DISTRICT OF CRITICAL PLANNING CONCERN (DCPC) PUBLIC HEARING. March 28, 2018

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1 DISTRICT OF CRITICAL PLANNING CONCERN (DCPC) PUBLIC HEARING March 28, 2018

2 WHAT IS A DCPC? A DCPC designation allows for creation of special regulations to govern development and land use within a designated district. The regulations must promote the purposes for which the district was designated. Regulations are adopted into the local zoning bylaw and are the means by which development is regulated by the local Boards & Committees within the DCPC. The Eastham DCPC is designated for the following types of districts: 1. Economic or Development Resource District 2. Affordable Housing Resource District 3. Transportation Management District

3 WHY WAS A DCPC DESIGNATED IN EASTHAM? Increased development along Route 6 and potential for large scale development caused concern within the community. Current Zoning Bylaw did not anticipate current/future level of development. Current bylaw does not include provisions that help preserve unique qualities of our town and encourage types of development desired by our community (e.g. architectural guidelines, complete streets, development thresholds etc.). Board of Selectmen voted to nominate portions of North Eastham for consideration as a DCPC to the Cape Cod Commission.

4 WHERE IS THE DCPC? Commercially zoned land and all land within the North Eastham Overlay District bounded on the north by the Eastham/Wellfleet Town boundary, to the south by Old Orchard Road, to the east by the Cape Cod Rail Trail, and to the west by Herring Brook Road and Massasoit Road

5 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PROCESS SEPTEMBER 27, 2017 Technical Assistance Panel Public Meeting OCTOBER 3, 2017 Cape Cod Commission Public Hearing #1 OCTOBER 12, 2017 Cape Cod Commission Public Hearing #2 NOVEMBER 1, 2017 Barnstable County Assembly of Delegates Public Hearing NOVEMBER 15, 2017 Planning Board Work Session DECEMBER 19, 2017 Public Info Workshop #1 Community Identity Survey #1 FEBRUARY 6, 2018 Public Info Session #2 Community Identity Survey #2 FEBRUARY 21, 2018 Planning Board/ZBA Work Session MARCH 12, 2018 Planning Board/ZBA Work Session

6 DCPC GUIDELINES 1. Adopt appropriate site layout and design standards to achieve traditional village style development. 2. Adopt regulations to encourage creation of a range of affordable housing. 3. Incorporate best management practices (Low Impact Development) to reduce stormwater impacts to water resources. 4. Promote interconnectivity between properties to improve access for bicyclists, pedestrians, and motorists. 5. Develop a transportation management plan to address the deficiencies on U.S. Route 6, including adequate pedestrian and bicycle accommodations, access management, intersection safety as well as safety along the corridor.

7 MAJOR ELEMENTS OF DCPC REGULATIONS 1. Protection of established structures & uses 2. New sub-districts within DCPC Area 3. Dimensional Table 4. Tiered Site Plan Review System 5. Development Standards

8 PROTECTION OF ESTABLISHED STRUCTURES & USES Any lawfully established lot, structure or use existing at the time of the adoption of this bylaw that does not conform to the provisions of the Eastham Corridor Special District shall be allowed to continue. Provisions for established structures and uses to change, alter or expand. Tiered Review System creates incentive for established structures/uses to implement new design standards.

9 SUB DISTRICTS WITHIN DCPC DCPC is subdivided into 6 Districts Breaking the DCPC into separate districts allows for variation in the dimensional requirements so that future development can be guided towards the Core and Transition Commercial districts, reducing sprawl and concentrating activity in a more defined area where traffic and pedestrian movements can be better controlled over time. 1. Core Commercial District (CC) 2. Transition Commercial District (TC) 3. Limited Commercial District (LC) 4. Office Residential District (OR) 5. Trade Park (Industrial) (TP) 6. Residential A (A)

10 CORE COMMERCIAL DISTRICT (CC) Minimum Lot Size 20,000 sf Minimum Frontage Building Setback 20' on Route 6 5 on Brackett Rd Maximum Frontage Building Setback 30 on Route 6 15 on Brackett Rd CORE COMMERCIAL Side Setback 10 on Route on Brackett Rd Rear Setback 10 Parking Setback At least 20 behind front building facade Maximum Individual Building Footprint 3,000 sf in front of lot; 8,000 sf if located behind frontage buildings Maximum Total Building Coverage 50% Maximum Lot Coverage 80% Landscaping Street trees 1 every 35 3 min. caliper; landscaping required in front yard area Route 6 Access Only one Route 6 curb cut allowed

11 TRANSITION COMMERCIAL (TC) Minimum Lot Size 40,000 sf Minimum Frontage Building Setback 25 Maximum Frontage Building Setback 50 Side Setback 10 TRANSITION COMMERCIAL Rear Setback 10 Parking Setback At least 20 behind front Maximum Individual Building Footprint 3,000 sf in front of lot; 8,000 sf if located behind frontage buildings Maximum Total Building Coverage 30% Maximum Lot Coverage 80% Landscaping Minimum 25 wide vegetated buffer Route 6 Access Only one Route 6 curb cut allowed

12 OFFICE RESIDENTIAL (OR) Minimum Lot Size 40,000 sf Minimum Frontage Building Setback 25 OFFICE/ RESIDENTIAL Maximum Frontage Building Setback 50 Side Setback 10 Rear Setback 10 Parking Setback At least 20 behind front Maximum Individual Building Footprint 2,000 sf in front of lot; 5,000 sf if located behind frontage buildings Maximum Total Building Coverage 30% Maximum Lot Coverage 65% Landscaping Minimum 25 wide vegetated buffer Route 6 Access No Route 6 access allowed; must use secondary road access

13 LIMITED COMMERCIAL (LC) Minimum Lot Size 40,000 sf Minimum Frontage Building Setback 25 Maximum Frontage Building Setback Side Setback 10 LIMITED COMMERCIAL Rear Setback 10 Parking Setback At least 20 behind front Maximum Individual Building Footprint 3,000 sf in front of lot; 8,000 sf if located behind frontage buildings Maximum Total Building Coverage 30% Maximum Lot Coverage 65% Landscaping Minimum 25 wide vegetated buffer Route 6 Access Only one Route 6 curb cut allowed

14 TRADE PARK (TP) Minimum Lot Size 40,000 sf Minimum Frontage Building Setback 25 Maximum Frontage Building Setback Side Setback 10 Rear Setback 10 Parking Setback 10 TRADE PARK Maximum Individual Building Footprint 10,000 sf Maximum Total Building Coverage 50% Maximum Lot Coverage 80% Landscaping Minimum 10 wide vegetated buffer Route 6 Access

15 DIMENSIONAL TABLE CORE COMMERCIAL TRADE PARK TRANSITION COMMERCIAL OFFICE/ RESIDENTIAL LIMITED COMMERCIAL Minimum Lot Size 20,000 sf 40,000 sf 40,000 sf 40,000 sf 40,000 sf Minimum Frontage Building Setback 20' on Route on Brackett Rd Maximum Frontage Building 30 on Route Setback 15 on Brackett Rd Side Setback 10 on Route on Brackett Rd Rear Setback Parking Setback At least 20 behind front 10 At least 20 behind front At least 20 behind front At least 20 behind front building facade Maximum Individual Building Footprint 3,000 sf in front of lot; 8,000 sf if located behind frontage buildings 10,000 sf 3,000 sf in front of lot; 8,000 sf if located behind frontage buildings 2,000 sf in front of lot; 5,000 sf if located behind frontage 3,000 sf in front of lot; 8,000 sf if located behind frontage buildings buildings Maximum Total Building Coverage 50% 50% 30% 30% 30% Maximum Lot Coverage 80% 80% 80% 65% 65% Maximum Building Height 2 stories or 30 for pitched roofs at least 7/12; 20 for flat-roofed buildings 2 stories or 30 for pitched roofs at least 7/12; 20 for flat-roofed buildings 2 stories or 30 for pitched roofs at least 7/12; 20 for flat-roofed buildings 2 stories or 30 for pitched roofs at least 7/12; 20 for flat-roofed buildings Gross Floor Area on 2 nd Floor Less than or equal to 40% of a building s total gross floor area Less than or equal to 40% of a building s total gross floor area Less than or equal to 40% of a building s total gross floor area Less than or equal to 40% of a building s total gross floor area 2 stories or 30 for pitched roofs at least 7/12; 20 for flat-roofed buildings Less than or equal to 40% of a building s total gross floor area Façade Variation 5 setback or projection every 40 5 setback or projection every 40 5 setback or projection every 40 5 setback or projection every 40 Pocket Park/Pedestrian Plaza 50 sf per development site Landscaping Street trees 1 every 35 3 min. caliper; landscaping required in front yard area Minimum 10 wide vegetated buffer Minimum 25 wide vegetated buffer Minimum 25 wide vegetated buffer Minimum 25 wide vegetated buffer Parking Lot Landscaping 100 sf every 10 spaces 100 sf every 10 spaces 100 sf every 10 spaces 100 sf every 10 spaces 100 sf every 10 spaces Route 6 Access Only one Route 6 curb cut allowed Only one Route 6 curb cut allowed No Route 6 access allowed; must Only one Route 6 curb cut allowed use secondary road access

16 TIERED REVIEW SYSTEM Currently all commercial development activity requires Site Plan Approval Special Permit. The proposed Tiered Review System allows greater flexibility to determine appropriate level of regulatory oversight. New system also streamlines application process for small scale projects. 1. MINOR SITE PLAN (Administrative Approval, No Public Hearing Required) 2. MAJOR SITE PLAN (Planning Board Approval) 3. SITE PLAN SPECIAL PERMIT (Planning Board Approval)

17 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS Dimensional Standards Parking, Driveway, Vehicular/Pedestrian Access Building Design Drainage and Storm water Management Landscape and Buffering Lighting

18 MEETING THE GOALS & GUIDELINES OF THE DCPC 1 Adopt site layout & design standards to achieve traditional village style development. Incorporation of CCC Design Guidelines to reinforce context sensitive designs Façade Variation Requirements Max Building Size Limits Setback Reductions Landscape/Buffering Requirements Adopt regulations to encourage creation of a range of affordable housing. Accessory and Affordable Dwelling Units allowed by-right in all districts Increased housing stock will improve affordability at all levels Accessory Dwelling Units provide option for new rental revenue/incentive to re-develop Funding assistance for creation/preservation of aff-housing available via Eastham Housing Trust

19 MEETING THE GOALS & GUIDELINES OF THE DCPC 2 Incorporate best management practices to reduce stormwater impacts Drainage and Storm water management best practices included conformance with MA-DEP Enhanced landscaping/buffering requirements & incentives to reduce paved surfaces Promote interconnectivity improve access for bicyclists, pedestrians & motorists. Requirements to provide adequate Bike/Ped accommodations Parking required to side/rear of lots Develop a transportation management plan to address the deficiencies on Route 6, including adequate pedestrian and bicycle accommodations, access management, intersection safety as well as safety along the corridor First steps of a multi-step/multi-year initiative Limits on Route 6 access Incentives for shared access/parking CCC staff working on comprehensive transportation model

20 NEXT STEPS 1. Final revisions to draft regulations 2. Pre-Town Meeting - Eastham Public Library (April 25 at 5:00) 3. Cape Cod Commission Public Hearing (May 3, 2018) 4. Town Meeting (2/3 Majority Required) May 7, 2018