Update
May 2:
Thanks to successful fundraising efforts of the “Preserve the Charm” campaign, Sullivan and Deluga have agreed not to file for their permit with ZBA until July, so as not to interfere with the fundraising campaign.
November 17:
We learned that Sullivan and Deluga are no longer pursuing the Local Initiative Program (LIP) and that they were proceeding directly with MassHousing under the New England Fund Program in order to complete the 40B.
October 3:
The Select Board decided to continue their analysis of the Village Courtyard project. We were encouraged to learn that the town planner echoed the community’s concerns regarding density, traffic, safety and septage.
Watch the October 3 special Select Board neeting
Don’t Harm the Charm - Preserve Dennis Village
Local developers are proposing the construction of 20 townhouse style condominiums at the intersection of Route 6A and Hope Lane in the heart of Dennis Village. They plan to build it under the state Chapter 40B affordable housing law, with 5 affordable and 15 market rate units.
Make your voice heard! Sign our petition or email the Select Board.
Reasons to be concerned
Density: Building 20 condos on 2 acres, with a potential population of 88, raises environmental concerns. The plan exceeds zoning regulations for setbacks and site coverage.
Historic Impact: This development along Scenic Route 6A (Old King's Highway) doesn't align with its historic significance. It's important to preserve our village's character.
Safety: Adding this many units near a problematic intersection without sidewalks or crosswalks raises safety concerns for pedestrians and drivers.
Environment: This project will clear-cut 2 acres of vegetation, and is 800 feet away from an important waterway (Chase Creek).
We support responsible development, and the Village Courtyard project threatens to remove our village's charm.
Environmental Concerns
Proposed site is up-elevation from envirionmentally sensitive wetlands north of site and south of Whig street. Runoff and sewer overflow runs North at aprox ~3.0% grade to abutters and wetlands( Chase Garden creek) Consider Nitrate and Phosphate leeching to surrounding area from septic.
Parking lot and walkway paving/hardscape reduces ground absorbtion increases flood risk to abutting Northern properties and wetland.
