[Massplanners] [External] Re: Examples of new, small two-story mixed use buildings

[Daniel Fortier]

A "negative determination" means the building, being over 75 years old, had
no historical relevance.  In this case, the interior and exterior had been
extensively modified over the years. I have photos they provided showing
the interior conditions. The building was actually the barn on the site,
not the original residence.

I know he is trying to sell, the developer was an architect who had hoped
to move to the design/build field. He is now partnered with the real estate
team marketing the project.

Daniel Fortier, AICP Retired Planner

On Thu, Mar 28, 2024, 11:45 AM Cousineau, Christine <
Christine.Cousineau at tufts.edu> wrote:

> Hi Daniel,
>
> This is a very nice example of a two-story mixed-use building designed to
> fit within the Dennisport character and offering 24 units of housing, 6 of
> them affordable.
>
> On the powerpoint, the architects say they obtained a 5-0 decision from
> the Dennis Historical Commission on 2/7/22 for "negative determination" to
> declare existing building "significant historic structure." How did they
> get around this?
> And now the fully permitted site is for sale?
> https://comrealty.net/properties/development_opportunity_fully_approved_site_with_documentation/
> ​
>
> Best,
> Christine
>
> Christine Cousineau, AICP, Lecturer
> Department of Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning
> Tufts University
> Bromfield-Pearson Hall, Room 117
> 503 Boston Ave
> Medford, MA 02155
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> *Subject:* [External] Re: [Massplanners] Examples of new, small two-story
> mixed use buildings
>
> Not built yet, but fully permitted before I retired. Gave them 2 years to
> start given interest rates.
>
> https://1drv.ms/p/s!AvGvu198Ph56goQo8fZUnkkZNzN76A
>
> 626 Main Street Dennis Port right in heart of village.  Site of Improper
> Bostonian.
>
> Daniel Fortier, AICP Retired Planner
>
> On Thu, Mar 28, 2024, 10:33 AM Jeff Bagg via MassPlanners <
> massplanners at masscptc.org> wrote:
>
> Hi all,
>
> I don't recall seeing any such posts recently.
>
> I was curious if anyone has seen or been part of permitting (or saw
> construction) of any new, smallish two-story mixed-use buildings?
>
> It's a great way to get at some missing middle housing units to fit within
> a small downtown area.
>
> Hoping to find some examples!  Any address or other information
> (street/town) or reference point would be helpful.
>
> *Jeffrey Bagg *(he, him)
>
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