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Planning board approves Sankaty Head Golf Club dormitory to house seasonal employees
Summary
The board granted a Major Commercial Development special permit for Sankaty Head Golf Club to build a 12‑unit employee dormitory on Sankaty Road, citing the club’s long‑range housing plan and a finding that the project helps address seasonal housing needs.
The Nantucket Planning Board on May 12 unanimously approved a Major Commercial Development (MCD) special permit allowing Sankaty Head Golf Club to build a 12‑unit, one‑and‑a‑half story dormitory for seasonal employees on its property on Sankaty Road.
Why it matters: The island has a persistent shortage of seasonal and year‑round rental housing for hospitality and grounds staff. The club said the dormitory would centralize employee housing on the 27‑acre site and reduce worker commute trips from town.
Applicant presentation: Kevin Dale, counsel for Sankaty Head Golf Club, told the board the site has been part of a multi‑year planning effort to provide housing for the club’s seasonal staff. “Ten of the units would be constructed and finished, and…
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