October 2020 Regulatory Update

Tractor Supply | CCC File No. 19020
Bearses & Pitcher’s Ways, Hyannis 

At its February 6, 2020 meeting, the full Cape Cod Commission adopted a draft written Development of Regional Impact (DRI) decision and granted DRI approval for the proposed Tractor Supply retail development at the above-referenced property, subject to the Conditions in the decision.  The decision is currently under appeal in Land Court. 

Substantial Alteration-George H. Phelps House | CCC File No. 20052 
554 Wianno Avenue, Osterville 

The Cape Cod Commission has received a mandatory DRI referral from the Town of Barnstable for the proposed, Substantial Alteration of a building at the above-referenced property.  The building is listed as a contributing structure in a National Register Historic District (Wianno Historic District).   

Victory Drive Solar | CCC File No. 20055
9 Victory Drive/ 0 Kiah’s Way, Sandwich 

The Cape Cod Commission has received a mandatory DRI referral from the Town of Sandwich for a 2.25 +/- megawatt ground-mounted solar array and battery storage development proposed by Lodestar Energy on the above-referenced property owned by the Housing Assistance Corporation.   

Notice of Intent/Proposed Modification - Cape Cod Healthcare Wilkens Campus Development Agreement | CCC File No. 02014
Wilkens Lane/ Independence Park, (Hyannis) Barnstable 

At its meeting on October 1, 2020, and as recommended by the Committee on Planning and Regulation, the Cape Cod Commission determined that the proposed, amended development described in the Notice of Intent (NOI) submitted by New England Development (NED) and Cape Cod Healthcare (CCHC) is eligible and suitable for a modification to the Wilkens Campus Development Agreement originally entered into by and between the Commission and CCHC in 2003.  Among other things, the proposed amendment would allow residential and retail uses and development in addition to those ambulatory medical uses and development currently allowed under the Development Agreement.  The Commission’s determination allows NED and CCHC to submit a Major Modification application to the Commission for the proposed amendment to the Development Agreement.