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Home My Public Portal AboutSelect Board Joint Meeting Packet - 1.23.24 Reed Hilderbrand LLC Landscape Architecture 130 Bishop Allen Drive Cambridge, MA 02139 MEMORANDUM ISSUE DATE POND AND BAY PROPERTIES COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING: REPORT TO COMMITTEES REGARDING FINAL PLAN DECISIONS The Design Team has carefully considered and reviewed the feedback from Community Forums 1, 2, and 3, as well as the results from the correlated surveys and e-mails. Based on this review, the Design Team is finalizing site plans for each property which will reflect our understanding of the community’s preferences and the Town’s long-term goals. Our next step in the community planning process is presentation of the final comprehensive plans for each property to residents at a joint virtual forum in February. Following the final forum, we anticipate only very minor, if any, changes to the plans before they are presented to the community for approval at Town Meeting in May. While much of the community feedback and data from the third forum was clear and straightforward, there are a few important areas where the feedback is not conclusive enough for the Design Team to make a final recommendation. On these topics, we are asking for direction from the Pond Property Planning Committee, Bay Property Planning Committee, and Select Board, as representatives of their greater community. It is critical that we reach consensus on these topics prior to completing the final round of site plans. At the January 23rd joint Committee Meeting, we will present key considerations and questions related to a potential community center, housing, and future municipal uses. The Bay and Pond Committees will discuss and vote on each question for their respective properties, and their recommendations will be considered by the Select Board, who will ultimately decide what is included in the plans that will be brought to Town Meeting in May. Community Center Should the Bay plan include an area designated for a future community center, or should the final plan include a community campus without an area designated for a future community center? If the final framework plan includes a future community center, this means the dining hall will be represented as demolished. The dining hall may remain for a period of time and have limited interim uses prior to construction of the new community center, as outlined in draft phasing diagrams to be shared with the community. Housing and Future Municipal Uses Following the Town’s decision in October that at least one property plan should include housing, the Design Team prepared and presented illustrative housing options for both properties to the community. Based on community feedback, we request that the committees recommend whether the final comprehensive plans should include housing and wastewater treatment on the Pond Property, the Bay Property, or both. January 17, 2024 TO Bay and Pond Property Planning Committees Town of Brewster Select Board COPIES TO Peter Lombardi, Town Manager Donna Kalinick, Assistant Town Manager MUNICIPALITY Town of Brewster FROM Reed Hilderbrand PROJECT Town of Brewster Sea Camps If there is no designated housing on the Pond Property plan, the 10-acre zone by Route 137 will be shown as reserved for future municipal uses as outlined in the Town Warrant article to purchase the properties, including habitat protection, watershed protection, open space, conservation, passive recreation, active recreation, community housing, and general municipal purposes. Similarly, if there is no designated housing on the Bay Property in the secluded zone, that area will be shown as reserved for the above future municipal uses as described in the Town Warrant article. If either property designates an area for future municipal uses, a separate community process will take place to determine the future uses and once finalized, the plan will be brought to Town Meeting for approval. Future uses are not anticipated to be determined for at least 5-10 years. Town of Brewster Sea Camps BPPC, PPPC, and Select Board Meeting January 23, 2024 REED HILDERBRANDTOWN OF BREWSTER SEA CAMPS, BREWSTER MA SCHEDULE UPDATE REED HILDERBRANDTOWN OF BREWSTER SEA CAMPS, BREWSTER MA Overall AGENDA 1. Phasing 2. Key Questions a. Community Center b. Housing and Future Municipal Uses PHASING REED HILDERBRANDTOWN OF BREWSTER SEA CAMPS, BREWSTER MA PHASING • The following phasing plans are preliminary. • Each phase is anticipated to take approximately 2 years and would begin after the plans are adopted at Town Meeting. • The phasing approach is organized into five general categories including the following: • Approvals, studies, and design • Site preparation and infrastructure • Recreation and community use • Housing • Ecology • Once refined, these phasing plans will be presented to the community at the final community forum on February 15th, and each phase will include an estimated cost and related financial impacts. • The phasing plans help contextualize today’s key questions by approximating the timelines relating to a potential Community Center, Housing, and Future Municipal Uses. REED HILDERBRANDTOWN OF BREWSTER SEA CAMPS, BREWSTER MA BAY PROPERTY DRAFT PHASING APPROVALS, STUDIES, DESIGN Comprehensive plan approval Funding approval and overlay district Ongoing permitting and procurement Community Center feasibility study SITE PREP & INFRASTRUCTURE Building Demo & Removal set 1 Required Infrastructure including stormwater management Roadway improvements Building structural Analysis Maintenance of existing buildings RECREATION & COMMUNITY USE All trails, shared use path, fitness loop Athletic field/ flexible open space Renovate outdoor pavilion Summer Recreation Program moves to the Bay Property HOUSING Selective housing renovation of existing buildings ECOLOGY Pollinator Meadow and dune restoration Initial woodland/ tree planting Phase 1 (Target 2025-2027) REED HILDERBRANDTOWN OF BREWSTER SEA CAMPS, BREWSTER MA APPROVALS, STUDIES, DESIGN Ongoing permitting and procurement SITE PREP & INFRASTRUCTURE Building Demo & Removal set 2 RECREATION & COMMUNITY USE Nature Center and parking Tennis courts Community Center Design Picnic areas HOUSING Selective housing renovation of existing buildings ECOLOGY BAY PROPERTY DRAFT PHASING Phase 2 (Target 2027-2029) REED HILDERBRANDTOWN OF BREWSTER SEA CAMPS, BREWSTER MA APPROVALS, STUDIES, DESIGN Community Housing Feasibility Study (if applicable) Ongoing permitting and procurement Community Center Design SITE PREP & INFRASTRUCTURE Demolition and removal of dining hall HOUSING RECREATION & COMMUNITY USE Playground Picnic Areas Community Gardens Renovate boathouse for concessions/events ECOLOGY BAY PROPERTY DRAFT PHASING Phase 3 (Target 2029-2031) REED HILDERBRANDTOWN OF BREWSTER SEA CAMPS, BREWSTER MA APPROVALS, STUDIES, DESIGN SITE PREP & INFRASTRUCTURE RECREATION & COMMUNITY USE HOUSING ECOLOGY Renovate administration building Renovate cabins for community use and add parking Ongoing woodland/tree planting BAY PROPERTY DRAFT PHASING Ongoing permitting and procurement Establish Framework for Future Municipal Uses (if applicable) Phase 4 (Target 2031-2023) REED HILDERBRANDTOWN OF BREWSTER SEA CAMPS, BREWSTER MA HOUSING ECOLOGY Community Center Construction and Parking BAY PROPERTY DRAFT PHASING Ongoing permitting and procurement Community Housing Comprehensive Permit (if applicable) APPROVALS, STUDIES, DESIGN SITE PREP & INFRASTRUCTURE RECREATION & COMMUNITY USE Phase 5 (Target 2033-2035) REED HILDERBRANDTOWN OF BREWSTER SEA CAMPS, BREWSTER MA BAY PROPERTY DRAFT PHASING Existing beach parking removal HOUSING ECOLOGY Dune restoration where parking is removed APPROVALS, STUDIES, DESIGN SITE PREP & INFRASTRUCTURE RECREATION & COMMUNITY USE Community housing by developer (if applicable) Renovate cabins for seasonal housing (if applicable) Phase 6 (TBD) REED HILDERBRANDTOWN OF BREWSTER SEA CAMPS, BREWSTER MA POND PROPERTY DRAFT PHASING APPROVALS, STUDIES, DESIGN Wastewater Infrastructure Feasibility Study (if applicable) Community Housing Feasibility Study (if applicable) Ongoing permitting and procurement SITE PREP & INFRASTRUCTURE Roadway improvements Parking and Drop Off Areas Required Infrastructure including stormwater management, as needed RECREATION & COMMUNITY USE Trail improvements and new trails Beach and related amenities HOUSING Phase 1 (Target 2025-2027) REED HILDERBRANDTOWN OF BREWSTER SEA CAMPS, BREWSTER MA BUILDING DEMO AND REMOVAL MINOR BUILDING RENOVATIONS FOR MASS AUDUBON APPROVALS, STUDIES, DESIGN Developer Housing Design & Permitting (if applicable) Wastewater Design and Permitting (if applicable) Ongoing permitting and procurement SITE PREP & INFRASTRUCTURE Building Demo & Removal RECREATION & COMMUNITY USE Minor building renovations for Mass Audubon HOUSING POND PROPERTY DRAFT PHASING Phase 2 (Target 2027-2029) REED HILDERBRANDTOWN OF BREWSTER SEA CAMPS, BREWSTER MA APPROVALS, STUDIES, DESIGN SITE PREP & INFRASTRUCTURE RECREATION & COMMUNITY USE HOUSING Developer Housing Construction (if applicable) Wastewater Treatment Construction (if applicable) WASTEWATER TREATMENT CONSTRUCTION POND PROPERTY DRAFT PHASING Establish Framework for Future Municipal Uses (if applicable) Ongoing permitting and procurement Phase 3 (Target 2029-2031) REED HILDERBRANDTOWN OF BREWSTER SEA CAMPS, BREWSTER MA APPROVALS, STUDIES, DESIGN SITE PREP & INFRASTRUCTURE Wastewater Treatment Connection to Surrounding Residences (if applicable) RECREATION & COMMUNITY USE HOUSING CONNECT WASTEWATER TREATMENT TO SURROUNDING RESIDENCES POND PROPERTY DRAFT PHASING Ongoing permitting and procurement Local and state regulatory agreements (if applicable) Phase 4 (Target 2031-2033) COMMUNITY CENTER REED HILDERBRANDTOWN OF BREWSTER SEA CAMPS, BREWSTER MA COMMUNITY CENTER • There were mixed feelings about the Community Center. Some expressed full support and excitement, while others were more unsure due to the high cost, the perceived impact of a new large community center on the character of the property, and uncertainty about whether this is really needed in the community. • There was interest in how a community campus and a community center might be phased. • There were continued questions about if the Eddy School may eventually become available for a Community Center, and the sentiment that this may be a better option. Feedback from Forum and Written Public Comment REED HILDERBRANDTOWN OF BREWSTER SEA CAMPS, BREWSTER MA • The Town Warrant article to purchase the properties included a “Community Center” as a potential use • The 2018 Town Vision Plan sets for a goal of providing a “community center for all ages for social and recreational activities and include meeting rooms” • The Council on Aging facility is lacking adequate space for its programming needs and the condition of the existing historic building creates ADA and maintenance challenges • The Recreation Department also does not have a facility of its own and uses limited office and meeting space in the Eddy School COMMUNITY CENTER Town Context REED HILDERBRANDTOWN OF BREWSTER SEA CAMPS, BREWSTER MA Currently no plans to reuse Eddy School as a community center: • Town Meeting authorized funding for a Brewster Elementary School Consolidation Feasibility Study in November 2019 • Consolidation Feasibility Study was completed in January 2022 • Brewster School Committee has care, custody, and control of the elementary schools • After careful consideration, Brewster School Committee voted in October 2022 to table consolidation until the student enrollment has decreased to about 50 children per grade (currently about 60/grade) • Brewster, Orleans, Eastham, and Wellfleet are actively planning to submit grant application to explore feasibility of regionalizing elementary schools COMMUNITY CENTER Town Context Library/reading room Medical exam/treatment rooms Game rooms Large multi-purpose rooms Storage areas Conference/meeting rooms Offices Workspaces Fitness center Walking track Kitchen/cafeteria Indoor Pool Gymnasium Fitness classrooms Sport courts COUNCIL ON AGING REC DEPARTMENT COMMUNITY CENTER Community Feedback - Desired Public Facilities SPACES REQUIRED FOR DESIRED FACILITIES BUILDINGS VIABLE FOR SOME LEVEL OF RE-USE COMMUNITY CENTER • Forum and survey feedback shows that, in general, the community is more interested in reusing the existing buildings on the Bay Property for a “Community Campus” rather than building a new, purpose-built Community Center. •Some of the most popular community center-type program interests expressed by residents at the forum and in the survey cannot be accommodated within the existing building footprints and would require extensive and costly building renovation. Community Feedback - Desired Public Facilities 8-LANE SWIMMING POOL 6,275 SF GYM WITH PERFORMANCE SPACE 7,600 SF FITNESS CLASSROOM 1,200 SF OFFICE 130 SF CLASSROOM 1,300 SF FITNESS CENTER 2,000 SF MEDICAL EXAM ROOM 480 SF GAME ROOM 450 SF MEETING ROOM 750 SF COMMUNITY DANCE 900 SF CULINARY WELLNESS PROGRAM 660 SF COMMUNITY KITCHEN 650 SF SENIOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 200 SF MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM 1,300 SF SENIOR SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCY 800 SF EXISTING DINING HALL 10,283 SF #31 ART CENTER 2,562 SF #28 ADMINISTRATION BUILDING 4,752 SF #25 INFIRMARY 3,854 SF BOATHOUSE 2,804 SF #23 PAVILION 2,400 SF CABIN APPROX. 600 SF SEASONALLY WINTERIZED NON - WINTERIZED COMMUNITY CENTER SPACES REQUIRED FOR DESIRED FACILITIES APPROXIMATE 34,000 SF TOTAL FOOTPRINT OF POTENTIAL NEW COMMUNITY CENTER • A new community center would have the potential to accommodate the facilities the community is interested in. • For comparison, the Harwich Community Center is 32,000 SF with a 17,000 SF basement. Community Feedback - Desired Public Facilities 8-LANE SWIMMING POOL 6,275 SF GYM WITH PERFORMANCE SPACE 7,600 SF FITNESS CLASSROOM 1,200 SF OFFICE 130 SF CLASSROOM 1,300 SF FITNESS CENTER 2,000 SF MEDICAL EXAM ROOM 480 SF GAME ROOM 450 SF MEETING ROOM 750 SF COMMUNITY DANCE 900 SF CULINARY WELLNESS PROGRAM 660 SF COMMUNITY KITCHEN 650 SF SENIOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 200 SF MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM 1,300 SF SENIOR SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCY 800 SF FIRST FLOOR 20,000 SF SECOND FLOOR 14,000 SF Gymnasium Fitness classrooms Sport courts Library/reading room Medical exam/treatment rooms Game rooms * Council on Aging cannot relocate here, only have some satellite programs *Would require additional land be acquired for a new COA facility to be built elsewhere in town at a comparable additional cost Approximate cost to renovate the dining hall, including soft costs and related design studies: $9,568,200* Large multi-purpose room Storage areas Conference/meeting rooms Offices Workspaces Fitness center Walking track Kitchen/cafeteria Indoor Pool Unlikely Maybe Yes (with renovation) COMMUNITY CENTER - REUSE AND RENOVATE No designated COA building COUNCIL ON AGING SHARED REC DEPARTMENT REUSE DINING HALL AS COMMUNITY MEETING & EVENT SPACE PLAYGROUND COMMUNITY CAMPUS FLEXIBLE GATHERING SPACE EVENT SPACE / PICNIC PAVILION REC DEPT OFFICES & PROGRAMS STAFF HOUSING AMPHITHEATER PARKING GROVE PICNIC AREA ARTS CENTER TRAIL CONNECTION TO SPRUCE HILL SEASONAL COMMUNITY USE Library/reading room Medical exam/treatment rooms Game rooms Large multi-purpose rooms Storage areas Conference/meeting rooms Offices Workspaces Fitness center Walking track Kitchen/cafeteria Indoor Pool Gymnasium Fitness classrooms Sport courts COMMUNITY CENTER - NEW BUILD Potential to include all desired facilities COUNCIL ON AGING SHARED REC DEPARTMENT REMOVE DINING HALL & REWILD FLEXIBLE GATHERING SPACE EVENT SPACE / PICNIC PAVILION INTERIM RECREATION / FUTURE MUNICIPAL STAFF HOUSING AMPHITHEATER NEW COMMUNITY CENTER (INCLUDES COA, REC DEPT) EXPANDED PARKING PICNIC AREA ARTS CENTER TRAIL CONNECTION TO SPRUCE HILL SEASONAL COMMUNITY USE COMMUNITY COMMONS PLAYGROUND Approximate cost for a new Community Center including soft costs, and, associated parking area, and related design studies. $32,965,600 REED HILDERBRANDTOWN OF BREWSTER SEA CAMPS, BREWSTER MA COMMUNITY CENTER COA Survey REED HILDERBRANDTOWN OF BREWSTER SEA CAMPS, BREWSTER MA COMMUNITY CENTER COA Survey REED HILDERBRANDTOWN OF BREWSTER SEA CAMPS, BREWSTER MA UPDATED BAY PLAN REED HILDERBRANDTOWN OF BREWSTER SEA CAMPS, BREWSTER MA COMMUNITY CENTER Key Question Should the Bay plan include an area designated for a future community center, or should the final plan include a community campus without an area designated for a future community center? If the final framework plan includes a future community center, this means the dining hall will be represented as demolished. The dining hall may remain for a period of time and have limited interim uses prior to construction of the new community center, as outlined in draft phasing diagrams to be shared with the community. HOUSING AND FUTURE MUNICIPAL USES REED HILDERBRANDTOWN OF BREWSTER SEA CAMPS, BREWSTER MA • Goal 1: Increase and diversify year-round housing options in Brewster for a range of income levels and housing types • Goal 2: Prevent displacement of current residents and facilitate housing mobility for households looking to move within or into Brewster. • Goal 3: Align development with the principles of the Town’s Local Comprehensive Plan/Vision Plan. This includes balancing housing goals with protection of the natural environment. • Goal 4: Continue to build capacity to produce housing through staffing, funding, regional partnerships, advocacy and education, and relationships with nonprofit and for-profit developers. Housing Goals BREWSTER HOUSING PRODUCTION PLAN 2022-2027 REED HILDERBRANDTOWN OF BREWSTER SEA CAMPS, BREWSTER MA HOUSING Forum and Written Public Comment • • The majority of residents supported housing on at least one of the properties, but there was mixed feedback on which property was preferred. For those who supported housing, there was often preference noted for denser housing options like townhouses. • There was a good amount of support for housing on the Bay Property both for year-round affordable housing and an option combined with seasonal workforce, but there was interest in learning more about the ownership structure. • Overall, there was mixed support for housing on the Pond Property. Those who did support it felt very strongly in favor, while others were mixed with some favoring conservation. Some would like to avoid housing development in the Zone II area and are concerned about impacting the town’s drinking water supply and the watershed to Long Pond, while others feel housing can be balanced with conservation and that a wastewater treatment plant can address water quality concerns on the Pond Property. • There was a desire to understand whether or not housing would impact water quality if a wastewater treatment plant were introduced. REED HILDERBRANDTOWN OF BREWSTER SEA CAMPS, BREWSTER MA BAY HOUSING ILLUSTRATIVE SCENARIOS Bay Property Context REED HILDERBRANDTOWN OF BREWSTER SEA CAMPS, BREWSTER MA UPDATED BAY HOUSING ILLUSTRATIVE SCENARIOS Previous Building Uses REED HILDERBRANDTOWN OF BREWSTER SEA CAMPS, BREWSTER MA BAY HOUSING ILLUSTRATIVE SCENARIOS Proposed Site Relationships 32 76 REED HILDERBRANDTOWN OF BREWSTER SEA CAMPS, BREWSTER MA BAY HOUSING ILLUSTRATIVE SCENARIOS Re-purpose and New Build (demo) REED HILDERBRANDTOWN OF BREWSTER SEA CAMPS, BREWSTER MA POND PROPERTY CONTEXT LEGEND LONG POND PARCEL TOWN OF BREWSTER BREWSTER CONSERVATION TRUST CONSERVATION RESTRICTION EXISTING TRAILS ZONE II WELLHEAD PROTECTION/DCPC Residential communities exist along both sides of Route 137, both within and adjacent to the Zone II. The property is also partially adjacent to Long Pond Woodlands, a town-owned conservation area. Land Use REED HILDERBRANDTOWN OF BREWSTER SEA CAMPS, BREWSTER MA POND PROPERTY CONTEXT !A !A !A !A !A !A UV6A £¤6 UV137 UV124 WELL # 6 WELL #5 WELL # 4 WELL # 1 WELL # 2 WELL # 3 DENNIS HARWICH ORLEANS CHATHAMYARMOUTH / 0 10.5 Miles Date: 1/26/2022 Path: H:\Projects\2011\11109 Brewster Int.Wtr.Res.Mgt Plan\GIS\Maps\Report\Figure 2.mxd Figure 2. Brewster Conservation Lands and Zone II Areas C a p e C o d B a y PleasantBayCape Cod Bay !A Public Wells Legend Conservation Lands Ponds Brewter Zone II Town of Brewster Other Zone II • Areas that contribute groundwater to the Town’s public drinking water wells are known in Massachusetts as Zone II’s, or wellhead protection areas • Wastewater effluent is one of the primary sources of pollutants, but can be treated with I/A systems to a level that complies with WQR Bylaw requirements. • Brewster plans to develop a Herring River Watershed Permit by 2030 and expects any new development in this area to require 100% nitrogen offset • The Pond Property is uniquely situated to potentially locate a neighborhood sewer plant which could accommodate both new housing buildout and replace traditional septic systems in adjacent neighborhoods • New wastewater treatment plant would improve overall Zone II and Long Pond water quality • Approximately 900+ developed residential properties are currently in this Zone II Water Quality - Zone II LONG POND PARCEL ZONE II DRINKING WATER PROTECTION AREA DRINKING WATER WELLS REED HILDERBRANDTOWN OF BREWSTER SEA CAMPS, BREWSTER MA POND HOUSING ILLUSTRATIVE SCENARIOS Bay Property Context REED HILDERBRANDTOWN OF BREWSTER SEA CAMPS, BREWSTER MA POND HOUSING ILLUSTRATIVE SCENARIOS Site Analysis and Principles REED HILDERBRANDTOWN OF BREWSTER SEA CAMPS, BREWSTER MA POND HOUSING ILLUSTRATIVE SCENARIOS Option 1 Town Homes REED HILDERBRANDTOWN OF BREWSTER SEA CAMPS, BREWSTER MA POND HOUSING ILLUSTRATIVE SCENARIOS Option 2 Town Homes REED HILDERBRANDTOWN OF BREWSTER SEA CAMPS, BREWSTER MA HOUSING BAY HOUSING WASTEWATER TREATMENT TIMELINE WALKABILITY AND ACCESS TO PUBLIC TRANSIT LOCATION CONSIDERATIONS ECOLOGY TRAFFIC ZONE II POND HOUSING Key Considerations Wastewater treatment is needed in this area and any such systems could be relatively easily integrated into adjacent neighborhoods in the Herring River and/or Pleasant Bay watersheds to help meet the Town’s nitrogen mitigation requirements. This property is not located within a nitrogen sensitive watershed nor is it adjacent to any freshwater ponds. Accordingly, it is not a priority for installation of a new neighborhood sewer treatment plant. Housing feasibility study and construction would require a longer timeline (7-9 years) to ensure all other infrastructure work is completed in advance. Housing would not be in a Zone II area. Housing would be walkable to town and would be in a good location relative to bus routes. Real estate is at a premium north of Route 6A, and integrating housing in close proximity to the high use community activities proposed for the Bay Property may present practical complications. The proposed housing area was previously used for maintenance so it has already been disturbed. Housing would contribute to a more complicated traffic situation given its proximity to the Millstone Rd. intersection. Housing feasibility study and construction could be done on a faster timeline (5-7 years). Housing would be on the edge of Zone II area (approximately 1 mile away from the nearest well). The location is adjacent to existing residential areas. The proposed housing area is on undisturbed land. Housing would not present traffic complications. Housing on Route 137 would be a good location relative to bus routes. REED HILDERBRANDTOWN OF BREWSTER SEA CAMPS, BREWSTER MA FUTURE MUNICIPAL USES HABITAT AND WATERSHED PROTECTIONCELL TOWERNEIGHBORHOOD WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT UNANTICIPATED USESHOUSING ??? The Town Warrant article to purchase the properties approved at Town Meeting included the following Potential Town Uses for both properties: If either property designates an area for future municipal uses, a separate community process will take place to determine the future uses and once finalized, the plan will be brought to Town Meeting for approval. Future uses are not anticipated to be determined for at least 5-10 years. • habitat protection • watershed protection • open space • conservation • passive recreation • active recreation • community housing • general municipal purposes REED HILDERBRANDTOWN OF BREWSTER SEA CAMPS, BREWSTER MA HOUSING Key Question Following the Town’s decision in October that at least one property plan should include housing, the Design Team prepared and presented illustrative housing options for both properties to the community. Based on community feedback, we request that the committees recommend whether the final comprehensive plans should include housing and wastewater treatment on the Pond Property, the Bay Property, or both. If there is no designated housing on the Pond Property plan, the 10-acre zone by Route 137 will be shown as reserved for future municipal uses as outlined in the Town Warrant article to purchase the properties, including habitat protection, watershed protection, open space, conservation, passive recreation, active recreation, community housing, and general municipal purposes. Similarly, if there is no designated housing on the Bay Property in the secluded zone, that area will be shown as reserved for the above future municipal uses as described in the Town Warrant article. If either property designates an area for future municipal uses, a separate community process will take place to determine the future uses and once finalized, that plan will be brought to Town Meeting for approval. Future uses, if any, are not anticipated to be determined for at least 5-10 years. APPENDIX COMMUNITY CENTER - REUSE AND RENOVATE TOWN OF BREWSTER SEA CAMPS, BREWSTER MA REED HILDERBRAND 47 REUSE DINING HALL PROGRAMS NOT ACCOMMODATED: Fitness Center Walking Track Indoor Pool Gymnasium Sports Court 5,600 SF Flex. Meeting Space 1,000 SF Game Room 1,000 SF Kitchen 2,600 SF Support Spaces REUSE ADMINISTRATION BUILDING 1,000 SF Support Spaces 3,750 SF Offices 10,200 SF Total 4,750 SF Total REUSE ARTS CENTER 5,00 SF Support Spaces 2,060 SF Flex. Meeting Space 2,560 SF Total REUSE DINING HALL REUSE ART CENTER REUSE ADMINISTRATION BUILDING Reuse Community Campus Illustrative Scenario TOWN OF BREWSTER SEA CAMPS, BREWSTER MA REED HILDERBRAND 48 New Community Center Illustrative Scenario COMMUNITY CENTER - NEW BUILD NEW COMMUNITY CENTER 6,650 SF Gymnasium 2,230 SF Fitness Center 1,240 SF Fitness Classroom REUSE ADMINISTRATION BUILDING 1,000 SF Support Spaces 3,750 SF Offices 4,750 SF Total REUSE ARTS CENTER 500 SF Support Spaces 2,060 SF Flex. Meeting Space 2,560 SF Total 3,900 SF Flex. Meeting Space 7,000 SF Circulation + Lobby 660 SF Kitchen 4,100 SF COA Programs 33,400 Total 4,100 SF Support Spaces 3,450 SF Teen Area with Game Room NEW COMMUNITY CENTER REUSE ART CENTER REUSE ADMINISTRATION BUILDING REED HILDERBRANDTOWN OF BREWSTER SEA CAMPS, BREWSTER MA PROPOSED PLAN Overall Plan PARKING 8 SPOTS (0.5 MILES FROM BEACH) PARKING 16 SPOTS (0.3 MILES FROM BEACH) EXPANDED TRAILS IMPROVED GRAVEL DRIVE CONSERVATION & NATURE PARTNERSHIPS (MASS AUDUBON & BREWSTER CONSERVATION TRUST) PUBLIC BEACHMASS AUDUBON PROGRAMMING 10 ACRES RESERVE FOR FUTURE MUNICIPAL USES RESERVE FOR HOUSING OR ADA PARKING & DROP OFF ZONE 4 SPOTS (0.1 MILES FROM BEACH) Aging in Brewster: A Community Needs Assessment Key Findings and Recommendations Commissioned by the Brewster Council on Aging Caitlin Coyle, PhD, Beth Rouleau, MS Center for Social & Demographic Research on Aging Gerontology Institute University of Massachusetts Boston Acknowledgments This project would not have been possible without support from: Elton Cutler, Director of the COA Sharon Tennstedt, co-chair, Council on Aging Board Andrea Nevins, co-chair, Council on Aging Board All the stakeholders and residents who took time to participate in interviews, focus groups, and the survey Background & Purpose •This project was commissioned by the Town of Brewster to identify and plan for the needs, interests, preferences, and opinions of Brewster residents age 60 and older. •The final report is meant to: •Inform strategic planning by the Brewster Council on Aging, and organizations that work with and on behalf of older residents of Brewster, about the strengths and challenges of aging in Brewster •Present recommendations to support the Town and COA in responding to the changing demographics and the community concerns Project overview Demographic profile 11 Key informant interviews (Spring 2023) 3 Focus groups (Fall 2023) Community Survey 50+ (February, n=1,390) (23% response rate) Document review Components of the Brewster COA Needs Assessment Key Findings Information synthesized from all data sources Older residents make up nearly half of the Brewster population…and that is expected to increase 37%35%30% 25% 18%12% 28%37%43% 11%10%15% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% 2010 2020 2030 Population trends, age distribution of Brewster residents 2010-2020 with projections to 2030 Under 45 45-59 60-79 80+ More than 1 in 4 respondents have been living in Brewster for less than 10 years, most want to stay 0%20%40%60%80%100% 50-59 60-69 70-79 80+ How important is it to you to remain living in Brewster as you get older? Very Important Somewhat Important Slightly/not at all important 26% 20%23% 30% How long have you lived in Brewster? Less than 10 years 10-19 years 20-29 years 30 years …But residents have concerns about their ability to remain in Brewster as they age Common concerns reported •Affordability, cost of living •Proximity to amenities •Future transportation concerns •Need for in-home supports •Maintaining health and independence The real estate taxes are killing me. Now they are almost 1/4 of my income, with house insurance that's almost 1/2 of my monthly income!! And with the upcoming increases for the schools and possibly library, I am being taxed out of existence!!! The fact that there are no pharmacies, and no large grocery stores in town for myself or someone to get medications, etc without traveling out of Brewster Will there be help if I should ever need a home health aide or nurse's aide in the future. Will I be able to ride my bike and take the bus to places I want to go for shopping, healthcare, etc. once I stop driving a car. I fear being housebound. Very poor medical care available travel off Cape needed constantly to have quality care. The fact that taxes continue to increase but the services provided for seniors never seem to bet any better. The Council on Aging building is, in my opinion, not one which is conducive to encourage senior participation. That I can physically and financially be comfortable and (in my happy home) in Brewster till my final days In the next 5 years, if financial needs or a change in your/your partner’s health or physical ability requires that you move from your current residence or create an alternative solution, what kind of housing would you prefer? 51% 36% 9%8% 28% 18% 39%38% 7%9% 16%15% 29% 37% 13%13%12%12%17% 25% 15%16% 8%12% Smaller single-family home Condominium Living with family Apartment Developing an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) – a small apartment in your home or in another structure on your property Sharing my home or moving in with another person(s) who shares expenses or provides hep in exchange for reduced or no rent 50-59 60-69 70-79 80+ Concerns related to the development of an ADU 51% 38%34% 30% 10% 34% 23%20% 18% 7% 21% 17%15%12%7%18%10%10%6%4% Understanding local laws and zoning regulations How to finance the cost How to find builders or contractors Insurance coverage Other (please specify): If you would consider developing an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) in your home or on your property, would you need help with any of the following? 50-59 60-69 70-79 80+ Supports needed to facilitate home sharing 19%21% 14%11%18%19%14%11% 21%20%17% 12% 0%4%4%4% 50-59 60-69 70-79 80+ If you would consider sharing your home or moving to another person’s home, would you need help with any of the following? Screening persons for this shared housing arrangement Negotiating an agreement with the other person(s) Preparing a legal document that lays out the relationship and responsibilities Other (Please specify): Transportation 27% 9%1% Non Driver Drives with limitations Drives without Limitations Percentage of respondents who have had to miss, cancel, or reschedule a medical appointment in the past 12 months, by driving status 26% 9%3% Non Driver Drives with limitations Drives without Limitations In the pas 12 months, have you used the CCRTA or COA transportation?, by driving status •21 % of survey respondents drive with some limitations •5% do not drive at all o 14% of respondents 80+ Caregivers need informal and formal help, as well guidance accessing supports 53%50% 34%25% 50-59 60-69 70-79 80+ Do you now or have you in the past 2 years provided care or assistance to a person who is disabled or frail? 42% 19% 16% 23% 37% 38% 39% 26% 17% 28% 28% 21% 5% 15% 18% 30% 50-59 60-69 70-79 80+ How challenging is/was it for you to care for this person(s) and meet your other responsibilities? Very Challenging Somewhat Challenging Neither Challenging Nor Easy Somewhat/very easy Mobility and dementia are top concerns for caregiving and accessibility 43%57%Strongly Agree/Agree Strongly Disagree/Disagree 7% 19% 27% 27% 32% 36% 63% Intellectual or developmental disability Psychological condition (e.g., anxiety, depression) Sensory/hearing/vision challenges Alzheimer’s disease or dementia Chronic disease (e.g., cancer, diabetes, asthma, Parkinson’s disease) Recovering from surgery or injury Mobility issues/frailty Reasons for needing care: " There are adequate resources to support residents living with dementia and their family caregivers in Brewster or on Cape Cod." 3% 3% 5% 12% 18% 26% 31% 35% Daily activities (e.g., preparing meals or keeping track of bills) Personal care (e.g., getting dressed) Other Routine chores or house cleaning Technology support (e.g., cable settings or connecting to Wi-Fi) Small repair projects (e.g., fixing a small appliance, replacing locks) Yard work (mowing lawn, raking leaves) Snow removal Do you require help with any of the following activities at home? •10% of respondents report having a condition that limits their ability to participate in the community. •21% of respondents 80+ report having such condition Risk of isolation 69% 31% Would you know whom to contact in Brewster should you or someone in your family need help accessing social services, health services, or other municipal services? Yes No •13% of respondents get together, in person, with friends, family, or neighbors less than 12 times per year. •Concerns like “Children live at a distance and are unable to assist.” and “Winter season limited activities to socialize.” 11% 16% 20% 12% 89% 84% 80% 88% 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90% 100% 50-59 60-69 70-79 80+ Do you know someone living within a 1-hour distance on whom you can rely for help when you need it? No Yes Brewster Council on Aging and Senior Center Participation at the Brewster Senior Center •61% of all survey respondents never use the Senior Center •Among those who participate at the Senior Center, •64% go a few times a year •19% go monthly •17% go weekly 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 50-59 60-69 70-79 80+ Percentage using the COA, by age Factors that limit participation at the Senior Center 24% 14% 23%19% 1% 16%13% 2% 19% 12% 3% 12% 22% 2%7% 13% 6% 16% 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% I am still working I am not old enough I am unaware of activities or programs available I participate in programs elsewhere Hours of operation are inconvenient I am not interested in the COA programs I do not have time The building is not accessible and safe Other (Please specify): Non User User Thinking about your own future interests, which areas would you prioritize in expanding the programs at the Brewster COA? 50-59 60-69 70-79 80+ Outdoor exercise (e.g., hiking/walking, kayaking) (64%) Outdoor exercise (e.g., hiking/walking, kayaking) (60%) Performances and visual arts (e.g., concerts, lectures) (51%) Performances and visual arts (e.g., concerts, lectures) (39%) Wellness programs (e.g. stress management, meditation) (53%) Performances and visual arts (e.g., concerts, lectures) (53%) Lifelong learning programs (e.g., history, writing, languages, cultural courses) (43%) Day trips (38%) Indoor exercise (e.g., yoga, aerobics) (53%) Indoor exercise (e.g., yoga, aerobics) (53%) Outdoor exercise (e.g., hiking/walking, kayaking) (42%) Lifelong learning programs (e.g., history, writing, languages, cultural courses) (38%) Social activities (e.g., games or parties) (51%) Lifelong learning programs (e.g., history, writing, languages, cultural courses) (48%) Indoor exercise (e.g., yoga, aerobics) (42%) Technology skills classes (e.g., smartphone applications) (37%) Arts classes (e.g., art, photography, acting, music) (45%) Wellness programs (e.g. stress management, meditation) (42%) Day trips (37%)Indoor exercise (e.g., yoga, aerobics) (27%) Thinking about your own future needs, which of areas would you prioritize in expanding the services offered through the Brewster COA? 51% 56% 46% 44%30%26% 3% 45% 52% 45% 52% 23%18% 4% 51%46% 36% 49% 18%14% 6% 52% 35%35% 48% 10%11%6% Transportation Health and wellness programs (e.g., podiatry, blood pressure clinics, massage) Professional services (e.g., tax preparation, legal services) Information and referral about local resources and area providers or agencies Family support (e.g., caregiving support, bereavement groups, seminars) Adult day health programming Other 50-59 60-69 70-79 80+ Brewster’s Senior Center, a vital resource to the community, is outdated, inadequate, and lacks accessibility features. Brewster COA Needs Assessment Study (2016): The building currently housing the Brewster COA is viewed by survey respondents and focus group participants as inadequate for community needs. Concerns were voiced about the safety of the building, especially for participants with mobility limitations. •Limitations will increasingly restrict the COA’s ability to provide impactful programs and services that respond to growing and diverse needs among residents. •Multiple town studies document needs related to Brewster’s large and growing population of older adults; the 2023 Local Comprehensive Plan reinforces the goals established by prior community studies and elevates the development of an intergenerational community Center as a foundation from which impactful programs, services, and amenities would be offered to residents of all ages Brewster COA Needs Assessment Study (2016): Most thought a community center within which a senior center could be embedded was more desirable, and made more sense given the lack of recreation and community facilities in Brewster. Participants also viewed opportunities for intergenerational programming that may be facilitated through a community center model as positive. COA Age-Friendly Action Plan FY19-FY23: Residents have expressed preference for a community center, in which the COA would be housed, both in the Needs Assessment Study and Vision Advisory Group workshops. 2023 Local Comprehensive Plan:The most frequently mentioned infrastructure need (during the 2017 Vision Planning Process) was for a multigenerational community center combined with a new location for the Council on Aging. 2018 Vision Plan: Create a community center to house activities and interaction for people of all ages. Sea Camps Property How likely is it that you, or members of your household, would use a multigenerational community center at the former Sea Camps? 58% 46%43%34% 18% 27%28% 29% 13%14%17%25% 11%13%12%13% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% 50-59 60-69 70-79 80+ Very Likely Somewhwat Likely Unsure Somewhat/Very Unlikely What type of multigenerational community center would you support? 17%29%35%46% 74%60%59%48% 9%11%6%5% 50-59 60-69 70-79 80+ Other Multigenerational community center that has fully integrated space and programming for residents of all ages Multigenerational community center that has dedicated space and programming for residents 60 and older Considering a potential multigenerational community center, what is your preference for how space and programming are organized? 39%42%48%40%33%30%33%40% 9%9%10%14%19%19% 9%7% 50-59 60-69 70-79 80+ A multigenerational community center located in one building A multigenerational community center located in different buildings on one site N/A, I would not support a multigenerational community center Other (please specify): The former Sea Camps site presents a range of opportunities for use. Which of the following would you like to see happen there? 10% 24% 28% 33% 37% 39% 40% 41% 41% 42% 44% 45% 63% 64% 66% Other (please specify): Outdoor exercise equipment Woodworking shop or Fix-it programs Art classes or space for artists to work Community gardens, including raised beds Indoor swimming pool Indoor game area (e.g., ping pong, pool, Mah-Jongg, card and… Picnic areas Informal social gathering spaces inside or outside Coffee lounge/snack area An indoor gym Intergenerational programs (e.g., community events, shared… Active recreation or sports (e.g., tennis, pickleball, swimming,… Entertainment programs (e.g., concerts, films) Passive recreation (e.g., hiking, walking circuits, bird watching) Recommendations for the Town of Brewster Building engagement among residents and partnerships for programming are essential tools while the Town explores solutions to address the COA’s inadequate and outdated space. Build awareness of the Brewster Senior Center, a community asset – one that is operating in restrictive space amidst growing community needs and demands. •Investigate opportunities to increase Senior Center programs and services at satellite locations in the community, such as public housing, the library, the schools, and local businesses. •Build participation levels among younger seniors and new retirees, through programs that reflect prioritized interests, to foster support for the development of a new center that will address existing limitations through innovative design features, programs, and services. •Consider developing an “ambassador program” and coach residents to actively encourage new participants. This could function as a property-tax work-off position or offer an incentive for the number of new participants they can recruit. •Consider ways to welcome first-time participants who are reluctant to participate on their own (e.g., a “new member day” or a “bring a buddy” program). Use technology and existing social connections to encourage new participants •Explore the use of technology (e.g., phone or other mobile devices) to include residents who are unable to leave their home in existing programs through video technology or making “friendly visits” by telephone. Obtaining supplementary and accessible transportation is a concern for for some residents as they age. Consider developing a local “travel training” program where residents can learn about options and navigation while providing suggestions for future services to meet evolving needs. Support the expansion of volunteer transportation programs, including Nauset Neighbors. Consider grant funding opportunities or fund raising to provide access to adaptive vehicles. Target information to communities within Brewster who may have particular need for transportation services including those living alone and those with disabilities. Consider additional outreach for transportation when inclement weather is anticipated. Conduct targeted, proactive, outreach to raise awareness of existing programs that provide transportation to medical appointments and other destinations. Financial insecurity—driven largely by housing costs is a concern and barrier for many residents. •Promote awareness of existing property tax relief programs and inform residents of proposals being considered by the Select Board and Finance Team for a future Town Meeting. o Document the number of residents who are “turned away” from existing programs to establish recommendations for expanding access. o Explore other incentive programs for volunteers. •Engage with local businesses and organizations to create “senior discount” programs to offset costs and improve quality of life for older residents. •Explore partnerships that will build community engagement around food insecurity and help to destigmatize access to food resources. •Facilitate the development of volunteer-based Community Gardens to support increasing demands on the food pantry and the need for affordable fresh produce on Cape Cod. There is a pressing need for housing solutions that address affordability and downsizing needs. •Explore innovative housing solutions that diversify housing stock and offer features that facilitate aging in place. Consider: •Greenhouse Senior Living, a model offering intergenerational housing and workforce housing that is currently being developed on Martha’s Vineyard. •Cottage style communities that offer a small footprint, universal design features, supportive services, and events for social engagement. •Host informational workshops to support residents interested in creating an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) or home-share arrangement. Consider the formation of a working group that is charged with informing residents about potential revisions to the ADU zoning by-law under consideration for Town Meeting 2024. •Continue to host AARP Home Fit programming at the library or Town Hall to support residents in identifying needs and solutions for their home environments. •Connect residents with local handyperson services or home repair services. See the Boston HOME center as one possible model or engage in a partnership with Cape Cod Regional Technical High School. Many Brewster residents need support due to physical or cognitive conditions, and many caregivers need help. Consider hosting a “Caregiver’s Night Out” to provide residents who might be caring for a spouse, parent, or grandparent an opportunity to enjoy a night of entertainment. Enhance access to town funded healthcare screening services through publicity and accessible transportation services. Explore funding opportunities to revitalize the former dental mobile unit and introduce a mobile healthcare unit. . Host a community resource fair in partnership with the Brewster Community Network and offer workshops to address challenges identified during the Spring 2023 community services discussion. Support efforts to incorporate Dementia Friendly features and resources at the Brewster Ladies’ Library, including the creation of a memory café. Risk for social isolation in Brewster is high. Engage local faith communities, restaurants, and nonprofits like the Family Table Collaborative to host a monthly community dinner to provide a regular opportunity for residents to come together in a social setting. Work together with the Public Works Department to install new, or dedicate existing, “Chat Benches” to create public spaces where socializing is encouraged. Work together with the Public Works Department to install new, or dedicate existing, “Chat Benches18” to create public spaces where socializing is encouraged. Consider celebrating National Good Neighbor Day (9/28) or Older Americans Month (May) with a series of “Let’s Talk, Brewster” programs in which residents come together to be in conversation with one another that are exhilarating, inspiring, and meaningful. Implement a Senior Civic Academy that is accessible to older residents by offering daytime sessions, considering adult learner styles, and ensuring that topics relevant to healthy aging in Brewster are included (e.g., transportation, how to access resources, and social engagement opportunities.) Thank you! Caitlin Coyle, PhD Director, Center for Social & Demographic Research on Aging University of Massachusetts Boston Caitlin.coyle@umb.edu Town of Brewster Cape Cod Sea Camps Planning Join us for our Fourth Community Forum! Community Forum #4 will be a virtual community meeting that shares the final plans for the Bay and Pond properties. These plans have been informed by community feedback received through our previous Community Forums, surveys, and emailed feedback, as well as the Town’s Vision Plan and long-term goals. The majority of the virtual forum will be a presentation by the Design Team and Town Staff to explain the final plans for both Properties and the strategy for their phased implementation. The final 30 minutes of the forum will be a question and answer session, where residents will be invited to ask questions about the plans. Zoom link and more information can also be found on the Town’s website: https://www.brewster-ma.gov Date: Thursday, February 15th 2024 Time: 6-8 pm Location: Virtual on Zoom Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87558718803?pwd=ZElGRmVNNjRoa2VYZkxPYjFMdGQvQT09 Where we are in the process: This forum will be followed by additional informational sessions hosted by Town Staff, leading up to the final vote to approve the comprehensive plans at Town Meeting in May, 2024. For more details about the long-term planning process, information on Bay Property and Pond Property Planning Committee meetings and interim activities at both properties, please visit the project page, https://www.brewster-ma.gov/cape-cod-sea-camps-properties. To provide feedback to one of the committees, please email us at bppc@brewster-ma.gov (Bay property) or pppc@brewster-ma.gov (Pond property). Community Forum Committee Meetings Town Vote Identify your priorities with the planning team Tune in to public meetings where community representatives workshop ideas with the planning team Vote to approve the comprehensive plans at the Spring 2024 Town Meeting Comprehensive Planning Document See the vision for the future of the Sea Camp Properties BEACH AT POND PROPERTY MAIN DRIVE AT BAY PROPERTY