Regulatory Update | February 2025 

This Regulatory Update provides a status on projects currently under review by the Cape Cod Commission. Visit www.capecodcommission.org/regulatory for a full overview of our Regulatory program and answers to frequently asked questions.   

Captain Bertie’s Way Housing (CCC File No. 25002) 
44 Captain Bertie’s Way, Provincetown 

The Cape Cod Commission received a mandatory Development of Regional Impact (DRI) Referral from the Provincetown Planning Board on January 16, 2025 for a multifamily residential development consisting of 36 units, twenty-six (26) market rate units and ten (10) affordable units (28%), and a below-grade garage for 28 parking spaces. No hearings have been scheduled. 

829 Scenic Highway (CCC File No. 24027) 
829 Scenic Highway, Bourne 

The Cape Cod Commission received a Discretionary Referral from the Bourne Selectboard on January 14, 2025 for a mixed-use residential/commercial development with associated accessory uses and site work. The project is proposed on a +/- 2.1-acre site with sensitive resources present and some history of development. No meetings have been scheduled. 

Wychmere Hotel Expansion (CCC File No. 24027)
23 Snow Inn Road, Harwich 

The Cape Cod Commission received a mandatory Development of Regional Impact (DRI) Referral from the Harwich Planning Department on October 29, 2024. This project proposes to raze the existing hotel and replace it with a new hotel. The replacement will add more the 10,000-sf of floor area. The proposal also includes reconfiguring and improving entrances and making other site upgrades. The hearing period was opened procedurally by a hearing officer on December 30, 2024. A subcommittee hearing was held February 6, 2025, continued to February 25, 2025, further continued to March 6, 2025. 

Straightway and Hyannisport Water Treatment Facility Improvements (CCC File No. 24029) 
228 Straightway, 0 Old School House Rd, 132 Smith Street, Barnstable 

The Cape Cod Commission received the Certificate of the Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs on the Project’s Final Environmental Impact Report on December 16, 2024. This project proposes various infrastructure improvements to Straightway & Hyannisport Water Treatment Facilities to meet current and future drinking water regulations and improve system resiliency. The proposed improvements include winterizing existing PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) filtration units and increasing well yield, pumping capacity, and treatment capacity. The Applicant submitted DRI Exemption application materials on December 13, 2024. The Cape Cod Commission held a hearing on and approved the DRI Exemption request at their meeting on January 30, 2025. 

Chase Brook Park Restoration (CCC File No. 24024) 
261, 275, 281 Route 28, Yarmouth 

The Cape Cod Commission received the Certificate of the Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs on the Project’s Final Environmental Impact Report on November 29, 2024. This project proposes to connect the existing Chase Brook Park and Mill Creek Park with new pedestrian connections through the former Yankee Village Motel property which resides between them. The Project includes a long-term Land Management Plan with a focus on invasive plant management.  The Applicant submitted DRI Exemption application materials on December 16, 2024. The Cape Cod Commission held a hearing on and approved the DRI Exemption request  at their meeting on January 30, 2025. 

Barlows Landing Monopole (CCC File No. 24030) 
317 Barlows Landing Road, Pocasset 

The Cape Cod Commission received a mandatory Development of Regional Impact (DRI) Referral from the Bourne Planning Board on November 20, 2024. This project proposes the construction of a 120-foot monopole wireless communications tower with associated ground equipment. The hearing period was opened procedurally by a hearing officer on January 17, 2025. No substantive hearings have been scheduled. 

NextGrid Solar Bourne (CCC File No. 23021) 
0 Ernest Valeri Road, Bournedale 

The Cape Cod Commission received a mandatory Development of Regional Impact (DRI) Referral from the Bourne Town Planner on November 20, 2024. This project proposes a 11.32 MW dc ground-mounted solar development with battery storage on a +/- 49.95 acre site. The hearing period was opened procedurally by a hearing officer on January 17, 2025. No substantive hearings have been scheduled. 

Cape Cod Gateway Airport (CCC File No. 22033) 
480 Barnstable Road, Barnstable 

The Cape Cod Commission received the Certificate of the Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs on the Project’s Final Environmental Impact Report on November 15, 2024. The Project encompasses various developments at the Cape Cod Airport including extending runway 15-33; modifying taxiways A, B, and D; removing taxiway E; constructing a run-up area and noise wall; and developing new hangars. No hearings have been scheduled. 

Wilkens Housing Phase II (CCC File No. 24026) 
Wilkens Lane, Hyannis 

The Cape Cod Commission received a mandatory Development of Regional Impact (DRI) Referral from the Barnstable Building Commissioner on October 10, 2024. This project proposes the construction of a 320-unit multi-family rental community on a +/-15.1-acre parcel, previously disturbed by a sand and gravel operation. As proposed, the project includes five, four-story wood framed residential buildings and associated amenities and infrastructure. A subcommittee hearing was held December 9, 2024 and continued to January 14, 2025 A staff hearing officer continued the January 14, 2025 hearing to January 27, 2025 and the subcommittee further continued the hearing to February 10, 2025. Public meetings were also held on February 19, 2025 and February 24, 2025. The Cape Cod Commission voted to approve the project on February 27, 2025. 

Evergreen Circle Pickleball (CCC File No. 24023) 
51 Evergreen Circle, Mashpee 

The Cape Cod Commission received a mandatory Development of Regional Impact (DRI) Referral from the Mashpee Planning Board on August 8, 2024. This project proposes the construction of a 37,000 square foot building on a 3.6-acre parcel. The proposed building will house a restaurant, pickleball courts, golf simulators, and locker rooms. The hearing period was opened procedurally by a hearing officer on October 8, 2024. A subcommittee hearing was held October 30, 2024. A continued hearing was held December 2, 2024 and further continued to the meeting of the full Commission on December 19, 2024. The subcommittee held a public meeting on the Project on December 16, 2024 to review a draft decision. The Cape Cod Commission further continued the December 19, 2024 hearing to January 2, 2025. On January 2, 2025, the Cape Cod Commission voted to approve the project, with conditions. 

Boxberry Hill ANR (CCC File No. 24022) 
0 Boxberry Hill Road, Falmouth 

The Cape Cod Commission received a mandatory Development of Regional Impact (DRI) Referral from the Falmouth Town Planner on August 5, 2024. The project consists of a division of a 38.32-acre lot into four new lots that range in size from 1.83 +/- acres to 32.67 +/- acres. The division is proposed on a parcel subject to two prior DRI Decisions, dated 1999 and 2000 (see Boxberry Hill Road Subdivision and Yuricich ANR, CCC File Nos. 99001/20006). The Committee on Planning and Regulation held a hearing on the Project on January 2, 2025. On January 30, 2025, the Cape Cod Commission denied the project without prejudice for failure to submit an application. 

Pound Pond Flood Mitigation (CCC File No. 22015)  
Lower County Road, Dennis  

The Commission received the Certificate of the Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs on the Project’s Rollover Final Environmental Impact Report on August 29, 2022. The Project proposes to restore Pound Pond at Seaview Park in Dennis to provide water quality and flood plain improvements. The limit of work is approximately 6.0 acres and will include approximately 496 linear feet of stream daylighting, removal of a 30-inch culvert pipe, and a proposed pond with a surface area of approximately 1.1 acres. A staff hearing officer opened the DRI hearing period procedurally on October 13, 2022. The hearing period was extended by mutual agreement to September 1, 2025. No substantive hearings have been scheduled.