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Home My WebLink AboutLCPC Meeting Presentation_2023-1130Barnstable Local Comprehensive PlanCommittee Meeting November 30, 2023 Meeting Agenda Introduction of Members Election of Officers Overview of the Land Use Chapter Mapping Exercise Local Comprehensive Plan Local Comprehensive Plan A local comprehensive plan defines a long-term vision for the community by anticipating and guiding the rate of new development and coordinating it with capital facilities. A comprehensive plan defines the unique values we seek to protect and encourages balanced economic development. Why is the LCP important? •Provides a clearer picture of where additional study or special regulation is necessary to manage complex issues and challenges; •Guide to allocate capital funding and prioritize town projects; •Acts as a resource guide and can attract funding consistent with our municipal priorities. Local Comprehensive Plan Phase I LAND USE HOUSING NATURAL RESOURCES FACILITIES & INFRASTRUCTURE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CULTURE, HERITAGE & DESIGN Phase II: Chapters Phase II: Topic Areas Phase II: Overview Land Use Policy Plan (10-20 Years) Goals, Strategies & Action Plan Land Use: Goals & Strategies Goal Strategy Action Plan Performance Measures Goals •Goals tell us where the Town wants to be in the future •Goals provide a specific target or state an end result of something that is desired •Goal statements help interpret the vision statement into something time-sensitive and meaningful by adding in quantifiable or qualitative results. •Goal statements translate the vision by making the focus of the plan actionable. •Goals are long-term, big-picture and should be ambitious, but realistic Goals Example Goal 1: Improve freshwater quality within the watershed. Example Goal 2: By 2040, all ponds within the Blue Valley Watershed have natural buffers that extend at least 50 feet on all sides. Strategies •A group of actions with a common focus that work together to reduce threats and capitalize on opportunities. Strategies include one or more activities and are designed to achieve specific goals. •Consider: –Impact: How impactful is the strategy like to be? –Feasibility: Technically, financially, socially? –Responsibilities: Is this something the Town can implement? –Urgency: If we do this now, could we gain, or avoid significant consequences later? Land Use Map Land Use: 2010 LCP Policies and Efforts Achieved Since 2010 Land Use Strategic Planning Areas map represents how policies about growth and preservation are applied geographically across the town Land Use Incentivize redevelopment and encourage new development toward locations with adequate infrastructure and away from environmentally sensitive areas town-wide Growth Incentive Zone Downtown Hyannis Growth Incentive Zone Designated for growth •Reauthorized GIZ (2018) •Downtown Hyannis Zoning Revisions (2022) Regional Economic Center Designated for redevelopment, infill and green buffers between desired areas of dense development. May be designated for growth that does not detract from the GIZ •Chapter H: Raised DRI thresholds in EC/ISTA •Mixed Use Subzone of Medical Services Overlay (Hanover) (2021) •Shopping Center Redevelopment Overlay Amendments (2022) Village Centers •Village zoning efforts: •Barnstable Village (2010) •Marstons Mills (2010) •West Barnstable (2011) •DCPC in Centerville Village (2009) •DCPC Craigville Beach (2011) •Formula Business and Corporate Branding (Barnstable, Centerville Village, Marstons Mills Village, West Barnstable) (2010-2011) Designated for redevelopment as may be appropriate to maintain their strength as business and community centers and to retain traditional mix of uses. Residential Not designated for growth. Manage existing development, actively guide redevelopment, plan for necessary capital improvements. •Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance (2021) Commercial Nodes •West Main Street: Infill/Redevelopment •Route 28 Corridor: Infill/Redevelopment •Route 6 Interchange •Transfer Station Area (MM) •Yarmouth Road Triangle •Other non-conforming uses •HB Zoning Amendments (2019) •Expansion of B & HB on Rte 132 (2014-16) Maritime Areas •Barnstable Harbor •Hyannis Harbor •Osterville (West Bay) Designated for redevelopment that ensures the preservation of water dependent uses •Some changes to Hyannis Harbor District with Downtown Rezoning (2022) Natural Areas Land Use: Policies & Plans Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan (CWMP) Land Use Mapping Exercise 2010 Policy Evaluation •How are we doing today? •What would a “healthy, safe, inclusive, equitable” future look like? •What threats and opportunities are there to that ideal future? Natural Areas Historic Areas Residential Areas GIZ Maritime Areas Regional Economic Center Village CentersCommercial Nodes Incentivize redevelopment and encourage new development toward locations with adequate infrastructure and away from environmentally sensitive areas town-wide. •How are we doing today? •What would a “healthy, safe, inclusive, equitable” future look like? •What threats and opportunities are there to that ideal future? Preserve, enhance and celebrate the unique historic character and sense of place of the town and each of its seven villages. •How are we doing today? •What would a “healthy, safe, inclusive, equitable” future look like? •What threats and opportunities are there to that ideal future? Protect and improve the quality and quantity of our drinking water. •How are we doing today? •What would a “healthy, safe, inclusive, equitable” future look like? •What threats and opportunities are there to that ideal future? Preserve, enhance and celebrate the unique historic character and sense of place of the town and each of its seven villages. •How are we doing today? •What would a “healthy, safe, inclusive, equitable” future look like? •What threats and opportunities are there to that ideal future? Protect, restore, and enhance priority natural habitats, salt and freshwater resources, and open spaces. •How are we doing today? •What would a “healthy, safe, inclusive, equitable” future look like? •What threats and opportunities are there to that ideal future? Meeting Agenda Introduction of Members Election of Officers Overview of the Land Use Chapter Mapping Exercise