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Brant Point Area Plan
Approved by the NP&EDC on February 4, 2013
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BRANT POINT AREA PLAN WORK GROUP
Active Members:
Linda F. Williams, Chairman - NP&EDC
Nathaniel Lowell - NP&EDC
Nancy Forster, Secretary - 1 Swain Street
Lindy Butler - 3 East Lincoln Avenue
Kathy Butterworth - 23 N. Water Street
Barbara Fife - 57 Hulbert Avenue
Alan Forster - 1 Swain Street
Robert Greenspon - 53 Easton Street
Scott Kelley - Nantucket Island Resorts
Milton Rowland - 3 Pawguvet Lane
Other Members:Participating Guests:
Ken Beaugrand Gretchen Lytle
Edward Sanford
A special thank you to the staff of the Nantucket Planning &Economic
Development Commission (“NP&EDC”)Andrew Vorce,Leslie Woodson
Snell and Lynell Vollans for their support and assistance and to the Brant
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Point Association for their support of the development of the Brant Point
Area Plan (“the Plan”).
Introduction
In response to the mandate by The Commonwealth of Massachusetts that
every municipality develop a Master Plan for the “orderly and coordinated
development and protection of its physical,social and economic
resources”,the Brant Point Area Plan Work Group (“BPAPWG”)herewith
offers recommendations to the NP&EDC to serve as a guideline for future
decisions on issues affecting the Brant Point area neighborhood (“Brant
Point”).
Brant Point occupies a unique position in the Nantucket Island landscape,
situated along the inner and outer harbors with sweeping views of open
water,sunsets,sunrises,active boat traffic and rock jetties.The area also
contains two of the most popular family-oriented,calm-water public
beaches,the Jetties Beach and Children’s Beach.The waters immediately
adjacent to the properties along Hulbert Avenue and Easton Street host
two large anchorages protected by the West Jetties constructed in 1886.Of
great importance to the island’s boating community is the presence of
Nantucket’s sole in-harbor public boat ramp located at Children’s Beach.
One of Nantucket’s three iconic lighthouses,picturesque Brant Point
Lighthouse operated by the United States Coast Guard,occupies a
prominent position in the harbor.Originally constructed in 1746,Brant Point
Lighthouse was rebuilt nine times.Though the current lighthouse dates to
1856,the site is the second oldest lighthouse installation in the country
behind Boston Light (1716).
Brant Point,as a summer residential community,had its beginnings in 1735
when Brant Point Meadow Shares were staked out to the west of what was
then known simply as Beach Street.However,with the exception of the
18th century houses along North Water Street,the development of homes
and inns did not take place until almost a century and a half later.The
area’s earliest summer homes and hotels for the burgeoning tourism trade,
that replaced whaling as the basis of the island economy,were constructed
in the late 1800’s along the waterfront.These architecturally significant
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rambling summer homes were followed by the construction of smaller
summer cottages inland.
Brant Point has continued to maintain its summer residential community
character,with many homes and cottages remaining relatively unchanged,
interspersed with four major hotels.The Jetties Beach and Children’s
Beach facilities have become the site of many community-wide events,
such as the Boston Pops on Nantucket and various other programs,and
draw considerable vehicular,bicycle and pedestrian traffic along Brant
Point’s local streets.
Brant Point residents and those who visit the area for a few hours,a day,or
longer,value the feeling of openness,the proximity to the shore and the
downtown area,as well as the magnificent views of the outer and inner
harbors,the channel,and the approach to Nantucket from Cape Cod.
These are the qualities that the BPAPWG seeks to preserve by developing
the guidelines and recommendations in the Plan.
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Elements
The following nine elements form the basis of the Plan.The NP&EDC has
adopted the 41-81D Master plan format for area plans.The goal of the
recommendations in the Plan is to identify changes required to preserve,
improve and protect Brant Point now and in the future.
1.Goals and Policies Statement:identifies the goals and policies of
the municipality for its future growth and development.Each community
shall conduct an interactive public process to determine community values,
goals, and to identify patterns of development consistent with these goals.
2.Land Use Plan:identifies present land use and designates the
proposed distribution,location,and inter-relationship of public and private
uses.This element relates proposed standards of population density and
building intensity to the capacity of land available for planned facilities and
services. A map illustrating Town land use policies shall be included.
3.Housing:identifies and analyzes existing and forecasted housing
needs and objectives including programs for preservation,improvement
and development of housing.This element shall identify policies and
strategies to provide a balance of local housing opportunities for all
citizens.
4.Economic Development:identifies policies and strategies for the
expansion or stabilization of the local economic base and the promotion of
employment opportunities.
5.Natural and Cultural Resources:provides an inventory of the
significant natural,cultural and historic resources of the area,and policies
and strategies for protection and management of such resources.
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6.Open Space and Recreation:provides an inventory of recreational
resources and open space areas of the municipality,and policies and
strategies for the management and protection of such resources and areas.
7.Services and Facilities:identifies and analyzes existing and
forecasted needs for facilities and services used by the public.
8.Circulation:provides an inventory of existing and proposed
circulation and transportation systems.
9.Implementation:defines and schedules specific municipal actions
necessary to achieve the objectives of each element of the master plan.
1.Goals and Policy Statement
The goals and policy of the Plan are to articulate a vision for Brant Point as
a unique part of Nantucket with specific concerns and distinguishing
features.The goal of the BPAPWG is to preserve the character of the
neighborhood,while addressing the issues and concerns of Brant Point
residents.The BPAPWG recommendations support this goal and endeavor
to be as comprehensive and inclusive as possible.
The objectives laid out in the nine elements specified in the 41-81D Master
Plan,as endorsed by the Nantucket Planning Board and by a Town of
Nantucket (“Town”)Annual Town Meeting vote in April 2009,were
considered when developing the Plan.The BPAPWG considered
comments from written surveys of the area’s residents,information gained
from various meetings,and from comments made once the initial draft of
the Plan was made available on the Town’s website.In addition,the
BPAPWG took into consideration information obtained from various Town
departments and other expert sources.
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2.Land Use
Brant Point is substantially residential in character,with some commercial
uses along Easton Street,North Beach Street,Jefferson Avenue,and
Bathing Beach Road.The Residential-1 (R-1)district,which requires a
minimum lot size of 5,000 square feet with a maximum ground cover of
30%,primarily encompasses the residential properties.The Limited
Commercial (LC)district,which requires a minimum lot size of 5,000
square feet with a maximum ground cover of 50%,is situated along the
westerly side of North Beach Street and contains a mixture of residential
and commercial uses.The Residential Commercial (RC)district,which
requires a minimum lot size of 5,000 square feet with a maximum ground
cover of 50%,is limited to the terminus of Jefferson Avenue and the south
side of Easton Street in the vicinity of the White Elephant Hotel.The Brant
Point area also features an historic beachfront bordering Nantucket‘s inner
and outer harbors, along with several recreational beaches.
The Plan recommendations reflect the BPAPWG’s desire to maintain a
residential character throughout most of the area,but to allow for certain
commercial uses in appropriate locations.Zoning changes are necessary
to sustain and preserve the character of this historic neighborhood as well
as to be consistent with the planning goals for the Town.
1.The BPAPWG recognizes that the 2009 Master Plan identified
the Residential 1 (R-1)district to be phased-out by 2025.The
BPAPWG supports this initiative and recommends that the
Planning Board consider a combination of Residential 5 (R-5)
for smaller lots,Residential 10 (R-10)for larger lots,and
Residential 40 (R-40)for open space or municipal parcels.(See
map identified as Addendum A attached hereto.)
While The BPAPWG acknowledges that the goal of the Master
Plan is to eliminate the R-1 zoning district (with a maximum
groundcover of 30%and minimum lot size of 5,000 SF)in favor
of R-5 (with a maximum groundcover of 40%and a minimum lot
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size of 5,000 SF)or other districts,the BPAPWG remains
concerned about the increase in maximum groundcover
allowance from 30%to 40%for properties in Brant Point.The
BPAPWG encourages the Planning Board to create an
alternative for Brant Point and other sensitive R-1 areas that
would maintain the maximum groundcover of 30%and would
remove duplex use as an option.The residents and the
BPAPWG are concerned about the negative impact of an
increase in density in Brant Point.(See chart indentified as
Addendum B attached hereto.)
The suggested change from R-1 to R-10 applies to lots along
the harbor side of Hulbert Avenue and a portion of the south
side of Hulbert in the vicinity of Easton Street Park,and is
proposed in order to preserve the historic character of large
lots, large homes, and public vistas along Nantucket Harbor.
Zoning changes to R-40 should be limited to preserve open
space or town property.R-40 is a low density district,consistent
with the in-town green belt referenced in the Master Plan.
2.The BPAPWG recognizes that the 2009 Master Plan identified
the Residential Commercial (RC)district to be phased out by
2015.Portions of Brant Point included in this district are at the
end of Jefferson Avenue and in the vicinity of the Nantucket
Hotel (formerly known as the Point Breeze)and the White
Elephant Hotel complex on Easton Street.The BPAPWG
supports this initiative by the Planning Board and we
recommend that the Planning Board consider the Commercial
Neighborhood (CN)district for these areas.The CN district will
allow limited commercial uses that will complement surrounding
residential uses.
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3.The BPAPWG recommends that the current Residential
Commercial zoning of property located at 75 Hulbert Avenue be
changed to R-10 to maintain its residential character.
4.The BPAPWG recognizes that the 2009 Master Plan identified
the Limited Commercial (LC)district to be phased out by 2015.
Much of the commercially used properties within Brant Point
are located along Easton and North Beach Streets.The
BPAPWG supports this initiative by the Planning Board and we
recommend that the Planning Board consider the Commercial
Neighborhood district for this area.The CN district would be
anchored by the Nantucket Hotel,The Inn at White Elephant
Village (formerly known as the Harbor House),and the White
Elephant Hotel on Easton Street.The Beachside Hotel
property should also be considered for the CN district.
Smaller residential properties within the LC district should also
be changed to R-5.This change would limit commercial uses
to areas where they currently exist.
Properties along Arbour Way,on the south side of North Beach
Street,should be changed from LC to R-10.R-10 is more in
keeping with the residential character of the area and would
limit future commercial use.
5.The BPAPWG recommends and urges that the Historic District
Commission consider maintaining the existing character and
scale of the smaller summer cottages on the interior of Brant
Point when reviewing new construction and changes to existing
structures.The BPAPWG is mindful of the requirement that first
floor height of residential structures be above the flood plain
within Brant Point, when considering height above grade.
6.The BPAPWG recommends that the status of all paper roads
throughout Brant Point be assessed by the Roads and Rights of
Way Committee.Those that provide a clear public benefit or
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that may be required for emergency vehicular access should be
improved and maintained to minimum standards.Those that do
not have a public benefit should be extinguished and disposed
of as part of the Town’s “Yard Sales Program”,with attention
paid to preserving walking paths that are deemed important to
maintain.
3.Housing
Brant Point is largely comprised of seasonal housing with very few year
round residents.The housing within the interior of Brant Point is primarily
cottage style,with a single dwelling unit on a lot.The BPAPWG recognizes
that Brant Point is largely built out and that the opportunity to create new
affordable housing is severely limited.However,the large hotels and
several other businesses within Brant Point provide on-and off-site
employee housing,which,in essence,serves as a form of affordable
housing for the total of about 130 employees.The BPAPWG supports
Town and private sector efforts to provide affordable housing throughout
the island.
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4.Economic Development
The objective of the Plan is to create zoning that would define,and
preserve the residential and commercial areas to better reflect the existing
residential and commercial uses.The commercial districts should be
reduced and limited to the proposed Commercial Neighborhood (CN)
zoning district as recommended in the Land Use section of this plan.
Those uses complement surrounding residential properties and are
consistent with the intensity of the existing commercial uses.Any proposed
expansion of existing commercial uses by applicants and any new
commercial uses should be thoroughly reviewed by the applicable boards
and commissions,with the impact on the surrounding residential area
carefully considered.
The BPAPWG encourages certain compatible commercial uses in the CN
district.However,the BPAPWG discourages the following uses contained
in the CN section of the Nantucket Zoning By-law,currently allowed by
special permit,due to their incompatibility with the surrounding residential
neighborhood:
a.Take-out food establishment as a primary use
b.Tavern/bar as a primary use
c.Formula business take-out food establishment as a primary use
d.Formula business tavern/bar as a primary use
e.Laundromat or dry-cleaning establishment
f.Arcade as a primary use
g.Contractor shop
h.Landscape contractor
i.Food Processing
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j.Motor vehicle sales
k.Motor vehicle rental
l.Motor vehicle repair or painting
m.Motor vehicle service station
n.Boat related storage
o.Kennel
p.Public stable
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5.Natural and Cultural Resources
Brant Point consists of a mix of large summer beach homes,many of which
are architecturally historic,situated along the outer harbor along Hulbert
Avenue and the inner harbor along Easton Street,with small summer
cottages and a few year-round homes located throughout Brant Point.
Brant Point also includes one of Nantucket’s most iconic landmarks,the
Brant Point Lighthouse.There are many other historic resources,such as:
the first home built on Brant Point --the Queen Anne-style two story home
called “Sandanwede”built by Edwin Hulbert in 1881 at 73 Hulbert Avenue;
the Stone Barn;the Jetties bath house;the U.S.Coast Guard station;the
so-called “Bug Lights”on Pawguvet Lane;as well as several examples of
early “mail order”bungalows.To give a greater perspective on the historic
aspects of Brant Point,it is important to note that there are almost 200
buildings over 50 years old,conservation land,and sites in the area that
contribute to Nantucket’s National Historic Landmark status.
Brant Point is home to some of the most popular and family-friendly
beaches on the island,including Jetties Beach,Children’s Beach and the
beach at Brant Point.In addition,the area has significant wetlands and
conservation properties,among them the Easton Street wetlands and the
Bird Sanctuary on North Beach Street,both owned by the Nantucket
Conservation Foundation.
In recognition of the importance of these and other natural and cultural
resources in Brant Point,the BPAPWG offers the following
recommendations intended to preserve these resources for current and
future generations.
1.The BPAPWG supports private property owners’efforts to
preserve their historic structures.
2.In the event the Brant Point Lighthouse and/or the Coast Guard
Station is/are decommissioned by the Federal Government,the
BPAPWG recommends efforts be made by the Town or a
preservation entity to obtain ownership of the property(ies)in
order to preserve these historic landmarks.
3.The BPAPWG recommends that the Historic District
Commission thoroughly consider the existing historic character
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of Brant Point when reviewing proposed alterations to existing
structures or proposed new construction. The BPAPWG further
recommends maintaining the scale of the historic larger
structures along the waterfront and the equally historic scale of
the smaller cottage clusters in the interior of Brant Point.
4.The BPAPWG supports efforts to maintain and preserve the
dune and beach areas with the imposition and enforcement of
appropriate rules and regulations to protect these areas from
degradation.
5.The BPAPWG recommends preservation of the existing historic
views of the harbor as well as current access points to the
beaches.The BPAPWG supports private property owners’
efforts to keep vegetation low along Easton Street and Hulbert
Avenue so that the public may continue to enjoy the views of
the harbor.
6.The BPAPWG supports use of Jetties Beach and Children’s
Beach for island-wide events and activities.The BPAPWG also
endorses continued efforts to minimize any negative impact
from these events and activities on the surrounding residential
neighborhood.
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6.
7.Open Space and Recreation
The BPAPWG supports implementation of appropriate measures to
preserve open space,while mitigating the impact of heavy recreational use
upon Brant Point.The BPAPWG supports all conservation efforts,
enforcement measures and programs that further the goals of maintaining
open spaces while enabling reasonable public access to recreational
areas.The BPAPWG recognizes the importance of Brant Point in providing
the island community with access to the harbor and public beaches,as well
as access to water and wetland views.
Open Space
1.The BPAPWG recommends protection of current open space in
Brant Point through changes in zoning,formal designation of
open space for open space purposes,and through the use of
conservation restrictions.The BPAPWG specifically notes the
importance of protecting the area of the Jetties Beach and the
areas on both sides of Bathing Beach Road as defined by
Hulbert Avenue,Charles Street and North Beach Street;and,
as defined by Hulbert Avenue extension,Jefferson Avenue.,
and unmarked land;and,as defined by Hulbert Avenue,
Charles Street and Jetties Beach.
2.The BPAPWG supports protection and maintenance of the
open space owned by the Town of Nantucket in the circle at the
eastern end of Easton Street at Hulbert Avenue,known as
Easton Street Park.The BPAPWG does not support any use of
this property for purposes other than for open space and/or for
light recreation.
3.The BPAPWG supports efforts by the Nantucket Land Bank
and other conservation organizations to acquire property and/or
purchase conservation restrictions to preserve open land,
beach access and natural areas within Brant Point for
recreational use and passive enjoyment by the public.The
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BPAPWG supports use of conservation restrictions as a tool to
preserve open space on private property.
4.The BPAPWG recommends that public rights of way to the
water and beach be appropriately defined and maintained.
Access should be designed so that young children and older
citizens can navigate these paths.The BPAPWG recommends
that all public access ways be identified by an obelisk or other
appropriate marker and that ongoing public access to these
paths be protected.The BPAPWG also supports such
programs as the “Footprints Only”,“ACK Clean Team”and
other similar campaigns for all area beaches,and recommends
formalization of these efforts.
5.The BPAPWG supports efforts by the Town to develop a
protocol for addressing debris and injured or dead animals that
wash up on shore along Easton Street and Hulbert Avenue.
6.The BPAPWG recommends the passage and enforcement of
appropriate measures to ensure the quality of harbor waters,
and supports the enforcement of restrictions on use of
fertilizers,herbicides and pesticides in order to control the
leaching of toxic chemicals and nitrogen into the harbor.
7.The BPAPWG recommends restriction or elimination of access
by private vehicles to the Jetties Beach sand area on at least a
seasonal basis if not year-round,and a management plan be
developed to address vehicular access onto the sand.
8.The BPAPWG supports strict adherence to,and acknowledges
the critical importance of,the Nantucket Beach Management
Plan for protecting the dunes and beach areas.
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9.The BPAPWG supports the Nantucket Conservation
Foundation efforts to maintain the Bird Sanctuary located off of
North Beach Street.
Recreation
1.The BPAPWG supports the current service levels of the Jetties
Beach and Children’s Beach concessions.The BPAPWG
further recommends that the Town make every effort to contract
with a concessionaire that will offer breakfast and lunch at
Children’s Beach.
2.The BPAPWG recommends that the Town develop a formal
and adequate area for storage of dinghies on municipal land.
3.The BPAPWG recommends that a designated boat trailer
parking area be defined and restrictions enforced.Such an area
should not impede public and emergency access to Children’s
Beach and the immediately surrounding residential area.
4.The BPAPWG recommends a continuing educational effort to
encourage the public to remove all trash and litter from area
beaches.The BPAPWG recommends the placement of
additional appropriately-designed trash receptacles at certain
beach access points and at the Jetties Beach,Children’s Beach
and Brant Point Lighthouse beach with regular collection of
trash year-round with an emphasis on weekends in season.
The BPAPWG further recommends that public beach sand
areas be cleaned regularly to remove trash,glass and other
debris.
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5.The BPAPWG recommends that all efforts be made to
formalize and protect the public access to the water at the end
of Jefferson Avenue.
6.The BPAPWG recommends that there be an increased law
enforcement presence during events,especially at Children’s
Beach and Jetties Beach.
7.The BPAPWG supports the enforcement of existing leash laws
with particular attention to the beach areas and emphasis on
the fact that it is the responsibility of owners to control and pick
up after their pets.
7. Services and Facilities
The residential character of Brant Point is impacted by numerous forces,
such as the activities associated with a variety of commercial properties,a
public boat ramp,municipal and federal properties,overflow parking from
the downtown area,heavy use of the beaches and anchorage areas and
community events.These uses generate substantial traffic throughout the
residential Brant Point neighborhood.This heavy seasonal use presents
challenges in the provision of reliable delivery of some essential services to
the area.
1.The BPAPWG recommends all travelled ways in Brant Point be
appropriately marked.The BPAPWG supports enforcement of
the Town Code that requires all houses to be clearly marked
with street numbers.
2.The BPAPWG recommends that parking areas at the municipal
public beaches be marked and maintained,and also supports
increased patrolling of the lots during the summer months.
3.The BPAPWG recommends that the public beaches and
concessions be fully handicap accessible with adequate
handicap parking spaces.
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4.The BPAPWG recommends that the public facilities at Jetties
Beach and Children’s Beach be properly maintained.The
provision of facilities,such as public restrooms,should be made
adequate for the level of use.The BPAPWG further
recommends that the concessionaires at Jetties Beach and
Children’s Beach be monitored to ensure provisions in their
leases are being adhered to,in particular that the restrooms are
kept clean and functional.
5.The BPAPWG recommends the provision and maintenance of
the existing playground facilities with limited or no expansion of
these areas.
6.The BPAPWG recommends the provision of increased bicycle
parking areas at municipal beach areas.
7.The BPAPWG supports regular inspections of hydrants to
ensure they are in good working order.The BPAPWG
encourages the Brant Point Association to educate Brant Point
property owners about the installation of hard-wired fire alarm
systems that directly contact 911.
8.The BPAPWG recommends the burial of utility service lines in
Brant Point which would increase the reliability of service under
all weather conditions and lessen the negative visual impact.
9.The BPAPWG recommends that the NRTA provide increased
regular service to Children's Beach and Jetties Beach when
necessary and further recommends that service run earlier and
later in the summer season.
10.The BPAPWG recommends appropriate public information
signage at public beaches, boat ramps and access points.
11.The BPAPWG supports increased mooring availability and
monitoring of the anchorages by the appropriate entities to
compensate for the loss of anchorage space particularly on the
north side of Brant Point.
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12.The BPAPWG supports the continued timely notification of road
closings for large events,such as the Nantucket Triathlon and
the Boston Pops on Nantucket, and in case of emergencies.
13.The BPAPWG supports the continued stringent enforcement of
existing laws and regulations concerning parking and speeding
in Brant Point,particularly during the summer months.Parking
enforcement would ensure roadways are left passable by
emergency vehicles,facilitate postal delivery and access to
beaches.
14.The BPAPWG recommends that there be adequate police
presence when there is a weather emergency requiring boats to
be pulled from the water.The public boat ramp at Children’s
Beach and roadways should be left passable for emergency
vehicles and area residents.Areas for trailer parking should be
designated and on-street parking should be eliminated during
these emergencies.
15.The BPAPWG supports all efforts by the Town to ensure that a
Coast Guard presence remains on Nantucket in the Brant Point
area.
16.The BPAPWG supports efforts to address street flooding and
drainage and encourages initiatives to control mosquitoes,
especially considering the presence of the wetlands in Brant
Point.
17.The BPAPWG supports the use of the Jetties Beach tennis
court parking lot as a satellite parking lot with shuttle service to
the downtown area during evening hours in the summer
months.
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8. Circulation
A majority of the roadways in Brant Point are paved.However,several
issues impact circulation at times,including parking on the streets,
excessive speed on the main travelled ways and obstructed sight lines due
to overgrowth of vegetation.
1.The BPAPWG recommends that further parking mitigation be
explored in Brant Point.As Brant Point includes areas of
intense recreational use such as the Jetties Beach and
Children’s Beach,which includes the town boat ramp,parking
tends to spill over onto residential side streets during the
summer season in particular.
2.The BPAPWG endorses the recent change in parking
regulations on Walsh Street,which limits parking to one side of
the street between Swain Street and Easton Street.The
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BPAPWG recommends that an assessment be undertaken of
other Brant Point area roadways,particularly Easton Street,to
determine if one-side of the street parking should be
implemented and whether expansion of the two-hour parking
restriction during the summer months is advisable.
3.The BPAPWG recommends that the Town undertake
enforcement of the removal of the plantings that property
owners have allowed to impede sight lines at intersections,and
particularly those that extend into the public right of way that
impact parking.The BPAPWG recommends that all Brant Point
public roads,bike paths,drainage systems,sight lines and road
markings be properly maintained.The BPAPWG encourages all
private road abutters to follow this recommendation as well.
4.The BPAPWG supports speed mitigation measures such as
mobile speed monitoring devices,reduced speed limits,child
safety signage and increased patrols during the summer
months.The BPAPWG further recommends construction of a
bike path along North Beach Street,the main access to Jetties
Beach.
5.The BPAPWG recommends enhancement of the street lighting
to increase safety along heavily travelled ways such as North
Beach Street and Easton Street.
6.The BPAPWG supports the Rights of Way recommendation
that dirt roads currently used for access to improved properties
be maintained to minimum standards for providing emergency
vehicular access.
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9. Implementation
The Implementation Program element defines and schedules the specific
actions necessary to achieve the objectives of each element of the area
plan.
1. The BPAPWG recognizes that planning is an ongoing process
and recommends the formal creation of a Brant Point Planning
Committee (“Committee”). The Committee will work with such
entities as the Nantucket Planning Board, the NP&EDC and
other Town departments to implement aspects of the Plan and
make further recommendations pursuant to Nantucket’s 41-
81D Master Plan.This Committee shall consist of no fewer than
five members representing the Brant Point area covered by this
plan.
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ADDENDUM A
GREEN:RESIDENTIAL – 40
ORANGE:COMMERCIAL-NEIGHBORHOOD
BLUE:RESIDENTIAL-5
BRIGHT BLUE:RESIDENTIAL-10
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ADDENDUM B
Intensity Regulations - Zoning Bylaw Section 139-16
Yard Setback
Zoning District
Minimum
Lot Size
(square feet)
Front
(feet)
Rear/Side
(feet)
Frontage
(feet)
Ground
Cover
Ratio
R-1 5,000 10 5 50 30%
LC 5,000 0 5 40 50%
RC 5,000 0 5 40 50%
R-5 5,000 10
Side: 10 one side,
5 thereafter
Rear: 5
50 40%
R-10 10,000 20 10 75 25%
R-40 40,000 30 10 75 10%
CN 7,500 10 Side: 5
Rear: 10 50 40%