Regulatory Update | January 2022

This Regulatory Update provides a status on projects that are currently under review by the Cape Cod Commission. You may click on project titles to view further details and the up-to-date status of each project. Visit www.capecodcommission.org/regulatory for a full overview of our Regulatory program.

35 Scudder Residential Community (CCC File No. 20065)
35 Scudder Avenue, Hyannis

The Commission acted favorably in February 2021 on a Notice of Intent (NOI) for a Development Agreement submitted by applicant LMC. The NOI is in relation to a proposal to redevelop the site of the Twin Brooks golf course with a new multifamily residential community that includes 312 rental homes in 13 buildings. The Cape Cod Commission deemed the applicant's Development Agreement Application complete, and subcommittee hearings will soon be scheduled.

Blue Sky Towers Monopole (CCC File No. 21012)
1044 Route 28, South Yarmouth

The Commission received a mandatory Development of Regional Impact (DRI) referral from the Town of Yarmouth for a 120-foot monopole wireless communications tower on August 12, 2021. This project is a resubmittal of a prior DRI, originally referred in March 2021. The hearing period was opened procedurally on October 15, 2021, and the first subcommittee meeting was held on December 14, 2021. During the December 14 meeting, the subcommittee directed staff to prepare a draft decision which was reviewed at their January 3, 2022 hearing. A public hearing was held before the full Commission on January 13, 2022. Following the hearing, the full Commission voted to adopt the subcommittee's recommended draft decision, approving the DRI, with conditions.

Modification to Wilkens Campus Development Agreement (CCC File No. 02014)
Wilkens Lane, Hyannis

The Commission acted favorably in October 2020 on a Notice of Intent (NOI) submitted by applicants Cape Cod Healthcare and New England Development for a modification to a Development Agreement entered into by and between the Cape Cod Commission and Cape Cod Healthcare for property off Wilkens Lane in Hyannis. The Cape Cod Commission deemed the applicant's Development Agreement Application complete, and subcommittee hearings will soon be scheduled.

Horton’s Campground and North Truro Camping Area (CCC File No. 21010)
Old Dewline Road and South Highland Road, Truro

The Commission received a mandatory Development of Regional Impact (DRI) referral from the Town of Truro on August 23, 2021 for a proposed division of land totaling 38.64 acres in common ownership. A DRI Exemption application was submitted on November 12, 2021. The DRI Exemption application has been deemed complete, and a hearing will soon be scheduled.

South Cape Village (CCC File Nos. 97007 & 02030)
Route 28 (Falmouth Road) & Donna’s Lane, Mashpee

On January 13, 2022, the Committee on Planning and Regulation, after a noticed public hearing and for good cause shown by the Applicant, granted a five-year extension to the Development of Regional Impact Permit for South Cape Village in Mashpee. The time period for the Applicant to complete construction of the development has been extended to July 6, 2027.