10/20/2004 PLANNING BOARD Minutes

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dp Cape Cod Commission DCPC Guidance Document 12/90 . Cultural, Historic, Architectural or Archaeological F ours 'District The district contains a place, landscape,way, or-view that is in some special way-expressive of the character of Cape Cod, traditions.-of Cape Cod residents,and of special interest to Cape Cod visitors-and residents.The district also must'be: i of exceptional symbolic or recreational irnport n .e and is either visible or accessible to therm or can reasonably be made so}or ii rare, unique, or makes an unusual.contribution to the diversity of the Cape Cod character; or iii irreplaceable, or replaceable only with extraordinary effort or expense. Subject to the above general tests, designations may be considered for areas that are important for their connection with the aesthetic value or the history of the region---including its geological history or the history of its Indian settlement—or that s mboli e.and support traditions] activities and ways f life of Cape Cod,or that give us a particular understanding of Cape Cod.These include places that present opportunities to enjoy hunting, fishing, and wildlife. . Economic or Development Resource District The district will include areas that have special potential for providing employment or housing for Cape Cod re id nt or for accepting.necessary development that might be detrimental in ogler locations. The district trust also: i require special regulations-to create, preserve, or enhance that potential;and ii be better suited or more readily available for development-than other areas of Cape Cod, considering topography, utilities,cosh, and environmental and social impact. . MaIj r Publid Investment District The district will include-areas that have a significant impact on an existing or possible future Major pub is investment or areas that,are significantly affecte6by such an-investment. In addition, the district must qualify as follows: i The district pertains to a major public investment and tm y include, but is not Iimited to, airports,roads and ways,schools,parks; beaches, preserves, public utilities and medical facilities � owned or operated by a federal, state, county, or municipal'agency; and d The intended use or operation ofthe public investment or the health, safety, and welfare of ` the public could be.impaited by inappropria.te development in the district. . Hazard District It is an area that possesses hazards due to natural or man-made conditions including but not limited to rnargihal soil or topographic conditions that render it unsuitable for intense-development, flooding, waste treatment_ groundwater,erosion. construction problems, saltwater intrusi n, and pollution. Appendix A=Suggested DCPC Criteria