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

[Cousineau, Christine]

Thank you Daniel. I suspected I was reading the "negative determination" the wrong way. Thank you for clarifying.

I hope the project goes forward, and with the original design as presented. It's a great example of gentle density.

Best,
Christine

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From: Daniel Fortier <daniel.j.fortier at gmail.com>
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Subject: Re: [External] Re: [Massplanners] Examples of new, small two-story mixed use buildings

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<mailto: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<mailto: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)

Senior Planner

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