06/27/2006 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Minutes

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4 Zoning Board of Appeals Minutes June 27, 2006 The amendments as proposed in the referenced memorandum reflect a minor change to the overall unit mix, but do not change the total number of units. The amount of proposed rental units remains unchanged. Commercial space is reduced by 5,770 square feet. The difference will allow for buildings of lower height. In response to the Mass Housing Eligibility Letter, it was noted the letter is valid for two years from the date of issuance. The letter was issued on September 8, 2004. In the event final approval is not obtained by the Zoning Board of Appeals on September 8, 2006; the date will be requested to be extended as in standard procedure. It was disclosed the Option to Purchase is extended through July 1, 2007 through mutual agreement by both parties. With respect to the last meeting and the discussion of Waivers, clarification was reflected in the memorandum. Two maps related to the project area zoning as requested by the Board were also enclosed. Article IV — Section 174-11.shows as many as 8 townhouse lots that are intersected by the commercial zone line. The article is associated to lots located in multiple districts and eliminates conflicts of residential and commercial zoning. Article W — Section 174-22 and 174-25 contains specific sections to be approved by the Board opposed to a blanket waiver. The sections refer to a Table of Uses that does not correspond to the 40B proposal. Article XIII is associated to the Groundwater Protection District. The enclosed map shows the location of the Zone 11 Protection Area. Future design specifications would include details related to the development of a storm water management plan, landscape and site utilities. With respect to storm water management, Mr. Rowley indicated that he would like to be allowed to be a part of the initial review process for evaluation and recommendation purposes. 0