permit the development of multi-unit housing. This will create traffic, parking
and infrastructure issues and destroy the character of our village centers.
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17 Land Use Cotuit Village Center
Preserve this and ALL historic village centers AS IS. Do not allow changes to zoning
that will permit the development of multi-unit housing. This will create traffic, parking
and infrastructure issues and destroy the character of our village centers.
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18 Land Use Keyes Memorial Beach Vendor for snack shed in summer. This beach is underused due to lack of food service.0
19 Land Use Rt 132 corridor Garage bays for contractors so heavy equipment storage can be moved out of residential
areas.0
Topic Location Comment Likes Responses
1 Housing Barnstable Park and Ride The park and ride is the closest thing we have to a transit center, recommend adding
higher density housing in this area.2
2 Housing Barnstable Village Nice small walkable commercial district, which should have more high density housing
around it. 1
1) I support preserving our villages. I also support preserving single family home
neighborhoods
2) We support single family home zoning. Retain the character of our village and the
importance of fair and equitable legislation to current full time residents.
4 Housing Osterville I am against changing the land use from single family home to multi family and I am
against short term rentals 3 Maintain single family zoning. There are other ways to meet housing needs.
5 Housing Shootflying Hill High efficiency affordable housing located nearby exits to mitigate future traffic issues
and access 1
6 Housing Hyannis, ma revisit Hyannis FBC to preserve village character and quality of life 0
7 Housing Everywhere Preserve single family zoning around villages. Meet housing needs without changing
zoning to multi-family by right. 1
8 Housing Area surrounding CCCC This area is well-situated and ripe for development of housing options to support student
and faculty 0
9 Housing
Residential and Rural Throughout
the Town
DO NOT eliminate single family residential zoning in those areas of the Town where it
is currently permitted. Doing so will lead to increased traffic and parking issues in our
neighborhoods and forever change the character of our neighborhoods/villages.
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10 Housing
Residential Rural Throughout
Village PROHIBIT short term rentals in ALL single family residential zoned neighborhoods 1
11 Housing all over
Adopt STR rules like all other places and get houses back to use by locals. Restrict STR
use by people who do not ever live in the homes. Homes are not $ machines . Locals
need them.
1 Develop develop develop without protecting units from being Airbnb’s is ridiculous.
Housing
33 Housing Please keep single family neighborhoods and retain the historical nature of Osterville and
Centerville.
Topic Location Comment Likes Responses
1) There needs to priority given to creating and protecting connectivity between open
and upland forests with The Great Marsh. I have recorded deer, coyotes, fisher, fox and
coyotes all moving between these places and the Marsh.
2) Long beach parking, 2 resident only parking lots and public beach access must be
maintained and protected. One public beach access was destroyed and not replaced -
public beach access is a taxpayer right.
2 Natural Resources Shoestring Bay/ Popponessett
Mashpee is attempting to clean up Poponessett Bay, but NO ONE is taking care of
Shoestring Bay, which is already shellfish restricted and increases in algae and bacteria
each year. There is not even a testing program at present. It needs to be fixed.
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3 Natural Resources Sampsons Island
There should be a comprehensive plan for the regular maintenance of the Cotuit channel
and the refreshment of of the east end of Dead Neck with the accrued sand at the Cotuit
end.
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Related to dredging around DNSI - consider taking sand from both the Cotuit and
Osterville channels to improve navigation and buttress the sand-starved east end of Dead
Neck in addition to keeping the Cotuit channel open to pre-1970 widths
4 Natural Resources Consider how to open Fawcett Pond to residents. Consider aking trail and picnic area.2
5 Natural Resources Consider feasibility of restoring herring run in the Twin Brooks watershed.4
Natural Resources
1 Natural Resources West Barnstable
Identified to study acquisition of land to protect critical natural habitat especially land
that is continuous with existing open space that is protected in perpetuity [EXAMPLE
COMMENT]
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Topic Location Comment Likes Responses
1) Groundwater-Cotuit contains elevated nitrogen from septic/cesspool systems. The 3
bays and poponessett water quality is already extremely compromised. Severe drops in
shellfish population noter due to depleted dissolved oxygen. Act now; not 20 yrs.r
2) Begin adding permeable reactive barriers wherever possible along the coastline,
specifically along Old Shore Road during the upcoming storm water catch basin project.
2 Infrastructure and Facilities Sampsons Mill Road, Cotuit What can be done to discourage the use of Sampson Mill Road and Quinaquisset
Ave/School Street as a shortcut/bypass for drivers attempting to avoid Rpute 28 traffic?0
3 Infrastructure and Facilities Putnam Ave Create a multiuse path to connect the Village and Conservation areas 6
4 Infrastructure and Facilities Consider bike path connecting West Main and Rt. 28.1
5 Infrastructure and Facilities Do not cut more trees n this area. Remove solar pnels and build efficiency apartments for
seniors in the parking area.2
6 Infrastructure and Facilities As he light commercial area is expanded, be sure to maintain tree buffers for 50 - 100
feet. Thid is especilly rue along the Starr Market parking lot.1
7 Infrastructure and Facilities Purchase old home next to Barnstable Water land and put in a fishing pier and picnic area
for residents.2
8 Infrastructure and Facilities 0
9 Infrastructure and Facilities Update intersection to make more 1 Update intersection - improve ADA accessibility, add walk signals to improve safety at
crossings, widen sidewalks along Old Colony to Aselton Park
10 Infrastructure and Facilities Everywhere
The point of sewers that residents will be asked to pay for is to clean our environment
and preserve our natural resources. The point is not to enable dense development. The
principle of flow neutrality should apply.
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11 Infrastructure and Facilities 555 Main Street Centerville, ma Sewering villages are not for increasing density but for cleaning water for homeowners
who are paying to get sewered 2
12 Infrastructure and Facilities Hyannis Address current parking nightmare before adding any more by-right reduced parking
development. 0
13 Infrastructure and Facilities Pine, Main, South Main
Traffic has increased significantly in this part of Centerville by motorists avoiding
congestion on West Main St and Rt 28 between South County Rd and Strawberry Hill
Rd. Negative impacts to quality of life for residents, increased pavement degradation.
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14 Infrastructure and Facilities Rts 28 and 132 Lack of sidewalks and bike paths for residents accessing workplaces and shopping.0
15 Infrastructure and Facilities Millway 0 Double wide boat ramps and better parking facilities
16 Infrastructure and Facilities Craigville Bike path/dedicated lane to connect West End/W. Hyport hotels and rentals to beaches
and snack bars.0
1 Infrastructure and Facilities Cotuit Identified to study innovative strategies for septic solutions to protect groundwater
quality [EXAMPLE COMMENT]7
Infrastructure & Facilities
Topic Location Comment Likes Responses
1 Economic Development Hyannis Harbor Identified to conduct a feasibility study to examine locating a new commercial fishing
offload facility [EXAMPLE COMMENT]2
2 Economic Development More commercial/recreational areas due to influx in nearby housing developments 2
3 Economic Development Hyannis Main Street Lack of supermarket creates food desert downtown. C-shops do not provide healthy
eating. Get Market Basket to open a midsize version.0
4 Economic Development West Main St.
Please consider committee member Counsell's comments to pause any development in
this area until we see the impact of the other projects proposed for Main St. Hyannis.
This area already has significant housing/commercial development and traffic is bad.
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5 Economic Development Everywhere Without professional jobs to support a family like other parts of the county, housing will
continue to be a problem. Wasn’t the CCC supposed to bring jobs to the cape? 0
Economic Development
Topic Location Comment Likes Responses
1 Culture, Heritage, and Design Cotuit
The historic village "center" of Cotuit extends the length of Main Street from the
intersection with Route 28 to its end at Oregon Beach. The current designation is far too
small and fails to capture a great deal of old housing stock.
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2 Culture, Heritage, and Design Centerville Historic Main St
Preserve this historic Main St. This is one of the oldest main streets on the Cape. It's
simplicity and charm provide the character that attracts residents and tourists alike to
visit our town.
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Culture, Heritage & Design
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Maldonado, Kaitlyn
From:Kupfer, James
Sent:Thursday, October 24, 2024 8:37 AM
To:BRUCE COLE
Cc:johncrowprecinct5@gmail.com; peter hansen; Maldonado, Kaitlyn
Subject:RE: Osterville Village Association Pending Comments on Future Land Use Maps &
Personal Notes
Bruce,
Thank you for your comments and I welcome OVA’s comments when they are ready. In addition, this winter, the LCPC
hopes to have a full first draft of the Comprehensive Plan for review and comment. I think that would be a great
opportunity to discuss with yourself, and OVA if you think its appropriate, concerns about specific language in chapters
that has been drafted to date.
I’ll certainly be in touch as that time gets closer, but please do not hesitate to reach out in the meantime with any
questions or comments.
Thank you,
Jim
James S. Kupfer, AICP, MPA
Director l Planning & Development
Town of Barnstable l 367 Main Street l Hyannis, MA 02601
James.Kupfer@town.barnstable.ma.us
P 508-862-4784
C 774-487-2786
From: BRUCE COLE <wineman@capecod.net>
Sent: Wednesday, October 23, 2024 6:37 PM
To: Kupfer, James <James.Kupfer@town.barnstable.ma.us>
Cc: johncrowprecinct5@gmail.com; peter hansen <phansen123@hotmail.com>; Bruce Cole <wineman@capecod.net>
Subject: Osterville Village Association Pending Comments on Future Land Use Maps & Personal Notes
Importance: High
Dear Jim -
On behalf of the Osterville Village Association (OVA), I just wanted to send you a quick email
with apologies that formal OVA comments on the Future Land Use Maps will be late. We
genuinely appreciate the effort and hard work you are putting in to make sure that the public
is included in the process at this stage even if, as you may know, that wasn’t always the case.
As OVA meetings are monthly, we have had only one OVA meeting since the September 12th
LCP meeting. While we did have some discussion at our October meeting on the 1st, the next
OVA meeting is not until November 12th due to Election Day falling on the first Tuesday of the
month. Village input was not limited to a sole meeting however, as the village is well aware of
the changes and plans created by the Cape Cod Commission (CCC) without our input and
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echoed in Town of Barnstable (TOB) proposals on housing, zoning and
development. We basically have been talking generally about these
for several months.
The challenge is that the concerns and comments are so numerous
and detailed that it is a daunting task to summarize them properly and
move them through our internal processes for voting and submission
to you and the town. As our Board is comprised entirely of volunteers, scheduling,
travel and professional conflicts do not always allow for timely summaries of complex
issues. As today is the deadline, we did want you to be aware that we indeed have much to
say but just did not have enough time to present it formally to you at this time. We hope to
send it to you after our next monthly meeting at the latest.
While not speaking on behalf of the Board, in my personal opinion, it
is obvious there are tremendous concerns and objections throughout
the village for both the CCC and TOB versions of proposed housing approaches,
changes to single family zoning, and potential plans for redevelopment of Osterville.
For example, in my ten years of service on the OVA, not once has a resident of Osterville ever
complained about single family zoning. The top request in the Town’s own housing survey
was for more single-family homes, so the idea that current zoning is “a burden" is
ludicrous. It is also disappointing when anyone who likes “single-family zoning”
is painted as anti-housing, when these folks seem to be simply trying
to preserve the neighborhood character they know and love.
Single-family zoning and the appeals process via the Zoning Board
has combined with other factors has helped create a desirable
community where I have lived my whole life. In general, it is hard for
me to identify any community desire to change that with broad policy
revisions. I noted many objections to the easing of checks and balances for
developers. Those processes are in place so communities are notified about any pending
changes to their neighborhoods and can react if needed.
My concern is that CCC plans and TOB drafts seem to nearly eliminate the current way of
doing things in favor of streamlining the development process into a “free-for-all” as long as it
results in more housing for more people. No one in our village appears to be against housing,
but rather desires to maintain the current controlled approach which has worked fine for
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decades. Let the community play a role in its own future versus a policy that allows
developers to decide what is best for us.
In my view, the people of Osterville are trying to preserve and protect their way of life by
keeping zoning and development regulations in place as we work towards finding solutions
that work for everyone...those who may benefit, and those who call this home already.
It has been mentioned that the companies hired by the CCC to assist them with design
guidelines were from Arkansas, Georgia and Philadelphia. My feeling is the reason that
people love New England so much is because it is unique, and doesn’t look like most of the
rest of the USA. The last thing I want to see is homogenized plans that
mimic parts of the country that are nothing like Cape Cod.
I note that villagers are mystified by the CCC’s flawed process of favoring “stakeholders”
input over residents and taxpayers. A lot of those folks were getting paid to take part in CCC
planning meetings while the general public seemed almost completely left out. These plans
then wound up being Barnstable’s plans too but it seems many are grateful that individual
sub-committees have been created to further examine each issue with a mix of Councilors
and residents. This is a welcome change.
One comment I heard in LCP meetings was that the final results will be “different than
perceived.” This sentiment is welcome but sadly irrelevant unless the Zoning and Housing
Drafts are corrected to match the very real concerns of the public. It’s the paper that will
matter when push comes to shove, not what was said "in passing" to appease the
public. These documents must reflect the views of residents and the Future Land Use Maps
must also do the same.
In conclusion, formal OVA comments are pending and those above are my own brief
synopsis of many thoughts and opinions versus a Board document. The OVA version will
address the issues, identify problems, in some cases suggest solutions, and be submitted f or
approval by our Board before being forwarded. I do know that the OVA
appreciates the opportunity to share the opinions we have gathered
by cultivating community awareness and bringing all these issues into
the limelight for discussion in our village.
As an individual, I recognize your efforts and welcoming approach and
I am cautiously optimistic you actually listen and care. Your job is
incredibly challenging and I don’t mean to be negative in any way but
rather just wanted share a bit of what I know to this point with hope
that it may help us both short and long term. Thank you for your
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patience and please know we all appreciate your team approach here
in our mutual effort to produce the best results for everyone.
Best regards always,
Bruce Cole
Vice-President, Osterville Village Association
Personal E-mail: wineman@capecod.net
Cell: (508) 367-7853
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Maldonado, Kaitlyn
From:Ree Hirsch <ree1h@aol.com>
Sent:Wednesday, October 23, 2024 10:41 AM
To:Barnstable LCP
Subject:New maps
I. Elieve that the villages should be forever preserved as they are and that homes in single family neighborhoods should
be preserved as they are. We all spent good money to live in the neighborhood that we love and is ZONED for single
family dwellings.
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Maldonado, Kaitlyn
From:David Kelly <kellypgh@gmail.com>
Sent:Wednesday, October 23, 2024 7:00 AM
To:Barnstable LCP
Subject:Zoning
Please protect single family zoning! There are many single family zones in Barnstable. People move
there for a reason.
Also, protect our villages so that we can continue to enjoy the atmosphere that has made Cape Cod so
attractive to live in.
--
David M. Kelly
email: Kellypgh@gmail.com
phone: 508-420-1727
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Maldonado, Kaitlyn
From:David McLean <david@davidmclean9.com>
Sent:Tuesday, October 22, 2024 11:25 PM
To:Barnstable LCP
Subject:Local villages
Dear Council:
Please preserve the quaint and charming local villages of Barnstable. They make us really special. I
respectfully request that you limit development in and around the villages.
Further, I believe development by right of multifamily homes is inconsistent with the goal of preserving
our special villages.
Thank you for your consideration.
Regards,
David McLean
9 North Bay Road
Osterville, MA 02655
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Maldonado, Kaitlyn
From:Barry Neagle <bneagle@gmail.com>
Sent:Tuesday, October 22, 2024 2:26 PM
To:Barnstable LCP
Subject:Preserve Cotuit as is (with fewer traffic control signs and lights.)
Barry Neagle
774-238-6073
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Maldonado, Kaitlyn
From:Avis Pritzker <ronavis94@gmail.com>
Sent:Wednesday, October 23, 2024 11:20 AM
To:Barnstable LCP
Subject:housing plan
I support saving single family
neighborhoods!!!
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Maldonado, Kaitlyn
From:mark wirtanen <markthefinnwb@gmail.com>
Sent:Tuesday, October 22, 2024 4:09 PM
To:Barnstable LCP
Subject:C.C.C.C. map area
The 4 C's map area appears to be encompassing state highway/Rt.6 property in the southeast part of the
crosshatched area. Also west of Rt.132 appears to be wrongly added to the 4 C's area.That is the YMCA
and Cape Cod Conservatory and Burger King and Mobil gas station land.Please clean up and shrink this
area to the correct size.
Thank you, Mark Wirtanen
1894 Main Street
West Barnstable
Ma. 02668
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Maldonado, Kaitlyn
From:Joanne Hynes <joannehynes@yahoo.com>
Sent:Wednesday, October 23, 2024 5:18 PM
To:Barnstable LCP
Subject:Multi housing revision
We are totally AGAINST rezoning our beauƟful town to duplex and triplex housing!! We need to keep our towns under
the exisƟng zoning restricƟons of single homes!
Joanne and Thomas Hynes
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Maldonado, Kaitlyn
From:Laura Cronin <ltftmc@hotmail.com>
Sent:Wednesday, October 23, 2024 8:10 AM
To:Barnstable LCP
Subject:Oppose the Proposed LCP - Future Land Use Plan
To the Town of Barnstable,
I oppose the proposed changes to the Future Land Use Plan as show and communicated in the Local
Comprehensive Plan. Residential neighborhoods should remain residential, and not converted to multi-family
by right. Residents should have a say in what goes on in their neighborhood; through our existing process, this
would go through public hearing requesting change of use, and your voice could be heard.
We should slow down this saturation of housing units, especially in Hyannis, until we can better understand
what the Form Based Zoning growth means to our community resources and services, which are already
stressed. We can't keep up with our current enforcement of overcrowded homes, or neighborhoods, or
violations. Limiting density was a way to control growth and was controlled by the zoning and regulatory
agreements. This LCP Future Land Use proposal, will drive families and residents out of the villages.
Please do not approve this proposed Future Land Use map.
Regards,
Laura Cronin
402 South Street
Hyannis, MA 02601
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Maldonado, Kaitlyn
From:Nancy <enlaix2@comcast.net>
Sent:Tuesday, October 22, 2024 2:31 PM
To:Barnstable LCP
Subject:Villages
I support preserving villages and single family neighborhoods.
Nancy Fraser
Sent from my iPhone
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Maldonado, Kaitlyn
From:Cate Gulliver <cate.j.gulliver@gmail.com>
Sent:Wednesday, October 23, 2024 4:01 PM
To:Barnstable LCP
Subject:Land use in Barnstable
I support single family housing.
There is no need to change our single family zoning regulaƟons. The idea of mulƟfamily housing “by right” in
neighborhoods zoned for single family housing is a truly terrible idea - - a sure way to turn the town into a hellscape for
those of us who live here. MulƟfamily housing “by right” is a boon to unscrupulous developers and a disaster for our
environment, our ciƟzens, and our way of life.
I support preserving our historic villages.
We do not need to consider the absurd housing development plans pushed forward by the Cape Cod Commission, an
organizaƟon no longer respected by the ciƟzens of Cape Cod because it no longer honors its mandate to protect Cape
Cod. The Commission has become the stooge of development interests. We do not need or want 4 story apartment
buildings in Hyannis - especially not on Main Street. Stop dumping all these terrible projects in Hyannis!
Listen to the ciƟzens of Barnstable. The majority have been telling you for two years in your public opinion surveys that
our number one priority is clean water and a resilient environment. That means slowing down on the growth and
development ficƟon. We want to preserve our villages, keep single family housing zones, preserve the environment,
restore wetlands, preserve what liƩle open space is leŌ, protect our water overlay districts, clean not only our drinking
water but our ponds and embayments and harbors. Ensure our water supply.
Face it. There are limits to growth. The major limiƟng factor in Barnstable, and for all of Cape Cod, is our water supply.
You can’t keep adding people and housing to an already stressed sole source aquifer.
There are loud and incessant voices demanding housing. It is not your duty to accommodate the most strident voices. It
is your duty to consider the facts, the science, and the voice of the majority.
Please respect the voices of the majority of Barnstable’s ciƟzens. PreservaƟon over development. Protect our fragile
environment.overdevelopment is killing us.
Thank you for your consideraƟon,
Cate Gulliver
Sent from my iPad
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Maldonado, Kaitlyn
From:Susan Hamel <sbh1310@comcast.net>
Sent:Wednesday, October 23, 2024 3:57 PM
To:Barnstable LCP
Subject:LCPC land use and housing
I do not agree with being able to convert single family housing to mulƟ family housing by right.
There should be regulaƟons as to what kind of mulƟ family housing and in what areas.
Susan Hamel
Sent from my iPad
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Maldonado, Kaitlyn
From:heather hunt <heatherfhunt@gmail.com>
Sent:Thursday, October 24, 2024 7:46 AM
To:Barnstable LCP; Kupfer, James
Subject:Land Use Map Comment
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the future land use map and related issues. Internet issues
and consequent backed-up work prevented me from getting this to you yesterday, the
requested comment date. Apologies.
The LCP Committee's discussion at the early September 2024 meeting was welcome. I and I know others
really appreciated that the Committee shifted away from going to corners with flip charts to group
discussion that was audible to the public. People hope for more of that.
I support preserving and maintaining Village centers as discussed at the September 2024 meeting and as
noted on the future land use map. I strongly oppose the language in the draft chapter about "developing
and redeveloping" village centers and doing analysis of the development every two years based on the
"vision." It is, by the way, not clear whose "vision" is meant in that context in any case given the Town
staff decision in this cycle to do away with the very long-time tradition of vision-visioning and village
plans. For example, when I listen to residents at public meetings, I appreciate so much hearing and
learning from people who live in Hyannis and their concerns and wishes for Hyannis that I can't imagine
someone else imposing a vision on them. I believe their views for Hyannis should be captured and
reflected in plans. The notion of developing and redeveloping village centers mirrors the Cape Cod
Commission's computer-generated Community Activity Center construct. That exercise was
disconnected from local facts and locals' preferences. Even putting that process aside, consider for
example, whether you've ever heard people clamor to "redevelop" the beautiful Main Street in
Centerville? Have you ever heard local residents express a desire to change it through consultant-
generated "Design Guidelines"? I encourage the marking of village centers as "to be preserved" to be
adopted as final. In fact, village centers warrant investment in preservation to maintain them as the draw
that they have long been.
Similarly, I support preserving single-family zoning, including in the areas around village centers as well.
Consider, for example, the current density in the area around Osterville Village, with more dense
condominium complexes than perhaps anywhere in Town, and property lots in the surrounding areas
that are generally 1/4 or 1/3 of an acre. I strongly oppose the proposal to allow conversion of single-
family homes to duplexes and triplexes By Right, and the other dense development proposals that echo
the Cape Cod Commission's Regional Housing Strategy. If one were to pursue such dramatic change to
neighborhoods, one would need to provide direct town mail notice to homeowners and do considerably
more intense public processes to even consider such a shift in our residential land use. There
are many ways to meet locals' housing needs without upending single-family zoning and the town should
pursue those that are able to be executed in the near term and that have community support. Chief
among them is making use of town-owned property for small, accessible housing for young people and
seniors. In addition, the town should prioritize affordability in the range of housing decisions -
affordability requirements were raised and left to the side in the ADU regulation and in the density zoning
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change in Hyannis, where the town consultant told the town to expect new units made possible by Form
Based Zoning (now called design driven zoning and other modified names) to be at the high end of the
market rate. That does not ultimately serve the people who most need help.
In connection with land use and housing, short-term rental businesses - STRs operated by people who
own homes and never live in them but rather use them as higher-profit mini-hotels -
do not belong in residential nieghborhoods. Massachusetts courts agree. To be clear, this is different
from Cape Cod family rental traditions, people who rent their own homes for periods in the summer. The
former are commercial enterprises. It is well documented by independent institutions that allowing such
use of housing stock puts upward pressure on all housing prices (not just affordable housing) as local
families compete for housing with investors calculating the sizable STR revenue stream, and drives up
the price of housing rents for locals . We have all heard endlessly the very predictable and very sad
accounts of locals getting kicked out of their "winter rentals" to make way for much more profitable
Airbnb use. Nearly all the great and thriving tourist-dependent communities across this country have
made a decision to prioritize locals' need for housing by restricting such use. There are myriad ways to do
that which have withstood legal challenges by STR operators and industry and which have not adversely
affected tourism. The LCP recommendation to deal with the need for long-term rentals by paying people
not to STR - through a property tax exemption - should be rejected. You may know that public records
show it originated not from the years of public dialogue about innumerable means to return some homes
used as Airbnb businesses to use as homes for locals, but rather from one chamber of commerce (which
is on record opposing mainstream STR restrictions) email to a town consultant after the public housing
surveys and focus groups closed. Its origin was one community out west whose housing stock was
devastated by STRs; subsequent media reports that the Town leaders consider the program a flop,
needing to be restructured for any going forward purpose. In addition, the proposal shifts property tax
burdens away from owners of housing stock not used as homes to people who live in the homes they
own. By all accounts, extending the residential tax exemption would not in any case make up the revenue
loss to incent one not to STR - analysis shows that one makes more in two months operating an Airbnb
than one could earn by renting the same property year round. Before looking to create new housing
stock, consider what Town housing said to the Housing Committee in an early Airbnb conversation
reported in meeting minutes: "We have a lot of housing stock. It is just not being used to house locals."
This town can preserve rental traditions and prioritize locals in the use of existing housing stock. Finally,
any LCP Committee member who owns a house in Barnstable they do not live in and instead monetizes
housing as a short-term rental business should not be participating in or influencing these land use and
housing discussions or any LCP recommendation. Recall the Planning Board debacle a few years back
that had to be "redone" due to an Airbnb financial interest and failure to recuse. By information and belief
and vacation rental ads on-line, the LCP Committee has such an issue.
Thank you for the time you contribute to the town and consideration of these views.
--
Heather Hunt
Barnstable resident
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From:lorraine james <quiche1948@gmail.com>
Sent:Tuesday, October 22, 2024 3:40 PM
To:Barnstable LCP
Subject:My Village and My Neighborhood
I support preserving my Village of Osterville and my single family neighborhood in Osterville. The Village and
neighborhood, exactly the way they are, are why my husband and I purchased a home here. I wouldn’t want to change a
thing.
Lorraine James
Osterville
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From:Jen Nash <jen_nash@comcast.net>
Sent:Friday, October 4, 2024 12:17 PM
To:Barnstable LCP
Subject:Future Land Use Public Comment
Good aŌernoon:
I would like to see the plan include improvements for two town owned properƟes in Cotuit.
#1 - The Memorial Park - the walkways are in terrible condiƟon and pose a safety risk to walkers and patrons of the park.
I understand the town engineer is working on a redesign to move the monuments and the flag pole - which I am 100% in
favor of (specifically moving the monuments but not replacing them). I think this deserves priority consideraƟon for the
village.
#2 - the recreaƟon field retained by the town of Barnstable at the site of the former Cotuit Elementary School. The
condiƟon of the ball field could be drasƟcally improved, new backstops install and possibly some soccer nets in the back
field area. The sidewalks and roadways are in poor condiƟon and it needs lighƟng/beƩer lighƟng. As someone who walks
through that area every day I consistently noƟce trash (including full sized boƩles of alcohol), graffiƟ and damage done to
the property (not just to the school now owned by the district).
I would like to know what the Towns plan is for these two properƟes.
Thank you,
Jen Nash
284 School Street
508-280-3269
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From:Jane Saunders <jdisau@gmail.com>
Sent:Wednesday, October 23, 2024 3:05 PM
To:Barnstable LCP
Cc:Patrick Page
Subject:Comments on The Local Comprehensive Plan
To the LCP CommiƩee:
Regarding Land Use and proposed Housing in West Barnstable area at and near the Cape Cod Community College:
BEFORE any kind of development can be remotely considered for the shaded area on the Land Use Map, ALL previous
years’ plans, documents, idenƟfied exisƟng problems, AND DOWNGRADIENT RESIDENT ISSUES need to be FULLY
UNDERSTOOD, CONSIDERED and AND ADDRESSED.
For example, in the 2005 Local Comprehensive Plan, it is noted that any further expansion of the college would require
water to be brought to down gradient residents. There are also many discussions in many public documents about how
increased water flowing to downgradient residents raises the ground level water for these residents which impacts these
resident’s private land use. Several previous plans have proposed injecƟng treated sewer water into the ground around
the college. This will have a serious impact on the water ground level near the college, parƟcularly at the lowest point at
1780 Main Street (6A) West BARNSTABLE, which can be considered “ground zero” for this huge problem.
With proposed plans to develop housing behind the Burger King parking lot comes an increase in popula Ɵon for this area
which increases traffic which shed more oil, chemicals (baƩery acid for example) during storm events-all of which goes
downhill, goes into ground water and out to Cape Cod Bay - UNLESS MAJOR MITIGATING WATER CLEANING
INFRASTRUCTURES ARE INSTALLED AT THE SITES AND SURROUNDING AREA BEFORE DEVELOPMENT.
Before ANY development is considered for the West Barnstable area at and near the Community College, a FULL STUDY
of the impact on the downgradient residenƟal area must be completed along with SOLUTIONS to any problems which
would be FURTHER WORSENED BY MORE UPGRADIENT DEVELOPMENT.
SubmiƩed by
Jane Saunders and Patrick Page
1780 Main Street (6A), West Barnstable
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From:AUGUSTA MORAVEC <aomoravec@aol.com>
Sent:Sunday, October 27, 2024 1:05 PM
To:Barnstable LCP
Subject:Land Use
What makes the Cape so UNIQUE is all of the wonderful town villages with an historic appeal. We do NOT want the Cape
to become the land of high rise Condos on the beach and a miss mash of unappealing townhouses and and duplex
dwellings. We do have land that is not in the historic centers for building neighborhoods.
We need to keep this historic scecions of the Cape historic and not allow runaway construc Ɵon for the profit of
developers and the detriment of the people who actually live there.
Augusta Moravec
68 Washington Avenue
Hyannisport, MA 02647
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From:Nicholas Lazares <nwlazares@gmail.com>
Sent:Sunday, October 27, 2024 11:05 PM
To:Barnstable LCP
Subject:Land Use and Long Term Planning
As a 40-plus year resident of Hyannisport, I believe that the future prosperity of Barnstable and its
residents will only be secured if town planners honor the unique historical charm of its (mostly)
charming villages.
While new development is inevitable, it should always be done with a view to maintaining comparative
contextual compatibility and historical integrity. Hopefully, rundown motels and commercial structures
will eventually be redeveloped. That will be a test for our town planners to assure that new developments
be designed in a way that exudes cape cod charm. That is especially important for Main Street Hyannis
and the waterfront. We shouldn’t be just a place to catch a ferry to Nantucket or the Vineyard. Visitors
should be enticed to stay…and that will only happen if they find Hyannis to be charming. Sadly, most
visitors don’t have that impression. Since tourism will always be a major driver of the local economy, it is
incumbent upon town planners to do their best to make Hyannis a first choice vacation destination…not
a poor cousin to the Islands.
As for converting single family homes to multiple unit housing as a matter of right…that’s just a bad idea.
No responsible town planning board should give developers carte blanche . Neighborhoods that have
traditionally been single family should stay that way unless a variance is granted pursuant to a
compelling need set forth in a public hearing.
One more point…many of us have been seasonal residents for decades . The town derives tremendous
tax revenue from seasonal residents and those residents use relatively few public resources. We should
be given the right to vote in local elections and should be allowed and encouraged to participate in all
public forums that deal with issues that affect our homes and our families.
Thank you for taking my thoughts into consideration as you guide our town into the future.
Sincerely,
Nicholas W. Lazares
+1 (617) 898-8140
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From:Brenda Lee <hellokitkat@comcast.net>
Sent:Sunday, October 27, 2024 11:18 AM
To:Barnstable LCP
Subject:Support our villages
We are not a city…keep our villages
Brenda lee
Hyannisport
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From:susan santa-cruz <susansccom@gmail.com>
Sent:Sunday, October 27, 2024 12:14 PM
To:Barnstable LCP
I vote for preserving single family homes.
I am a taxpayer and have a home in Hyannisport.
Thank you-
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From:Constance McPheeters <constancemcpheeters@gmail.com>
Sent:Monday, October 28, 2024 10:26 AM
To:Barnstable LCP
Subject:Land use
I support single family neighborhoods
I support preserving villages
I support protecƟng ground water sources
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From:Craig Chapman <craigechapman1@gmail.com>
Sent:Monday, October 28, 2024 2:23 PM
To:Barnstable LCP
Subject:You decide
I support preserving single family homes in areas of Hyannis that themselves are village like, like Hyannis
Port and West Hyannis. In such small communities, multi-family house would destroy their history and
character. I also support improving West Main Street's village look & feel, and ensuring any new multi-
family housing and shops in and around Main Street be developed in a way that architecturally adds to a
quaint New England setting and works for the residents and shops.
Craig Chapman
35 My Vernon Avenue
Hyannis
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From:Heather schnee <luckyseebean@gmail.com>
Sent:Monday, October 28, 2024 6:49 AM
To:Barnstable LCP
Subject:MY SUPPORT
I support preserving villages,
I support preserving single-family
neighborhoods,
Heather Schneeberger
Hyannis Port, MA 02647
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From:Ally Spilios <allys.spilios@gmail.com>
Sent:Tuesday, October 29, 2024 11:49 AM
To:Barnstable LCP
Subject:Preserving
I am in support of preserving the Osterville village single family neighborhoods!! A Spilios Sent from my iPhone