Chapter 40R is special legislation aimed at promoting innovative housing development in Dennis, providing an alternative to Chapter 40B projects. The proposed zoning change for a 7.3-acre site near Dennisport Village aims to establish down-sized housing while allowing financial incentives for infrastructure improvement and meeting design standards. This initiative could yield 51 residential units, while ensuring the town qualifies for additional funding and grants.

1. Town of Dennis Chapter 40R Zoning

2. What is Chapter 40R? Chapter 40R is special legislation to promote new approaches to housing development It provides an incentive laden alternative to Chapter 40B projects Promotes by-right zoning for housing creation with financial support for infrastructure and schools

3. Why Chapter 40R for Dennis? The Dennis Affordable Housing By-law promotes equivalent housing opportunities but by Special Permit rather than by-right Provides financial rewards for appropriate projects the Town may have approved anyway If the site is right, create appropriate zoning with all design standards set up front rather than in Special Permit process.

4. Proposal Rezone a site which represents a “conflicting land use” to promote a more appropriate future for the site Promote “down-sized” housing close to a village center Assist in relocating grandfathered use to a more appropriate location

5. The Site Northern Paving property in Dennisport which is adjacent to a high density housing project and sensitive wetlands .

6. Site Characteristics Acres: 7.3 +/- acres 6.31 upland 1.03 wetland Zoning: General Commercial II and Residential 40 Existing Uses: Construction company; school buses, automobile repair, residential Construction company: 3 on-site employees, 15 truck drivers Includes 3000 gallon above ground diesel storage tank for fleet refueling; vehicle repair, vehicle storage (15 dump trucks, associated trailers and up to 15 tractors/back hoes) Bus company: 4 on site employees, 50 bus drivers Includes 3000 gallon above ground diesel storage tank for fleet refueling (separate from that for construction company); vehicle repair, vehicle storage (50 buses currently allowed) Automobile and small engine repair: 1 employee, 1 bay, 496 sf Residential structure: 2 bedrooms

7. Proximity The site is immediately adjacent to the Dennisport Village Center and is walkable to the village and Route 28 public transportation services.

9. The Plan Rezone to Chapter 40R single family residential standards – 8 units per acre Establish development standards including unit sizes, spacing and parking requirements Establish building heights and footprints which promote down-sized housing

10. Follow the West Coast “Cottage on the Common” Style Guidelines

12. The Proposal Allow 8 - 12 units per acre Require 50 foot wetland setbacks consistent with current wetlands restrictions Require 50 foot street frontage which would provide for the access drive Require 25 foot front setback from any street Require 15 foot perimeter setbacks other than roads Require 15 foot spacing between structures Structural coverage including porches and walkways 40%

13. The Proposal Maximum impervious area coverage including parking 60% Minimum open space including yards and common areas 40% Maximum height with shed style roofs 18 feet Maximum height with 6:12 roof slope 25 feet Maximum floor area is 1.5 times the footprint with a maximum living space of 1,200 sf. Parking required 1.5 spaces per unit

14. The Dennis Port Design Charrette Has Also Considered This Idea

15. Benefits As currently crafted 51 residential units, 13 deed restricted affordable. Waste water restrictions, might limit this to 90 bedrooms or construction of a treatment plant with nitrogen off-sets from surrounding neighborhood.

16. Benefits Immediate Chapter 40R payment upon approval of zoning of $75,000 which can be directed to Dennisport infrastructure needs (sidewalks) Bonus payment of $3,000 per housing unit upon issuance of building permits for up to $150,000 which can be directed to Dennisport infrastructure.

17. Benefits Qualifies the town for school payments under Chapter 40S should the project generate more school costs than covered by new taxes. Increases the town’s Commonwealth Capital Score and ranking for state grants.

18. A New Future For Dennisport and a Misused Property