Dennisport Central Area Hotel Resort Presentation

1. PROPOSED HOTEL RESORT DISTRICT CENTRAL STUDY AREA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE DISCUSSION November 19, 2009 Presentation Available At: http://dennismaplanningdept.wordpress.com

2. Some History

3. Some History 1893 USGS Map 1943 USGS Map This part of Dennisport appears to have started to develop at some point between 1893 and 1943.

4. Some History Just when the development began is debatable. In the 1930’s it would appear it was more of a campground. Town historians and local planning documents highlight the cottages as being a post-WWII phenomenon. Either way, the area has a long traditions to those whose families have been coming here for all these years.

5. Some History A question has arisen about the applicability of the town’s Demolition Delay By-law. As these photos illustrate, the area appears to have been pretty void of structures in the 1930’s. “America from the Great Depression to World War II: Photographs from the FSA-OWL 1935 – 1945″ Collection

6. Some History Town Regulations, Planning Documents and Zoning Regulations all weave a complex set of controls that need to be understood, and will need to be addressed as we proceed.

10. As the preceding illustrates, long before the first Local Comprehensive Plan or Town-wide Zoning By-law, the town sought to regulate and restrict the uses found in this part of town.

25. Flood Risk Area You might remember seeing this map. It represented FEMA’s first attempt at re-designating the flood risk area in Dennisport. While they have backed off of this for now, planning for this area needs to consider the fact that FEMA still considers this area as “at-risk.” The following two pages explain why it is at risk.

26. Flood Risk Area First, this map illustrates the currently proposed flood zone. The yellow line the encompasses the area labeled 9 feet is at or below the expected flood elevation (10 feet for the violet area). This entire area could be subject to flooding, but is not presently being recognized as such on the FEMA maps.

27. Flood Risk Area This 9 foot elevation level just happens to line up with the red area that is considered at risk. As we think about the future of this area, we need to recognize the need and desirability to protect the area from flooding.

28. Flooding and Erosion Are Real Issues

39. Some Local Examples Dennis and surrounding communities have examples of destination resorts. In Dennis the Lighthouse Inn functions with a mixture of a large hotel/function building and surrounding cottages.

43. What’s Next? Do Nothing Hotel Resort Proposal Re-Zone For Cottages/RV’s Re-Zone For Hotels, Cottages And RV’s

44. What’s Next? Do Nothing Hotel Resort Proposal Re-Zone For Cottages/RV’s Re-Zone For Hotels, Cottages And RV’s Leaves zoning as is. Hotels By-Right. Cottages and RVs not allowed.

45. What’s Next? Do Nothing Hotel Resort Proposal Re-Zone For Cottages/RV’s Re-Zone For Hotels, Cottages And RV’s

46. What’s Next? Do Nothing Hotel Resort Proposal Re-Zone For Cottages/RV’s Re-Zone For Hotels, Cottages And RV’s Changes Hotels to Special Permits, gives town more control Over hotel development. Cottages and RV’s were not A part of this initial discussion

47. What’s Next? Do Nothing Hotel Resort Proposal Re-Zone For Cottages/RV’s Re-Zone For Hotels, Cottages And RV’s

48. Create new district specific to Cottage and RV campgrounds. Limits other uses. Provides for Long-term existence of colonies But limits land-owner options. What’s Next? Do Nothing Hotel Resort Proposal Re-Zone For Cottages/RV’s Re-Zone For Hotels, Cottages And RV’s

49. What’s Next? Do Nothing Hotel Resort Proposal Re-Zone For Cottages/RV’s Re-Zone For Hotels, Cottages And RV’s

50. What’s Next? Do Nothing Hotel Resort Proposal Re-Zone For Cottages/RV’s Re-Zone For Hotels, Cottages And RV’s Creates a balance between Existing uses while providing Options and controls over Future changes.

51. What’s Next? Do Nothing Hotel Resort Proposal Re-Zone For Cottages/RV’s Re-Zone For Hotels, Cottages And RV’s Leaves zoning as is. Hotels By-Right. Cottages and RVs not allowed. Changes Hotels to Special Permits, gives town more control Over hotel development. Cottages and RV’s were not A part of this initial discussion Create new district specific to Cottage and RV campgrounds. Limits other uses. Provides for Long-term existence of colonies But limits land-owner options. Creates a balance between Existing uses while providing Options and controls over Future changes.

52. What’s Next? Do Nothing Hotel Resort Proposal Re-Zone For Cottages/RV’s Re-Zone For Hotels, Cottages And RV’s Leaves zoning as is. Hotels By-Right. Cottages and RVs not allowed. Changes Hotels to Special Permits, gives town more control Over hotel development. Cottages and RV’s were not A part of this initial discussion Create new district specific to Cottage and RV campgrounds. Limits other uses. Provides for Long-term existence of colonies But limits land-owner options. Creates a balance between Existing uses while providing Options and controls over Future changes.

54. Prepared for the Dennisport Village Design Charrette, Dennisport Revitalization Committee by "B. Dennis Town Design, Providence, Rhode Island" and "Dover, Kohl & Partners"