FRAMINGHAM PLANNING BOARD 150 CONCORD STREET, FRAMINGHAM, MA 01702
MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING BOARD: CHRISTINE LONG, CHAIR - LEWIS COLTEN, VICE CHAIR - VICTOR ORTIZ, CLERK - SHANNON FITZPATRICK - JOSEPH NORTON
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To: Mary Ellen Kelley, CFO and Jennifer Pratt, Assistant CFO/CPO From: Amanda Loomis, AICP, Planning Board Administrator RE: 480 Franklin Street, allocation of funds Date: March 8, 2019
On January 11, 2018, the Planning Board approved the project at 480 Franklin Street for Site Plan Review; Special Permits for Land Disturbance & Stormwater Management, Reduction in Off-street Parking, Dimensional Off-street Parking Facility regulations; Public Way Access Permit; along with Inclusionary Housing with conditions. Such conditions included the requirement for the Baystone Development, LLC (“the Applicant”) to provide a monetary contribution for the completion of the Dudley Road/Mt Wayte Bicycle Path (condition provided below).
41. To promote the decrease use of the personal automobile and support the reduction in the required number of off-street parking spaces the Applicant shall contribute $25,000 to the completion of the Dudley Road/Mt Wayte Bicycle pathway that will run along the property frontage on Mt Wayte.
On January 15, 2019, the Planning Board deposited the $25,000 received the Applicant for compliance with Condition 41 of the Planning Board Decision. Such funds were deposited into the general fund and require appropriation for use by the Department of Public Works (DPW). On February 21, 2019, the Planning Board discussed the funds received from the Applicant and concurred to request the City Council to appropriate said funds for use by the DPW. Therefore, based on the February 21, 2019, Planning Board discussion and compliance with the Planning Board’s decision. The Planning Board requests that the City Council appropriate the funds received from the Applicant for use by DPW as stated in the Planning Board’s decision. Thank you and please let me know if you have any questions. Enclosures:
Planning Board Decision for 480 Franklin Street, January 11, 2019
Planning Board Meeting Minutes, February 21, 2019
Deposit of Funds Letter and Documents, Re; 480 Franklin Street, Condition 41 Compliance, dated January 15, 2019
Cc: Diane Connors, Department of Public Works Eric Johnson, City Engineer, Department of Public Works Nancy Lomas, Accounting Department
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MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING BOARD: CHRISTINE LONG, CNAIR - LEWIS COLTEN, VICE CHAIR -VICTOR ORTIZ, CLERK -SHANNON FIRPATRICK -JOSEPH NORTON
To: Nancy Lomas
From: Amanda Loomis
Date: January 15, 2019
Re: 480 Franklin Street, Condition 41 Compliance
Please see the attached AD9 for a check #1052 from Baystone Farm Pond, LLC that was deposited today
into account 51757000-484020 in the amount of $25,000.
Please create a separate mitigation account for these funds for use in accordance with the Planning
Board's January 11, 2018, Decision Condition Number 41.
41. To promote the decrease use of the personal automobile and support the reduction in the requirednumber of off-street parking spaces the Applicant shall contribute $25,000 to the completion of theDudley Road/Mt Wayte Bicycle pathway that will run along the property frontage on Mt Wayte.
These deposited funds will require appropriation from the City Council for use by the Department of
Public Works (DPW).
If you have any questions or request additional information, please contact me at 508-532-5450.
Thank yo .
TOWN Of FRAMINGHAM
SCHEDULE OF DEPARTMENTAL PAYMENTS TO TREASURER
No. 175 Dept. Planning Board Date 1/15/2019
FROM WHOM REV CODE SOURCE KEY ORG ACCOUNT AMOUNTChecks TOTAL
P8593 Plannin Board 593 Accounts 51757000 484020
PBANR A royal Not Re wired Fees Plannin Brd 01750005 432104
PBCOP Co ies-Ma B Laws Fees Plannin Board 01750005 432002
PBFLFE FIIin Fees Plannin Board 01750005 432100
PBMISC Misc Non-Recurrin Revenue Plannin Brd 01750005 484000
PBODR Other De artmental Revenue Plan Board 01750005 437000
PBPBIC Public Access Permits Plannin Board 01750005 445031
PBPHRE Tele hone Reimbursement Plannin Board 01750021 53401
PBPHRL Lon Distance Reimbursement Plan Board 01750021 53403
PBSCEN Scenic Wa Fees Plannin Board 01750005 432105
PBSITE Site Plan Fees Planing Board 01750005 432106
P8516N Si n WaiverA lications 01750005 432107
PBSPCL S ecial Permit Plannin Board 01750005 445030
PBSPCL S ecial Permit Plannin Board 01750005 445030
PBSREG Subdivision Re ulations Plannin Board 01750005 432102 $
PBSUB Sub Division Fees Plannin Board 01750005 432103
CKtt1052 8a stone Farm Pond LLC PBBOND Planni~ Board Bond Accounts 51757100 484020 $25,000.00 $ 25 000.00
PBBOND Plannin Board Bond Accounts 51757100 484020 $
PBBOND Plannin Board Bond Accounts 51757100 484020 $
PBBOND Plannin Board Bond Accounts 51757100 484020 $
PBBOND Plannin Board Bond Accounts 51757100 484020
PBBOND Plannin Board Bond Accounts 51757100 454020 $
P8593 Plannin Board 593 Accounts 51757000 484020 $
PB593 Planning Board 593 Accounts 51757000 484020 $ -
Fee for 480 Franklin Street -Condition of Plannin Board Decision $
$ -
Total $ 25,000.00 $ 25,000.00
No. 175 Date 1/15/2019
The above is a detailed list of moneys collected by me, amounting in the aggregate to
Twenty-five thousand dollars 00/100------------------- - Dollars,
for the period ,which
have paid to the Town Treasurer, whose receipts I hold therefor.
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TO Mr. Roy S. MacDowell III
Baystone Farm Pond, LLC
21 Center Street
Weston, MA 02493
INVOICE N 19-1DATE: JANUARY 5, 2019
QTY DESCRIPTION UNIT PRICE LINE TOTAL
Pursuant to Condition 41 of the Planning BoardDecision regard9ng 480 Franklin Street: the
1 Applicant shall contribute $25,000 to theX25,000.00 $25,000.00
completion of the Dudley Road/My Wayte Bicyclepathway.
TOTAL $25, 000.00
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Stephanie Mercandettl
FRAMINGHAM PLANNING BOARD -Notice of Decision
Regarding the Application of Baystone Development, LLCfor the Property Located at 480 Franklin Street
Decision dated January 11, 2018
Notice is hereby given in accordance with M.G.L. c. 40A, Section 15 that in the applications of BaystoneDevelopment, LLC for Board Site Plan Review; Special Permits for Land Disturbance & StormwaterManagement, Reduction in Off-street Parking, Dimensional Off-street Parking Facility Regulations; PublicWay Access Permit; along with Inclusionary Housing. The opening public hearing was held on November30, 2017, notice of the opening public hearing was published in "MetroWest Daily Newspaper" onNovember 16, 2017 and November 21, 2017. Continued public hearings were held on December 7, 2017,December 21, 2017, and January 11, 2018
The project will include the construction of new 210 new residential units, and amenities building, anda 60 seat restaurant, the project further includes off-street parking, affordable housing units,landscaping, and other associated site improvements. The property is zoned Light Manufacturing (M-1), with an Assessor's Parcel ID of 111-50-2385-000
On January 11, 2018, the Planning Board APPROVED the application Site Plan Review; Special Permitsfor Land Disturbance & Stormwater Management, Reduction in Off-street Parking, Dimensional Off-street Parking Facility Regulations; Public Way Access Permit; along with Inclusionary Housing for theproperty located at 480 Franklin Street a DECISION was filed in the office of the City Clerk on January12, 2018.
For additional information please see the Planning Board's webpage at www.framinghamma.gov.
Christine Long, ChairFRAMINGHAM PLANNING BOARD
Any appeal from the Decision shall be made pursuant to G.L. Ch. 40A, Sec. 17 and must be filed withintwenty (20) days after the date of filing of the Decision in the office of the Town Clerk. The Notice ofDecision can be found in the MetroWest Daily Newspaper and on the Massachusetts NewspaperPublishers Association's (MNPA) website.
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Planning Board Members Planning Board Staff:
Christine Long, Chair Amanda L. Loomis, AICP, Planning Board Administrator
Lewis Colten, Vice Chair Nathaniel Eames, Associate Planner
Victor Ortiz, Clerk Raphaela Morals-Peroba, Community Outreach Coordinator
Thomas F. MahoneyStephanie Mercandetti
FRAMtNGHAM PLANNING BOARD -Notice of Decision
Regarding the Application of Baystone Development, LLC
for the Property Located at 480 Franklin Street
Decision dated January 11, 2018
Notice is hereby given in accordance with M.G.L. c. 40A, Section 15 that in the applications of Baystone
Development, LLC for Board Site Plan Review; Special Permits for Land Disturbance & Stormwater
Management, Reduction in Off-street Parking, Dimensional Off-street Parking Facility Regulations; Public
Way Access Permit; along with Inclusionary Housing. The opening public hearing was held on November
30, 2017, notice of the opening public hearing was published in "MetroWest Daily Newspaper" on
November 16, 2017 and November 21, 2017. Continued public hearings were held on December 7, 2017,
December 21, 2017, and January 11, 2018
The project will include the construction of new 210 new residential units, and amenities building, and
a 60 seat restaurant, the project further includes off-street parking, affordable housing units,
landscaping, and other associated site improvements. The property is zoned Light Manufacturing (M-
1), with an Assessor's Parcel ID of 111-50-2385-000
On January 11, 2018, the Planning Board APPROVED the application Site Plan Review; Special Permits
for Land Disturbance & Stormwater Management, Reduction in Off-street Parking, Dimensional Off-
street Parking Facility Regulations; Public Way Access Permit; along with Inclusionary Housing for the
property located at 480 Franklin Street a DECISION was filed in the office of the City Clerk on January
12, 2018.
For additional information please see the Planning Board's webpage at www.framinghamma.gov.
Christine Long, ChairFRAMINGHAM PLANNING BOARD
Any appeal from the Decision shall be made pursuant to G.L. Ch. 40A, Sec. 17 and must be filed within
twenty (20) days after the date of filing of the Decision in the office of the Town Clerk. The Notice of
Decision can be found in the MetroWest Daily Newspaper and on the Massachusetts Newspaper
Publishers Association's (MNPA) website.
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Memorial Building •Room 205 • 150 Concord Street
Framingham, MA 01702-8373
(508) 532-5450 • planning [email protected]
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DECISION OF THE FRAMINGHAM PLANNING BOARD
ON THE APPLICATION OF BAYSTONE DEVELOPMENT, LLC
FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 480 FRANKLIN STREET
DECISION DATED JANUARY 11, 2018
General Property InformationProject Number: PB-23-17
Property Address: 480 Franklin StreetAssessor's Information: 111-50-2385-000Zoning District: Light Manufacturing (M-~)
Application InformationApplication(s): Site Plan Review; Special Permits for Land Disturbance & Stormwater Management, Reduction in Off-streetParking, Dimensional OfF-street Parking Facility Regulations; Public Way Access Permit; along with Inclusionary HousingDate applications) were filed with the Planning Board: November 13, 2017Date applications) were filed with the Town Clerk: November 13, 2017
General Project Contact InformationApplicant Name and Address: Baystone Development, LLC, 21 Center Street, Weston, MAProperty Owner Name and Address: Framingham Franklin, LLC, PO Box 166, Shrewsbury, MAProject Contact Name: Peter Barbieri, Esquire, Fletcher Tilton, 161 Worcester Road, Suite 501, Framingham, MAEngineering Company: Bohler Engineering, 352 Turnpike Road, Suite 201, Southborough, MA
Legal Ad &Public Fi~arin~ InformationMetroWest Daily News Run dates of the Legal Ad. (14 days prior) November 16, 2017 and(7 days prior) November 21, 2016Date of abutter/7 Abutting municipalities/parties of interest mailing; November 16, 2017Date of opening public hearing: November 30, 2017
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Continued Public Hearings: December 7, 2017, December 21, 2017, January 11, 2018
PLANNING BOARD PLAN APPROVAL INFORMATIONDate of Plan reviewed and approved by the Planning Board: November 8, 2017, revised through January 2, 2018
Zoning Board of AppealsThe Zoning Board of Appeals granted the Applicant a Use Variance, Variance for height, a Variance for more than oneprincipal use, and a Special Permit for a restaurant on September 12, 2017 (stamped with the Town Clerk on September15, 2017).
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DECISION OF THE FRAMINGHAM PLANNING BOARD
ON THE APPLICATION OF BAYSTONE DEVELOPMENT, LLC
FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 480 FRANKLIN STREET
DECISION DATED JANUARY 11, 2018
General Property InformationProject Number: PB-23-17Property Address: 480 Franklin StreetAssessor's Information: 111-50-2385-000Zoning District: Light Manufacturing (M-1)
Application InformationApplication(s): Site Plan Review; Special Permits for Land Disturbance & Stormwater Management, Reduction in Off-street
Parking, Dimensional Off-street Parking Facility Regulations; Public Way Access Permit; along with Inclusionary HousingDate applications) were filed with the Planning Board: November 13, 2017Date applications) were filed with the Town Clerk: November 13, 2017
General Protect Contact InformationApplicant Name and Address: Baystone Development, LLC, 21 Center Street, Weston, MAProperty Owner Name and Address: Framingham Franklin, LLC, PO Box 166, Shrewsbury, MAProject Contact Name: Peter Barbieri, Esquire, Fletcher Tilton, 161 Worcester Road, Suite 501, Framingham, MAEngineering Company: Bohler Engineering, 352 Turnpike Road, Suite 201, Southborough, MA
Leal Ad &Public Hearing InformationMetroWest Daily News Run dates of the Legal Ad: (14 days prior) November 16, 2017 and(7 days prior) November 21, 2016Date of abutter/7 Abutting municipalities/parties of interest mailing: November 16, 2017
Date of opening public hearing: November 30, 2017Continued Public Hearings: December 7, 2017, December 21, 2017, January 11, 2018
PLANNING BOARD PLAN APPROVAL INFORMATIONDate of Plan reviewed and approved by the Planning Board: November 8, 2017, revised through January 2, 2018
Zoning Board of AppealsThe Zoning Board of Appeals granted the Applicant a Use Variance, Variance for height, a Variance for more than oneprincipal use, and a Special Permit for a restaurant on September 12, 2017 (stamped with the Town Clerk on September15, 2017).
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The project at 480 Franklin Street is a multi-use development that will include the construction of three
residential buildings that will be comprised of 210 residential units; an amenity building that will support the
residents of the project, and a 60-seat restaurant. The residential portion of the project will provide ten percent
of the units as affordable in compliance with Section V.H of the Framingham Zoning By-Law/Ordinance. The
project will be supported by 354 off-street parking spaces for the 210 residential units and 25 off-street parking
spaces to support the 60-seat restaurant.
The property is approximately 6.7 acres of land, located in the Light Manufacturing (M-1) Zoning District. The
Applicant filed an application with the Zoning Board of Appeals to request a Use Variance for the construction of
210 residential units; a Variance for height to allow the construction of four story, 59-foot buildings, a Variance
for more than one principal use, and a Special Permit for the construction of a restaurant within a residential
project. Such request for zoning relief was granted by the Zoning Board of Appeals on September 12, 2017.
PUBLIC HEARING
The Framingham Planning Board held a series of public hearings for the project at 480 Franklin Street. The
opening public hearing was held on November 30, 2017. Continued public hearings were held on December 7,
2017, December 21, 2017, and January 11, 2018. Planning Board members present during the public hearing
included the following: Christine Long, Chair; Lewis Colten, Vice-Chair; Victor Ortiz, Clerk; Thomas Mahoney; and
Stephanie Mercandetti (absent on December 7, 2017; December 21, 2017; and January 11, 2018). During the
course of the public hearing process, the following individuals appeared on behalf of the Applicant: Peter R.
Barbieri, Esquire, Fletcher Tilton PC; Roy MacDowell, Baystone Development, LLC; John Kucich, P.E., Bohler
Engineering; Jason S. Sobel, P.E., PTO E, Green International Affiliates, Inc. (Traffic); Matt Marotta, Icon
Architecture, Inc.
Summary of Minutes
On November 30, 2017, the Planning Board opened the public hearing, read the legal ad into the record, and started the
public hearing process.
On November 30, 2017, Attorney Barbieri provided an overview of the project, past permitting history, and the recent
Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) Decision granted for the property. Attorney Barbieri stated that approximately 1,000sf of
the property was located within the 125 foot wetlands buffer and would require review by the Conservation
Commission. Attorney Barbieri also noted that currently approximately 7 percent of the site is classified as open space,
however, post- construction the site will contain 30 percent open space. The project team including Mr. Kucich (site
design and engineering), Mr. Mirva (architecture), Mr. Sobel, and Mr. Marotta presented project details regarding their
respective expertise.
Mr. MacDowell stated that a force main was installed outside of the utility easement and that as part of the project it
would be relocated into the easement at the expense of the Applicant.
On December 7, 2017, Mr. MacDowel) provided an overview of a recent meeting with the Department of Public Worl<s
(DPW). Mr. MacDowell stated that DPW provided traffic information for the abutting roadways. Mr. MacDowell's
project team presented on traffic, architectural renderings, and other site designs.
On December 21, 2017, Mr. MacDowell provided the Planning Board with an overview of the updates made to the
project since the last public hearing. Mr. MacDowell requested that Mr. Kucich and Mr. Marotta provide an overview of
the site plan and architecture amendments made to the project.
Mr. Kucich stated that the site had approximately 23 percent (after amendments the project will include 30.1 percent
which was stated during a public hearing) ofthe total land area as green space. Mr. Kucich noted that recent
amendments to the site plan, which included infiltration basins for each building, resulted in an increase in open space
and infiltration, Mr. Marotta provided an overview of the revised architecture, the removal of the townhouses, the
addition of an amenities building, and other associated architectural improvements.
Mr. Marotta stated that the removal of the townhouses and the relocation of said residential units to the rear building
allowed for the construction of a 10,000sf amenities building. The new amenities building would include a fitness center,
the leasing office, a community room, theater room, and a patio area.
The Planning Board provided the following comments
Stephanie Mercandetti
o November 30, 2107: Ms, Mercandetti provided comments regarding the need to break up the massing and
utilization of step backs to break up the bulk of the project. It was noted that pedestrian connections are
plentiful throughout the site but need to connect the townhouses to the rest of the project. Ms. Mercandetti
requested clarification regarding snow storage. Ms. Mercandetti requested clarification regarding the locations
of the affordable units.
• Christin Long
o November 30, 2017: Ms. Long stated that the architectural renderings for the site needed to be revised and the
use of brick or stone should be incorporated and that the project should not look monotonous or like a
"stepford" housing project. Ms. Long noted several other developments that have made good use of materials
and architectural details to provide a more residential, unique look rather than a look of a subdivision. Ms. Long
requested a fiscal impact statement for the project. Ms. Long asked that the applicant work with the abutting
property owners, particularly the owner of the Wine Vault to ensure that access is provided to their sites and
cooperation and good will is extended to those abutters. Ms. Long requested for the removal of the bollards
between the Wine Vault property and 480 Franklin Street. Ms. Long requested that the Applicant look into how
to deal with access onto Mt Wayte to prevent traffic issues.
o December 7, 2017: Ms. Long stated the need for a traffic peer review consultant. Thomas Mahoney requested
that if the number were run with an ITE, then enough data would be provided to have a limited review. Justify
the use of the 2013 and 2017 numbers with a focus on the intersection at Franklin Street and Dudley Road.
Victor Ortiz questioned the queuing that would occur at the intersection and the distance before traffic would
blocl<the intersection on Dudley Road.
~ Lewis Colten
o November 30, 2017: Mr. Colten stated that just getting the site improved is much appreciated. Mr. Colten stated
his concern regarding the type of project, leaving people needing to get into a vehicle to get places and that the
project needed more commercial amenities. Mr. Colten stated that he liked the inclusion of the restaurant. Mr.
MacDowell stated that they didn't even want to include the restaurant since the retail market is constantly
changing. Mr. Colten stated that he would rather see a taller building design with more green space. Mr. Colten
made a comment regarding the materials and colors of the buildings, noting that they were devastating and that
some fenestration was used but needed a lot more work.
o Mr. Colten requested a break down in the unit count. Mr. MacDowell stated that there were 16 studios, 82 1-
bredrooms, 102 2-bedrooms, and 10 3-bedrooms, Mr. Colten requested the cost of the units. Mr. MacDowel)
stated that they would range from $1,400 to $2,800, Mr. Colten requested clarification regarding the traffic
relative to the project. Mr. MacDowell stated that residential traffic peals at different times rather than peaks
typical of retail traffic.
o On December 7, 2017: Discussion of placement of a crosswalk occurred. Lewis Colten stated that people would
walk anywhere, regardless of a formal crosswalk. Mr. Colten stated that the project needs to include a well-
defined crosswalk and pedestrian area. Ms, Long stated that people are going to walk where they want and did
not want to create avehicle/pedestrian conflict by placing a crosswalk in the middle of the parking lot. Mr.
MacDowell stated that it would be safer not to have the crosswalk across the parking lot.
o On December 21, 2017: Lewis Colten stated his appreciation for the amendments made to the architecture. Mr.
Colten requested clarification as to what would be located in the amenities building. Mr. MacDowell stated that
the amenities building would include the leasing office which would be staffed, a fitness center, club space,
dining area, and other things that are typically associated with a club. Mr. MacDowell further stated that
everything that was previously located in the amenities area next to the pool has been relocated to the new
amenities building. Mr. Colten reviewed the textures of the residential building.
• Victor Ortiz
o November 30, 2017: Mr. Ortiz stated that safety was his main concern. Mr. Ortiz requested clarification as to
how pedestrians would travel between the two properties. Mr. Ortiz questioned if the underground parking met
all the safety codes, Mr. MacDowell stated that they did. Mr. Ortiz requested clarification regarding the
circulation of the site and the use of the underground parking. Mr. Ortiz stated his concern regarding access to
the site from Mt Wayte.
• Thomas Mahoney
o November 30, 2017: Mr. Mahoney questioned if the Applicant was amendable to including a "Do Not Block the
Box" in front of the property entrance on Mt. Wayte. Mr. Mahoney questioned about the deactivation of the rail
line and it they would be amenable of it being a rail trail and give access to the tenants. Mr. MacDowell stated
that a condition could be put into the decision. Mr. Mahoney thanked the Applicant for the additional green
space. Mr. Mahoney requested that the Applicant consider warm mix asphalt for the project.
On November 30, 2017, December 7, 2017, December 21, 2017, and January 11, 2018 the Planning Board
opened the floor for public comment. Public comments were made on November 30, 2017, December 7, 2017,
December 21, 2017, and January 11, 2018. Public comments can be found in the Planning Board minutes for the
respective date.
FINDINGS
Having reviewed the application, plans, and reports filed by the Applicant and its representatives; having
considered the correspondence from the Department of Public Works (DPW), Inspectional Services (Building
Department), the Fire Department, the Police Department, the Division of Community &Economic
Development, the Conservation Commission, the Board of Health, and comments received during the TRT
Meeting and the public hearing process, the Planning Board makes the following findings:
1. Major Site Plan Review (Section VI.F of the Framingham Zoning By-Law)
a. Retain Community Character (Section VI.F.6.a)
The proposed Project is consistent with the land use goals for residential use in thenearby Central Business District, as well as the Project Review Guidelines and DesignStandards discussed previously.
b. Traffic, parking, and public access (Section VI.F.6.b)
i. The existing transportation infrastructure can accommodate the Project in a safe andefficient manner. The Project will provide adequate vehicle and pedestrian access andwill not require any on-street parking as there is adequate off-street parking. Threeexisting curb cuts will be eliminated. The Project will result in a significant decrease inthe volume of traffic as compared to a commercial use of the site.
ii. The Planning Board's Peer Review Consultant (WSP) reviewed the project for traffic,
WPS states in their Traffic Engineering Peer Review of Proposed Redevelopment (datedJanuary 11, 2018) report,
1) "As indicated, based on the trip generation and slightly different commutingpatterns for residential use versus retail use, WSP recommends a spot analysisof the weekday AM peak hour operations at the intersection of Franklin Streetat Mt. Wayte Avenue. The proponent has provided additional analysis verifyingthat the off site location with the most significant project impact will operate aswell as was previously estimated (LOS D) during the AM peak hour."
2) "The 2017 TIAS provides a comparison of the total number of trips expected tobe generated by the proposed project and WSP concurs that the total numberof trips will be less than was previously proposed for the site during theweekday PM and Saturday peak hours. In addition, during the weekday PM andSaturday peak hours, the proposed development will generate fewer trips thanwere visiting the site during the 2013 traffic counts."
iii. In accordance with Section VI.F.6.b.5) of the Framingham Zoning Ordinance, theApplicant shall mitigate all derogations in Level of Service (LOS) caused by the projectthrough traffic improvements or a cash payment for mitigation procedures. TheApplicant has agreed to donate a contribution of $25,000 to the City to be held by thePlanning Board for the sole purpose and use of constructing the multi-use pathwayalong Mt Wayte Avenue. Such contribution will provide funding for makingimprovements that will connect the project to Cushing Parl</Loring Arena/KeefeTechnology School and Bowditch Field.
iv. The project has requested a decrease in the required number ofoff-street pari<ingspaces, pursuant to Section IV,B of the Framingham Zoning By-Law.
1) The project requires 445 off-street parking spaces for the development (two off-street parking spaces per unit and one off-street parking space for every threeseats of the restaurant, in addition to one off-street parking space for every twoemployees of the restaurant).
2) The project has been designed to provide 354 off-street parking spaces for the210 residential units (1.7 off-street parking spaces per unit).
3) The project includes 25 off-street parking spaces for the 60 seat restaurant uses.
4) The total project will include 379 off-street parking spaces.
~ v. The Planning Board's Peer Review Consultant (WSP) reviewed the proposed off-street
parking. WPS states in their Traffic Engineering Peer Review of ProposedRedevelopment (dated January 11, 2018) report,
1) "The site has proposed 357 parking spaces, significantly higher than required as
calculated in the 2017 TIAS. WSP verified the calculation for peak parkingdemand for the residential portion of the development and agrees that the
residential portion of the development will provide more parking than isnecessary"
2) "the peak parking demand of the 2,800 square foot, 60 seat high turnover
restaurant. Based on ITE's Parking Generation, the peak parking demand for the
restaurant will be 40 spaces which is higher than the 25 spaces provided. Overall
the parking supply on site will be adequate."
vi. The off-street parking demand indicates that there is overall off-street parking capacity
on-site, if a reduction in the required number ofoff-street parking spaces was granted.
However, to ensure the separation of the commercial vs. residential uses, the Applicant
agrees to provide designated off-street parking signage for the commercial use during
specific times of peak use.
vii. The Applicant is installing five bicycle racks that accommodate 34 bicycle racks for the
residential component and two bicycle racks that accommodate 10 bicycles for the
restaurant use.
viii. In accordance with Section VI.F.5.c,1) of the Framingham Zoning By-Law, the Applicant
shall construct and/or repair sidewalks along the street frontage of the property as part
of the project and shall be ADA compliant, Given that the property does not have anysidewalks along Mt Wayte Avenue and new sidewalks have been constructed by the City
at the intersection and along Franklin Street. The Applicant has agreed to install a new
sidewalk along Mt Wayte from the new sidewalk at the intersection of Mt Wayte-Franklin Street up to the new sidewalk at the railroad bridge on Mt Wayte.
c. Environmental Impact (Section VI.F.6.c)
The proposed stormwater management system will meet the criteria set forth in the
Mass. DEP Stormwater Technical Handbook. The Project has reduced the peak rate of
runoff, volume of runoff and will improve the water quality and quantity leaving the site
with the use of Best Management Practices.
d. Health (Section VI.F.6.d)
The Project has been designed to minimize adverse air-quality impact, noise, glare andodors.
e. Public services and utilities (Section VI.F.6.e)
i. The municipal services system surrounding the site will adequately service the site.
ii. All municipal services necessary to meet the needs of the proposed use must beadequate and sufficient. Based on the Applicant's meeting and consultation with the
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City of Framingham's Department of Public Worl<s, the municipal services systemsurrounding the site will adequately service the site.
iii. Adequate and appropriate facilities will be provided for the proper operation of theproposed use, including adequate off-street parking. The proposed Project will provideadequate access and includes off-street parking at grade and below grade, totalingthree hundred fifty-three (353) parking spaces. Utility services, stormwatermanagement and landscaping are also provided as required.
f. Land Use Planning (Section VI.F.6.f)
i. The proposed Project is consistent with the land use goals of the nearby Central
Business Zoning District, as well as the guidelines outlined in the Planning Board's
Project Review Guidelines.
ii. The Applicant has secured Variances and a Special Permit from the Zoning Board of
Appeals for the use of the site for multi-family residential purposes (two hundred ten
units), a swimming pool, a restaurant (sixty seats) and for building heights of four
stories, fifty-nine feet.
iii. The use or structure is consistent with the intent of the district in which the use is
proposed, and with the Purpose and Intent of this By-Law, as a result of the receipt of
the Zoning Board of Appeals' Decision.
iv. The use or structure as developed will not create a hazard to abutters, vehicles orpedestrians. The proposed Project will eliminate three (3) curb cuts, and the design ofthe parking facility allows for proper emergency vehicle access.
2. Special Permit for Land Disturbance and Stormwater Management
The site is currently developed and covered with approximately ninety-three percent (93%)impervious surfaces. During construction, the Project will utilize temporary sediment controlsuch as dust control, installation of a construction fence, silt fence and/or wattles along the
perimeter. Silt sacks will also be installed in the existing catch basin adjacent to the site. All
construction debris will be disposed of in accordance with all Federal, State and Local
Regulations.
b. The existing on-site drainage system currently does not have proper stormwater controls. The
Project will control stormwater runoff. The proposed Project will meet and exceed the criteria
i. The site is currently developed, and there are no endangered species, wildlife habitats,natural landscape features, scenic views or historic resources associated with the site.
3. Inclusionary Housing (Section V.H of the Framingham Zoning By-Law/Ordinances)
The Applicant agrees to provide 21 Affordable Housing Units (AHU) in compliance with therequirements set forth in Section V,H of the Framingham Zoning By-Law/Ordinance. Such unitsshall be evenly dispersed throughout the site to blend within the project and not placedtogether as a cluster to be identified as such.Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the Applicant shall provide a site plan that depicts the
location of the AHUs.4. Public Way Access Permit
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a. The Owner is proposing to eliminate the three existing curb cuts. The use of two of the existing
driveways will not create a condition that is unsafe or endangers the public safety and welfare.
b. The Applicant agrees to work with the Department of Public Works (DPW) to determine and
install a "Do not block the driveway" sign is appropriate for the Mt Wayte driveway intersection.
Based on the findings as shown in the submitted documentation and as presented during the public hearing
process, the site plan and the proposed project complies with the requirements of Framingham Zoning By-Law
(Sections II.B, IV.B, IV.E, V.F, V.H, VI.E, and VI.F) and the Framingham General By-Laws (Article VI, Section S),
being consistent thereof.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
The Planning Board finds that the Application and Plans submitted by the Applicant comply with all applicable
provisions of Framingham's Zoning By-Law and General By-Laws relevant to this review. Accordingly, the
Planning Board votes are pursuant to relevant provisions of these By-Laws. Therefore, said approval from the
Planning Board is subject to the following conditions:
General Provisions
1. Prior to the commencement of authorized site activity, the Applicant and the general contractor shall
meet with Planning Board Administrator, Building Commissioner, and the Framingham's Town Engineer
to review this approval.
2. Prior to the commencement of authorized site activity, the Planning Board Office shall be given written
notice within not less than 48-hours. If activity on the Property ceases for a period of longer than 30
days, then written notice shall be given within not less than 48 hours to the Planning Board Office prior
to restarting work.
3. Prior to the commencement of authorized site activity the Applicant shall provide to the Planning Board
Office the name, address and emergency contact telephone number of the individual or individuals who
shall be responsible for all activities on site and who can be reached 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
4. A copy of this Decision shall be Kept on the Property in a location that is highly visible and accessible.
5. Prior to the issuance of any Department of Inspectional Services (Building Department) permit, an
electronic copy of the approved signed Site Plan shall be provided to the Planning Board Office for
distribution to municipal departments in order to be reviewed for compliance with this Decision. The
Site Plan shall be revised if necessary to reflect the conditions of this Decision. In the event of a
discrepancy between the Decision and the Site Plan, the Decision shall tale precedence.
6. No material corrections, additions, substitutions, alterations, or any changes shall be made in any plans,
proposals, and supporting documents approved and endorsed by the Planning Board without the
written approval of the Planning Board. Any request for a material modification of this approval shall be
made in writing to the Planning Board for review and approval by the Planning Board or the Planning
Board's Administrator and shall include a description of the proposed modification, reasons the
modification is necessary, and any supporting documentation.
7. Following notice to the project manager for the Project, members or agents of the Planning Board shall
have the right to enter the Site and to gather all information, measurements, photographs and/or other
materials needed to ensure compliance with this approval. Members or agents of the Planning Board
entering onto the Site for these purposes shall comply with all safety rules, regulations, and directives of
the Applicant and the Applicant's contractors.
S. The Applicant shall record this Decision with exhibits) at the Middlesex South Registry of Deeds prior to
the issuance of a building permit after the required appeal period has lapsed in accordance with M.G.L.,
c. 40A, Section 17. The Applicant shall submit proof of recording to the Planning Board. Failure to record
the decision or comply with the conditions of approval herein shall render this Decision null and void.
9. This approval for requires Site Plan Review; Special Permits for Land Disturbance & Stormwater
Management, Reduction in Off-street Parking, Dimensional Off-street Parking Facility Regulations; Public
Way Access Permit; along with Inclusionary Housing shall lapse within three years from the date that the
Decision is recorded at the Middlesex South Registry of Deeds, not including such time required to
pursue or await the determination of an appeal from the grant thereof if a substantial use thereof has
not sooner commenced except for good cause as determined by the Planning Board.
10. The failure to comply with the Framingham Zoning By-Laws, Framingham General By-Laws and/or the
terms of this Decision may result in revocation of the permit for requires Site Plan Review; Special
Permits for Land Disturbance & Stormwater Management, Reduction in Off-street Parking, Dimensional
Off-street Parking Facility Regulations; Public Way Access Permit; along with Inclusionary Housing,
issued hereunder. The Planning Board shall by first class mail send the owner written notification of any
failure to comply with the Framingham Zoning By-Laws, the Framingham General By-Laws, the Planning
Board Rules &Regulations, and/or the terms of this Decision. If the owner believes that it is not in
violation, it may request and will be granted an opportunity to attend a Planning Board meeting to try to
resolve the alleged violation. If within 30 days from the date of mailing of said notice, the owner has not
resolved the matter with the Planning Board or remedied the alleged violation, it shall be grounds for
revocation of the approvals issued hereunder. At the expiration of the 30 day period, the Planning Board
after a duly noticed public hearing, including notice to the owner by first class mail, may revoke the
approvals issued hereunder if it finds by afour-fifths vote that there has been a violation of the By-law
and/or the terms of this Decision and that the owner has failed to remedy it; alternatively, the Planning
Board may continue the public hearing, or by a four-fifth vote extend the time period in which the
violation may be corrected.
Site Construction
11. The Applicant shall perform daily cleanup of construction debris, including soil, on municipal streets
within 200 yards from the entrance of the site driveways caused by the site construction.
12. Outside construction hours are limited to 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM Monday through Friday and 8:00 AM - 4.00
PM on Saturday. Absent emergency conditions, no construction is permitted on Sunday or holidays. No
equipment on-site shall be started and allowed to warm up prior the start of the allowed construction
hours. No vehicles are to arrive at the construction site before the designated construction hours, which
includes no vehicle parking, standing or idling on adjacent public streets. Oversized deliveries of
construction materials shall occur after peak traffic hours.
13. Any work within the public right of way shall be required to have a police detail during the duration of
said work for the purpose of public safety.
14. In the event of blasting or compaction during the construction phase, the Developer's Blasting Operator
shall provide no less than ten days' advance notice of the commencement of blasting operations by
certified mail to those property owners entitled to a pre-blast inspection pursuant to MassachusettsComprehensive Fire Code: 527 CMR 1.00 et seq.
a. Copies of said mailing shall be furnished to the Planning Board and the Framingham FireDepartment.
b. Copies of the blasting monitoring reports, noting any vibrations in excess of that allowable byregulation, shall be mailed to the above-referenced property owners, Planning Board and theFramingham Fire Department at the termination of blasting operations.
c. The Blasting Operator shall provide notice to the Planning Board and the Framingham FireDepartment of any reported damage to real property.
15. The Developer's Blasting Operator shall post a Blasting and/or Compaction Notice Sign in a conspicuouslocation along the roadway to inform the public of the proposed blasting for the property. Applicantshall notify all abutting residents of such blasting and/or compacting event at the time said notice isposted in a conspicuous location.
16, Said Blasting Notice Sign shall be posted at least ten days prior to any blasting on-site and abuttersnotified by mail within 500' of the property. The Developer's Blasting Operator shall encourage theabutting properties within 500' of the property boundaries to have their homes inspected at theexpense of the Applicant prior to the commencement of blasting and/or compaction. Such reports shallbe provided to the Developer's Blasting Operator prior to the commencement of blasting.
Environment
17. All stormwater and erosion control management shall be checked prior to the start and finish of eachworkday.
18. The Applicant shall check all stormwater features prior to and at the end of each construction day. In theevent a multiple day storm event occurs, the project manager shall check on the stormwater features toensure they are functioning properly and have not exceeded their capacity. Any repairs, adjustments, ordeficiencies shall be made immediately.
19. The Applicant shall provide appropriate erosion control methods such as silt fences and straw wattlesaround the stockpiles in case of a storm event, in addition to the temporary dust control requirements.
20. The Applicant shall provide straw wattles and other erosion control methods at the base of the drivewayduring off-construction hours to prevent runoff and erosion from getting onto the public way.
Snow Storage/Sidewalk/Walkway21. Snow storage shall not obstruct sight lines so as to preserve public safety.22. Snow storage shall be on-site in the snow storage areas designated on the Endorsed Site Plans. In
addition, the Applicant must remove excess snow from the site as may be deemed necessary withinforty-eight hours after the snowfall ends, in the interest of public safety.
23. Bicycle racks and sidewalk amenities shall be installed in locations, which shall not restrict or limitmovements for all users throughout the site.
24. In the event that the Applicant has to remove, cut, or modify the sidewalk along the property frontage.The Applicant shall replace said section with the same material.
25. Sidewalks throughout the site shall be constructed to be accessible by all pedestrian users.
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26. The Applicant shall provide handicap accessible ramps with rumble warning strips at the access drives.
27. The sidewalks and walkways shall be kept clear of snow, and all other impediments and/or litter
throughout the year. In the event of snow, the sidewalks and walkways shall be cleared within 48 hours
of a snow event. Snow shall not be stored on or impede access/use of sidewalks and walkways.
28. The Applicant agrees to maintain any plantings or physical landscape features at a height of two feet or
less above the adjacent roadway grade where such plantings are located within the driveway sight lines.
29. The Applicant has agreed to install a new sidewalk along Mt Wayte from the new sidewalk at the
intersection of Mt Wayte-Franklin Street up to the new sidewalk at the railroad bridge on Mt Wayte.
Inclusionary Housing30. The Applicant shall provide 21 Affordable Housing Units (AHU) pursuant to Section V.H of the
Framingham Zoning By-Law/Ordinance. Such units shall be evenly dispersed throughout the site to
blend within the project and not placed together as a cluster to be identified as such.
31. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the Applicant shall provide a site plan that depicts the location
of the AHUs.Framingham Department Review
32. The Applicant shall comply, in all material respects, with all directives requested in the correspondence
from the Department of Public Wori<s dated December 7, 2017.
33. The Applicant shall comply with the requirements set forth in the Department of Public Health's
correspondence dated December 18, 2017 (RE; Departmental Project Review/444-480 Frani<lin Street,
Framingham, MA —from Samuel Wong, Director of Public Health, Director of Public Health).
34. The Applicant shall agree to meet with the Fire Department post Planning Board approval to ensure the
building meets Fire Code. The Applicant further agrees to comply with the Framingham Fire
Department's request for fire safety and shall meet with the Fire Department periodically prior to the
start and during the construction of the project.
35. The Applicant shall comply with the requirements set forth by the Building Commissioner, as stated in
the November 29, 2017 letter of correspondence.
36. The Applicant shall comply with the requirements set forth in the Conservation Commission's
correspondence dated December 21, 2017 (Subject: Planning Review — 444 — 480 Franklin St —from
Robert McArthur, Conservation Administrator).
Special Provisions/Periodic Conformance Reporting and Review
37. The Applicant shall provide the following performance guarantees for the Project.
a. The Applicant shall provide the Planning Board with atwo-year landscape maintenance
schedule. The Applicant shall further provide the name and contact information for said
landscaper/landscape company that will be maintaining the project for two years after the
issuance of the final use and occupancy permit. The Applicant shall place a performance bond
equal to the landscaper/landscape company's quote for the two years of maintenance.
b. Upon completion of the project and prior to the request for a final use and occupancy permit,
the Applicant shall provide the Planning Board with "As Built Plans" which shall be reviewed by
the Planning Board Administrator, for certification.
38. Prior to the issuance of a final use and occupancy permit, the Applicant shall submit an as-built plan
stamped by a Professional Engineer registered in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts certifying that all
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improvements are completed in accordance with the approved Site Plan in a form acceptable to
Framingham Department of Public Work's Engineering &Transportation Division (DPW). The as-built
plan shall be submitted in both hard copy and electronic formats (PDF and AutoCAD). The AutoCAD file
must conform to the current form of the Mass GIS Standard for Digital Plan Submission to Municipalities
or other standard requested by the Framingham DPW. The plan shall include, but not be limited to, site
utility improvements and tie-in dimensions to all pipes and connection points. The as-built information
shall be delivered to DPW a minimum of 5 business days in advance of the Applicant seeking a final
certificate of occupancy sign-off to allow time for DPW review and approval of submitted information.
The Applicant shall also submit a statement certifying that all conditions of approval of this decision
have been met and site improvements are complete.
39. The Applicant shall to install a "STOP" sign at the exit points of both driveways.
40. The Applicant shall inform the abutting residential neighbors as to when construction will commence
and provide them with contact information in the event an issue arises.
41. To promote the decrease use of the personal automobile and support the reduction in the required
number ofoff-street parking spaces the Applicant shall contribute $25,000 to the completion of the
Dudley Road/Mt Wayte Bicycle pathway that will run along the property frontage on Mt Wayte.
42. The Applicant shall reconstruct the sidewalk along Mt Wayte, across the street from the project site for
100 feet from the intersection of the Mt Wayte -Franklin Street intersection.
43. The Applicant shall install a bus stop in accordance with the requirements of the MetroWest Regional
Transportation Authority (MWRTA).
44. The Applicant shall join the MetroWest Transportation Management Association. The Applicant shall
designate a Transportation Coordinator to implement a Transportation Demand Management Program
to promote vehicle trip reduction measures including, but not limited to, ridesharing, bicycle use, public
transportation, and monetary incentives. The Transportation Coordinator shall provide copies of the
TDM Report filed with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
45. The Applicant shall male reasonable efforts to provide two off-street parking spaces for a car share
program. The Applicant agrees that the inclusion of a car share opportunity will further enhance the
City's goals oftransit-oriented development while further easing existing parking demands on-site.
46. The Applicant agrees to work with the local and regional transportation system to provide alternative
public transportation options within the area. Such options may include, the placement of a bicycle
share program, etc.
47. All signs and pavement markings to be installed within the Project site shall conform to the applicable
standards of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).
48. The Applicant shall incorporate outdoor seating for the restaurant use; such additional shall be made
through a letter to the Planning Board and an updated site plan.
49, Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the Applicant shall submit finalized architectural renderings.
No additional vote of approval is required for the acceptance of any minor architectural changes by the
Planning Board as recommended by the Administrator.
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50. The Applicant shall conduct apost-development traffic monitoring program in order to validate the tripprojections for the Project and to evaluate operating conditions at the Franklin Street-Mt Wayte Avenueintersection. The monitoring program will include the following elements:
Obtaining traffic volume information over a continuous seven day, weeklong period at thedriveways serving the Project
b. Performing manual turning movement and vehicle classification counts during specially weekdaymorning (7:OOam to 9;OOam) peak periods and peak evening hours. project driveways on MtWayte Avenue and Franklin Street, in addition to the intersection of Franklin Street-Mt WayteAvenue intersection
c. Performing a traffic operations analysis (Level of Service, motorist delays and vehicle queuing) atthe monitored locations for the weekday morning and evening peak hours.
The monitoring program will be performed atone year and three years after the move in of the firsttenant. The results of the monitoring program will be summarized in a report provided to the PlanningBoard Administrator within 2-months after the completion of the data collection effort. The report willdocument the traffic volumes associated with the Project and will include operating conditions and themotor vehicle crash history at the monitored locations. If the measured traffic volumes associated withthe Project exceed the traffic volume projections in the Applicant's Traffic Impact Study by more than 20percent on a regular and sustained basis during the monitoring period the Applicant will identify andundertake reasonable corrective measures, for traffic associated with the project. These reasonablecorrective measures may include without limitation:
• Adjustments to the traffic signal timing at the Mt Wayte-Franklin Street intersection
51. The Applicant shall install off-street parking signage to designate commercial off-street parking spaceuse during specific hours of operation. During all other times, the off-street parking spaces can beshared between the two uses.
52. The Applicant agrees to work with the Department of Public Works to determine and provide "Do notblock the driveway" signage is appropriate at the Mt Wayte driveway intersection.
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VOTES
The Planning Board voted four in favor, zero opposed, and zero in abstention to grant a Public Way AccessPermit for Baystone Development, LLC's application for the property located at 444 — 480 Franklin Street,zoned Light Manufacturing.
Public Way Access Permit (Article VI, Section 8)
Christine Long ........................yes
Lewis Colten ... . . .................... .yes
Victor Ortiz ...........................yes
Thomas Mahoney ......................yes
The Planning Board voted four in favor, zero opposed, and zero in abstention to grant an approval withconditions a Special Permit for Reduction in the Required Number of Parking Spaces and Special Permit forRelief to Off-Street Parking Dimensional Design Standards for Baystone Development, LLC's application for theconstruction of a two hundred ten (210) unit multi family residential project with a restaurant with off-streetparking, landscaping, stormwater management system, residential space, inclusionary housing units andassociated site improvements for the property located at 444 — 480 Franklin Street.
Special Permit for Reduction in the Required Number of Parking Spaces (Section IV.B) &
Special Permit for Relief to Off-Street Parking Design Standard, (Section IV. B. 3. g.)
Christine Long .... . . . ................ .yes
LewisColten ..........................yes
Victor Ortiz ...........................yes
Thomas Mahoney . . ....... . ........... .yes
The Planning Board voted four in favor, zero opposed, and zero in abstention to grant an approval withconditions a Special Permit for Land Disturbance (Section V. F.J for Baystone Development, LLC's applicationfor the construction of a two hundred ten (210) unit multi family residential project with a restaurant with off-street parking, landscaping, stormwater management system, residential space, inclusionary housing unitsand associated site improvements for the property located at 444 — 480 Franklin Street.
Special Permit for Land Disturbance and Stormwater Management (Section V. F.)
Christine Long .... . ....... . ........ . . .yes
LewisColten ..........................yes
Victor Ortiz .......... . ....... . . . ......yes
Thomas Mahoney ......................yes
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The Planning Board voted four in favor, zero opposed, and zero in abstention to grant an approval withconditions for Major Site Plan Review (Section Vl. F.) related to Baystone Development, LLC's application forthe construction of a two hundred ten (210) unit multi family residential project with a restaurant with off-street parking, landscaping, stormwater management system, residential, inclusionary housing units andassociated site improvements for the property located at 444 — 480 Franklin Street, zoned LightManufacturing.
Major Site Plan Review (Section VI. F.)
Christine Long ..... . ............ . .....yesLewisColten ..........................yesVictor Ortiz ... . .......... . ............yesThomas Mahoney ...... . . ..............yes
By: / ,~'rChristi ong, Chair Framingham Planning Board
Date o ignatur anuary 11, 2018
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EXHIBITS
Not attached unless indicated
The Applicant has filed with the Planning Board various plans and reports required under the requirements of
the Framingham Zoning By-Laws/Ordinances and the Framingham General By-Laws. During the review process,
the Applicant and its professional consultants also submitted revisions to plans in response to requests by the
Planning Board and by the various town departments that reviewed the Project. All of these plans, reports and
correspondence are contained in the Planning Board's files and are hereby incorporated into this Decision by
reference.
1, Form A —Application Cover Letter for the property at 480 Franklin Street (PB-23-17), stamped with the
Town Clerl<on November 13, 2017
2, Form E-1—Site Plan Review Application for the property at 480 Franklin Street (PB-23-17), stamped with
the Town Clerl< on November 13, 2017
3. Form I —Special Permit Application for the property at 480 Franklin Street (PB-23-17), stamped with the
Town Clerl< on November 13, 2017
4. Form J —Special Permit for Land Disturbance and Stormwater Management for the property at 480
Franklin Street (PB-23-17), stamped with the Town Clerk on November 13, 2017
5. Form P —Cover Letter for General By-Law Applications for the property at 480 Franklin Street (PB-23-
17), stamped with the Town Clerk on November 13, 2017
6. Form Q—Public Way Access Permit Application for-the property at 480 Franklin Street (PB-23-17),
stamped with the Town Clerk on November 13, 2017
7. Development Impact Statement for Baystone Development, LLC, 480 Franklin Street, Framingham, MA,
dated November 2017
8. Drainage Report for Baystone Development, proposed 444-480 Franklin Street, Framingham, MA,
prepared by Bohler Engineering, November 8, 2017
9. Site Development Plans for Batstone Development, 444-480 Franklin Street, Town of Framingham, ,
prepared by Bohler Engineering, dated November 8, 2017, revised through January 2, 2018
10. Architectural renderings prepared by ICON Architecture, dated November S, 2017, revised through
January 11, 2018
11. Traffic Impact and Access Stduy, proposed 444-480 Franklin Street Development, Framingham, MA,
prepared for Baystone Development, prepared by Green International Affiliates, Inc,, Dated November
2017
12. Letter of information from Fletcher Tilton, RE: 444-480 Franklin Street, dated December 5, 2017
13. Letter of response from Bohler Engineering, Re: Response to Comments, Baystone Development, 480
Franklin Street, Framingham, MA, dated January 2, 2108
14. Letter of response from Bohler Engineering, Re: Baystone Development — 480 Franklin Street,
Framingham, dated January 2, 2018
The Planning Board received correspondence various municipal Departments who review the project. The
previously mentioned correspondence is contained in the Planning Board files and is incorporated herein by
reference.
1. Form B —Building Department Recognition Form —Inspectional Services Division, dated November 3,
2017
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2. Town of Framingham Planning Board —Special Permit and Site Plan Review Checklist for Application
Submittal, for the property at 480 Franklin Street (PB-23-17), stamped with the Town Clerk on
November 13, 2017
3. Framingham Planning Board —Public Way Access Permit and Modification to a Scenic Way Permit
Checklist for Application Submittal for the property at 480 Franklin Street (PB-23-17), stamped with the
Town Clerk on November 13, 2017
4. Framingham Planning Board —Notice of Public Hearing, Property Located at 444-480 Franklin Street,
advertised in the MetroWest Daily Newspaper on November 16, 2017 and November 21, 2017, stamped
with the Town Clerk on November 13, 2017
5. Interoffice Memo, Project Review Request and Timeline, Re: Departmental Project Review —Project
Loaded to ACCELA for 480 Franklin Street (PB-23-17), dated November 13, 2017
6. Peer Review Traffic Report, prepared by WSP, Re: Traffic Engineering Peer Review of Proposed
Redevelopment, dated January 11, 2018
7. Letter of comment from the Town of Framingham, Department of Public Health, Re: Departmental
Project Review/PB-23-17/444-480 Franklin Street, Framingham, dated December 18, 2017
8. Correspondence of comment received via ACCELA from the Framingham Police Department, dated
December 6, 2017
9. Correspondence of comment received via ACCELA from the Framingham Fire Department, dated
November 29, 2017
10. Correspondence of comment received via ACCELA from the Framingham Department of Inspectional
Services (Building Department), dated November 29, 2017
11. Letter of comment from the Department of Public Works, Re: Baystone Development — 480 Franklin
Street, Framingham, dated December 7, 2017
12. Letter of comment from the Framingham Division of Community &Economic Development, Re:
Departmental Project Review, 480 Franklin Stree, dated December 18, 2017
13. Letter of comment from the Town of Framingham, DPW —Conservation &Open Space, Subject: Planning
Review — 444-480 Franklin St, Dated December 21, 2017
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PLANNING BOARDCHRISTINE LONG, CHAIR AMANDA LOOMIS, PLANNING BOARD ADMINISTRATOF
LEWIS COLTEN, VICE CHAIR NATHANIEL EAMES, ASSOCIATE PLANNEF
VICTOR ORTIZ, CLERK
SHANNON FITZPATRICK
JOSEPH NORTON MINUTES
FEBRUARY 21, 20'I9, ABLONDI ROOM, 7:OOPM
Present for the Public Hearing: Christine Long, Chair; Lewis Colten, Vice-Chair; Victor Ortiz,
Clerk; Shannon Fitzpatrick, and Joseph Norton
Christine Long, Chair, read the agenda into the record and called the Planning Board meeting
to order at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 21, 2019.
I. Minutes —February 14, 2019
Shannon Fitzpatrick moved that the Planning Board approve the minutes of February 14, 2019
with the addition of Ms. Fitzpatrick's comment, as presented. Joseph Norton seconded the
motion. The Planning Board voted to approve the motion. MOTION PASSED 4-0-0.
11. Public Hearings
630 Worcester Road —Application of Union Twist, Inc. for Minor Site Plan Review
Present for the Applicant: Amy McNamee, CEO; Marie St. Fleur, COO; Attorney
Daniel Glissman, Prince Lobel Tye, LLP
Christine Long, Chair, opened the public hearing, read the legal ad into the record,
and turned the floor over to the Applicant.
The Union Twist team introduced themselves for the record and stated that they did
not have any comments.
Ms. Long requested comments from members of the Planning Board. No comments
were provided.
Ms. Long asked for public comment. No public comments were provided.
Lewis Colten moved that the Planning Board close the public hearing. Joseph
Norton seconded the motion. The Planning Board voted in favor of the motion 4-0-
0. MOTION PASSES
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Lewis Colten moved that the Planning Board approved the Application for Minor
Site Plan Review, with conditions for the Applicant Union Twist. Joseph Norton
seconded the motion. The Planning Board voted in favor of the motion 4-0-0.MOTION PASSED
1020, 1060, 1062, and 1062A Grove Street and 2, 36, and 40 Winch Street, and 40
Winch Street RR — Application of Winch Millwood Realty Trust II for a four lot
Definitive Subdivision Plan entitled "Paradise Valley" dated December 27, 2018
prepared by Bohler Engineering
Present for the Public hearing: Michael Dryden, Bohler Engineering
Christine Long, Chair, opened the public hearing and requested an update from the
Applicant.
Mr. Dryden noted that minor changes since the last public hearing regarding the two
structures being located on one lot have been made. Mr. Dryden stated that one of
the two structures would be razed and that has been noted on the amended site
plan.
Ms. Long requested comments from members of the Planning Board. No comments
were provided.
Joseph Norton moved that the Planning Board close the public hearing. Lewis
Cotten seconded the motion. The Planning Board voted in favor of the motion 4-0-0. MOTION PASSED
Lewis Cotten moved that the Planning Board to grant the requested waivers.
Joseph Norton seconded the motion. The Planning Board voted in favor of themotion 3-0-1 (Shannon Fitzpatrick). MOTION PASSED
Joseph Norton moved that the Planning Board approve the Application for
Definitive Subdivision Plan Review, with conditions. Lewis Cotten seconded the
motion. The Planning Board voted in favor of the motion 3-0-1 (ShannonFitzpatrick). MOTION PASSED
Amend the Framingham Zoning By-law —Section I.E (Definitions), Section II.B
(Table of Use), Section J (Village B-3 Zoning District), Section IV.E (Dimensional
Regulations), Section VI.G (Variances) To see if the City Council will vote to amend
the Framingham Zoning By-Law by amending the Definitions (Section I.E), amending
the Table of Use (Section II.B) relative to B-3 Zoning, add a new Section II.J Village (B-
3) Zoning District, amend Section IV.E Dimensional Regulation relative to B-3 zoning,
and amend Section VI.G relative to B-3 Zoning.
Amend the Framingham Zoning Map —Village (B-3) Zoning District To see if the City
Council will vote to amend the Framingham Zoning Map to establish a new Village
(B-3) Zoning District in the area of Framingham known as Nobscot (intersection of
Water Street, Edmands Road, and Edgell Road) as shown on the map.
Christine Long, Chair, opened the public hearings for the Village (B-3) District Zoning
and the proposed B-3 Zoning Map amendments and requested a presentation
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regarding the intersection and related traffic improvements for the Nobscot area
from Eric Johnson, City Engineer for the City of Framingham.
Mr. Johnson provided a review of the intersection of Water Street, Edgell Road, and
Edmands Road. Mr. Johnson stated that two of the intersection sides have a very
tight turning radius and two of the intersection sides are very wide. Mr. Johnson
reviewed the widths and noted that the roadways are being modeled so that it will
be constructed correctly. Mr. Johnson further stated that it is necessary to move the
Chapel on the corner in order to perform the work since site lines are obstructed
currently with the building being located on the corner which results in a "no turn on
red" at the intersection today. With the intersection improvements due to the
relocation of the Chapel, the plan would then be to allow a right turn lane on red at
the intersection.
Mr. Johnson reviewed the funding for the intersection improvements which
included the requested funding from both the City and the State. During the
presentation Mr. Johnson stated that the project will cost approximately $3.5 million
dollars and it will be necessary for funding to be supplemented with mitigation
monies since there is a shortfall. Therefore, DPW will be requesting mitigation
monies in the future to help fund the indicated traffic improvements.
Ms. Long requested comments from the Planning Board. The following comments
were provided:
• Joseph Norton requested further details of the intersection construction and
planned improvements.
• Lewis Colten requested clarification regarding light levels and what type of
lighting would be used, and possible right turn on red onto Water Street.
• Shannon Fitzpatrick had no comments at this time.
• Christine Long asked what the expected cost of the project would be, how many
land takings are involved, and if the cost of those takings is part of the expected
cost. Ms. Long asked for clarification on State funding for the project and the
timeline involved.
Ms. Long opened the floor for public comment. No public comments were provided.
Ms. Long thanked Mr. Johnson for the presentation.
Ms. Long continued the public hearings to Thursday, March 7, 2019, at 7:OOpm.
III. Any Other BusinessChristine Long, Chair, stated that the Planning Board recently received the required $25,000
pursuant to the conditions of the Planning Board's Decision for the project at 480 Franklin
Street. Ms. Long stated that the Planning Board voted to allocate those monies to the DPW
on January 11, 2018 and therefore would be sending a request to the City Council to
appropriate the funds for use by the Department of Public Works (DPW).
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IV. Public Hearing
3 and 21 Lockland Avenue —Application of Wayside Youth and Family Support
Network, Inc. for Minor Site Plan Review under Dover Amendment Uses, M.G.L. Ch.
40A, Section 3
Christine Long, Chair, read the legal ad into the record and then continued the public
hearing without testimony at the request of the Applicant to Thursday, April 4, 2019
at 7:OOpm.
• 101 Bishop Street, Application of ABC Supply Company for Minor Site Plan Review
Christine Long, Chair, opened the public hearing and then continued the public
hearing at the request of the Applicant to Thursday, March 7, 2019 at 7:OOpm.
• 15 Pleasant Street Connector, application of Amerco Real Estate Company for Minor
Site Plan Review
Present for the Public hearing: Attorney Brian Levey, Beveridge and Diamond; Daniel
Feeney, Beals and Thomas; and Scott Chase, U Haul
Christine Long, Chair, opened the public hearing and asked for an update from the
Applicant.
Attorney Levey provided a brief review of the process in in Southborough in addition
to the review of the draft decisions provided by both Framingham and
Southborough planners,
Ms. Long stated that the Planning Board has requested a determination from the
City Solicitor regarding the timeline concerned with the advertising of the Corporate
Mixed-use (CMU) District and the Approval Not Required (ANR) plan in relation to
the actual zoning that the project falls under.
Attorney Levey stated that they were disappointed that a vote would not betaken
tonight. Attorney Levey requested that instead of receiving a copy of the City
Solicitor letter of determination that they would like to have a meeting with the City
Solicitor.
Ms. Long continued the public hearing to Thursday, March 7, 2019, at 7:OOpm to
allow enough time to receive the requested information from the City Solicitor.
iv. Any Other Business
Christine Long, Chair, presented the request regarding the Clarks Hill lot releases that was provided
to Planning Board members in their packets.
Joseph Norton moved that the Planning Board approve the release of two lots as requested by the
Applicant of Clarks Hill. Shannon Fitzpatrick seconded the motion. The Planning Board voted in
favor of the motion 4-0-0. MOTION PASSED
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v. Administrator's Report
vi.
No Administrator Report will be provided.
Member Reports
No Planning Board member reports were provided.
vii. Adjournment
Shannon Fitzpatrick moved that the Planning Board adjourn. Lewis Colten seconded the
motion. The Planning Board voted 4-0-0 to approve the motion. MOTION PASSED
The Planning Board adjourned the meeting of January 2~, 2019, at 7:43pm.~.
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Christine bong, Chair of the Planning Board
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