Heritage sands edc january 2012

HERITAGE SANDS
The Cottage Colony returns to Cape Cod!
www.HeritageSands.com

A Cottage Revival
The Wall Street Journal , New York Times and Forbes Magazine have heralded the Cottage as the “anti-McMansion” of the post-bubble real estate market
“ Pocket Neighborhoods” epitomize principles of New Urbanism and Smart Growth:
Increased densities and efficient land use
Common areas that foster traditional neighborhood living
Safe, convenient, manageable and affordable homes

A Cottage Revival
In the Primary Home Market:
Appeal to single, professional females and empty nesters
Proven success in Pacific Northwest “Cottage Zoning”
Salish Pond Cottages, OR Danielson Grove, WA Third Street Cottage, WA

A Cottage Revival
In the Primary Home Market:
Local examples:
Concord Riverwalk, Concord, MA (75% sold pre-const.)
Cottages on Greene, East Greenwich, RI (100% sold)
Concord, MA East Greenwich, RI

A Cottage Revival
In the Second-Home Market:
Nostalgia of “Cottage Living” appeals to a broad demographic of prospective buyers
Seasonal cottages have historically been an important part of the local economy and culture

A Cottage Revival
In the Second-Home Market:
Local Examples:
Summer Village, Westford, MA
Summer Village and Seaglass Village, Wells, ME

A Cottage Revival
Cottages at Hidden Pond, Kennebunkport, ME:
Combination of prime location and inspired design

A Cottage Revival
Heritage Sands will feature site design, environmental enhancements and architecture necessary to “retain the historic ‘way of life’ and character of the area” while contributing to Dennisport’s future.

Project Overview
61 Old Wharf Road, Dennisport:
Former home of “Grindell’s Ocean View” RV Park
Approx 7.75 acres on Nantucket Sound
Existing Improvements
144 RV Sites
15 Cottages
Rezoned in November 2010 under Town of Dennis Seasonal Resort Community (“SRC”) bylaw.

Project Overview
Redevelopment under SRC Bylaw
60 Cottages (1-, 2- and 3-bedroom) total 130 bedrooms
Condominium ownership
Community clubhouse and pool
Title V septic system upgrade (below 15,000 g.p.d.)
Cape Cod Commission has waived project review
Coastal Living to feature 2 cottages as 2013 Idea Homes
Construction to begin November 1, 2012

Project Team
MS Ocean View LLC
Brennan, Dain, Le Ray, Wiest, Torpy & Garner, P.C., Legal Counsel
Larry Carr, Director of Development
Coastal Engineering Co., Engineering Consultants
Donald Powers & Associates, Architect
Hawk Design, Inc., Site Planner and Landscape Architect

Project Site
7.75 contiguous acres on Old Wharf Road
Located mid-Cape in Village of Dennisport
Exit 9A off of Route 6 (80 miles and 90 minutes from Boston)
Historically operated as “Grindell’s” RV Park since the 1930’s
Proximity to Cape Cod Rail Trail, Haigis Beach and Swan Pond River

Project Site
Healthy dune system, jetties and elevations offer significant flood protection.

Project Site
Beachfront includes a pre-1978* mortared stone revetment extending the entire length of the property
Boulder and Mortar Revetment * “Grandfathered” revetment may be maintained and repaired because it pre-dates Mass. Wetlands Protection Act

Seasonal Resort Community Bylaw
Prior to adoption of the SRC cottages and RV parks had been pre-existing non-conforming structures and uses under applicable zoning
A working group of property owners, Town officials, business owners, and neighborhood residents met weekly throughout Summer 2010
For 80 years seasonal residents have been a vital part of the local economy
The objective was to preserve neighborhood character and secure the continued viability of cottage communities for the next 100 years by allowing for redevelopment and renovation of existing properties

Introduced by the Economic Development Committee
Unanimously Approved by the Economic Development Committee, Zoning Bylaw Study Committee, Planning Board, Finance Committee, and Board of Selectmen
Adopted at Special Town Meeting by a vote of 230-2.

Seasonal units (cottages and RV sites) already in existence as of September 5, 2010 were deemed “lawfully conforming”
Allows expansion and/or redevelopment of units within dimensional limits.
900 s.f. footprint
1 ½ stories
25’ height
10’ separation between structures

Current occupancy limitation of 4 days per month November 1 – March 31
Precludes Winter and Spring school vacation stays
Limits weekend stays
Limits local spending
Raises concerns with prospective owners
Allowing up to 10 days occupancy per month in “off season”
Would expand “seasonal” spending in local economy
Would provide enhanced neighborhood security

Remaining Non-Zoning Approvals
Cape Cod Commission
March 15, 2011 Commission staff issued jurisdictional waiver (concluding no net regional impacts)
Mass. Dept. of Environmental Protection
Approval of final Title V design
Because flow is under 15,000 g.p.d. no groundwater discharge permit required, and no active operation and maintenance
MassDEP has already approved 50% reduction in leaching field design (as “remedial” project) and use of Alternative/Innovative Technologies

Remaining Non-Zoning Approvals
Dennis Conservation Commission
Notice of Intent will be submitted for approval as soon as Title V septic design is finalized
Site plan and construction strategy have been designed to fully comply with wetlands performance standards

Site Plan

Site Plan Oceanfront tier of cottages sites, including Coastal Living cottages (orange) will enjoy direct ocean views

Site Plan Middle tier of cottages sites feature courtyard views to ocean and close proximity to clubhouse and pool

Site Plan

Site Plan Clubhouse tier of cottages sites maintain direct path access to beach and are proximate to pool amenities

Site Plan Parking courtyards located to the rear of cottages and screened from public/private open space Will provide 2+ Parking Spaces per unit

Cottage Design
Open floor plans and creation of “outdoor rooms”
Built-ins provide efficient use of space and functional design
Each building style floor plan can evolve from 1BR to 2BR to 3BR

Cottage Design
Site will include a mix of 1, 2 and 3 bedroom cottages.
Total of 130 bedrooms
For example: (20) 3-BR, (30) 2-BR, (10) 1-BR
Currently 6 building styles
A through E
CL ( Coastal Living )

Cottage Design Cottage A Cottage B Cottage C Cottage D Cottage E Coastal Living Cottage

Cottage Design

Coastal Living
Approached by Coastal Living Magazine to be featured as its 2013 Idea Home(s)
Coastal Living to design two “twin” beachfront cottages
Featured in October 2013 issue of Coastal Living Magazine and on CoastalLiving.com
Cottages, Development and Surrounding Community
Cottage Tours July-August and September-October 2013
Tour proceeds to benefit local charity/organization

Coastal Living

Project Timeline
March 2012 – Pre-construction sales launch
Summer 2012 – Operate RV Park and pre-construction sales
November 2012 – Heritage Sands Groundbreaking
Fall/Winter 2012 – Construction
Spring 2013 – Opening and first cottage season!
Summer 2013 – Coastal Living Tours
October 2013 – Coastal Living “Idea Home” Feature

HERITAGE SANDS
The Cottage Colony returns to Cape Cod!
www.HeritageSands.com

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