2007-05-15
CITY OF BEVERLY MASSACHUSETTS
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Planning Board, Regular Meeting
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OTHERS PRESENT:
May 15, 2007
City Council Chambers, City Hall, 3rd floor
Chairperson Richard Dinkin, John Thomson,
Joanne Dunn, Ellen Flannery, David Mack,
Stephanie Williams, Charles Harris, Don
Walter
Eve Geller-Duffy
Assistant Planning Director Leah
Zambernardi
Andrea Bray
RECORDER:
Chairperson Dinkin calls the meeting to order.
Thomson: Motion to recess for public hearing, seconded by Flannery. All members
vote in favor. The Chair votes in favor. The motion passes 8-0.
1. Continued Concurrent Public Hearim!:s: Special Permit Application #114-07 and
Site Plan Review Application #88-07 - seven tv-two residential units in two buildim!:s
(formerlv Ventron) - 10-12 Con2ress Street. Beverlv Office Development LLC
Zambernardi reads the public hearing notice. She reads the certifications of evidence
review for members Charles Harris and Don Walter which allows these members to hear
and vote on this application.
Attorney Tom Alexander who represents the Beverly Office Development LLC speaks
about this project and distributes information about the history of the review process for
this project. He says that they would like to build 72 condominium units on this property
and that the design was approved by the DRB and the Parking and Traffic Commission.
He states that Massachusetts DEP has determined that this site does not require an
Environmental Impact Report, and that peer review for both drainage and traffic has been
completed and signed off.
Alexander lists the following items that the developer has agreed to in response to
discussions with neighbors:
1. The developer will spray the site down at the end of each week to minimize the
dust.
2. The developer will provide construction fencing.
3. All construction trucks will be covered.
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4. There will be no burning of any materials on site.
5. The work schedule will be 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. weekdays and 8:00 a.m. - 3:00
p.m. Saturday for all exterior construction work.
6. Even though they expect no problem, the developer will pay for an LSP to
monitor the site once-a-week for any radioactivity that might be discovered
during the excavation work.
Alexander describes the following benefits to the city:
1. There will be a public walkway along the waterfront.
2. The developer will repave Congress Street and reset the curbs and put in new
sidewalks in front of the site.
3. The developer has formed a partnership with the Beverly Affordable Housing
Coalition (BAHC) and will donate $385,000 to them to use as they see fit.
4. This development will produce revenue to the City.
5. The developer will provide the Beverly Conservation Commission with $15,000
to be used toward clean up efforts at the beach at the end of Congress Street.
Mike Juliano of Meridian Associates, Inc. reviews the storm water design. He describes
how the water is collected into the drains, and then fed into the catch basins which drain
into a series of three rain gardens, then into the Danvers River. He states that the purpose
of a rain garden, to infiltrate as much water into the soil as possible and remove TSS.
Juliano describes the parking facilities stating that there will be a total of 154 parking
spaces.
Jeffrey Richards describes the landscaping plan stating that they will interpose a natural-
looking irregular hedge at the water gardens to separate the public riverwalk from the
private residential area. In order to provide the neighbors a direct route to the riverwalk,
a low-key public walk through the center of the complex will be provided for access from
Congress Street. He says they will enhance the streetscape along Congress Street with
Pin Oak trees and Bartlett pear trees. Richards states that the plantings near the
residential area will be more formal than those at the riverwalk area. He points out the
benches and lighting which will be installed along the riverwalk.
Michael Abend of Abend Associates discusses the traffic study in the neighborhood and
on route lA, stating that they evaluated the morning and evening peak hours. He says
they estimate that 1/3 of the traffic will be heading north on Cabot Street and Rantoul
Street, and 1/3 will head northeast on Route 127, and 1/3 will head south over the bridge
into Salem. Abend states that the study found only a small impact on the traffic at the
intersections with good levels of service even at peak times.
Abend says that they evaluated the current condition of the neighborhood streets and
found that they have some deficiencies in general, so the developer has agreed to earmark
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some money for needed improvements after the project has been completed and the
streets in this neighborhood are reevaluated.
Finally Abend states that the study estimated future traffic volume resulting from exterior
conditions caused by the Beverly Depot Condominium development project and an
additional restaurant on Rantoul, and found only minimal impact.
Architect Thaddeus Siemasko of Siemasko + Verbridge speaks about the design of the
buildings stating that the fourth story has been reduced to be only 24% of the total
amount in the original design. He adds that 12 units came off of the fourth floor and the
buildings were lowered five feet from the original design. He states that the siding will
be of a natural cedar treated with bleached oil, and that some copper roofs will highlight
the building.
Mickey Northcutt Executive Director of the BAHC submits a letter in support of the
project and speaks in favor of the development. He describes their Gloucester Crossing
project to develop affordable housing, of which they have partnered with the North Shore
YMCA. He adds that with the help of the donation from the Beverly Office
Development LLC they can renovate the 10 properties.
Dinkin asks about the plantings behind the parking lot.
Richards states that there will be inkberry, holly, shadblow, and arborvitaes.
Dinkin asks the adult heights of the plants.
Richards says it will vary up to IS/height.
Dinkin expresses concern that the adult heights might interrupt the view.
Richards states that the lower plants will be along the view corridor.
Dinkin asks about the view from Congress Street.
Richards states that the view will be through the corridor, over the top of the plantings,
and to the water.
Dinkin expresses concern about the contribution to BAHC because it is an organization
that has no legal ties to the city.
Alexander says this includes the recommendation that payments in lieu be paid to non-
profit entities that work with affordable housing. He adds that BAHC's projects are
100% affordable housing. He explains that BAHC needs seed money to leverage for
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loans that do not have to be repaid and tax credits, so that this contribution will get more
bang for the buck.
Dinkin says that he accepts the moral dimension but not the legal dimension, because the
developer is conditioning a permit upon a contribution to an organization that has no ties
to the City.
Alexander says that he knows of nothing that precludes the City from accepting this
partnership with a non-profit organization.
Dinkin states that the amount of the donation is too small, based on 7 units, and he would
calculate the obligation at 9 units with an average cost of $55,000 per unit. He expresses
concern about how the proposed inclusionary zoning ordinance is going to evolve and the
precedent which will be set by incentivizing the developers to provide a cash payment
instead of affordable units.
Alexander states that there presently is no inclusionary zoning and the developer is
attempting to be creative and work with a group that has a proven track record in
providing affordable housing. He adds that the Gloucester Crossing project will provide
65 affordable units and will close next week. Alexander suggests that this is an
opportunity to see how this will work in partnering with a private non-profit organization.
He adds that this partnership might become a model for other projects in the City.
Dinkin aggress that there is not yet an inclusionary zoning ordinance but states that the
Planning Board has the authority to condition a special permit, and the value of the units
presented in the past has been very clear to him, and the value of this project is much less
clear to him.
Dinkin opens to questions from the Board.
Thomson asks about the truck routes.
Alexander says they will limit the streets being used and cover all of the trucks.
Thomson asks about the route to 1 A.
Dinkin states that the trucks should go through Goat Hill Lane from Congress Street.
Thomson asks how the condominium association will prevent the residents from parking
in the public lot.
Alexander says they will use signage and there will be adequate parking on site for more
than two cars per unit.
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Siemasko states that there is an egress on the lower floor of the garage which leads to the
public lot but it will not be convenient for the residents to park there.
Thomson suggests that the condominium association's rules and regulations prohibit
residents and their guests from using the public lot.
Alexander states that they are fine with that.
Alexander mentions some items that were discussed with the City: (1) The developer will
repave Congress Street and reset the curbs (2) The City has an improper connection to the
sewer line, so the developer was asked if he would run this line into the new storm water
system. Alexander states that they looked into this and found that the volume of flow
from the improper connection is too high for the new system so they would not be able to
accommodate this request from the City.
Dinkin recesses this public hearing until 9:30 p.m.
At 9:30 p.m. Dinkin calls the public hearing back to order.
Thomson asks about the lighting for the public walkway.
Richards states that the lighting is spaced in a regular rhythm along the walk. He shows
pictures of the three different types of fixtures used for the pedestrian walk, the bollards
in the parking lots, and the path lights. He adds that there will be lighting under the
entryways to the buildings.
Alexander states that they would restrict the public access to between dawn and dusk by
using signage and notifying the police department.
Thomson asks about the surface material for the walkway.
Richards states that it will be a combination of stonedust, an elevated boardwalk with
railings, and concrete sidewalks adjacent to the public parking.
Thomson asks about the earmarking of funds for traffic improvements.
Alexander states that $15,000 would be contributed for traffic improvements.
Mack asks about repairs to the seawall.
Alexander states that the seawall will need a significant amount of repair and will be
taken care of.
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Williams asks if an easement will be granted for public access to the riverwalk.
Alexander states that it will not because it is subject to Chapter 91 requirements.
Williams asks if there will be an agreement with the State about the Chapter 91
requirements.
Alexander states that some of the conditions might be that it will be open dawn to dusk,
and there will be benches and the condominium association will maintain the walkway.
Williams asks if there will be any attempt to restrict any public use.
Alexander states that the main restriction will be that the walkway is for pedestrians and
no vehicles.
Zambernardi reads the following letters:
. Dated May 15, 2007 from the Director of Engineering Frank Killilea.
. Dated May 15, 2007 from Amy Maxner, Conservation Agent.
. Dated March 15, 2007 from the DRB, Kate Newhall.
. Dated February 27,2007 from the Parking and Traffic Commission Chairman
Tina Cassidy.
. Dated March 7,2007, from the BOH.
. Date March 16, 2007, from the Police Department, Traffic Sergeant Chris Negroti
. Dated February 21,2007, from Wayne Frances Deputy Fire Chief.
Dinkin opens for clarifying question from the public.
Diane Kubla of21 Federal Street asks why the hours would be dawn to dusk.
Alexander states that it would reduce vandalism. He asks her what she wants.
Kubla says she wishes for it to remain open until 8:00 or 9:00 p.m. Alexander says that
they can arrange that.
Rosemary Maglio asks about the sizes of the parking lots.
Siemasko states that they are 60/ across and the length of the center lot is 105/. He adds
that the lot on the east is 60/ X 1l3/on the longest leg.
Maglio asks if landscaping could be put in the parking lot.
Siemasko states that the border vegetation should do the job.
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Richards adds that there are street trees (about 4 Pin Oaks, 5 Bradford Pears, and a White
Oak) along Congress Street.
Maglio asks about the landscape materials in the easternmost parking lot.
Richards states that they intend to create a screen for the active rail lines.
Diane Trubler of21 Federal Street asks if the public walkways that go to the beaches are
closed at night.
Alexander states that the walkway behind Stop 'N Shop closes at night.
Williams states that the parks close at 9:00 or 10:00 p.m.
Diane Trubler asks if this could be thoroughly researched before a decision.
Dinkin states that he doesn't know if it is an issue that is important enough to hold up a
decision.
Dinkin asks for comments in support.
Mickey Northcutt ofBAHC speaks in favor of the project, stating that his organization
will combine this $385,000 contribution with $250,000 from the City of Beverly
Community Development office. He adds that the total amount will cover the entire
down payment for 65 units of new construction, and that this complex will have 20% of
the units set aside for 30% of the median income.
Dinkin asks the size and if they would be rental or ownership units.
Northcutt states that they will be rental units and they will be studios, one-bedrooms, and
two-bedrooms.
Dinkin states that this might set precedent because this is the first such partnership
formed as a condition for a special permit approval. He adds that future applicant's will
look at this agreement as a benchmark, and he is reluctant to open the bidding at a
number which is as low as this one.
Donald Preston of3 Picket Street is President ofBAHC and speaks in favor of the
project.
Dinkin recesses this public hearing until 10:25 p.m. and calls the public hearing on
Federal Heights to order and then asks for a motion to recess the Federal Heights public
hearing.
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Thomson: Motion to recess the Federal Heights public hearing untill0AO p.m.,
seconded by Flannery. All members vote in favor. The Chair abstains. (Passes 7-0)
At 10:25 p.m. Chairman Dinkin calls the public hearing on the Ventron site back to order.
City Councilor Miranda Gooding of 10 Hopkins Ave states that she came tonight to raise
some concerns from the neighbors and all of those concerns have been addressed by
Attorney Alexander. She emphasizes the importance of using the truck route through
Goat Hill Lane for access to Route 1 A.
Dinkin asks for comments in opposition.
Maglio states that affordable units should be on this property, and requests pavers instead
of the concrete sidewalks. She suggests removing one parking space on the northeast
parking lot in order to put in some greenery.
Dinkin asks Alexander if the contribution to affordable housing ($385,000) is the final
number.
Alexander says that it is because the contribution would be used to leverage more funding
so it would go much further being used in this way.
Dinkin closes the public hearing.
2. Public Hearin2: Federal Hei2hts Apartments - Modification of Special Permit
Application #112-05 and Site Plan Application #66-01. Chan2es to proposed
parkin2 areas. buildin2 and facade construction details. landscapin2. draina2e
svstem. utilitv connections and retainin2 walls - 48 Federal Street/253 Rantoul
Street - Atlas Mort2a2e Corp.
Zambernardi reads the public hearing notice.
Attorney Alexander represents Atlas Mortgage Company who acquired the property
through foreclosure. He states that they have improved the property and there are still
some minor changes which require approval.
Bob Griffin of Griffin Engineering explains the condition of the building at the time of
the foreclosure stating that the building was already in and the retaining wall was in. He
says that the new plan has provided a lot more detail than the 2001 plan, for example,
there was no provision to provide electricity to the building in the 2001 plan. He
describes the drainage improvements, and the handicapped ramp which meets ADA
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requirements. Griffin states that they added a handicapped access space and a provision
for automatic door openers and an elevator in the building. He explains that the parking
configuration is different because they put bollards next to the columns in the parking
area. He adds that they improved the landscaping, adding better plantings which are
more suitable and will survive the light conditions, and a Bradford Pear tree will be
planted on Rantoul Street. Griffin states that they narrowed the opening to the parking
area at Rantoul Street, improved the drainage conditions, and provided more detail
regarding the lighting around the building.
Dinkin recesses until 8:45 p.m.
Dinkin resumes the public hearing.
Architect Thaddeus Siemasko explains the design stating that a band of vinyl shingles on
the original plan was never installed, so the new owner did that. He adds that they
removed the third color so the building is now two-toned, and there are no louvers for
HV AC window units. Siemasko says that there will be stone facing and lattice trim
added to the lower part of the building to cover the concrete walls.
Dinkin asks about the front entrance on Federal Street.
Siemasko states that you would enter on the side of that space, but it now appears to be
more of an entrance.
Thomson asks about the trees.
Siemasko states that there are honey locust trees at a 3.5" caliper, about 10-12 feet tall,
and they are fast growers. He adds that there will be a Ginko Tree in a small garden in
the back.
Thomson asks about the detail at the entrance.
Siemasko states that it is a panel which will give the entrance more formality.
Dinkin asks if there is extensive work to be done on the Federal Street side.
Siemasko states that there is a fair amount of work to be done.
Alexander states that this is a 19-unit project (18 residential and 1 commercial) and he
asks for a 5 minute recess.
Zambernardi asks about the status of the two affordable units.
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Alexander states that they are still in the plan.
Zambernardi asks if applications will be filed to get them on the lottery.
Alexander: Yes.
Dunn asks where the main entrance is.
Siemasko states that Federal Street has the main entrance with the ramp accessibility.
Dunn asks about access from Rantoul.
Siemasko states that there is a door on Rantoul Street.
Thomson asks how the vehicles get to the spaces.
Siemasko states that there is a 24/ driving aisle from Rantoul Street which leads into an
opening in the basement garage level and then to two outside spaces. He says that he
doesn't know which owner will get these outside spaces.
Thomson asks if there are any unaddressed non-conformities in this new plan.
Siemasko says he knows of none.
Dinkin asks for clarifying questions from the public.
Councilor Gooding asks to see what was originally approved and compare that to what is
being proposed now.
Siemasko shows Councilor Gooding both of the plans.
Rosemary Maglio of30 Pleasant Street asks how far back from Rantoul Street the
building sits and what are the landscape plans for that area.
Griffin states that it is about 105 feet from Rantoul Street and landscaping includes
Japanese Andromeda and a Bradford Pear tree.
Maglio asks if the commercial lot is separated from the residential lot.
Dinkin clarifies the question asking if this property is a single lot and what portion of the
lot is zoned commercial.
Alexander states that the commercial unit is a free standing building.
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Dinkin states that because this is a single lot they are entitled to count the entire lot area.
Sheila Costello of 41 Federal Street asks about the original plans for the fa<;ade on
Federal Street which had columns. She asks if the DRB approved this new plan without
columns.
Siemasko states that there were never columns in the original plan, only boards on the
front of the building, but no columns.
Costello asks how we have 19 units when the original approval was for 18 units.
Alexander states that it was not changed. They are adding 18 units and the other one is
the commercial building on the same lot.
Costello states that she lives across the street and asks for clarification that the building
was built to the level it was supposed to be built. She adds that it appears that the
elevation is different from the original approved plan.
Siemasko states that it is now possible to step out of this building on Federal Street near
the street level.
Greg Cotraro of37 Federal Street asks how we got to this point of taking a building that
they wish to give us and not what we bought.
Dinkin recesses the public hearing until 10: 15 p. m, and calls the regular meeting to order.
Dinkin recalls the public hearing and asks for clarifying questions from the public. There
are none. He then asks for comments in favor of the project.
Alexander reads the supporting letter from abutter Linda Gialongo into the record.
Rocco Scippa owns the commercial building on 253 Rantoul Street and speaks in favor of
the project stating that Atlas Mortgage Co. has done a good job.
Dinkin asks for comments in opposition.
Rosemary Maglio of30 Pleasant Street says that the Rantoul Street and Federal Street
facades are atrocious. She states that it needs to be softened and the concrete must be
concealed.
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Sheila Costello of 41 Federal Street reads a letter in opposition to the project into the
record.
Diane Kubla of21 Federal Street speaks in opposition to the project, stating that the
whole thing is a fiasco from beginning to end.
Rosemary Maglio of30 Pleasant Street says that the sidewalk on Federal Street should be
restored and improved with a granite curb.
Rene Mary of274 Hale Street speaks in opposition of the project.
Rocco Scippa, owner of 252 Rantoul Street states that the building looked like a bomb
hit it when Mr. Antinarelli had it and it no longer looks that way.
Sheila Costello states that the Federal Street fa<;ade still looks exactly the same.
The PresidentlTreasurer of Atlas Mortgage speaks about the site, stating that he has never
seen a project which has so many problems. He states that the building is now an
improvement over what was there.
Thomson: Motion to hold the public hearing open for 5 more minutes and then read
the letters, seconded by Flannery. All members vote in favor. The Chair abstains.
(Passes 7-0)
The PresidentlTreasure of Atlas Mortgage asks the neighbors to give him a chance to
finish the project before condemning it.
Alexander acknowledges that this has not been a good situation for the neighbors and the
current developer has foreclosed on the former developer and is now doing everything
possible to make it right.
Sheila Costello clarifies that she would like the Federal Street fa<;ade to look more like
the original plan.
Zambernardi reads the following letters:
1. Dated May 14, 2007 from the Director of Engineering Frank Killilea
2. Dated May 9,2007 from the Fire Chief Wayne Frances
3. Dated May 8,2007 from the Police Department, Chris Negroti, Traffic Sergeant
4. Dated May 3,2007 from William T. Burke, BOH
5. Dated April 2, 2007 from Amy Maxner, Conservation Agent
6. Dated May 4,2007 from the DRB, Kate Newhall
7. Dated April 23, 2007 from the Parking and Traffic Commission
8. Dated May 14, 2007 from the ADA coordinator, Art Dano
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Alexander states that the building inspector issue has been resolved on the issue of
parking spaces which will be common area spaces because there are times when the
commercial spots will not be used. Total number of parking spaces is 30 on site. The
square footage for the commercial unit is less than 4,000.
Thomson: Motion to close the public hearing, seconded by Flannery. All members
and the Chair vote in favor.
3. Discussion/Decision: Special Permit Application #114-07 and Site Plan Review
Application #88-07 -10-12 Con2ress Street - Beverlv Office Development LLC
Thomson states that he is in favor of agreeing with the $385,000 donation to the BAHC
because he has a great deal of confidence in that organization. He adds that this
recommendation will not set precedent.
Thomson addresses the issue of having a private organization partner with a non-profit
for affordable housing, stating that it parallels with the OSRD Ordinance's requirement
for a developer to grant land to a private conservation agency.
Dinkin states that the critical difference is that in one situation there is a specific
ordinance which allows a specific act. He says that framing this motion will provide a
baseline framework for our discussions in the future. Dinkin says that simply because we
say that something ought not set precedent does not mean that someone will not try to
make it so.
Thomson agrees with Dinkin but states that he is in favor of using this money to get
leverage for 65 affordable units.
Harris states that he wishes to make a motion and suggests restricting the construction
work for holidays and some weekends.
Dinkin states that he wishes to hold back on this motion for a few minutes because he
wants to hear comments from other members.
Mack states that he is in favor of approving this project, and suggests that the motion not
contain a specific amount for the donation to the BAHC, because the two parties can have
a private contract. Mack suggests that this is a way to avoid setting precedent.
Williams comments on the open hours for the public walkways, stating that she is not
sure how to build that into the conditions. She stresses the need to be clear on this.
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Thomson mentions that the developer offered to restrict construction to weekdays 7:00
a.m. - 4:00 p.m. and on Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. He asks Harris ifhe is not in
favor of these hours.
Harris states that he wishes to exclude Saturdays on the 3-day weekends and during the
summertime.
Thomson: Motion to grant the special permit based on the plans tonight incorporating
all of the suggestions in the letters read tonight. The applicant grants an easement for
public access to the riverwalk between dawn and 9 p.m. All construction vehicles will be
covered, and will be limited to using Goat Hill Lane for access to and from lA. Hours of
construction will be weekdays 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., and weekends 8:00 a.m. - 3:00
p.m., excluding Saturdays during the summertime and during long weekends. The
applicant will hire a site professional to monitor the site every week during excavation to
monitor radiation, and will be responsible for any necessary remediation. The applicant
will spray the site down at the end of each week. The applicant will donate $15,000 to
the City for necessary road repair work. The condominium association's rules and
regulations will prohibit its residents and their guests for parking in the public parking
lot. The developer will pave Congress Street, reset the curbs, and build the sidewalks in
front of the site. No occupancy permits will be issued until the project is completed in
compliance with the plans. The Board accepts the applicant's willingness to donate
$385,000 to the BAHC, understanding that it is a private donation and it does not
constitute a number that the Planning Board has agreed upon. The motion is seconded by
Mack. All members vote in favor. The Chair votes in opposition. The motion passes 7-
1.
4. Discussion/Decision: Federal Hei2hts Apartments - Modification of Special
Permit Application #112-05 and Site Plan Application #66-01 - 48 Federal
Street/253 Rantoul Street - Atlas Mort2a2e Corp.
Thomson states that he is sympathetic to the comments of the neighbors but he believes
that the applicant is trying to work to improve a bad situation. He acknowledges that
there certainly are aesthetic issues with this project, but states that it is not the job of the
Planning Board to work with the aesthetics of any project. He asks the applicant if it is
his intention to complete this project and then sell the units.
Applicant: Yes.
Thomson suggests fencing the opening on Rantoul Street. He states that all previous
conditions of the special permit remain in effect, and the Planning Board will retain
jurisdiction of this project until after construction is completed to see if there can be any
additional things done to improve the appearance of the property.
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Griffin states that they looked into the possibility of a fence, and it was determined that it
would impede the access to one of the parking spaces so a granite curb will be placed
there instead.
The applicant asks that the certificate of occupancy would not be held up while waiting
for these final improvements.
Thomson says that they would be meeting again in 3-6 months.
Thomson: Motion to grant the special permit with the above mentioned
recommendations, seconded by Walter.
Dinkin says that the modifications requested tonight comply in spirit with the original
plans.
All members and the Chair vote in favor. (Passes 8-0)
5. Cleveland Road Extension #1 - William Beard: Expiration of Form G Covenant
and Construction Completion Date
Zambernardi states that the owners request a one year extension for completion. She
reads a letter to the Board from the applicants. She reads a letter dated May 15, 2007
from the Director of Engineering Frank Killilea, who recommends the extension.
Thomson: Motion to grant an extension of the construction completion date for one
year for Cleveland Road Extension #1, seconded by Flannery. All members and the
Chair vote in favor. (Passes 8-0)
Zambernardi reminds the members of the joint public hearing with the City Council on
Inclusionary Zoning on Monday, May 21,2007 at 7:25 p.m.
6. Con2ress Circle Definitive Plan: 10-16 Con2ress Street - Beverlv
Alexander asks for the members to set the public hearing.
Thomson: Motion to extend the deadline for decision until the end of September and
to schedule the public hearing for September 18, 2007, at 7:30 p.m., seconded by Mack.
All members vote in favor. The Chair abstains. (Passes 7-0)
Adjournment
Mack: Motion to Adjourn, seconded by Flannery. All members and the Chair
vote in favor. (Passes 8-0)
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The meeting is adjourned at 11 :55 p.m.