TOWN OF DENNIS CHAPTER H HIGHER DRI THRESHOLD REQUEST

REVITALIZING MAIN STREET

DENNISPORT VILLAGE CENTER

Cape Cod Commission DRI thresholds =

Time and Money

Costs of redevelopment within urbanized centers > development

within “greenfield” areas

Higher thresholds for redevelopment and removing the burden of CCC

involvement in this redevelopment, is critical to off-setting the cost of

redevelopment.

The Proposal

For mixed use projects increase the development review threshold to 45,000 sf, up from 20,000 sf

The Proposal

No commercial component may exceed 15,000 sf without triggering DRI review, current threshold 10,000 sf

The Proposal

No residential component may exceed 30 residential units or 45 bedrooms without triggering DRI review.

The Proposal

For the change of use of existing floor space, to raise the regional review threshold from the existing 10,000 sf of floor area to 15,000 sf of floor area.

The Proposal

Redevelopment of the Catholic Church Property shall locate its waste water treatment facilities on a portion of the property located outside of the Swan Pond River Watershed.

The Benefits

Promote improvements to waste water treatment by encouraging re-investment.

Promote creation of a jobs:housing balance, thereby reducing vehicle trip generation and vehicle miles traveled.

Promotes reinvestment in developed areas.

Provides economic advantage to redevelopment over “greenfield” development.

Implements Dennis Local Comprehensive Plan, Zoning and Cape Cod Commission’s

Regional Policy Plan

“The Town seeks to encourage… creation of village centers that

provide a pleasant environment for living, working and shopping for

residents and visitors.”