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2010 LCP Goals and Strategies Progress Summary Spreadsheet2010 LCP Goals and Strategies Progress to Date Status Notes Summary of Section - Significant achievements have been made to the Land Use Goals and Strategies over the last decade. The Town has developed plans focused on place based improvements through design and regulation in many of the village centers, preserved historic character of our community (Barnstable Historical Commission 18 month Demo Delay for buildings over 75 years old and located outside of OKH and Historic District), further incentivized growth (reauthorization of the Growth Incentive Zone and the Town adopted the Housing Development Incentive Program) where infrastructure supports it and protected open space and natural resources (enforcement of the RPOD). Village zoning efforts include: Barnstable Village in 2010, Marstons Mills in 2010, West Barnstable in 2011, and the proposed downtown Hyannis zoning. More work is still to be done to further the Town's land use goals including evaluating and improving our working harbor uses, inventory and improve public vistas, as well as improving architectural design guidelines to preserve the Cape Cod character. 1.1.1 New non-residential development in the Town of Barnstable shall be evaluated for appropriate location. Development appropriate for the Hyannis Growth Incentive Zone shall be directed to that growth center. GMD Reauthorized GIZ in 2018 Strategies Create financial incentives for growth and redevelopment to occur in designated development areas. GMD TC TM Adopted Housing Development Incentive Program in 2018 Identify and implement incentives such as predictable and time sensitive permitting; designating town staff to assist applicants in the regulatory process; development agreements GMD RS TM Permit Coordinator Position created 1.1.2 When it is not feasible or appropriate to locate new non-residential development within the GIZ, development shall be evaluated for impacts to roadway levels of service and capacity in the location where they are proposed. Such new development shall also be evaluated for impacts to the Town’s sewer and traffic neutral policies, concurrency, water quality, economic development and community character. GMD All non-GIZ development that has significant impacts goes through the CCC Strategies Complete planning and regulatory work necessary to define further the boundaries for the Regional Commercial Center and Auto Oriented Route 28 Corridor Strategic Planning Areas GMD Chapter H (rasied DRI thresholds in EC/ISTA) in 201?. HB Zoning amended in 20XX with no voted changes to district boundaries. Analyze village business zoning districts for appropriate uses and redevelopment potential. Develop and adopt regulations that appropriately and adequately manage existing development and guide redevelopment GMD Village zoning efforts: Barnstable Village in 2010, Marstons Mills in 2010, West Barnstable in 2011, Hyannis 2022 Maintain and improve community character by preventing further spread of strip development and improve community character of existing development. Discourage non-residential sprawl by down zoning in areas between Rt. 28 Strategic Planning Areas, village centers, outside of Regional Commercial Center and the GIZ. GMD Promote infill development in appropriate locations including greyfield development, redevelopment and reuse. Identify specific redevelopment opportunities and incentives to ensure the redevelopment of these areas. GMD Adopt Zoning Ordinance to limit formula business in all village business districts and for non-conforming uses in residential districts. Adopt corporate branding limitations throughout Barnstable. GMD TC Formula business limitations are in effect in Barnstable Village (VB-A), Marine Business?, and Marstons Mills Village Develop and adopt an impact fee program that supports growth management, land use management and concurrency policies. Ensure that any impact fee program does not discourage desired GIZ development. GMD TC DPW Finance Only impact fee in effect continues to be Hyannis Water System Development Charge Goal 1.1 Growth shall be located in areas where infrastructure capacity is in place or has the ability to absorb development impacts through concurrently planned expansion. Redevelopment of existing developed areas is the preferred form of development. SECTION 1 - LAND USE Adopt smart growth and sustainable development principles including requirements for conservation design cluster developments, green buffers around and between densely developed non- residential areas, mixed uses, public transit and preservation and enhancement of public open space to support social exchange and community building. GMD Every possible opportunity shall be pursued to ensure that development is located away from sensitive habitat areas. Determine and adopt habitat protection program tools that include acquisition, TDR, incentive regulations and performance standards GMD 1.1.3 Existing land use regulations shall be amended to ensure compatibility with land use policies of this plan. Strategies Ensure that growth does not exceed resource and infrastructure capacities. The Town will adopt a traffic neutral policy. GMD TC Ensure that growth does not exceed resource and infrastructure capacities. The Town will adopt a sewer neutral and nitrogen limitation policy. BoH TC Ensure a consistent rate of growth by maintaining existing controls on the number of annual building permits. Amend the Zoning Ordinance to extend the existing prohibition on use variance throughout the entire town. Retain variance process for dimensional regulations GMD TC Use variance prohbition amended to include West Barnstable Village Business District. Foster economic development through planned growth and redevelopment using tools such as overlay districts, development agreements, transfer of development rights and regulatory agreements.Regulatory Agreement statistics, zoning changes of Highway Business District, Mixed Use Subzone/Medical Services Overlay District, SCROD rewrite Amend the Zoning Ordinance to limit expansion of non-conforming non-residential uses in residential districts, especially along major roads. Establish an acceptable amount of expansion to be allowed over the lifetime of the non-conformity and allow non-conforming uses to change only to another specifically defined non- conforming use that does not further exacerbate traffic or community character impacts. GMD TC Non-conforming uses present in various zoning districts both residential and non-residential shall be evaluated as sending areas for a Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) program GMD TC The Zoning Ordinance must be reviewed and analyzed for repetitiveness, opportunities to condense and streamline, incorporate a more user-friendly format and correct and update references. Legal Town Clerk GMD TC Subdivision Rules and Regulations should be reviewed to ensure that road layout and construction standards are appropriate for the land use they serve GMD Wetland Regulations should be amended to include areas that may need additional local regulation include lands subject to coastal storm flowage and the vegetated shores of coastal plain ponds. ConsCom Check w/ Darcy on recent policy changes…. Board of Health regulations should be updated to include more protective measures for resources in barrier beach areas and a town wide sewer neutral and nitrogen limitation policy. BoH 1.1.4 Develop necessary implementing regulations to adopt “No Adverse Impact” policy that ensures that the actions of one property owner does not adversely impact flooding risk for other properties or imperil public safety. Strategies Thoroughly inventory lands subject to coastal storm flooding and analyze impacts to public safety and private property from structures and alterations to the natural environment. GMD DPW The Town should consider the threat of coastal flood hazards as it plans and prioritizes infrastructure improvements DPW Water Districts 1.1.5 Barnstable Municipal Airport (BMA) and year round Island ferry operations shall be compatible with the Town’s land use and growth management policies BMA shall prepare a comprehensive land use master plan and coordinate with town staff during its preparation and adoption. BMA This was completed/ongoing…check w/ Katie BMA and year round Island ferries shall ensure that its operations and the operations of its lessees do not compromise drinking water supply. BMA TC GMD To alleviate some traffic traveling through the Airport Rotary, the Town, BMA, Island ferries and RTA shall work to establish transit links to move air passengers to the RTA, Island ferry terminals and the Regional Commercial Center. BMA SSA/HyLine RTA TM Extensive discussions ongoing between these agencies regarding coordination of service and enhancing connectivity and parking supply/demand 1.2.1 Development shall be located and designed to maintain the general scale and character defining features of the landscape. Adopt necessary land use policies and regulations to ensure development and redevelopment is consistent with historic and community character protection. GMD TC Amended several village zoning districts, adopted DCPC in Centerville, and amended demolition delay ordinance to 18 mos 1.2.2 Site design regulations for non-residential development shall limit access to roadways, incorporate Low Impact Development (LID) standards for stormwater management, limit earth removal and placement and land clearing. These regulations shall also require protect ion of sensitive habitat areas and cultural and working landscapes through clustering or other protective site- specific design. GMD DPW TC Strategies Amend existing parking regulations in the Zoning Ordinance to reduce parking requirements manage access to parking areas including interconnecting parking areas of adjacent uses GMD TC Pending in Downtown Hyannis; stronger interconnect provisions incorporated into HB zoning To reduce impervious area in drinking water supply recharge areas require parking structures for developments needing more than 200 parking spaces. These structures shall be subject to architectural, lighting and signage design standards and may require screening by buildings, site layout or landscaping. GMD TC 1.2.3 Amend the Zoning Ordinance to include a town wide regulation limiting earth removal and fill placement to preserve natural topographic features and community character, to protect sensitive habitat and stormwater management infrastructure from erosion and to retain natural protection from flood waters. GMD TC 1.2.4 To preserve landscapes, protect community character, enhance groundwater recharge, prevent erosion and prevent the spread of non-invasive plant species amend the Zoning Ordinance to include a town wide regulation limiting land clearing and requiring vegetation restoration where land clearing exceeds established limits. GMD TC Strategy Adopt special permit regulations for removal of trees greater than 6” diameter. A replacement planting plan shall be submitted with the special permit application GMD TC Goal 1.2 Development design shall protect Barnstable’s natural environment and preserve uniqueness and sense of place established by its historic architecture, its scenic resources and its cultural landscapes 1.2.5 Work with utility companies and necessary partners to relocate or bury utilities. Strategies Highest priorities are village centers including Hyannis, Rt. 6A and Scenic Roads. The town needs to work with the State and County to place utilities underground BHC DPW Encourage utility companies to use insulated wires that require far less clearance and allow a reduction in tree pruning. BHC DPW Amend the Site Plan Ordinance and other applicable regulations to require new development and re-development to locate utilities underground. GMD RS TC Site Plan Review requirements include provision to underground "whenever practicable" 1.2.6 Adopt design guidelines for non-residential development and redevelopment that include the following goals. Development guidelines for architecture and site design as well as suggested infill and redevelopment strategies will be included. 1. Create consistency with the historic and maritime character of the area 2. Create livable neighborhoods for year round residents. All of OKH subject to design review, GIZ/Hyannis Historic; limited design guidelines in place for HB Zones Strategies Ensure compatibility with community character by incorporating historic buildings, associated landscape and site features into redevelopment GMD TC BHC reviews demolition of buildings over 75 years old outside of OKH or Historic District Include architectural guidelines for non-residential and multi-family developments. New development and redevelopment should be designed to be harmonious with Cape Cod architectural styles, scale, materials and landscape design GMD TC Administered through CCC; limited in HB Zones Within village centers, historic areas and distinctive neighborhoods, design shall be harmonious with site, character, materials and height of neighboring buildings. GMD TC Ensure that structures reasonably relate to surrounding structures, settings and landscapes in both residential and commercial areas GMD TC Site Plan Review shall review development applications for building design, landscape design, historic character, lighting and signage. GMD RS TC Consider adding a historic commission representative to Site Plan Review when applications for historic structures are under review BHC TC Amend the Zoning Ordinance to require submission of information on natural vegetation and landscape features prior to commencement of clearing for development. Distinguishing original landscape features should be preserved. GMD TC Develop vista pruning regulations to protect treeline that are important to community character, scenic, historic or cultural landscapes. These regulations shall consider the views and vistas described in Section 6 of this plan as may be amended during the recommended process GMD TC Vista pruning regulations only in effect in Centerville DCPC 1.2.7 Amend the Zoning Ordinance to include lighting regulations that enhance community character Strategies Prohibit internally illuminated signs GMD TC Internally illuminated signs prohibited in GIZ and by CCC Development review should ensure that all lighting components are concealed or harmonious with design and materials. Lighting shall be screened or shielded so that light and glare does not impact abutting properties or interfere with safe driving GMD TC Develop lighting standards for non-residential and multi-family uses that are appropriate for our rural suburban setting GMD TC Non-residential lighting provisions updated in 20?? To prevent excessive glare from development sites, the town shall adopt the Cape Cod Commission’s exterior lighting standards or similar standards, in the town’s Zoning Ordinance GMD TC 1.2.8 Design guidelines for non-residential development shall apply to institutional uses to mitigate impacts to community character and ensure that site development adheres to these guidelines. 1.2.9 Develop and adopt a more standardized context sensitive design process for roadway improvements on local, regional and state owned roadways GMD TC See Sea Street, Barnstable Village, Marstons Mills 1.2.10 Support and enhance existing street tree planting programs and create new programs where necessary. High priority roads for street tree planting are Rt. 6A, designated Scenic Roads, commercial areas along Rt. 28 and Rt. 132, village centers and dense residential neighborhoods in Hyannis. DPW Greening the Gateway Cities 1.3.1 Develop and adopt a Green Infrastructure Plan to formalize a strategy to protect and enhance connections between existing core habitat and habitat fragments. GMD LAC CPS Strategies Where connections are needed in developed areas, protection strategies for implementation may include easements on portions of developed lands, transfer of development rights and undevelopment through acquisition or TDR. GMD LAC CPC Land in close proximity to protected open space and core habitats are the priority for protection. GMD LAC CPC 1.4.1 Protect areas particularly along, but not limited to Route 6A and within historic districts, which contribute to the unique Cape Cod character of the town, provide historical, prehistoric or educational perspectives, and/or meet the criteria of the National Register of Historic Places or the Massachusetts Historic Commission. Historic landscapes should be preserved, and where and when appropriate, restored. GMD OKH 1.4.2 Inventory and map ancient ways or cart paths as part of the cultural landscape inventory. GMD GIS DPW Goal 1.4 Protect and enhance Barnstable’s unique and fragile natural habitat and cultural resources including scenic beauty, historic areas and unique habitats. Goal 1.3 Acquire, retain, preserve and protect a maximum amount of open space for the community and its natural and wildlife habitats. Protected status must be quickly achieved for the small amount of undeveloped land that remains in Barnstable. 1.4.3 Adopt development review standards to help identify and protect sensitive archaeological resources. GMD TC 1.4.4 Inventory, document and map cultural and working landscapes GMD This was completed. 1.4.5 Inventory, prioritize and adopt regulations or other effective mechanisms to protect viewsheds and vistas of open lands, woodlands, farmsteads, seacoast and water, ponds and wetlands. Other effective mechanisms may include Zoning Ordinance amendments, land acquisition and viewshed or preservation restrictions GMD TC 1.4.6 Beaches and waters’ edges shall be retained in a natural state, open to public use and public views to the maximum extent possible. Structures shall be limited to those necessary for public recreation. Such structures shall be designed to protect this fragile environment. Built elements on public and private lands shall be compatible with the landscape GMD TC 1.5.1 Protect and strengthen the existing working harbor activities and character, maintain water views and improve public access. Strategies Harbor and marine uses shall provide a public edge to the water where feasible, and provide views, access and vistas while protecting water dependent activities. GMD MEA TC CPC Amend the Zoning Ordinance to ensure that existing water views are protected or enhanced GMD TC RPOD had continued in effect without amendment 1.6.1 Amend the Resource Protection Overlay District (RPOD). Strategies Amend regulations for zoning districts underlying the RPOD by identifying Zoning Ordinance amendments to combine these districts into a single low-density residential district. Retain existing setback and coverage requirements. GMD TC Amend the extent of the RPOD to include all areas north of Route 6 to protect drinking water supply, historic landscapes, settings, vistas and ponds GMD TC 1.6.2 To offset existing densely developed residential areas and preserve open lands, agricultural lands and cultural, historic and scenic landscapes, explore locations for a 5-acre minimum lot size district in areas with insufficient infrastructure. GMD 1.6.3 Evaluate regulations for the Medium Density Residential area, the existing small lot residential development located outside the RPOD, as may be amended, and the GIZ, and adopt necessary amendments. GMD TC Goal 1.6 Manage residential development and redevelopment to protect sensitive embayments and drinking water supply, offset growth incentives in the GIZ and densely developed residential areas, manage traffic circulation, preserve open lands, agricultural lands and cultural, historic and scenic landscapes. Goal 1.5 Preserve and protect working waterfronts and harbors. Strategies Streamline regulations by identifying Zoning Ordinance amendments to combine these districts into a single medium density residential district incorporating density per acre requirements, design, parking and landscaping standards. GMD TC Sewer neutral and nitrogen limitation policies shall apply to all unsewered residential development that contributes nitrogen to sensitive embayments BoH TC 1.6.4 Develop regulations that allow high-density residential use in specific areas. GIZ; Mixed Use Subzone; SCROD Strategies Define specific locations for high-density residential use where traffic and wastewater infrastructure is in place, may be expanded or upgraded where nitrogen sensitive embayments will not be negatively impacted. GMD Locate high-density residential uses near densely developed commercial areas to encourage pedestrian travel and serve as a transition area between single-family residential neighborhoods and densely developed commercial centers. GMD Develop regulations for design, scale and architecture for high-density residential use. GMD TC Pending design guidelines, GIZ 1.6.5 Develop a program for older residential neighborhoods to foster restoration, rehabilitation and adaptive reuse of older homes; improve neighborhood streets, parks, and public buildings. GMD BHC DPW TC 1.6.6 Residential development design shall protect and enhance to the maximum extent possible existing sensitive habitat areas, protected open space and cultural and working landscapes. GMD TC Strategies Review and amend the Subdivision Rules and Regulation and Zoning Ordinance to include standards for mandatory conservation design cluster subdivision, architectural scale that arises from community context and context sensitive roadway design. GMD TC Cluster open space shall be allocated and arranged to be contiguous with any adjacent protected or cluster open space and should be the subject of permanent conservation restrictions. GMD TC Summary of Section - The Town has made great strides at improving the natural resources of Barnstable. The Town has created and begun implementation of a 30 year Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan (CWMP) to improve water quality and protect sensitive water bodies. Additionally, the Town has updated its Hazard Mitigation Plan, completed a Floodplain Management Report and is currently developing long-term coastal resiliency plans for Sandy Neck which collectively serve to inventory existing coastal resources, project future conditions and provide recommendations to protect our critical habitats. The Community Preservation Committee (CPC) continues ongoing conversations with Fire/Water districts about wellhead protection and open space acquisition. In Spring 2021 the Town was selected as one of five communities for the Greening the Gateway Cities grant which will provide significant funding to increase tree canopy within the neighborhoods directly north of Downtown Hyannis and along Sea Street. The Town still does need to seek additional ways to prohibit fertilizers and other chemicals customarily used on residential lawns as well as ways to address cyanobacteria issues. In additional one item of note that has not been addressed but is a priority today is to improve existing herring runs and evaluate historical herring runs for restoration. SECTION 2 - NATURAL RESOURCES Section 2.1 Drinking Water Resources 2.1.1.1 Maintain and improve groundwater quality to prevent expensive closure and replacement of public supply wells or the need to treat public water supplies. All public policies shall be compatible with protection of public water supply wells to ensure that all existing and future public supply wells provide high quality drinking water. TC GMD BoH 2.1.1.2 Long range planning for future provision and protection of Barnstable public water supply shall remain the highest priority in the key areas of water supply, land use, and capital facilities planning. See New Source Alternatives Report, Hyannis Water Strategies Estimate water supplies needed for buildout population. GMD WD See New Source Alternatives Report, Hyannis Water The Town shall share with and acquire from the private water companies serving town residents mapping information, demographic information and build out projections to ensure that a comprehensive strategy is in place to facilitate acquisition of future wells and associated lands before development of these land areas. GMD GIS WD Working with all appropriate agencies and water companies, determine, map and protect through regulation the Zones of Contribution and Wellhead Protection Zones for future public supply wells. GMD WD Ensure that town-wide future water supply needs assessments include areas currently dependent on private wells. GND WD 2.1.1.3 The town shall protect public drinking water supplies by continuing to regulate land use in existing Zones of Contribution to public supply wells and as they may be redefined to accommodate additional withdrawals or installation of new wells. Strategies Determine and protect through regulation neighboring towns’ Zones of Contribution that extend into Barnstable. GMD TC PB Determine if protection exists for Barnstable ZoC’s in the neighboring towns of Sandwich, Mashpee and Yarmouth. This report shall also recommend a strategy for obtaining these protections if missing. An informal intermunicipal arrangement to update this information every few years should be explored. GMD Using GIS capabilities identify key land areas for public water supply. Protect land areas determined by this assessment through regulation. See New Source Alternatives Report, Hyannis Water Collect and map water quality data from all water suppliers. Use map products to monitor, detect and locate water quality trends. Provide this data to private water companies. GMD GIS WD 2.1.1.4 No development shall occur within a 400 foot radius of a future public supply well. Lands within 400 feet of the following wells shall be acquired wherever possible. CPC continues ongoing conversations with Fire/Water districts about wellhead protection and open space acquisition Strategies Identify and map all public supply wells 400’ Zone 1s. For unprotected areas within these radii determine a land use strategy, including acquisition, to ensure maximum drinking water supply protection. GMD TM WD Goal: 2.1.1: To maintain and improve quality and quantity of groundwater to ensure a sustainable yield of high quality drink king water. 2.1.1.5 Practice water conservation measures to help ensure adequate water supply. Strategies Encourage water suppliers to identify and reduce system leakage. WD Explore development and redevelopment regulations to require water saving devices for large quantity users. GMD BoH 2.1.1.6 Encourage development and implementation of water resource supply management program for the entire town. Coordinate a Comprehensive Water Supply Assessment. GMD WD Strategies This assessment, conducted in cooperation with the private water companies, shall include short term and long term water supply needs of the entire town; water supply management needs; land acquisition needs; land protection needs; and a comprehensive strategy for implementing recommendations. GMD WD Ensure adequate water supplies in the event of short and long-term closure of supply wells. WD Work in cooperation with private water companies to ensure infrastructure inter-connections for emergency public water supply. WD * See DPW for information on Hyannis interconnect with COMM and Town of Yarmouth 2.1.1.7 Ensure, in addition to the state’s permitting determinations, that all water supply wells, public and private, are located to avoid water withdrawals impacts on ponds, streams, coastal embayments and wetlands. See New Source Alternatives Report, Hyannis Water Strategies Prevent the groundwater mining and ensure that withdrawals do not exceed the safe yield of the aquifer. GMD PB TC Ensure that public and private supply well pumping does not cause saltwater intrusion BoH WD Develop regulations to protect adverse impacts to wetlands and water bodies from large quantity private well or public water supply withdrawals to fill swimming pools or other large quantity use. PB TC GMD BoH 2.1.1.8 Public water supply infrastructure expansion should be prioritized for areas where private wells are vulnerable to contamination from wastewater effluent, saltwater intrusion or other contaminant. Strategies Map lots served by private wells. GIS BoH GMD See CWMP Designate areas for connection to public water supply where water quality tests reveal contamination trends. BoH WD 2.2.1.1 Develop a Coastal Resources Management Plan. GMD MEA DNR DPW Sandy Neck has 2003 Sandy Neck Management Plan. Also, we have a 2019 Habitat Conservation Plan located at https://www.mass.gov/doc/sandy-neck-beach-2019-request-for- coi/download?_ga=2.156409336.279372375.1666109690- 701022961.1666109690 Strategies The CRMP shall include an inventory of existing coastal resources, all available water quality data, an inventory of existing public and private access for recreational and commercial uses, an overview of existing federal, state and local regulations, an assessment of potential impacts from coastal storms, identification of conflicts, projections for future conditions including a buildout analysis for FEMA A and V zones, barrier beaches and coastal banks, and recommendations for protecting critical habitats and important resources while providing for recreational and commercial uses. Reference Hazard Migiation Plans, Floodplain Management Report, Sandy Neck Coastal Resilience Plans Include a Resource Management Plan for the Sandy Neck ACEC that meets DEP/MCZM requirements, to aid in the management of this important resource. 2.2.2.1 To protect the integrity of coastal features that serve as a natural barrier from storms to the greatest feasible extent and so protect human life and private property new development and redevelopment shall be restricted in velocity zones where there is known to be danger of significant flood damage. GMD PB TC V Zone development limitations included in Centerville DCPC only Strategies The Town shall adopt a sewer neutral regulation through a General Ordinance. In barrier beach areas and FEMA A and V Zones where there is existing development the Town may install wastewater infrastructure to better protect or improve coastal waters or sensitive habitat areas subject to the sewer neutral regulation. GMD PB TC BoH DPW To reduce potential for erosion, damage to structures and loss of sensitive habitat the Town shall acquire land in the FEMA A and V zones and barrier beach areas. The Town will prepare a Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan in accordance with FEMA regulations. When approved this plan will make the town eligible for land acquisition funds for these areas, particularly properties subject to repetitive damage. GMD DNR Hazard Mitigation Plan Updated 2022 To avoid “taking” of property by regulatory requirements ensure reasonable use of property through regulation. GMD PB TC Development in FEMA V Zones, on barrier beaches or on coastal dunes shall be limited. Existing structures may be reconstructed or renovated in conformance with all regulatory requirements provided there is no increase in area or intensity of use. Where applicable non-water dependent development shall be concentrated on that part of the lot outside the A and V Zones. GMD PB TC ConsCom BoH Overlapping regulations deter development in these zones, including building code requirements, wetland protection requirements, etc. Locate new development outside the FEMA A and V Zones through regulations and incentives. GMD PB TC ConsCom BoH To prevent earth placement or removal that interferes with the natural flood protective function of barrier beaches and other coastal formations the Town shall develop a regulation that limits earth removal and placement and also develop an appropriate building height definition. GMD PB TC The town shall adopt a regulation that prevents armoring structures and mounded septic systems from interfering with natural flood protective function of barrier beaches and other coastal formations. GMD PB TC ConsCom BoH Goal 2.2.2 Development in high hazard areas should be limited in order to minimize loss of life and structures, and reduce erosion a nd other environmental damage resulting from storms, natural disasters and sea level rise. Section 2.2 Coastal Resources Goal 2.2.1 The major goal for Coastal Resources is the funding, staffing and development of a comprehensive Coastal Resources Management Plan (CRMP). The natural resource, aesthetic, historic, and cultural qualities of Barnstable's coastline should be maintained. The unique maritime character of working harbors, coastal villages and other developed areas should be protected and, if possible, enhanced. 2.2.2.2 Control erosion in barrier beaches and coastal banks to the greatest extent possible to protect important wildlife habitat, storm surge protection and recreational amenities. Should this be more specific with regard to solutions to erosion from sea level rise and storm surge that focus on resiliency. Strategies Development and redevelopment shall be controlled to the greatest extent possible on barrier beaches or coastal dunes as identified and defined by the Wetlands Protection Act and local Conservation Commission regulations. ConsCom Development or redevelopment on a coastal bank or dune or within 100 feet landward of these resources shall be designed to have no adverse effect on the height, stability or use of the bank or dune as a natural sediment source. In areas where dunes or banks are eroding, the setback for all new buildings and septic systems from the top of the bank or dune crest shall be at least 50' in conformity with present Conservation Commission policies and Board of Health regulations requiring 100 feet or more septic system setback from the top of coastal banks. 2.2.2.3 Buildings and infrastructure in areas of projected sea level rise should be designed for protection from flooding as well as to minimize risk to human health and safety. Required by building codes. Strategies Determine the extent of protection needed from the real threat of sea level rise. GMD See CCC Sea Level Rise viewer and low lying roads mapping. Design stormwater management systems and new and replacement septic systems within FEMA A and V zones to accommodate a rise sea level. DPW BoH PB 2.2.3.1 Through the Massachusetts Estuaries Program (MEP) the Town, County and Commonwealth are mapping recharge areas to all major estuaries and embayments to identify areas where development and land use have the most impact on coastal water quality. This information is available through the Town’s GIS system as it is developed. Strategies Through the MEP a long-term coastal resource water quality monitoring program is underway in Barnstable. The Town will continue to participate through the completion of the project in Barnstable. DPW GMD The Town should determine a course of action to comply with Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDL) established as part of the MEP. DPW GMD TM PB TC BoH CWMP 2.2.3.2 Protect environmentally fragile areas and reduce nitrate-nitrogen loading in marine recharge areas, long range plans should identify areas best suited for development. Strategies Reduce impacts in FEMA A and V zones by amending the Zoning Ordinance to require floor area ratio requirements that allow development and redevelopment that DO NOT CREATE IMPERVIOUS SURFACES. Limitations only in Centerville DCPC 2.2.4.1 Coordinate management of harbors which are under jurisdiction of multiple Town Departments, Boards and Commissions. The HMP shall commence within one year of the adoption of this Comprehensive Plan. GMD GIS DNR MEA DPW Goal 2.2.4 Develop a local Harbors Management Plan (HMP). Goal 2.2.3 Maintain and improve coastal water quality to allow shellfishing and recreation as appropriate, and to protect coastal ecosystems which support shellfish and finfish habitat. Strategies Inventory public and private uses in harbors to monitor changes in water and marine dependent uses. Completed, ongoing always Inventory, assess existing conditions and needs and methods for maintaining navigation channels in the HMP. Evaluate the impact of piers and docks on navigation channels. Comprehensive Dredge plan in progress, on-going Inventory and prioritize necessary repairs to harbor facilities. In Progress, CIP, on-going, high priority Assess harbor improvements that may contribute to increases access and improve harbor functions In progress at Bismore, Prince Cove Marina Assess the need for and feasibility of additional public restrooms at harbor facilities. In progress at Prince Cove, high priority other locations Establish watersheet zoning to protect and preserve traditional maritime uses dependent on harbor location and proximity to marine waters. GMD PB TC not implemented to best of my knowledge 2.2.4.2 A mooring plan shall be included in the HMP. This plan should be reviewed and revised at least every two years. Completed, on going always Strategies Inventory existing moorings. Evaluate capacity for new moorings in existing mooring fields. Determine if new areas should be designated to meet future demand. Inventory rental and transient mooring permits. MEA Completed, on going always, Transient Mooring Program initiated Site, design and manage new mooring fields to minimize damage to benthic habitats, protect boats form storms and maintain navigability. MEA Not implemented, do not understand this 2.2.4.3 Marine vessel sanitary wastes shall not be discharged to coastal waters. Marine wastes from boats and other sources including oil spills, dredge material, solid waste and all other types of waste should be disposed of using environmentally responsible practices.Completed, on-going always, exploring new shore side facility Prince Cove Strategies Working with existing programs such as Three Bays and Mass Bays the town shall explore instituting a No Discharge zone in a 5—foot strip from Oregon Beach to the Kennedy breakwater. MEA DPW TC Completed all of sound is no discharge zone In addition to the three shore side facilities at Three Bays, Bismore Park and Barnstable Harbor and the two boats that serve the area from East Bay to Hyannis, the Town should locate additional pump out facilities as needed. MEA DPW TC TM On-going Prince Cove Marina Plan, Possible CIP to come forward soon Develop and adopt a regulation, to be applicable to new construction and/or change, alteration or expansion of an existing facility, requiring private marinas to provide pump out facilities for their clients GMD PB TC ConsCom Goal 2.2.5 Habitat for shellfish, finfish, rare and endangered species, other coastal wildlife and native coastal plants shall be protected to ensure their survival and sustain their biological diversity. 2.2.5.1 Wildlife and plant habitat should be protected and managed to ensure long-term viability of a wide variety of coastal species, including fish and shellfish taken for commercial and recreational use. Particular care should be taken to preserve habitats of rare and endangered species. State, NR Plant and wildlife species in the areas depicted on the Sensitive Habitat map should be monitored for changes in population. This map shows Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program Estimated and Core Habitat s. If it is determined that impacts from human activities are detrimental to these species protective measures shall be taken. DNR GMD 2.2.5.2 Continue to identify, rate and map existing high value significant shellfish habitat to expand and protect existing and potential habitat areas. DNR GIS Strategies The Town shall make special efforts to protect the variety of shellfish species as well as the benthic habitat native to the area. DNR MEA Shellfish species in Significant High Value Shellfish Areas, as shown on the CP Sensitive Habitat Map and the Town of Barnstable Significant High Value Shellfish Habitat Maps as may be amended from time to time, shall be monitored for changes in population. Protective measures shall be taken if it is determined that impacts from human activities are detrimental to species in these areas. DNR GIS GMD PB TC BoH ConsCom The Town should continue the mapping of Significant Shellfish Habitat with rankings for the northside. The Town shall rate and map potential high value shellfish areas. DNR GIS 2.2.5.3 Barnstable should continue to promote marine research in local waters and continue to manage licensed aquaculture areas and support aquaculture where appropriate for coastal resources. Barnstable shall promote aquafarming, marine research and aquaculture in local waters. DNR TM The Town should explore providing additional shellfish grants to the aquaculture industry. DNR TM The Town should encourage and coordinate with existing aquaculture education and training programs. DNR 2.2.5.4 The town will explore, develop and implement watersheet zoning as a mechanism for balancing and regulating competing interests in coastal waters such as protecting shellfish, finfish, avian and plant habitat, protecting overall coastal water quality and providing coastal access for passive and active water dependent recreational activities and to ensure that traditional maritime us es continue. Strategies The creation of a map depicting existing conditions and proposed expansion areas for critical coastal habitat, mooring fields, public and private navigation channels, docks and piers shall be included in this process. Water dependent uses shall be allowed or limited based on these mapped findings. GIS GMD PB TC MEA DNR In progress, Need to create slip layout Map Barnstable Harbor all other areas completed The Conservation Commission should continue to require site-based performance requirements in areas where piers are permitted. Until watersheet zoning is fully implemented the existing policy which states that construction or expansion of docks and piers shall not be permitted in significant high value shellfish habitat areas as shown on the Town of Barnstable Significant High Value Shellfish Habitat Maps as may be amended from time to time. ConsCom DNR The Planning Board should assess their process for Chapter 91 application review. PB Agreed this should be revisited 2.2.6.1 Development or redevelopment of filled tidelands projects should provide or enhance coastal access and use of the shoreline in conjunction with the Chapter 91 licensing program. Continue to re-establish and/or designate through appropriate legal means traditional rights of way to the water to ensure that these are not lost or abandoned. Strategy Inventory and map filled tidelands. Analyze results to ensure access is provided in accordance with Chapter 91 requirements. 2.2.6.2 Continue Ways to Water program building on completed research that shows 130 ways to water. Develop maintenance, signage and outreach program including GIS mapping for posting to the Town website and internet sites.Extensive work was completed by P&D and Asset Management on cataloging and signing ways to water across town. Need to address cyanobacteria issues. Need more goals about herring runs. Improve existing herring runs and evaluate historical herring runs for restoration. Maybe DPW has this in their section. 2.3.1.1 Develop a Fresh Water Bodies Resources Management Plan. This is already happening via DPW Strategies The plan will include a classification of ponds based on overall water quality and should designate ponds with critical water quality problems. This classification should be used to prioritize ponds requiring remediation and protect ponds with good water quality. Examine impacts of phosphorous on freshwater bodies and develop capacity standards. 2.3.1.2 Identify Coastal Plains Ponds. The long-term viability of freshwater ponds serving as habitat for rare and endangered species should be ensured in particular Coastal Plains Ponds, a globally rare natural resource. Strategies Include an analysis of the recharge areas and any water supply withdrawal as they relate to Coastal Plains Ponds. This information will be shared with the Health, Conservation and Planning departments and the appropriate Water Companies. Reduce fertilizer use Wherever possible, land within 100 feet of any freshwater pond should be maintained in its natural, vegetated condition. Where significant populations of rare, endangered or threatened species have been identified, every effort should be made to ensure permanent control over these buffers through acquisition by the town or a conservation organization through acquisition, conservation restriction or deed restriction. 2.3.1.3 Development or redevelopment within recharge areas to freshwater water bodies shall be required to meet critical nutrient loading standards. Where existing development exceeds identified critical loading standards for a fresh water recharge area, redevelopment should maintain or improve existing levels of nutrient loading. Section 2.3 Fresh Water Resources Goal 2.3.1The major goal for Fresh Water Resources is the development of a comprehensive Fresh Water Management Plan (FWMP). To the greatest extent possible, the water quality of Barnstable's freshwater water bodies should be maintained to standards that support living organisms appropriate for the pond, and allow recreation f or the neighborhood, town residents and other recreational users. Goal 2.2.6 Protect the public interest in the coast and rights for fishing, fowling and navigation and to preserve and where appropriate, expand public access to the shore. Strategies Detail necessary steps to establish a fresh water quality monitoring program to supplement the county testing program. An organized volunteer program similar to the Water Watchers Progr am and or reviving the PALS program with staff support to access free testing from UMASS Dartmouth. Include neighborhood stewardship organizations in this program. APCC pond monitoring program in effect Develop recommendations based on scientific studies for standards for phosphorus and other nutrients and chemical constituents necessary for the pond's capacity and to ensure diversity of freshwater plant and animal species. Determine the capacity of these ponds to attenuate the impacts from on site septic systems within their recharge areas. Develop incentives through regulations or other approaches including, but not limited to acquisition of undeveloped land or transfer of development rights, to ensure that these capacities are not exceeded or to ensure improvement where necessary. 2.3.1.4 Continue the Ways to Water program to ensure public access to fresh water bodies. In-progress, created Small Vessel Program allowing public to store small vessels on SOME Town land 2.4.1.1 Under existing regulations only 2500 SF of a wetland area is allowed to be altered. Inventory altered wetlands ad determine whether alteration has impacted their function. Monitoring data collected pursuant to Chapter 237, section 7E shall be included in this study. Review existing regulations for amendment based on these findings. 2.4.1.2 Where the size of the lot permits, a buffer of at least 100’ from the edge of coastal and inland wetlands including isolated wetlands shall be maintained in an undisturbed, natural state to protec t the natural functions of these areas, including but not limited to mitigation of stormwater impacts and wildlife habitat value. Where the lot size does not permit a 100’ buffer, the maximum feasible buffer shall be maintained but I no case shall this buffer be less than 50’. The Conservation Commission may require a larger buffer to protect sensitive areas or where the site conditions such as slopes or soils suggest that a larger buffer is necessary to 2.4.1.3 Continue state and federal grant funded measures through the Conservation Division and Commission to restore impaired ponds, salt marshes and estuaries. 2.4.2.1 Continue to identify and certify vernal pools. 2.4.2.2 Determine, through scientific research, if existing buffer regulations for vernal pools are adequately protecting this resource. Review existing regulations for amendment based on these findings. 2.4.2.3 Vernal pools should not be used for stormwater management. Identify and map vernal pools that are now stormwater receptors. Ensure that appropriate remediation for vernal pools is included in the Town’s Stormwater Management Program. Develop and enact additional regulations as needed to prevent future incidences of this practice. 2.4.2.4 Examine the need to amend the Wetland Replication ordinance to exclude vernal pools. Goal 2.4.2. Preserve, and restore where feasible, the area, quality, and functions of Barnstable's wetlands in need of special protection, including isolated wetlands and vernal pools. Section 2.4 Wetland Resources Goal 2.4.1: Preserve and restore the area, quality, and functions of Barnstable's coastal and inland wetlands. Reclaim filled or non-functioning wetlands where possible. 2.4.2.5 Identify and map other isolated lands subject to flooding. Determine their flood control and flood mitigation value and assess the need for additional regulation to protect this vital function. 2.5.1.1 The following areas shown on the Sensitive Habitat Map shall guide development decisions: Strategy In Sensitive Habitat Areas, clearing of vegetation should be limited. In areas that have multiple habitat attributes, no clearing or cutting of vegetation should be permitted. In less sensitive areas, clearing may be permitted to the minimum area needed for building construction, roads, driveways and accessory structures, and as needed for safe sight distances. In any other undeveloped areas, clearing and alteration of topography should be minimized, with appropriate vegetation planted as needed to enhance or restore wildlife habitat. 2.5.1.2 In all other undeveloped areas, minimize the impact of development. Fragmentation of wildlife and plant habitat should be minimized. Strategies Regulations and policies should ensure the establishment of greenways and wildlife corridors of sufficient width to protect edge species and species that inhabit the interior forest through the protection or acquisition of large unfragmented areas and open space or cluster development. Wildlife should be provided with opportunities for passage through developed areas where such opportunities will maintain the integrity of wildlife corridors. Clearing of vegetation and alteration of natural topography shall be minimized, with appropriate vegetation planted as needed to enhance or restore wildlife habitat. Minimize fragmentation of wildlife and plant habitat and create green infrastructure by identifying and protecting wildlife corridors and existing large and unfragmented tracts, and by encouraging use of open space and cluster subdivision. 2.5.1.3 The Town shall develop and adopt ordinances limiting land clearing and alteration of natural topography. This is a high priority for implementation 2.6.1.1 Analyze contaminant capacity to assess the impacts to public supply wells, potential public supply wells, private wells, wetlands, ponds, streams, coastal embayments, rare and endangered species habitats and future water resource areas from increased nutrients, pathogens, volatile organic chemicals or metals from wastewater. Natural Resource Protection Section 2.6 Wastewater Management Goal 2.6.1 Minimize contamination of water resources from private or public wastewater management systems to maintain the potability of drinking water supplies and the ecological integrity of streams, ponds and coastal embayments using all available data. Section 2.5 Wildlife And Plant Habitat Resources Goal 2.5.1 Prevent loss or degradation of critical wildlife and plant habitat, minimize the impact of new development on wil dlife and plant habitat, maintain existing populations and species diversity, and maintain areas which will support wildlife’s natural breeding, feeding and migration patterns. Strategies To maintain the highest levels of water quality and to minimize contamination with other pollutants, such as pathogens and volatile organic chemicals, limit on-site sewage effluent discharges and density of development in Zones of Contribution to public supply wells. Prioritize locations within Zones of Contributions that are calculated to exceed contaminant capacities for remediation with connection to sewer or alternative wastewater treatment, either on- site, community or package sewage treatment plant 2.6.1.2 Development shall minimize, to the greatest feasible extent, contamination of water resources. Strategies The Town shall develop and adopt a sewer neutral policy that will apply to all properties and establish that development in a sewered area shall not modify any existing structure or change its use so as to increase sewage flow based on the sewage flow estimates listed in 15.02(13) 310 CMR 15.00, Title V of the State Environmental Code or Board of Health Regulation. Existing Board of Health Regulations adequately protect existing and proposed public water supply under S 232-5 and private water supply under S 360-27. To reduce impacts to public water supply require new and expanded developments located in Zones of Contribution to public water supply wells that generate more than 2,000 gpd to connect to sewer where available, or if not available, require innovative or alternative wastewater treatment. To reduce impacts to private water supplies new and expanded developments that generate more than 2,000 gpd shall connect to sewer where available, or if not available, require innovative or alternative wastewater treatment. Identify and map areas outside of Zones of Contribution with no abutting private well users. Develop regulations, similar to existing Board of Health regulations, to protect water supply in these areas In sensitive barrier beach areas any construction of public sewers shall not allow the increase in sewage flow from existing development. Such wastewater infrastructure shall be designed and constructed to protect sensitive habitats, maintain natural flood protection systems and withstand coastal inundation and erosion. The Hyannis Growth Incentive Zone growth center is served by the Town’s Water Pollution Control facility (WPCF). Commercial and multi-family residential development and redevelopment in areas outside the growth center generating more than 2,000 gpd sewage effluent shall connect to sewer where available or, if not available, require innovative or alternative wastewater technology or a private sewage treatment facility (PSTF). Residential development supported by the Town that is not located nor will impact environmentally sensitive areas and that also provide a public benefit through diversification of housing stock , workforce housing or other substantial public benefit nay generate more than 2,00 gpd. These developments shall connect to sewer where available or, if not available, shall make every possible effort to employ innovative or alternative wastewater technology or a PSTF. 2.6.1.4 The Town will review Cape Cod Commission designations of impaired groundwater areas and develop regulatory strategies as needed. Strategies Continue to collect data from all water suppliers, monitor groundwater quality and analyze sensitivity of downgradient receptors. Water quality remediation efforts will be prioritized and determined through water quality data as evaluated and prioritized by the Town. 2.6.1.5 The Board of Health shall continue to monitor and regulate the location of waste water treatment facilities in environmentally fragile areas. 2.6.2.1 To maintain water quality, manage waste water flows in areas dependent on private wells. Strategy Complete mapping of private water supply wells. Prioritize areas dependent on private wells for additional groundwater protection regulations. 2.6.2.2 Locate private wastewater treatment facilities (WTF) in areas without public water supply, unless used to remediate impaired water quality, Strategies Private and community wells and septic systems or WTF shall be located to avoid contamination. Development and redevelopment shall identify proposed well location and any existing wells within 400 feet of the proposed and existing septic system or WTF effluent disposal area. The Town prefers that private WTF effluent receive tertiary treatment. IN all cases the nutrient removal rates shall be consistent with TMDLs or other water quality standards. 2.6.2.3 Areas of Concern (AOC) which are priority areas for connection to the Wastewater Treatment Facility are detailed in the Town’s Wastewater Facilities Plan (WFP). To implement this plan the town will: Strategies Seek final approval from DEP and the Cape Cod Commission. Conduct an analysis of potential effluent discharge sires. Implement expansion of the WPCF capacity consistent with this analysis. 2.6.2.4 In accordance with the WFP, MEP and other available water quality data prioritize waste water remediation for environmentally sensitive areas such as: recharge areas to coastal embayments, fresh water ponds, flood plains, zones of contribution and WP for public supply wells and private wells dependent areas. 2.6.2.5 Implement WFP recommendations for effluent treatment to protect the sole source aquifer and its interconnected hydrological system of groundwater, fresh water bodies and coastal waters. 2.6.2.6 Continue Health Department supervision of inspection and upgrade requirements for on-site systems in especially vulnerable environmentally sensitive areas such as ZOCs to public supply wells, private wells dependent areas, coastal flood plains, and pond recharge areas. Upgrades should be required according to a prioritization these areas also incorporating recommendations of the MEP and WFP. Goal 2.6.2 Encourage the use of public and private wastewater treatment facilities in appropriate areas where they will provide environmental or other public benefits. Strategy Continue Health Department identification and mapping project to identify septic remediation areas based on lot size, age and proper functioning of systems, soil conditions, depth to groundwater and nutrient loading prioritized by sensitive environmental areas. Establish discharge standard regulations for effluent disposal in environmentally sensitive areas. 2.6.2.7 Continue to implement the septic betterment program through the County. Strategy Continue to provide funds for low and moderate income property owners for upgrade of failed on-site systems. Prioritize these funds for cases that involve a public health threat or threat to environmentally sensitive areas. Provide grants and revolving loan funds for low and moderate income property owners to connect to sewer where individual onsite systems have failed. Prioritize these funds for cases that involve a public health threat or threat to environmentally sensitive areas. 2.6.2.8 Develop and adopt regulations to ensure that individual on-site septic systems design, location and maintenance minimizes contamination of drinking water, groundwater, surface waters, wetlands and rare and endangered species habitats and are also designed to easily connect to sewer infrastructure when it becomes available or when it is desirable to make the connection. Strategy Locate future development outside velocity zones and flood plains wherever possible. Inventory and map vacant land in velocity zones and flood plains and develop regulations, such as mandatory cluster, sewer neutral requirements and site design standards, to manage development and ensuing wastewater impacts in velocity zones and flood plains. 2.6.2.9 In accordance with the WFP encourage the use of Private Waste Water Treatment Facilities, an important tool for wastewater management where sewer infrastructure is not available. The design, location and operation of WWTF’s shall protect groundwater and surface water resources and also designed to easily connect to sewer infrastructure when it becomes available or it is desirable to make the connection. Strategies PSTF’s may be constructed only if there are no feasible public treatment facility options available or planned. The preferred design for new WWTFs shall be tertiary treatment as required to meet TMDLs or other standards. Where a PSTF is installed to remediate existing wastewater discharge, the requirements for tertiary treatment may be somewhat relaxed provided any down gradient water resource or other natural resource is satisfactorily protected. Prior to commencement of operations for privately owned PSTFs Town boards and agencies shall ensure that reliable maintenance, repair and eventual replacement is secured by cash surety or a bond deemed reliable by appropriate Town staff. In accordance with the WFP the town shall resolve private PSTFs ownership and management. The Town should identify acceptable PSTF technologies and explore regulations to require the identified standard. Through local regulations ensure that application for and any ensuing approval of PSTFs include a detailed plan for all residuals. 2.6.3.1 Achieve a higher quality of wastewater treatment including reduced nitrogen in sensitive environmental areas by encouraging the use of innovative and alternative (I/A) on-site and community wastewater treatment facilities. Strategy At the discretion of the Board of Health septic system upgrades may be delayed so that alternative wastewater systems yielding higher quality effluent can be developed. 2.6.3.2 Explore adoption of a regulation that requires a minimum natural depth to groundwater for effluent discharge to provide maximum protection of sensitive environmental receptors. 2.6.3.3 Methods for waste water disposal in coastal recharge areas shall maintain acceptable water quality standards. Advanced public and private sewage treatment in the form of connection to sewer, use of small treatment plants or I/A systems, are encouraged. Strategy To maintain or improve water quality in coastal recharge areas continue to implement the Board of Health requirement for upgrading septic systems to denitrifying systems or use other nitrate- nitrogen or bacterial reducing methods. These requirements are triggered by the sale of a home or put in place as part of a local remediation program. Evaluate the need for expanding or altering this program based on all available water quality data. 2.6.3.4 Methods of waste water disposal in freshwater body recharge areas shall maintain acceptable water quality standards. Strategy The Board of Health shall require that new septic systems in the recharge area to freshwater ponds shall help maintain an acceptable standard of water quality. Advanced public and private sewage treatment in the form of connection to sewer, use of small treatment plants or nitrogen removing systems should be encouraged. 2.7.1.1 Continue to provide funding for remediation of town owned stormwater management systems which have been determined to contribute to contamination fresh and marine water bodies. Strategy Repair, upgrade or replace stormwater infrastructure or properly regrade roadways. "No Dumping - Drains To _ " should be marked on storm drains known to connect to outfalls to fresh or marine water bodies. 2.7.1.2:To minimize impacts to sensitive environmental areas and water resources develop and adopt regulations that require road design standards that can properly manage generated stormwater for new roads and for reconstruction of existing roads. GOAL 2.6.3 Encourage the use of innovative or alternative wastewater treatment technologies to achieve higher quality effluent discharge to better protect natural resources, especially water resources Section 2.7 Stormwater Management Goal 2.7.1 Prevent contamination of the environment and public water supply through best management practices for stormwater. Strategies Review Zoning ordinance, Site Plan Review ordinance and Subdivision Rules and Regulations (SRR) for necessary amendments to incorporate best practices for stormwater management including but not limited to low impact development standards. Maintain existing stormwater management regulations which prohibit direct discharge to surface waters. Ensure adequate flexibility for man made surface waters or stormwater management systems that may have evolved into wetlands. SRR, Zoning and Site Plan Review ordinances should require deep soil borings at specified locations to ensure proper soil conditions for stormwater management systems. Develop and adopt Zoning and Site Plan Review ordinance and SRR amendments that minimize pavement by requiring clustered development, allowing greater flexibility for lot frontage requirements, shared lot access provisions changing road design standards to reflect use and location of roadways. Develop and adopt Zoning and Site Plan Review ordinance and SRR amendments that allow grassed or pervious paving options for parking areas. In sensitive areas require oil and grease traps with mechanisms to ensure their maintenance. Research, develop and adopt road design standards for the SRR and town roadways that significantly reduce storm water impacts such as direct drainage along the length of the roadway and other proven technologies. 2.7.1.3 Direct discharge of stormwater into coastal and fresh waters or wetlands, including associated buffers and discharges above or below mean high-water level, shall not be permitted. All direct untreated stormwater discharges to surface waters and wetlands should be redirected or treated to prevent impacts from heavy metals, hydrocarbons, bacteria, viruses, nitrate-nitrogen or other contaminants entering surface waters and wetlands. Strategies The Town should continue to implement the Phase II Stormwater Management Plan developed with Woodard & Curran. The Site Plan Committee shall review stormwater management proposals for compliance with best management practices for all commercial and institutional uses. Regulations should be developed to include residential uses in sensitive environmental areas that generate significant quantities of stormwater. The town should continue to fund stormwater connections and upgrades installed by DPW when roadways are opened for construction or other purposes. Swimming pool water shall not enter stormwater management systems. Develop and adopt regulations that set out best management practices for swimming pool water disposal. Best management practices for this activity include dispersing the water over lawn and landscaped areas where runoff into wetlands, fresh or coastal waters or stormwater management systems will not occur. 2.7.1.4 All appropriate town regulatory boards and committees shall adopt, through regulation, Low Impact Development (LID) standards for stormwater management. Section 2.8 Hazardous Materials And Waste Management 2.8.1.1 Support and expand recycling programs to reduce waste volumes and disposal costs. 2.8.1.2 Enhance programs to prevent illegal dumping. Strategies Explore increasing household hazardous waste days and/or adding once or twice per year grace for large goods fees at transfer station. Explore curb-side pick-up. Retain free recycling drop off. Continue funding to protect open space from illegal dumping by restricting unauthorized vehicular access with the use of fences, plantings and gates. Ordinances prohibiting dumping should be reviewed for enforceability and appropriate penalties 2.8.2.1 Ensure annual enforcement of required underground fuel tank replacements. 2.8.2.2 Inventory airfield fueling, maintenance and repair operations. Strategies The recent Cape Cod Commission Development of Regional Impact (DRI) decision for Barnstable Municipal Airport expansion includes provisions to adequately address potential impacts to natural resources from airfield operations. In the event that the DRI permit is not exercised these protections shall be incorporated under existing regulatory schemes. The Barnstable Municip al Airport, the Town of Barnstable and the Cape Cod Commission should work to develop a master plan for future airfield uses. Cape Cod Airfield in Marstons Mills lies within a groundwater protection district. Operations at this town facility should adequately protect natural resources including drinking water supply. 2.8.2.3 Continue to maintain the town wide inventory of commercial fueling, fuel storage and vehicle maintenance operations including marine uses and unauthorized operations. Goal 2.8.2 Prevent contamination of the environment and public water supply through monitoring and enforcing regulations for fueling and servicing operations and underground fuel storage tank replacement. Goal 2.8.3 Prevent contamination of the environment and public water supply through best management practices for lawn and la ndscape chemicals. Goal 2.8.1 Prevent contamination of the environment and public water supply through best management practices for hazardous m aterials and hazardous waste. 2.8.3.1 Lawn and landscaping chemicals pose a threat to fresh and marine waters, wetlands and sensitive environmental areas. Strategies Retain natural vegetation wherever possible by clustering commercial and residential developments to the greatest extent possible. Standards for percentage of naturally vegetated area will vary according to the character and density of each land use category. Require a minimum of 6” of loam beneath new lawns and landscaped areas to provide some attenuation of lawn and landscape chemicals. 2.8.3.2 Ensure that golf courses and agricultural uses such as cranberry growing employ best management techniques which minimize fertilizer and pesticide use. Strategies Ensure that golf courses and agricultural uses such as cranberry growing employ best management techniques that minimize fertilizer and pesticide use. Any new golf course or redevelopment of an existing golf course should limit greens and increase rough areas to minimize impacts of fertilizers and pesticides. Inventory active cranberry bogs and map in relation to sensitive environmental areas including GP and WP zones. Research existing regulations and determine if an education or regulatory program is necessary. 2.8.4.1 Identify methods to reduce road and parking lot de-icing salt applications in a safe and cost effective manner. Strategies Continue Brewer Soluble Concentrate de-icing program. Support and continue DPW policies for moderate de-icing and reduction of environmental impacts from chemical s and sand through new technology and methods. Through education and other appropriate means encourage similar de-icing methods for private parking lots, roadways and driveways 2.8.5.1 Advocate for and support state and federal legislation and/or regulations to require:  Double hulled vessels for shipping of petroleum products and other hazardous materials.  Require local tug escorts to ensure that best practices for navigation are used. Goal 2.8.5 Prevent contamination of the environment, coastal waters, sensitive coastal habitat, public and private recreation areas through proactive measures to prevent and prepare an off shore oil spills. Goal 2.8.4 Prevent contamination of the environment and public water supply through best management practices for road de-icing. Section 2.9 Public Education For Natural Resource Protection 2.9.1.1 The Town should continue public education efforts for water resource protection and planning through cooperation with other organizations. Strategy Local schools should use ponds, wetlands, woodlands, grasslands and coastal habitats to illustrate principles of water quality and the aquatic ecosystem, through means such as field trips, taking samples for testing, or presentations by town staff. 2.9.1.2 Advocate use of water saving devices to reduce the need for additional water supplies and thereby lessen impact of pumping on groundwater and pond levels 2.9.1.3 Protect public health and ensure that private well water quality meets drinking water standards by encouraging owners to test water quality regularly. The town should map and monitor test results. Strategies Through public education, encourage owners of private wells to perform water quality tests for bacteria, inorganics, and nitrogen every two years. Through public education, private well owners should be encouraged to test for volatile organic compounds at least every five years, and more frequently in locations near gas stations and similar uses The town should enter private well water quality data on the GIS system so that problem areas can be mapped and identified as soon as possible 2.9.1.4 Discourage the use septic system additives. This does not include additives that may be required for alternative treatment systems. Strategies Discourage through public education the use of septic system cleaners such as solvents such as TCE, TCA and naphthalene. Educate local businesses about the impacts of these products Develop a small public education program to alert home buyers and home owners about maintenance requirements for septic systems and private wells, including the potential for upgrade requirements. Information should also be developed regarding fees for public water supplies and sewers. Continue education efforts about managing septic systems through a brochure mailing and articles published in the Barnstable Bulletin to encourage regular pump out of septic systems. Systems should be checked at least every three years to determine if pumping is required 2.9.1.5 The town should continue educational programs, such as distributing a brochure with each transfer station sticker and publishing articles in the Barnstable Bulletin, to educate residents about non-toxic household cleaners the proper use and disposal of paints and stains. 2.9.1.6 The town and the county should continue public education by securing additional funding to continue existing efforts to inform businesses of their responsibility for the proper storage and disposal of hazardous materials. Goal 2.9.1 Local residents should be involved in protection of natural resources so they can help maintain and improve t he quality of life in their neighborhoods. 2.9.1.7 Information on underground fuel tanks and re-routing of buried fuel lines should be added to public education groundwater protection material. The serious financial consequences of a leak should be emphasized. 2.9.1.8 Through public education encourage turf management techniques which reduce water and fertilizer needs. Strategies Encourage, through the site plan review process and public education, planting of drought and disease-resistant native species and plants common to Cape Cod to reduce water, fertilizer and pesticide use Through public education discourage the routine use of lawn chemicals. Encourage turf management, which reduces need for fertilizers: plant drought and disease- resistant lawn grasses; use water and lime in lieu of fertilizer; and use water insoluble fertilizer. Develop an education program to inform citizens and businesses including professional landscaping and lawn services of the effects of fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides on nearby coastal and fresh waters. 2.9.1.9 High priority should be given to enforcement of existing regulations on development in the flood plain and to public education about flood action and flood proofing. Town officials should make available materials describing simple and inexpensive means of flood proofing, which may be obtained from agencies such as FEMA. Strategies On developed land, private and public property owners should be educated and encouraged to maintain undisturbed natural buffer areas of 50-foot width around wetlands. Establish a public information program to more fully inform the boating community about environmental and public health impacts of direct discharge of treated or untreated sanitary waste to coastal waters. Educational brochures should be distributed when mooring permits are renewed or new permits are obtained. Educate the public about the need and means to properly dispose of oil and other waste materials from boats. Include information about disposal facility at transfer station. Disposal sites at marinas and town landings should be watertight and allow secure storage until collection. All waste left in barrels at town landings should be collected by DPW after weekend accumulation. 2.9.1.10 To reduce the amount of contaminants entering coastal waters from animal wastes a public education program should be developed including effective signage in appropriate locations. Particular attention should be given to posting signs at Ways to Water. Regulations regarding waterfowl feeding and domestic animal waste cleanup may help control this problem. Distribute this information at town licensing locations, veterinarian offices, pet boarding, grooming and care facilities. The Board of Health should explore implementing barn regulations. 2.9.1.11 Through a signage program vehicle, boat and pedestrian traffic should be discouraged in sensitive coastal areas as well as in wetlands, dunes, shallow estuarine areas, shorebird breeding a nd habitat areas. Strategy Continue to prohibit storage of boats, seasonal piers, and floats on salt marshes, dunes, and other sensitive areas. Particular attention should be given to enforcing this on Town property. 2.9.1.12 Develop and implement a program to educate owners of developed property about the environmental benefit from maintaining undisturbed natural buffer areas around freshwater wetlands and ponds. This program should include the proper placement and permitting process for unpaved pedestrian access paths and vista pruning. Strategy Install informational signage at Ways to Water for ponds that describe allowed uses, and its ecology, significance and history. Explore grant funding for this program. Summary of Section - Several goals and strategies have been accomplished in this section. The Business Barnstable website was created; the Transformative Development Initiative (TDI) program was awarded for downtown Hyannis. Business retention and expansion work is ongoing through Town economic development programs including partnerships with the Downtown Hyannis Business Improvement District (BID), TDI, and Chamber of Commerce. Several efforts have been achieved including but not limited to the Downtown Hyannis Parking Study, Wayfinding Master Plan, and the proposed Downtown Hyannis zoning amendments which have furthered the understanding of the true needs to downtown Hyannis. Additionally recreation has excelled as well. Arts and culture have continued to excel with the designation of two cultural districts: Hyannis HyArts Cultural District and Barnstable Village Cultural District and the continued success of the shanty program, artists in residence and programming of public spaces. Amenities for field upgrades throughout our villages have been achieved including the pickleball complex in Marstons Mills that opened last year. We are currently working with DPW on the redesign of the Centerville Playground. Looking to the future, we are seeking CIP funds to redesign the HYCC grounds to expand recreational opportunities including an updated skate park, outdoor fitness court and a splash pad. We have implemented an environmentally sustainable land management plan at our golf courses to reduce the use of fertilizers and pesticides. We are also in the process of making long overdue improvements to the golf course, including cart path improvements at Hyannis Golf Course. Although not specifically mentioned in the goals, we have also made improvements to the Barnstable Adult Community Center. More can be done to improve the business climate of Barnstable including seeking ways to recruit and retain high paying year round jobs and further support the blue economy. 3.1.1 Proactively share development and comprehensive plan policies with developers. TM GMD BEDC 3.1.2 Implement a balanced real estate tax policy that is fair to residents while preserving the tax base. Tax assessing methodology specifically regarding commercial properties shall be re- examined as part of this policy development. TC Assessor Legal BEDC The Town Council has consistently elected to adopt a "Factor of 1" and not to increase the CIP tax rate above that which is charged to residential property owners. Since 89% of the taxable property value in town is made up of residential property any shift in the tax rate has a significant detrimental impact on CIP property owners with a very little corresponding benefit to residential property owners. Residential Tax Exemption in place to reduce burden from full-time residents. 3.1.3 Inventory and analyze impacts and capacity to implement mitigation formulas for development and redevelopment projects TM GMD Legal BEDC Tax Increment Financing (TIF) and Tax Increment Exemption (TIE) are two tools used to support development and redevelopment. Financial implications of applications are done on a case by case basis as received. 3.1.4 Create an economic impact assessment tool to determine the net fiscal impact of development proposals. The project’s tax revenue, infrastructure and resources impacts shall be analyzed. This economic impact analysis shall be completed before the commencement of Site Plan Review.Currently does not exist. An outside consultant should be contracted with to produce this tool. At one point the Cape Cod Commision was looking to develop such a tool that could be used for the region. Not sure where this stands. 3.1.5 Determine feasible and attractive incentives to encourage locally owned developments to reinvest profits in our community and implement a program to utilize these incentives TM GMD Legal BEDC Goal 3.2. Revise and simplify land use regulations including zoning to foster economic development. Goal 3.1 Encourage economic development that expand the town’s tax base and respects and strengthens quality of life, communi ty character and environment. Engage in a focused strategic economic development planning process encompassing the economic development visions included for each village including the Hyannis Growth Incentive Zone. Section 3 - Economic Development 3.2.1 Facilitate the Growth Incentive Zone and Design and Infrastructure Plan. GMD BEDC Completed, DIP currently being updated 3.2.2 Promote Smart Growth principles, including cluster developments, green space planning, mixed uses and public open space that promote social exchange and the building of community. GMD BEDC GIZ + resource protection overlay district 3.3.1 Amend the town’s Site Plan Review Zoning Ordinance to add design review criteria for coordination design standards throughout the Town of Barnstable. TM GMD TC not complete 3.4.1 Increase the commercial tax base by encouraging economic development in areas identified as appropriate for growth. GIS GMD BEDC ongoing 3.4.2 Make the permitting process predictable and timely through the creation of a Regulatory Agreement with the town and other regulatory agencies GMD Legal TC RA use in effect in designated districts only 3.4.3 Provide purchase preferences to locally owned businesses who respond to the Town’s bids and proposals for goods and services Purchasing Legal GMD 3.4.4 Provide resources and technical assistance to applicants and investors by all means available including public/private entities, outsourcing, local initiatives and data sharing Legal GMD Permit Coordinator position established; Business Barnstable website created; Transformative Development Initiative Program awarded downtown 3.4.5 Retain in-house community development and planning resources. Collaborate with economic development efforts at the municipal and county levels TM GMD CCEDC CCC actively participated in CEDS; CCC partner in TDI + License Plate Grants 3.5.1 Develop, apply for and support creative funding mechanisms to build and maintain infrastructure needs: workplace housing, renewable energy, wastewater treatment, public water supply, educational support, public transportation, parking and efficient roadways. DPW Finance GMD BEDC 3.5.2 Continue to participate in the Hyannis Access Study TM DPW TC Goal 3.4. Retain and strengthen business in the Town of Barnstable. Goal 3.3. Establish a design review process for commercial development. Goal 3.5. Provide infrastructure required for designated growth centers. Goal 3.6 Support the maintenance and development of recreational activities for residents and visitors. Fund and implement findings and actions from the state approved Open Space and Recreation Plan included in Section 2.B of the Comprehensive Plan. 3.6.1 Increase availability of public access to the water. Increase maintenance of existing public access to the water. Use and apply Chapter 91 for this purpose. MEA On-going, in progress always, high priority 3.6.2 Develop and maintain essential recreational facilities such as fields and parks with supporting amenities TM MEA Recreation Marstons Mills pickleball courts completed, in-progress upgrades to Centerville playground 3.6.3 Increase maintenance for trails, public beaches and scenic destinations. Maintain public facilities at beaches and parks, walking trails, riding trails, public beaches and scenic destinations. MEA Recreation DPW 3.6.4 Complete bike and walking pathways throughout town connected to the County pathway network. Publicize and maintain walking and riding trails, public beaches and scenic destinations Recreation CPC 3.6.5 Support water-dependent activities with amenities both public and private. MEA Waterways In-progress Waterways Committee 3.6.6 Support and maintain town owned golf course(s). Recreation In the process of making long overdue improvements to the golf course, including cart path improvements at Hyannis Golf Course. 3.6.7 Support the youth and community center. Recreation I would state that our efforts to support and maintain the community facilities and amenities that fall under the Community Services Department, including the HYCC, golf courses, and beaches are ongoing. We continue to make improvements and updates to our facilities and programs to ensure that they are accessible, welcoming, and well-maintained. We have worked in coordination with DPW on various field upgrades throughout our villages and have added new recreational amenities, including the pickleball complex in Marstons Mills that opened last year. We are currently working with DPW on the redesign of the Centerville Playground.Looking to the future, we are seeking CIP funds to redesign the HYCC grounds to expand recreational opportunities including an updated skate park, outdoor fitness court and a splash pad. We have implemented an environmentally sustainable land management plan at our golf courses to reduce the use of fertilizers and pesticides. Although not specifically mentioned in the goals, we have also made improvements to the Barnstable Adult Community Center. 3.6.8 Retain the Hyannis Mets and Cotuit Kettleers in town TM CCBL Upgrades to McKeon Park in 2019 3.7.1 Establish, through data collection and analysis, an economic development sector database to make available town and County economic data for use by private See report from Umass Dartmouth on economic sectors, and WIB reports developers, the public and town staff engaged in economic development efforts. Assessor IT Finance GMD BEDC 3.7.2 Identify, plan, implement incentives and fund infrastructure for redevelopment opportunities TM Finance GMD BEDC ongoing 3.7.3 Identify and actively support the development of economic sectors offering stable employment, livable wages and career advancement opportunities. TM GMD BEDC CCEDC CCC Significant efforts in support of cultural economy; ongoing small business/entreprenuership efforts through TDI partnership; ongoing work in "blue economy" support 3.7.4 The town shall provide technical support for projects that conform to the CP. IT Legal 3.8.1 Support development of educational curricula that connects to existing or desirable employment opportunities and career advancement such as renewable energy and sciences and technologies focusing on coastal, marine and environmental sectors. Schools Tech Schools CCCC Implemented an Environmental Science and Technology Career Pathway at BHS 3.8.2 Support the development of an environment that assists entrepreneurial enterprises Schools CCCC Private Sector Implemented a Business, Finance, and Entrepreneurship Innovation Pathway at BHS Established two cultural Districts: Hyannis HyArts Cultural District and Barnstable Village Cultural District 3.9.1 Reconstitute the Cultural Council to advise policymakers about the Town’s creative economy. TM TC Unsure of intent, but Mid Cape Cultural Council active and supporting local arts and artists. 3.9.2 Facilitate the development of arts economic development in Downtown Hyannis. This development should include artist residences, studios, classrooms, galleries, related retail, performances space and public assembly space. TM GMD BEDC Cultural Council Arts & Culture program supports two artists in residence; town hall artist spotlight program, ongoing shanty program and programming of public spaces 3.9.3 Work with local creative, cultural and economic development entities to identify funding, planning and development resources to support the creative economy Cultural Council Cultural Districts; MCCC; TDI Parternship all support this goal 3.9.4 Foster support of new and existing local cultural entities and expansion of museums. Cultural Council Town continues to support museums through Cultural District partnerships; leases to JFK/Maritime Musuem/Zion Goal 3.9. Cultural Sector: Encourage continued development of the creative economy to capture sector dollars and to position the Town as a cultural destination. Goal 3.7. Provide for the growth of existing sectors and development of new sectors and enterprises that create stable employment and livable wages for residents at diverse economic levels. Goal 3.8 Education Sector: Continually work to establish the Town of Barnstable as a place where education “happens”. Emphasize educational efforts serving as economic drivers to expand collective intellectual; capital and support emerging workforce. Our educational focus begins at kindergarten level and includes higher educational opportuni ties. 3.10.1 Conduct Hyannis Conference Center a feasibility study TM GMD BEDC 3.10.2 Dedicate 7-10% of the Town rooms occupancy tax portion for visitor marketing and promotion TM Legal HACC Funded at 5% or $127,000 annually 3.10.3 Enhance and expand the Walkway to the Sea to encompass more of the harbor front, the Cape Cod Maritime Museum, the end of Ocean Street and Kalmus Park GMD DPW Waterways Sidewalk expansion to Kalmus Beach under design 3.10.4 Improve traffic plan for visitors including a roadway signage system. Mark roadways, travel lanes, barriers and limit access where necessary for safety and efficiency GMD DPW 3.10.5 Create a simple, legible wayfinding system for attractions, destinations and parking where needed. GMD DPW Consultant Wayfinding master plan supported by MDI Techincal Assistance Grant in 2021; phase I implementation underway 3.10.6 Publicize walking trails, riding trails, public beaches and scenic destinations HACC CCofC GMD Consultant ongoing 3.10.7 Provide reasonable hours for beaches and parks use TM Recreation HACC 3.10.8 Work with appropriate public and private transportation entities to ensure provision of year round, reliable transportation and trolley service. TM DPW Obtained Shared Streets grant for improved trolley stops along Main Street 3.10.9 Identify locations for parking garages downtown, at the airport, the Transportation Center, the hospital and the harbor. Where feasible expand existing facilities to provide adequate parking for recreational areas TM DPW GMD Private Sector ongoing 3.10.10 Support the continued development of eco-tourism, tourism that explores, experiences and observes nature MEA GMD BEDC Expedition Blue waypoint installations completed in 2020 3.10.11 Consolidate all restaurant, hotel and motel operating permits and fees into one Town agency with a single time frame. Allow Town department inspections on an appropriate schedule. RS 3.11.1 The Town of Barnstable shall adopt a Business Development Plan prior to issuance of Certificate of Compliance #2. The Plan should include the following:  Existing Business Inventory Types of businesses by industry, ownership, number of employees, physical size, lease or own space.This GIZ reporting structure is no longer in place. Business retention and expansion work ongoing through Town economic development, partnerships with BID, and TDI partnership. Goal 3.11 The Cape Cod Commission approval of the Hyannis Growth Incentive Zone set several economic development conditions included here as actions. Goal 3.10. Tourism Sector: Strengthen and enhance our visitor based economy to make Hyannis a year round destination.  Existing Business Survey Identification & analysis of needs and potential for growth.  Business Development Strategy Based on inventory and survey, identify specific actions designed to support and attract businesses to the GIZ over the next five years. Should be a collaborative effort with BID, Hyannis Chamber, and other stakeholders. This strategy should link to other plans including the Harbor Plan and the Historic Properties Inventory.  Site Specific Redevelopment Strategy (including an inventory of potential redevelopment sites, procedures for preparing sites for redevelopment from remediation to clearing title issues, site planning / pre-permitting for specific parcels GMD BEDC Summary of Section - Significant planning and investment has been coordinated over the last 10 years to improve existing and new infrastructure as well as public facilities. Once again the Town has utilized both planning and regulatory tools to better the Town. The Highway Business (HB) zoning district was amended to include requirements for pedestrian accommodations and bike racks; and other rezoning efforts have been ongoing elsewhere to align uses with infrastructure as well. Several studies and plans have been development to understand the needs of our infrastructure and develop a strategy to implement the action items to achieve those needs such as the Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan, Complete Streets, Hyannis Parking Study, Great Streets Hyannis, Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Plan, Hazard Mitigation Plan and Housing Production Plan. In addition, the Town continues to seek better utilization of public facilities. Currently the Town is in the process of utilizing the consolidating offices within the Town Hall complex to more efficiently provide services to the community by relocating many town offices to one location. The town continues to develop master plans for vacant and underutilized public properties such as the Cotuit Elementary School, Marstons Mills School, 200 Main Street, etc. Construction is expected to commence in 2024 for Phase 3 of the Cape Cod Rail Trail which will extend the share-use path through Yarmouth into Barnstable at Mary Dunn Road. Preliminary design is commencing for Phase 4 which will extend the trail from Mary Dunn Road to the Barnstable/Sandwich town line. 4.1.1.1 The Department of Public Works’ Functional Classification of Roadways list will continue to classify Town roadway network within designated urban and rural areas of Barnstable. Strategies This list will be reviewed and amended as necessary to ensure that classifications are appropriate for designated land use categories. The Subdivision Rules and Regulations should be reviewed and amended as necessary to incorporate these classifications where these classifications support a designated land use category not completed 4.1.1.2 The Department of Public Works recognizes the Cape Cod Commission Classification of Roadways based on their function and capacity in accordance with the current version of the Cape Cod Commission's Regional Policy Plan, Cape Cod Classification Map. 4.1.1.3 Continue to inventory, maintain and preserve Scenic Roads. Residents and civic associations should continue to nominate Scenic Roads for official designation by Town Council. 4.1.1.4 The Functional Roadway Classification system should be consistent with CP land use designations. Where inconsistencies currently exist land use designations will take precedence. SECTION 4 - INFRASTRUCTURE and FACILITIES Section 4.1 Transportation Goal 4.1.1 The town will improve safety and quality of roadway network traffic circulation and will coordinate and encourage alternate modes of transportation, preserve character in context of surrounding community and protect natural resources to the maximum extent possible. Strategies Non-residential development or redevelopment that is not located in a growth center, increases vehicle trips and/or peak hour trips will submit a traffic assessment, based on highest peak hour conditions, that evaluates the impacts to traffic circulation, roadway and intersection operations and safe travel. Developments will mitigate these roadway infrastructure impacts. This is implemented through CCC review of large projects. Multi-family residences of three or more units that is not located in a high-density residential area, increases vehicle trips and/or peak hour trips will submit a traffic assessment, based on highest peak hour conditions that evaluates the impacts to traffic circulation, roadway and intersection operations and safe travel. Developments will mitigate these impacts on roadway infrastructure Traffic assessments only required per CCC review or for large developments subject to discretionary review. Access management methods such as shared access, interconnections between developments and shared parking will be required for all commercial and multi family residential (of three or more units) development or redevelopment. Development and redevelopment that does not incorporate access management will require a special permit. The Zoning Ordinance will be amended to include this provision.Highway Business zone amended to strengthen access management provisions. In Village Centers, Auto Oriented Transportation Corridor Nodes, the Growth Center and the Regional Commercial Center parking will be provided on the side or rear of the building away from the roadways. The Zoning Ordinance will be amended to include this provision Zoning ordinance includes this provision, strengthened in Highway Business Zones and in GIZ. In all locations promote trip reduction, encourage pedestrian paths between land uses, and support transportation options that provide an alternative to the automobile whenever possible. Highway Business zone amended to include requirements for pedestrian accommodations and bike racks; ongoing elsewhere. 4.1.1.5 All subdivision land will comply with the requirements of the Functional Roadway Classification system, including Subdivision Rules and Regulations specific right-of- way and paving standards. not completed; continue to rely on waivers to SRRs Strategies The SRR should be amended to include design and construction requirements that are consistent with the Functional Classification of Roadways. not complete Non-commercial and multi-family development subdivision right-of-way width will include specific criteria for sidewalk/bike path in addition to paving, curbing, stormwater management and utility location. Sidewalks and bike paths will be incorporated in the planning and design for residential subdivisions. not completed. 4.1.2.1 The impact of development and redevelopment on local roads and on regional roads not located within or directly connected to Growth Centers or Regional Commercial Centers shall not degrade traffic flow or intersection operation below LOS "C", based on highest peak hour traffic volumes. 4.1.2.2 Within Village Centers the level of service may be reduced to LOS "D" when there is adequate provision for safe pedestrian traffic. 4.1.2.3 Within the designated Growth levels of service may be reduced to LOS "E" when there is adequate provision for safe pedestrian traffic 4.1.2.4 The Town shall develop a reasonable LOS policy for the Regional Commercial Center before proceeding with designating this area a Growth Center. this Plan. It is preferred that these LOS standards be met through non-structural improvements but a combination of both structural and non-structural may be considered. The following actio n items shall be applied during DRI review. During review by local boards and officials the following action items shall be applied to the ma ximum extent feasible Goal 4.1.2 The town should establish roadway and intersection levels of service (LOS), considering the Cape Cod Commission's Regional Policy Plan, that are consistent with land use designations identified in 4.1.2.5 Outside the designated Growth Center development and redevelopment, at the minimum, shall maintain or improve LOS in the area impacted by new trips generated. 4.1.3.1 Integrate facilities and operations of the Barnstable Municipal Airport to multi-modal facilities and operations to provide intermodal links. ongoing Strategies Provide a year round direct transportation link for passengers between the Hyannis Transportation Center, regional health care facilities, shopping areas and other popular destinations ongoing Provide a new entrance to the airport that provides appropriate alternate access. The town will continue to coordinate the planning and provision of multi-modal transportation opportunities with the Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority (RTA), local, state and federal entities. ongoing Explore with the RTA and local business organizations the feasibility of a town-wide bus system interconnecting village centers, regional facilities, transit and other destinations. not complete 4.1.3.2 Integrate Hyannis Transportation Center facilities and operations with the other multi-modal facilities and operations to provide intermodal links. ongoing Strategies Provide adequate parking, pedestrian access and encourage intermodal linkages, coordinated facilities and operations at Hyannis Transportation Center. ongoing The town should explore the feasibility of on street bus rapid transit (BRT) for regional transportation corridors. not complete 4.1.3.3 Integrate Island ferry service facilities and operations with other multi-modal facilities and operations including but not limited to remote parking access, bicycle access, enhanced pedestrian access ongoing Strategy To ensure safety on local roadways explore the establishment of a designated truck route for freight carriers traveling to the Steamship Authority terminal not complete 4.1.3.4 Explore re-establishment or expansion of railroad service to provide off road freight alternatives. Railroad service should also be explored as an alternative to the automobile for visitors and commuters. CapeFlyer reestablished in 2013; summer service Goal 4.1.4 Implement the bikeway system connecting major activities and linking with bikeways in neighboring towns. Goal 4.1.3 Mitigate traffic, community character, and environmental impacts from regional transportation facilities. 4.1.4.1 Implement the Barnstable Bikeway Network Plan, which includes locations for bike lanes, bike paths and bike routes. ongoing Strategies The bikeway system will link public facilities, including recreation areas, conservation areas, village centers, educational facilities, the Hyannis Transportation Center, and will connect with other bike paths/bike lanes within the town, where feasible. ongoing Continue process for approval of the east-west route connecting to Yarmouth Bikeway System. [CC Rail Trail Update] Pursue funding from Federal, State, County and other grants or funding programs. ongoing (MassTrails) Continue to address safety and convenience accommodations for bicyclists such as bike racks and signage. Bike racks will be placed at all publicly owned facilities. ongoing On demand bicycle resources will be explored and encouraged unknown 4.1.4.2 Coordinate regional bikeway planning with adjacent towns and the Cape Cod Commission. [CC Rail Trail Update] 4.1.4.3 Accommodations for intermodal connections, such as bike racks on trains, buses, at workplaces, remote parking facilities and shopping areas, will be encouraged whenever possible ongoing 4.1.4.4 Wherever feasible roads should include bike lanes and appropriate curbing, pavement markings and signage. ongoing; see Complete Streets, Great Streets projects Strategy Where feasible in road resurfacing or reconstruction projects, bike lanes or bike paths will be considered in the design as described in the Barnstable Bikeway Plan. 4.1.4.5 Development and redevelopment will incorporate provisions for bicyclists. ongoing 4.1.5.1 The town will continue to update the Sidewalk Plan which will include locations of sidewalks, priorities of construction, and funding sources. Strategies Sidewalks should be prioritized, based on source and destination of pedestrians, to high traffic areas including arterials and collectors and streets within Village Centers Goal 4.1.5 The town will improve existing pedestrian facilities and develop additional facilities to improve safety, encourage pedestrian activ ity and preserve or improve roadway appearance in context with surrounding community. Sidewalks should be installed on arterial and collector roadways for pedestrian safety and to provide safe walking routes to schools. Development and redevelopment will incorporate provisions for pedestrians in the site design with particular emphasis on pedestrian safety within parking lot design All new and significant redevelopment sidewalk projects should use a context sensitive design as early in the design process as possible. 4.1.6.1 The town will promote the use of existing parking facilities to their full capacity, ensuring safe access and attractive landscaping and by supporting decked and first floor parking in the growth center and regional commercial center and, as may be appropriate, other commercial areas. Downtown Parking Study completed in 2017; implementation Strategies Using a coordinated wayfinding strategy, expand existing signage to include wayfinding signs to major parking facilities. Ongoing: Phase I almost complete Improve existing walkways and create new walkways to parking lots, including landscaping, lighting and signage within the downtown Hyannis area, regional commercial center, and other village centers ongoing Adopt regulations and design guidelines to encourage decked, first floor parking and, where feasible, underground parking garages In coordination with shuttle service establishment and seasonal and/or weekly use patterns, parking facilities at the Cape Cod Community College, school parking lots, Hyannis Transportation Center, airport, or other facilities should be used as daytime remote parking for visitor destinations during peak season ongoing with CCRTA and ferries Develop and promote satellite parking with supporting shuttle services for Island ferry travelers private implementation Parking lots and parking facilities will be constructed, landscaped, and maintained in a manner that retains surrounding community character. Specific landscaping guidelines for parking lots and facilities should be developed and adopted by Planning Board, Board of Appeals and Site Plan Review Where on-site parking is not feasible, developments may contribute to the creation of public parking facilities and/or multi-modal facilities The town should amend existing parking regulations within the zoning ordinance to reduce parking requirements for development and redevelopment that provide an alternative to single occupant auto usage such as car/van pooling and/or other transportation options. ongoing Goal 4.1.7 Public and private sectors should participate in improvement of traffic circulation and safety through traffic improvement and mitigation programs. Goal 4.1.6 Adequate on-site and off-site parking should meet the needs of the community. Priority should be given to the needs within the Growth Center and the Route 132 Regional Commercial Center. Promote shuttle bus service from satellite parking facilities to recreational areas, visitor attractions, commercial areas and other popular destinations. 4.1.7.1 The Town should improve existing traffic flow, safety, and signage to reduce congestion along roadways by adopting a traffic management system that minimizes confusion for residents and visitors alike ongoing Strategies Develop a comprehensive unified signage and wayfinding plan to direct motorists to transportation facilities, downtown Hyannis and remote parking, and areas of special interest. ongoing Continue and support seasonal shuttle services provided by the Hyannis Business Main Street Improvement District, the Town and local businesses ongoing The Town should pursue every opportunity to work within Southeastern Massachusetts to mitigate the impact of Island freight deliveries Continue to work with the Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority and neighboring towns to coordinate public transportation for residents and visitors ongoing In the Airport Rotary area determine the feasibility of the following traffic management methods through the Hyannis Access Study and other Town programs:  Reconstruction of Route 28 at selected locations  Structural and non-structural improvements to the Airport Rotary  Continue to develop new access to the airport4.1.7.2 Plans for development and redevelopment will make provisions to mitigate traffic impacts based on the highest peak condition, utilizing structural and/or non-structural improvements with special emphasis on alternatives to the use of private automobiles. Such mitigation will take into account road function and classification, as well as the impacts on the natural resources, economy, level of service, community character, scenic views, and historic resources. Strategies The Town prefers that necessary roadway improvements will occur concurrently with the construction of any development and/or applicants will make a contribution of funds to the town in lieu thereof. The town will explore crediting up to a 25% of project vehicle trips for development and redevelopment that provide practical alternatives to the single occupancy vehicle such as transit. not complete Require development and redevelopment, through the permitting process, to incorporate recommended traffic and congestion management procedures including parking lot and access interconnection, pedestrian walkways and bike paths between neighboring development sites some amendments to zoning Development and redevelopment may provide non-structural mitigation that reduces automobile trips and peak traffic demands such as demand management, providing shuttle bus services, car or van pooling, and promoting pedestrian and bicycle accessibility some amendments to zoning Development and redevelopment may provide structural mitigation to reduce automobile trips, such as the construction of sidewalks, bicycle paths and shuttle bus stops. Such construction should not degrade environmentally sensitive, surrounding community character, landscapes, natural resources, economy, level of service, scenic views, and historic resources Development and redevelopment may provide demand and systems management, such as changes to pavement markings, signage, signal timing, optimization of existing traffic lights, turn restrictions, changes in traffic patterns, limited removal of obstructions to safe sight distances, curb cut consolidation, and conflict point reduction. Traffic demand management is the priority however, all systems should be considered.implemented through DRI Review If it is demonstrated to the satisfaction of the town that other forms of mitigation are inadequate to alleviate a project's impact on traffic safety and operations, development and redevelopment may provide structural mitigation as follows: implemented through DRI Review Structural mitigation includes new signalization, new road links, intersection realignment, road widening, intersection construction or other improvements only in areas where environmentally sensitive natural resources, economy, level of service, community character, scenic views, and historic resources would not be degraded by the mitigation. Structural mitigation projects may be allowed only when such proposals projects are included in, coordinate with and are consistent with planned for roadway improvements. 4.1.8.1 The Town of Barnstable Department of Public Works (DPW) will continue repair and maintain roadways throughout the town to the maximum extent possible, giving priority to roadways with pavement in the worst condition and to roadways bearing a significant amount of traffic to limit the need to reconstruct them. The funding of this work will come from a combination of sources including general fund revenues, betterments, grants, and gifts. Strategies To avoid costly road reconstruction roads should be maintained in the best possible condition. DPW should continue to evaluate road pavement conditions and continue to conduct traffic counts to prioritize paving projects through the Pavement Condition Index (PCI) and the Pavement Management Program (PMP). DPW will continue to prepare an annual report that identifies problems and accomplishments and lists deferred road maintenance projects. This report is included in the CIP and the annual Town Report 4.2.1.1 Thirty (30) percent of municipal solid waste delivered to the transfer station shall be diverted from incineration and landfill facilities through recycling and composting programs and forty (40) percent shall be diverted by 2010. Strategy The Town shall continue to encourage an increase in residential recycling waste to be recycling at the transfer station through its public education program 4.2.1.2 Amend the Zoning Ordinance and other applicable regulations to require non-residential land uses to include adequate, sanitary, storage for recyclable materials. A solid and hazardous waste management plan shall be required not complete; only required for specific uses under discretionary review 4.2.1.3 Evaluate existing ordinances and regulations to ensure that construction and demolition debris will be properly disposed Goal 4.2.2 Hazardous waste generated in the Town of Barnstable shall be disposed in an environmentally sound manner Goal 4.1.8 The town will continue to protect its significant public investments in roadways with the roadway infra structure maintenance program that will, to the maximum extent possible, preserve character of individual roadways and protect adjacent natural resources. Section 4.2 Solid and Hazardous Waste Disposal Goal 4.2.1 The Town shall work to increase source reduction, recycling, composting, incineration, and transfer to SEMASS to reduce the solid waste stream 4.2.2.1 A coordinated town-wide hazardous waste emergency response plan shall be maintained by the Town and the independent fire districts not complete Strategy The Town of Barnstable in coordination with the town's fire districts shall finalize and maintain an emergency response plan for spills of hazardous materials during transit not complete 4.2.2.2 Continue and expand the Household Hazardous Waste Collection program. ongoing 4.2.2.3 All land uses shall comply with Hazardous Waste Regulations ongoing Strategies Land uses that require treatment, generation, storage, disposal of hazardous wastes or hazardous materials, with the exception household quantities are prohibited and should continue to be excluded from drinking water protection districts ongoing The Town of Barnstable will continue to refine hazardous materials ordinance and regulations to ensure maximum protection of drinking water supplies and public safety. no changes made since 2010 4.3.1.1 Because water use equals sewage flows effective wastewater management begins with water use conservation. To reduce impacts to Town wide wastewater infrastructure, including effluent discharge sites, water conservation programs will be developed. Strategies Through a Comprehensive Water Supply Assessment encourage coordination between water and wastewater infrastructure managers with joint meetings of drinking water suppliers, water committees and the Town. To lessen the burden on wastewater infrastructure encourage water conservation through an alternative pricing strategies To the extent necessary identify and acquire appropriate effluent disposal sites that do not adversely impact drinking water supplies 4.3.1.2 The current Wastewater Facilities Plan (WFP) will be updated as required by such factors as growth, environmental impact or regulatory requirements, to address the communities wastewater needs as prescribed by regional, state and federal regulations Strategies Upgrade and/or expansion of the existing centralized WPCF to respond to priority needs while conforming to the requirements of the groundwater discharge permit and approved WFP Section 4.3 Wastewater Infrastructure Goal 4.3.1 Provide adequate wastewater treatment facilities to meet community need while protecting the quality and quantity of our sole source aquifer. Expansion of the sewage collection system for the existing treatment facility will be performed in such a manner to improve groundwater quality consistent with WFP provisions. As effluent discharge and well pumping rates increase with increased water use and expansion of the sewage system the Town will continue to monitor the effect of the wastewater treatment facility discharge on water supplies 4.3.1.3 The town will guide the use of decentralized wastewater infrastructure to ensure maximum mitigation of their impacts. Strategies Identify areas of concern outside of the existing treatment system’s service area and define alternative decentralized methods of treatment that may include on-site innovative treatment systems, communal systems, package treatment plants or other approved alternatives. The long-term ownership, operation, maintenance and replacement will be secured through appropriate regulatory processes. Through the local Harbor Management Plan process the Town will identify areas where additional infrastructure is needed for recreational boating uses Develop regulations to ensure that decentralized wastewater infrastructure is designed to be consistent so as to easily connect with town wastewater infrastructure when it becomes available or when connection is desirable 4.3.1.4 Develop wastewater performance standards for on-site disposal systems in order to address the areas of greatest need Strategies Define thresholds for application of on-site wastewater disposal system alternatives and the structural or non-structural measures needed to correct water quality problems Continue the MEP program to evaluate extent of existing and potential nitrate contamination of drinking water supply and coastal resources from on-site wastewater disposal systems and the need for wastewater infrastructure or other measures to reduce such contamination Evaluate the extent of existing and potential phosphorous contamination of drinking water and pond resources from on-site wastewater disposal systems and the need for wastewater infrastructure or other measures to reduce contamination. Identify the source and transport of pollutants that could pass through a wastewater treatment facility untreated or inadequately treated, thus harming the facility's physical, chemical, or biological processes and so preventing it from complying with regulatory requirements 4.3.1.5 Develop and implement public education programs for owners of on-site septic systems. Strategy Research existing programs and partner with other organizations where possible Section 4.4 Water Supply Infrastructure 4.4.1.1 Coordinate a Comprehensive Water Supply Assessment. Strategy This assessment, conducted in cooperation with the private water companies, will include short term and long-term water supply needs of the entire town; water supply management needs; land acquisition needs; land protection needs; and a comprehensive strategy for implementing recommendations 4.4.1.2 Continue to update the zones of contribution GIS model. Protect land, the primary infrastructure for providing drinking water, where existing, proven future, and potential future wells are or may be located. 4.4.1.3 Identify, map and monitor areas without public water supply or wastewater infrastructure. Share information with private water suppliers who may be able to extend their infrastructure should water quality decline in these areas 4.5.1.1 The town will continue adaptive management of stormwater through the townwide Stormwater Management Plan Strategies Key areas such as bathing beaches, shellfishing habitat, recreational areas, inland and coastal wetlands and natural resources to be studied for regulatory needs, including CIP funded stormwater infrastructure redesign To ensure optimal function the Town will clean and maintain stormwater infrastructure as necessary Areas impacted by stormwater outflow will be studied and tested on a regular basis. Identify, upgrade and/or install appropriate technologies for maximum reduction of these impacts. 4.5.1.2 Capital programs and management plans will be allocated to stormwater management projects to prevent untreated direct runoff from entering water bodies and impacting sensitive habitat areas Strategies New development and redevelopment will be required to retain all impervious surface runoff on-site practices Section 4.5 Stormwater Infrastructure Goal 4.5.1 Protect salt water estuaries, freshwater bodies, the aquifer, shellfish and other natural resources from stormwater impacts; prevent flooding from storms; continue inventory of all stormwater infrastructure and incorporate into GIS; maintain existing stormwater infrastructure in conformance with state and federal regulations; study stormwater infiltration and contaminants and the need for structural upgrades; provide high quality stormwater recharge to water resources. The ultimate goal is to have all stormwater discharge treated to appropriate levels through adaptive Goal 4.4.1 Ensure that all areas of town will be provided with adequate drinking water supply, quality, flow and pressure to meet demand The town will design all roads to meet the best management practices for stormwater retention After the first 1 inch of rainfall, these stormwater management systems will be designed to have backup retention or detention basins 4.6.1.1 The Town will provide public facilities and services in a manner that is consistent with and supports the land use and growth management strategies in this plan 4.6.1.2 When allocating resources to meet capital needs the Town will consider major maintenance of existing facilities, revenue from the disposition of existing facilities and the provision of new or expanded facilities 4.6.1.3 The Town will ensure that those facilities and services necessary to support development and redevelopment will be adequate to serve the development at the time the development is available for occupancy or use, without decreasing levels of service adopted by this plan. 4.6.1.4 The Town will maintain an inventory of existing capital facilities owned by public entities, showing location and capacities of such facilities 4.6.1.5 The Town will maintain a financing plan to finance needed capital facilities within projected funding capacities and based on adopted level of service standards. The financing plan will be updated annually and will include opportunities for public participation early in the process. Planned capital expenditures will be appropriated in the Town’s annual budget. In case of emergency, the financing plan and budget covered by the plan may be amended more frequently. 4.6.1.6 Funding of major capital facilities will typically rely on long-term financing and not on current revenues. The term of the financing should generally be no longer than the useful life of the facility.Reviewed every year for needed change. The Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan will eventually require some changes in the debt policies. 4.6.1.7 The Town will continue to develop and update debt management and cash reserves policies 4.6.1.8 The Town may apply various alternative funding mechanisms in the development of capital improvements identified in the Capital Facilities Section in order to optimally use limited Town resources. Such mechanisms include joint ventures with the private sector, grants, or other means.Conducted as part of the annual development of the Capital Improvement Plan. 4.6.1.9 The Town will support and encourage the joint planning, siting, development and use of public facilities and services with other governmental or community organizations in areas of mutual concern and benefit in order to maximize efficiency, reduce costs, and minimize impacts on the environment 4.6.1.10 The Town will coordinate with other public entities which provide public services within the Town to ensure that the Capital Facilities Plans of each of these entities are consistent with the Town’s Comprehensive Plan. The Town will strive to coordinate with the other public entities during the annual update to the Capital Facilities Plan Section 4.6 Facilities GOAL 4.6.1 Provide well-maintained public facilities and services that serve the current and future social, economic, cultural, safety, traffic, and communication needs of the community; that are equitably distributed; and are provided with minimal environmental impact 4.6.1.11 Services provided through enterprise accounts including but not limited to Water Pollution Control, Solid Waste Division, Sandy Neck, Barnstable Municipal Airport, Fairgrounds and Hyannis Golf Courses and Town Marinas will be paid primarily by users, except in unusual circumstances where the public benefit may justify the use All enterprise fund operations and capital improvements are funded primarily through user fees with the exception of the Hyannis Youth and Community Center. The public benefit of this facility justifies General Fund support. of general funds. When facility improvements provide benefits primarily to a limited group of users the costs will generally be paid by the benefited parties through Local Improvement Districts (LIDs) or other means This is the case for beach facilities whereby the cost of improvements are taken into consideration when determining charges for parking and beach permits. 4.6.1.12 The capital facilities identified in the elements of the Comprehensive Plan and will be included in subsequent five-year financing plans Improvements contemplated for all town owned facilities within the next 5 years are expected to be included in the 5 year Capital Improvement Plan. 4.6.2.1 Maintain and purchase vehicles and equipment as necessary to meet applicable standards Ongoing and continuous 4.6.2.2 Upgrade and maintain emergency communication equipment Ongoing and continuous 4.6.2.3 Personnel levels should be consistent with population and demographic needs In progress 4.6.2.4 Consider impact of new development presenting extraordinary impacts on Barnstable's public safety services during project review, and mitigate those impacts to the extent feasible. Ongoing and continuous 4.6.3.1 Continue to work with school department to plan for and fund facility maintenance and upgrade of school properties Completed annually as part of the Capital Improvement Project process 4.6.3.2 Consider allocating funds from school property sales revenue to remaining school facilities. This has been the past practice. 4.6.3.3 Because of the scarcity of developable land and the cyclical nature of population trends, the Town should identify and secure or retain land for future school facility expansion 4.6.3.4 Ensure that buildout projections and residential development approvals are communicated to the affected public school district in a timely manner so they can plan effectively for future needs. Goal 4.6.3 Provide educational facilities to meet the present and future needs of Barnstable residents Goal 4.6.4 Continue existing operations at the Barnstable Municipal Airport. Goal 4.6.2 Provide high quality public safety services for the residents of Barnstable through cost effective maintenance and upgrade of facilities and equipment. 4.6.4.1 The Airport Commission shall coordinate all master planning activities with the Town’s planning agencies and staff. 4.6.4.2 Airport expansion plans should be consistent with population and demographic needs. 4.6.4.3 Actively explore integration of multi-modal transportation services with airport services. The Airport Commission shall share the findings of this exploration to the Town’s planning agencies and staff in the form of a report 4.7.1.1 Develop and adopt design standards for development and redevelopment that promote efficient energy use such as orienting structures for solar gain; maintaining solar access for adjacent sites and using energy efficient landscape and building methods and materials. not complete 4.7.1.2 Adopt development review standards for all development and redevelopment that encourage energy efficient construction techniques not complete 4.7.1.3 Encourage energy saving transportation activities including carpooling, mass transit programs, bicycling and walking ongoing 4.7.1.4 Continue to increase use of alternative fuels for Barnstable's municipal vehicle fleet. Town has incorporated hybrid vehicles into its fleet wherever possible. A new position was created in the FY 2023 operating budget in which this effort is part of the expected job description. 4.7.1.5 Explore grant funding or other funding means for the five year update of the GHGE inventory. ongoing 4.7.1.6 Expand Green Team support of student energy initiatives for schools. ongoing not complete 4.7.2.1 Develop a Town wide standard to remove paper, plastic and other recyclable materials from the trash stream 4.7.2.2 Encourage full municipal participation in workplace recycling with a top down commitment. Goal 4.7.2 Promote the collecting and proper disposal of recyclable items in the work place Section 4.7 Energy Goal 4.7.1 Encourage energy conservation and improved energy efficiency. 4.7.2.3 Encourage a commitment to reduce consumption of materials and promote reuse of items in the workplace where practical 4.7.2.4 Continue to increase procurement of recycled content items 4.7.2.5 Expand Green Team student recycling initiatives for schools that do not have programs and support existing programs for schools that have programs in place. ongoing 4.7.3.1 Develop and implement a program that ensures consideration of this goal in the planning stages of every Town and School project 4.7.3.2 Develop and implement a cost benefit analysis model to show return on investment for distributed power generation, cogeneration and renewable energy projects 4.7.3.3 Pursue grants and alternative funding for photovoltaic, wind and bio mass energy systems 4.7.3.4 Promote these alternative energy initiatives through regular public outreach using Town and school cable channels and other media Summary of Section - The Town has made strides to improve the housing issues here in Barnstable. The Town established a Housing Committee who is currently in the process of updating the Housing Production Plan. The Town established the Affordable Housing Trust to seek ways to improve financial subsidies for new development, developed a process to support "friendly" 40Bs, and the Town is actively seeking rezoning to promote infill development in Downtown Hyannis as well as rezoning in areas of Barnstable that previously didn’t contemplate housing such as Wilkens Lane and the Cape Cod Mall. The Town continues to develop the needs assessment for Barnstable and shall continue to evaluate regulations and programs to better support housing to meet the needs of the community. 5.1.1 In all of its actions the Town of Barnstable shall work to prevent discrimination in housing because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, primary language, age, political affiliation, disability, sexual orientation or any other consideration prohibited by law, and shall not knowingly approve any development that so discriminates. All Town Agencies and Staff 5.1.2 Commit appropriate town resources coordinated through the Growth Management Department. GMD TM TC Strategies GMD will provide technical assistance in preparing grant applications for affordable housing projects. GMD SECTION 5 COMMUNITY HOUSING GOAL 5.1 Promote the provision of fair, decent and safe affordable housing, for rental or purchase, which meets the present and fu ture needs of the low-to-moderate income residents (incomes less than 80% of the county median income) of Barnstable. Goal 4.7.3 Promote investment in distributed power generation and renewable energy systems on municipal property. GMD will coordinate allocation of the town's Community Development Block Grant program funding affordable housing portion to support development activities and for conversion or rehabilitation of existing housing stock to affordable units GMD GMD will coordinate maximum participation within the Barnstable County HOME Consortium and the County's "Soft Second Loan Program" to access financial resources to stimulate affordable housing. GMD Allocate Community Preservation Act funds for production and preservation pf affordable housing. With the Housing Committee (HC) and the Community Preservation Committee (CPC) explore allocating additional CPA funds for housing in coordination with the Town’ housing plan as updated. GMD HC CPC GMD will identify and access future sources of Federal/State funding to facilitate the development of additional affordable housing stock when such funds become available. GMD 5.1.3 To fund affordable housing initiatives, seek reliable funding source for the Barnstable Affordable Housing Trust Fund i.e. through a Real Estate Transfer Tax or Deed Recording fee. TC TM HC 5.1.4 Continue to monitor needs of the homeless population Ten Year Plan to End Homelessness. Strategies The Housing Committee will advise the Town Manager’s Office if the need for Town action should arise. HC The Town should continue to collaborate with local service providers to address homelessness through the efforts of the Human Services Committee and/or other groups as necessary. HSC TC TM The Humans Services Committee shall advise local officials on policy issues that impact service delivery to the homeless. HSC TC TM 5.1.5 Residential construction, redevelopment, or subdivision development projects which are entirely comprised of housing units that are affordable for households at or below the median income may qualify for a waiver of the 10% affordable housing requirement. GMD HC PB 5.1.6 Nonresidential development projects should be evaluated as to the need for affordable housing created by such development and should provide mitigation for impacts to affordable housing. GMD HC 5.2.1 Use the Local Initiative Program (LIP) Local Action Unit certification process under 760 CMR 45.00, to add units to the town's Subsidized Housing Inventory (SHI). GMD will report to BHC annually on Local Action Unit certifications. GMD HC Goal 5.2 The Town’s goal is to have at least 10% of the year-round housing stock as permanently affordable housing units with an effort to achieve this Goal by the year 2015 5.2.2 Modify existing zoning regulations to remove impediments to the development of affordable housing. GMD HC Strategies GMD will analyze development and redevelopment opportunities in locations appropriate for increased density. The results of this analysis to be provided to HC. GMD GMD will conduct a townwide analysis of zoning districts showing districts where multi-family housing is allowed as of right, as a conditional use or prohibited. The results of this analysis to be provided to HC. GMD Amend Section 240-21 A (9)(i) of the Zoning Ordinance to condition the grant of a Special Permit that allows an increase in the maximum lot coverage to 50% based on the developer agreeing to provide a 50% of the additional units as affordable housing. GMD HC Grant density bonuses in appropriate locations for developments that provide all units as affordable for the vulnerable segments of the community: the elderly, very low income (50% of the AMI), single-family heads of households, racial minorities, homeless, disabled and others with special needs. GMD HC Research, identify and draft additional zoning ordinance amendments designed to increase desirable types of housing production. GMD HC 5.2.3 Provide zoning incentives to encourage the development of housing affordable to those at or below 120% of Area Median Income (AMI). GMD HC Strategies GMD will draft ordinance based on successful models. The Dennis Zoning By-law Section 4.9 Provisions To Encourage the Development of Affordable Housing In Dennis, a method to allow affordable housing development on undersized lots. GMD TC GMD will initiate discussion with the Housing Committee and the Planning Board to explore and prioritize development of new regulatory tools fro housing production. GMD HC 5.2.4 Provide regulatory incentives to stimulate the creation of affordable units to be added to the town's stock. GMD HC Strategies Grant a reduction in permitting fees to contribute to the financial feasibility of the conversion of existing housing to affordable rental units. RS TC Grant a reduction from impact fees for developments that provide more affordable housing than required in Growth Centers. GMD TC GMD will explore extending Chapter 168, Regulatory Agreements townwide to allow inclusionary units to be placed offsite and/or payment in lieu of units. GMD GMD will draft, for Town Council adoption, a comprehensive permit policy that expedites the 40B process provided certain agreed upon criteria are met, as modeled on the Town of Acton Comprehensive Permit Policy. GMD 5.2.5 Promote the development of innovative home ownership options for low-to-moderate income households. GMD HC 5.2.6 Transfer all on-site and off-site property contributed by developers as a result of the Development of Regional Impact (DRI) review by the Cape Cod Commission to the Barnstable Housing Authority. GMD TM TC 5.2.7 Promote the adaptive re-use of existing structures for affordable housing. GMD Strategies GMD will identify properties suitable for conversion to affordable residential use. GMD Identify funding sources and develop a program for the Town to assist in the acquisition of these properties The Town will provide financial assistance to projects which convert existing housing stock to affordable housing. I.e. Apartment Amnesty Program GMD TC 5.3.1 Promote all types of housing, - rental, ownership, elderly, special needs and family housing - in all villages. Strategies All villages shall aim to provide at least 10% of that village’s year round housing stock as affordable in accordance with MGL Chapter 40B. The Barnstable Planned Production Plan and subsequent updates shall document affordable housing stock percentages and types in all seven villages. GMD HC TC Encourage mixed use affordable housing that is close to transportation within the village centers. GMD HC Research, identify and promote innovative wastewater management technologies that would allow higher densities in village areas with inadequate infrastructure. GMD BoH HC Identify and fund essential infrastructure improvements necessary to affordable housing developments in the village centers. GMD HC Encourage small scale affordable housing developments within village centers GMD HC Goal 5.3 Ensure the distribution of affordable housing throughout the seven villages. Goal 5.4 Integrate the development of affordable housing with protection of the Cape's environment. 5.4.1 Affordable housing development which increases density levels above the existing permitted zoning densities shall comply with Title V. GMD HC Strategies In appropriate locations in aquifer protection zones increased density for affordable housing development may be permitted where regulatory authorities find a substantial public benefit. GMD HC Encourage the use of cumulative loading analyses to allow increased density for affordable housing. Town staff will work with regulatory authorities to confirm appropriate set aside areas area for site specific cumulative loading analyses. GMD HC Increase in development density in areas served by municipal sewer for affordable housing when treatment capacity exists. GMD HC Encourage the use of alternative septic technologies to offset impacts of increased developments density for affordable housing. GMD BoH HC Allow increased density for affordable housing developments in appropriate locations and served by Public Sewer Treatment Facility (PSTF) systems as established by the town according to the Wastewater Facilities Plan. GMD HC 5.5.1 The GMD will update the Planned Production Plan (PPP) as needed or as required by DHCD. A PPP implementation report should be prepared annually and distributed to the Housing Committee and the Town Council. GMD HC 5.5.2 The GMD will update the Housing Needs Assessment (HNA). In addition to the HNA elements required by DHCD, the update shall analyze the needs of households between 80 – 120% of the AMI and the homeless population, transitional housing, congregate housing, student housing and seasonal workforce housing. GMD HC Summary of Section – The Historic Preservation Plan was completed in 2010 which includes an overview of each of the villages, with an action plan defining recommendations for the future. The Plan also includes inventory of all historic structures within the Hyannis Main Street Waterfront Historic District, and the Growth Incentive Zone (GIZ). The Demolition Delay ordinance was amended to increase the duration of an imposed delay from 6 months to 18 months. The Town was officially recognized as a Complete Streets community with an approved Complete Streets Policy that incorporates mindful consideration for prioritization of character and scenic roads. The Town still needs to further explore Massachusetts Historic Commission Certified Local Government (CLG) process designation. 6.1.1.1 The Town will hire a qualified consultant to update and revise the Barnstable Historic Preservation Plan. GMD Consultant Completed 2010 Goal 5.5 The Town through the Growth Management Department shall update and track implementation of Planned Production Plan a nd provide biannual updates to the Housing Needs Assessment SECTION 6 - HERITAGE PRESERVATION Section 6.1 Historic Resources Goal 6.1.1 Protect and preserve important historic and cultural features of Barnstable’s landscape and built environment.of the town’s heritage, character and economy. 6.1.1.2 Evaluate the Zoning Ordinance for impediments to adaptive reuse of historic buildings and structures. Develop and adopt appropriate incentives for adaptive reuse. GMD TC no specific intiative 6.1.1.3 Strengthen the Demolition Delay Ordinance to protect historic structures to the extent possible, from demolition and loss of historic character . Relocation of historic structures may be permitted when demolition is the only other alternative. GMD TC Historic Districts Demolition Delay ordinance strengthened from 6 mos to 18 months 6.1.1.4 On redevelopment sites, historic structures should be retained and incorporated into the development. GMD SPR RS 6.1.1.5 Repair, rehabilitate and restore historic structures according to the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation and Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Reviewed by MHC when public funding is used. Buildings, to the extent possible.Historic Districts GMD RS 6.1.1.6 Additions to historic structures should be consistent with the architectural style of the historic structure and not diminish its historic or architectural significance. Design guidelines should be incorporated into the Zoning Ordinance to accomplish this. Historic Districts GMD RS not complete; enforced by local historic districts and BHC 6.1.1.7 Additions to historic structures should be consistent with the architectural style of the historic structure and not diminish its historic or architectural significance. Design guidelines should be incorporated into the Zoning Ordinance to accomplish this. Historic Districts GMD RS not complete; enforced by local historic districts and BHC Strategies Develop a process to inform owners of National or State Register of Historic Places properties about this status, or to inform owners about their location within a National or State Register District, the Old Kings Highway Historic District or the Hyannis Main Street Historic District. The benefits and responsibilities of such designation must be included in this process. This information will also be provided to Realtors and contractors.not complete Provide information about restoration of historic buildings and provide maps to show Historic Districts at Town permitting agencies. maps available Distribute this information through the Town Website, Barnstable Bulletin, Talk of the Town and flyers at permitting agencies. 6.1.1.8 Develop regulations to maintain distinguishing features of historic settings and cultural landscapes. Historic Districts GMD unsure/not complete 6.1.1.9 Work with local historical societies and other volunteers to continue inventorying historic structures and sites. Obtain listing of eligible properties to the National and State Register. Historic Districts GMD Inventories ongoing through BHC; many done through 2010 preservation plan update and through 2016 grant from MHC 6.1.1.10 Contract with a consultant to conduct a townwide Historic Inventory and Analysis that will review and update existing historic property list and add properties as appropriate. Include local historical societies and other volunteers in this project. Historic Districts GMD not complete beyond 2010 preservation plan update Strategies  Inventory buildings and structures that may have heritage preservation value.  Inventory qualifying 20th century sites and structures.  Assess inventoried properties for National Register eligibility.  Two phases are needed in the Hyannis Growth Incentive Zone (GIZ): 1. Review existing inventory for the Main Street Hyannis Waterfront District to determine the contributing structures 2. Inventory remainder of the GIZ to determine the contributing structures.Completed; all historic strucutres in GIZ inventoried 6.1.1.11 Continue the historic marker program for significant historic buildings in Hyannis. Encourage local historical societies to extend this program to their villages. Historic Districts GMD 6.1.1.12 Develop regulations to protect historic stonewalls located outside of local historic districts and scenic road layouts. Historic Districts GMD not complete not complete 6.1.2.1 1 All fourteen (14) existing nationally designated historic districts should be reviewed for designation as local historic districts. Historic Districts GMD Strategy The following areas are priorities for designation as Local Historic Districts: Pondville, Marstons Mills Village, Santuit, especially along Route 28, Cotuit Village Center, Wianno, Osterville Village, Centerville Village Center, Craigville, Hyannis Port. 6.1.2.2 Expand the Hyannis Main Street Waterfront Historic District, as recommended in the evaluation dated June 7, 2001 to include: Historic Districts GMD Expand the Hyannis Main Street Waterfront Historic District boundaries east to the Yarmouth town line and west to the West End rotary. Also include Sea Street to the Sea Street Beach, the north side of North Street and the Yarmouth Camp Grounds Historic Districts GMD If it is not possible to expand the Local Historic District to the East End of Hyannis, then establish a Conservancy District. Implement fast track permits minimal impact renovations such as pai nt colors. Historic Districts GMD 6.1.2.3 Evaluate the boundaries for potential expansion of the 14 identified National and State Register Historic Districts. Historic Districts GMD 6.1.2.4 Require submission of “to-scale” renderings showing the context with surrounding structures to ensure that they are compatible with neighborhood and village character. 6.1.2.5 Provide street signs indicating historic designations of districts informing residents and visitors about the significance of the area. Historic Districts GMD MHD Goal 6.1.2 Assess existing national, state and local historic districts and recommend appropriate expansion. Designate new local historic districts where appropriate. not complete 6.1.3.1 Require an evaluation by an archaeological professional before development when significant resources or prior uses of the land are found. Historic Districts GMD 6.1.3.2 Develop and adopt Site Plan Review and other regulations to address archaeologically sensitive areas within the 500-foot buffer to fresh water, a 1,000-foot buffer to the salt water. Historic Districts GMD 6.1.3.3 Archeological sites determined to be eligible for listing to the National Register of Historic Places will not be disturbed and may be referred to the Cape Cod Commission where appropriate. Historic Districts GMD 6.1.4.1 Explore Massachusetts Historic Commission Certified Local Government (CLG) process designation. Should CLG status be attained the following tools will be used: Historic Districts GMD not complete; still recommended Strategies Access historic preservation funding available only to Certified Local Governments; Historic Districts GMD Access training programs for local officials Historic Districts GMD Expedite designation of properties to the State and National Register. Historic Districts GMD 6.1.4.2 Designate a proportionate share of funds from the Community Preservation Act (CPA) for historic preservation programs. Historic Districts GMD 6.1.4.3 The Barnstable Historical Commission (BHC) will develop a prioritized list of historic properties and sites, both public and private, in need of funds from the CPA and other sources of funding. Strategies The BHC shall work with Local Historic District Committees, village historical societies and civic associations for this purpose BHC Historic Districts Priority will be given to sites where CPA funds can be used to leverage other funds for maximum effectiveness. BHC Historic Districts A preservation restriction will be recorded on properties, public or private, receiving public funds and tax breaks. BHC Historic Districts Legal implemented where CPA funding is given to private property GOAL 6.1.4 Obtain additional funding to preserve and restore historic structures, landscapes and sites. Goal 6.1.3 Ensure that all archaeological sites are protected. Those threatened by construction will be properly investigated and professionally conserved. 6.1.4.4 Adopt Historic Preservation Tax Credits for private restoration and reuse of historically significant buildings Historic Districts GMD TC Finance unsure 6.1.4.5 Develop private-public partnerships for preservation, restoration and reuse of historically important buildings. Explore use of Community Development Block Grant funds to provide low interest loans to the private sector for the restoration and re-use of historic structures and elements. Legal Permitting Authorities not done 6.2.1.1 Protect the town’s historic and scenic routes from widening and straightening, especially Rt. 6A, Rt. 149, and Rt. 28 and Rt. 130 in Cotuit. Widening of a historic or scenic route is not encouraged except to address clear and present public safety needs. Increasing roadway level of service by widening and intersection improvements shall be directed exclusively to the major arteries – Route 132, Yarmouth Road and Route 28 in Hyannis servicing the Growth Center and the Regional Commercial Center. Historic Districts GMD DPW MHD 6.2.1.2 Along Scenic Roads allow natural vegetation on road shoulders. Protect stone walls and street trees along the roadway from removal, and trees from inappropriate pruning. Historic Districts GMD DPW Strategy Explore using Town personnel and equipment to perform right of way tree pruning and maintenance for the public utilities. Historic Districts BHC DPW 6.2.1.3 The appearance and function of the town’s major arteries and gateway roads should be improved:  Wherever possible for enhanced circulation major roads should be divided by landscaped medians.  Road edges and center medians should be landscaped.  Architectural light standards and traffic signals shall be used. The town should request black or dark green light standards when Massachusetts Highway Roadway and median strip landscaping must include street trees to the maximum extent possible  Pavement edges must be defined with appropriate streetscape materials. Historic Districts GMD DPW 6.2.1.4 Improve the appearance of the following major roadway and gateways as follows: Route 132 south from Rt. 6: Install architectural quality traffic signals and light standards; extend the Route 132 enhancements along Iyanough Road to the Yarmouth Town line. Rt. 28 in Hyannis: Install architectural quality traffic signals and light standards; provide street trees along the road right of way. Bearses W ay at the entrance to Hyannis. Extend sidewalks and 6.2.1.5 Extend the GIZ signage and wayfinding plan to major roadways and gateways. Historic Districts GMD DPW 6.2.1.6 Examine the feasibility and evaluate impacts of changing setback requirements along major roadways to allow streetscape improvements. GMD DPW ongoing 6.2.1.7 Develop and implement design guidelines for non-residential uses in areas outside of the GIZ and historic districts. GMD TC limited progress (HB zoning) 6.2.1.8 Reduce pavement where possible and incorporate sidewalks and street trees when roadways are repaired or rebuilt. GMD DPW Section 6.2 Scenic Resources Goal 6.2.1 Ensure that Barnstable’s roadways provide an attractive setting that enhances all areas of town - rural, residential and commercial. 6.2.1.9 Resident and civic associations should suggest additional roads to Town Council for Scenic Road designation. Historic Districts GMD DPW not complete 6.2.1.10 Develop a uniform road sign for the Scenic Roadways. Historic Districts GMD DPW not complete 6.2.1.11 Document the character of designated Scenic Roads, especially stonewalls and trees by inventory and video. Historic Districts GMD DPW not complete 6.2.1.12 Continue to support the existing street tree planting program. In the following priority locations:  Rt. 6A, Scenic Roads, village centers.  Major roads such as Routes 28, 132 and Yarmouth Road. Historic Districts GMD DPW not complete 6.2.1.13 Develop a process to update and maintain the Scenic Resources List. GMD not complete Strategies Consider modeling the process on that used to develop the Department of Environmental Management Scenic Landscape Inventory. GMD not complete Once identified, evaluate areas and viewsheds to determine if regulations are needed to protect and preserve these resources so important to community character and our visitor based economy. GMD not complete Summary of Section - Limited progress has been achieved within Human Services. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding has been continually provided for social services. The Human Services Committee has restarted but ongoing discussions need to be had to better align the needs of the community with the services provided and what programs and incentives the Town may be able to provide. not complete 8.1.1 The Town Council or its designated agent will evaluate land use and developmental decisions in a manner consistent with health and human services needs and to determine responses necessary to maintain and enhance the delivery of those services. This decision making process should measure impacts to human services prior to final approval. Strategies Develop guidelines for evaluating impacts of land use and development to populations in need of human services, including the location of development, employment opportunities provided, and specific human services that may be affected by the development. Include the Human Services Committee in the notification process for major land use and development applications to Site Plan Review, Board of Appeals, Planning Board and CCC Developments of Regional Impact and also major project grant applications. A Human Services Committee member should be appointed to the Community Preservation Committee. SECTION 7 - HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES Goal 8.1 Quality of life: Enhance the quality of life for all Barnstable residents by ensuring a full range of health and human services in an efficient, coordinated and cost effective manner. The Human Services Committee should serve in an advisory capacity to the Growth Management Department policy development and development review process. 8.1.2 Town Council’s Human Services Committee will develop a Health and Human Service Needs and Resource Assessment in cooperation with service providers and the community. This assessment should be conducted annually. Strategy Using all available studies and reports the assessment will identify needs, service gaps, establish priorities, impediments and opportunities. At a minimum this assessment shall include, health and human service delivery systems for all ages such as child care, elder care, youth support, substance abuse, mental health, job training and people with disabilities. The needs of visitors will be included in the assessment. 8.1.3 The Town Council’s Human Services Committee, utilizing the Health and Human Service Needs and Resources Assessment, will convene an annual Health and Human Services Roundtable including all health and human service providers within and/or offering services within the boundaries of the Town of Barnstable. This roundtable shall review timely issues, discuss and determine solution alternatives, and provide advice and recommendations for coordinating health and human service delivery efforts. This Roundtable shall provide a report and publish its proceedings and findings of its annual meeting. 8.1.4 Town Council’s Human Services Committee shall develop, in coordination with all Barnstable service providers, a Health and Human Services Action Plan. This plan shall be based on the annual Health and Human Services Needs Assessment and the annual report of the Health and Human Services Roundtable and shall develop policies and procedures to meet health and human service needs. Strategies The plan will include strategies for meeting these needs with available resources and detail resource shortfalls with recommendations for closing these resource and service gaps. The Health and Human Plan shall include the following areas to identify and health and human service needs and focus on service delivery methods:  Transportation  Health/Chronic Disease  Child Care/Welfare/Protection/Development 8.1.5 Town Council’s Human Services Committee will develop a public education and community awareness effort to promote the Town’s health and human service environment. Education and awareness materials will be developed to provide information about health and human service eligibility, system capabilities, and service delivery contacts. Strategies The materials developed for this effort will identify specific populations (e.g. The visual and hearing impaired) and provide information through a method appropriate to their needs. The materials developed for this effort will be a readily available to the community through the Town website and other media distribution methods.