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HomeMy Public PortalAboutSpecial Permit Application PERMIT APPLICATION FORM tea Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals 149 Main Street Watertown, MA 0247 (617) 972-6427 www.watertown-ma.gov TO BE COMPLETED BY STAFF a Case Number: Notice to ADulicant: An application may be denied for outstanding taxes or charges to the Town(Watertown Ordinance, Chapter ❑ Fees received: XVII). Upon deeming the submittal complete,the application will Town Clerk Stamp be stamped/filed at the Town Clerk's office by DCD&P Staff. Required ❑ Complete submittal: X Date: Town Treasurer's Approval(As required by Ch.40,Section 57) TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT Site Address: See Attached Address Information List application requests below: Special Permit(SP) Variance(V) Site Plan Review(SR) SP/SR X Parcel ID#s: See Attached Parcel ID Special Permit Finding(SPF) For an amendment to previous relief,provide case#s: Zoning District: Regional Mixed Use District SR(Site Plan Review)meeting date,if required:May 30,2017 Petitioner(s): BP Watertown Retail LLC Phone: 617-262-4646 Address: 800 Boylston St., Suite 1390, Boston,MA 02199 Email: JAH@boylprop.com Signature(s): Date: 6-13-2017 Owner(s): See Attached Owner Information Phone: 617-262-4646 Address: 800 Boylston St., Suite 1390,Boston,MA 02199 Email: JAH@boylprop.com Signature(s): Date: 6-13-2017 Agent: Phone/Email: Other Contacts: Phone/Email: The Petitioner must be the fee simple owner or hold sufficient "interest"in the subject property (in which case evidence must be pro- vided as to the nature of the property interest and the fee owner shall co-sign this application. For legal entities such as corporations, LLC, etc, list the type and legal status of ownership, the name of trustees/officer members, their affiliation and contact information.. NATURE OF REQUEST Applicable Sections of Zoning Ordinance(Sped Section(s)of the ZONING ORDINANCE from which relief is sought): Final Site Plan Review for buildings approved under the Master Plan Special Permit PB-2016-03, as specified in Section 5.18(h)(5) Final Site Plan Review. Brief description of the project as it relates to the zoning relief requested—Include existing dimensions,proposed dimensions, and any non-conformities that exist: BP Watertown Retail LLC is seeking Final Site Plan Review for buildings approved under the Master Plan Special Permit PB-2016-03,known as Arsenal Yards. This application seeks final review for the buiding identified as"Building B" on the approved MPSP. THIS APPLICATION MUST BE SUBMITTED IN PERSON TO THE ZONING OFFICE The ZONING ORDINANCE can be found online at:www.watertown-ma.gov SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS _ ❑ Signed Applications(3 original& 17 copies) ❑ Full Set of Plans,collated(20 Copies and PDF version) 1. Certified Plot Plan(for all applications) El Written Supporting Statement(20 Copies) 2. Architectural Drawings(Floor,Elevations,etc.if applicable) ❑ Release/Indemnification Waiver(1 copy signed) 3. Grading/Drainage Plan(if applicable) 4. Roof Plan(if applicable) ❑ Newspaper Billing Authorization Form(1 copy signed) 5. Parking/Circulation Plan(if applicable) ❑ Any additional information relevant for review 6. Landscape Plan(if applicable) 7. Site Utility Plan(if applicable) 8. Lighting Plan(if applicable) NOTE: THE APPLICATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED "COMPLETE" UNLESS ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS ARE SUBMITTED. FILL IN THE APPLICABLE PROJECT DATA BELOW Data Required Existing Proposed Staff Comments A. Use(Article V,WZO) B. Dwelling Units 0 503 C. Lot Size 10,000 SF 1,000,623 SF 1,000,623 SF D. Front Yard Setback 10 ft 0.6 ft 0.6 ft E. Rear Yard Setback 20 ft 11.3 ft 11.3 ft F. Side Yard Setback(left) 15 ft 0.0 ft 0.0 ft G. Side Yard Setback(right) 15 ft 67.8+/-ft 67.8+/-ft H. Building Coverage 75% 37.1% 37.1% 1. Impervious Coverage 85% 81.1% <85% J. Height/#of Stories 130 ft N/A <130 ft K. Lot Area per Unit N/A N/A N/A L. Gross Floor Area N/A N/A N/A M.Floor Area Ratio(FAR) 2.0 0.6 1.1 N. Open Space 20% N/A >20% O.Parking Spaces 2,123* 1,043 1,729 Other data: *Per zoning requirement. Reduction in requirement per 5.18(h)(4)-see narrative#4 for further explination for this Phase THIS APPLICATION MUST BE SUBMITTED IN PERSON TO THE ZONING OFFICE ON THE 2ND FLOOR OF THE TOWN ADMINISTRATION BUILDING. The ZONING ORDINANCE can be found online at:www.watertown-ma.eov 2 Written Supporting Statement Petition for Special Permit Finding(S) Sec. 4.06 (a) (project must meet the following criterion) 1. Is the proposed change substantially more detrimental than the existing non-conforming use, structure,or building to the neighborhood?YES/NO, Explain why. Petition for Special Permits)/Amendment Sec. 9.05(b) (project must meet all of the following criteria) 1. Is the subject site an appropriate location for such use,structure,and/or condition? YES/NO, Explain. See Master Plan Special Permit PB-2016-03. 2. Will the proposed use/structures adversely affect the neighborhood? YES/NO, Explain. See Master Plan Special Permit PB-2016-03 and attached narrative. 3. Is there potential for nuisance or serious hazards to vehicle or pedestrians?YES/NO, Explain. See Master Plan Special Permit PB-2016-03 and attached narrative. 4. Will adequate and appropriate facilities be provided for the proper operation of the proposed use? YES/NO, Explain. See Master Plan Special Permit PB-2016-03 and attached narrative. Petition for Variance(S)/Amendment Sec. 9.14(b) (project must meet all of the following criteria for a variance) 1. Is the variance being sought due to circumstances related to the soil conditions,shape,or topography of such land or structures, and especially affecting such land or structures but not affecting generally the zoning district in which it is located? YES/NO, Explain. 2. Would enforcement of the Zoning Ordinance involve substantial hardship,financial or other? YES/NO, Explain. 3. Would granting of the desired relief be a substantial detriment to the public good? YES/NO, Explain. 4. Would granting the desired relief nullify or substantially derogate from the intent of this Zoning Ordinance? YES/NO, Explain. IF NEEDED, ATTACH ADDITIONAL SHEETS OF PAPER TO THIS APPLICATION 3 ADDITIONAL SPACE FOR SUBMITTAL THIS APPLICATION MUST BE SUBMITTED IN PERSON TO THE ZONING OFFICE ON THE 2ND FLOOR OF THE TOWN ADMINISTRATION BUILDING. The ZONING ORDINANCE can be found online at:www.watertown-ma.eov 4 Permission To Inspect Premises With RELEASE, INDEMNIFICATION, AND WAIVER For An Individual William McQuillan of BP Arsenal Group LLC and my successors and assigns, give and extend to the Zoning Board of Appeals of Watertown and to the Town of Watertown, a municipality in the County of Middlesex and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, my express permission to come onto the premises owned by, occupied by or under the control of the above named individual, to any member or agent of the Zoning Board of Appeals, Planning Board or respective staff members of Watertown for the purpose of conducting an inspection of the premises which has been brought to the attention of the Zoning Board of Appeals or Planning Board of Watertown as a result of the petition that I have placed before it. The permission to conduct an inspection shall extend for the full time period during which the petition before the respective Boards of Watertown is pending and any related period of decision. I hereby forever discharge and release and will at all times, defend and save and hold harmless the Town of Watertown, the members of the Zoning Board of Appeals and Planning Board, and any of the officers, employees, and agents of either who direct or conduct said inspections from any and all claims, demands, civil action, suits, liabilities, judgments, or damages of any kind, including but not limited to those for alleged trespass, invasion of privacy or warrantless search, an any way arising out of any inspection by the Respective Board members or their agents or the Town's agents, and hereby waive any and all claims that I may now have or may ever have against the Town or any of Its officers, employees or agents for such inspections. I further state that I carefully read the foregoing Permission with Release, Indemnification, and Waiver and know the contents thereof,and I sign the same as my own free act. In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand this day of 20_ Signature Petitioner's Name and Address COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS - County of Middlesex, ss. On this the day of , before me, , Day Month Year Name of Notary Pub#ic Personally appeared: Name(s)of Signer(s) Proved to me through satisfactory evidence of identity,which was/were: Description of Evidence of[dentity To be the person(s)whose name(s)was/were signed on the preceding or attached document in my presence, and who swore or affirmed to me that the contents of the document are truthful and accurate to the best of his/her/their knowledge and belief. Signature of Notary Public Printed Name of Notary My Commission Expires: Place Notary Seal Above Rev 3105 Icivetti zba 1630 ' TOWN OF WATERTOWN Community Development & Planning ,T 149 Main Street (617) 972-6417 Watertown, MA 02472 FAX (617) 972-6484 www.ci.watertown.ma.us Authorization Form To: Debra Dillon, Legal Advertising Department Community Newspapers (Watertown Tab) From: Watertown Zoning Board of Appeals — Louise Civetti Watertown Planning Office RE: Billing Authorization Form hereby authorize Community Newspaper Company to bill me directly for the attached Legal Notice(s) to be published for two consecutive weeks in the Watertown Tab on the following dates: and for the property located at: 485, 615 Unit#1, &617 Arsenal Street , Watertown, MA. Bill To: Boylston Properties Address: 800 Boylston St., Suite 1390 City/State/Zip: Boston, MA 02199 Telephone: 617-262-4646 Signature Date Attachment CC: Petitioner Planning Office 6/06 Icivetti/applications/newspaper auth-Planning The Arsenal Project Property Ownership Information/Parcel ID PARCEL INFO OWNER INFO Parcel ID 1301-2A-1 BP Watertown Retail LLC Book 62423 Page 146 c/o Boylston Properties (HVMA Building) 800 Boylston Street, Suite 1390 Boston, MA 02199 Parcel ID 1301-2D-2 BP Watertown Retail LLC Book 62423 Page 158 c/o Boylston Properties (Arsenal Mall Main Building) 800 Boylston Street, Suite 1390 Boston, MA 02199 Parcel ID 1301-2D-2A WaterPart, LLC Parcel ID 1301-213-213 c/o Boylston Properties Parcel ID 1301-2D-2C 800 Boylston Street, Suite 1390 Parcel ID 1301-213-213 Boston, MA 02199 Book 54229 Page 103 (One Arsenal Street) Parcel ID 1301-2-1A(Unit 1) 615 Arsenal Retail LLC Book 63273 Page 129 c/o Boylston Properties (Golfsmith Building) 800 Boylston Street, Suite 1390 Boston, MA 02199 c:\users\jeffrey\google drive\company shared\projects\arsenal mall(bp watertown office-retail llc)\permitting\mpsp\property ownership info.docx Arsenal Yards Phase IIA Building B Narrative This filing represents Phase IIA of the Arsenal Yards Master Plan Special Permit as approved by the Planning Board file number PB-2016-03. The focus of this phase will be the construction of the Building B parking above grade and below grade parking garage, first floor retail, and the Hotel, along with the associated site work, streetscape, and bike path around this building. The four criteria are being met as follows, for Building B: 1. Is the subject site an appropriate location for such use, structure, and/or condition? Yes,the building and property is appropriate, as the property is currently utilized as a commercial use,with the majority of this building's footprint within what is currently a paved parking lot. The building's location and height remain consistent with what has been approved as part of the Master Plan Special Permit. The uses within the building generally remain consistent,with parking taking the majority of the area and retail on the first floor. One modification since the MPSP is the replacement of 79 units of residential with a 150 room hotel. Per section 5.01 of the Watertown Zoning Code,the use category remains residential and the Building scale and design remains consistent with the approved MPSP. 2. Will the proposed use/structures adversely affect the neighborhood? No,the building is located on an existing commercial parking field,with the mix of uses within the building to complement one another and the rest of the site. Additional traffic,water, and sewer studies of the hotel have been completed to ensure the change to hotel remains generally consistent with what was previously approved as residential housing. These studies are included as part of this application package. The entrances and exits to the project site will remain as they exist, and internal circulation remains consistent with the approved MPSP. 3. Is there potential for nuisance or serious hazards to vehicle or pedestrians? No, proper planning has been put in place, as shown on the submitted plans, providing adequate parking and access for vehicles,as well as accommodation for pedestrians. Further traffic analysis has been completed to ensure the change to a hotel does not materially impact the findings of the MPSP study and mitigation. Also, as part of this Phase,there is the inclusion of a bike path through the property,which has been designed to be consistent with DCR standards. 4. Will adequate and appropriate facilities be provided for the proper operation of the proposed use? Yes,the proposed project has been designed for the function of Phase II as a stand alone project. For that reason, all sidewalks, parking areas, access, and utilities have c:\users\effrey\google drive\company shared\projects\arsenal yards\permitting\sp-bldg b\special permit filing\special permit narrative_2017- 06-13.docx been designed for consideration of implementation of only this Phase,while allowing future Phases to proceed unimpeded. In addition to these criteria,the ten criteria for Site Plan Review have been met as outlined below: 1. Landscape: The landscape shall be preserved in its natural state, insofar as practicable, by minimizing tree and soil removal, and any grade changes shall be in keeping with the general appearance of neighboring developed areas. Adequate landscaping shall also be provided, including screening of adjacent residential uses, provision of street trees, landscape islands in the parking lot and a landscape buffer along the street frontage. Phase IIA site landscaping plan will keep with the approved Master Plan Special Permit and fit in with the Phase I landscape plan. For Building B, this submission, the landscaping that will be installed will be from the curb line and in around Building B. In addition,the bike path along the Arsenal Street frontage will be included,as well as the bike path along the west side of Building B. This work will include the landscaping along the west side of the main entry drive, as well as sidewalk grading and landscaping associated with the grade change in the north to south orientation. Along Buildings B, ample landscaping will be provided to establish comfortable streetscape conditions while also providing screening of necessary utilities and service areas. The bike path connection, as shown on the Master Plan Special Permit plans from Arsenal Street to the Arsenal Park, is a part of this phase. The path provided is 8' is a grade separated 8-foot wide path, that runs along the north and west side of Building B. The pedestrian route follows a similar path, however it is separate from the bike path, and crosses "Park Street"to the HVMA side,for access to the park. In addition, there is a significant grade difference between Arsenal Street and the existing Building A. Building B runs along this grade, so the landscaping needs to accommodate this elevation change, while remaining accessible. This is achieved through the introduction of ramps,stairs,and walls that are treated with hardscape and landscape in a first class manner, as shown on the plans. 2. Relation of Buildings to Environment: Proposed development shall be integrated into the terrain and the use, scale and architecture of existing buildings in the vicinity and shall be in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan or other plans adopted by the Town guiding future development. The Planning Board may require a modification in massing so as to reduce the effect of shadows on abutting property in all districts or on public open space. As part of Phase IIA of the Master Plan,Building B will be constructed as a new building, to stand in contrast to the surrounding more historic looking structures. It is the intent to allow the new buildings to look and feel new, while the older building stay true to their character. This approach is in keeping with the original intent of the Master Plan, and has been generally presented and reviewed through that process. Building B consists of a parking structure, retail, and a hotel. The structured parking includes one level of below grade parking and four levels above grade parking. This c:\users\effrey\google drive\company shared\projects\arsenal yards\permitting\sp-bldg b\special permit filing\special permit narrative_2017- 06-13.docx addition of structured parking allows for greater density on site, with buildings and open spaces, rather than open parking fields. The parking structure is screened from Arsenal Street by retail on the first floor and a Hotel on 5 levels above. This building wraps the corners, to further screen the garage, and includes multiple step-backs to reduce the massing that is experienced from Arsenal Street. In addition, retail on the first floor of the garage is included on the east side,to create a pedestrian atmosphere. The design has been reviewed by the Town and their Peer reviewer and has concluded the approach to accommodate the massing of the building is appropriate. 3. Open Space: All open space required by this Zoning Ordinance shall be so designed as to maximize its visibility for persons passing the site, encourage social interaction, maximize its utility, and facilitate its maintenance. As part of the Master Plan, greater than 20% of the site has been dedicated to open space. As part of Phase IIA, the bikepath and pedestrian friendly streetscape will be included,as shown on the attached plans. These areas provide seating and dining areas, open areas to meet, and provides access to proposed retail and the hotel. 4. Circulation: Special attention shall be given to traffic circulation, parking areas and access points to public streets and community facilities in order to maximize convenience and safety of vehicular, bicycle and pedestrian movement within the site and in relation to adjacent streets. Implementation of Phase IIA of the Master Plan will utilize the building area made ready and available as part of the Phase I work. There will be some construction management that will be implemented to maintain adequate access to the HVMA parcel and the Arsenal Park. This has been discussed with the DPW and ongoing coordination will be necessary with public safety personnel, as discussed at the Site Plan Review meeting. Parking on site will be maintained in the main parking field throughout this Phase,with access being maintained at the current entry points. Once complete, the Building B parking garage will be opened for parking, and access through/under the building will be provided to access the HVMA parcel and the Arsenal Park. The town is in the process of reviewing updated to existing easements to allow for the continued access through the site for access to the Arsenal Park. The main parking field has 343 parking spaces available and can accommodate 120,000 SF of first floor retail space using the Zoning Code standard (1 space per 350 SF). In addition, there will be 71 available parking spaces within the parking field in front of Building E, accommodating up to an additional 25,000 SF of retail space per the zoning code standard. During construction, there will be approximately 63,000 SF of retail space occupied (as shown on sheet C-4), which is easily met by the parking provided, which can accommodate 145,000 SF of retail space. Once Phase IIA is completed, the c:\users\effrey\google drive\company shared\projects\arsenal yards\permitting\sp-bldg b\special permit filing\special permit narrative_2017- 06-13.docx parking garage within Building B will accommodate over 500 cars either at grade, or within the above grade structure,with an additional 100 below grade spaces to be built as part of this phase. The addition of the Building B garage will accommodate the parking for the added 32,000 SF of retail space within Building B (32,000 SF at 350 SF/Space = 92 spaces), the Hotel (120 Spaces — see RJOC calculation), and Building A (85,000 SF at 350 SF/Space=243 Spaces+82,000 SF at 450 SF/Space=182 Spaces),with a total of 637 Spaces required. Upon Building C and Building D construction, the reliance of parking within the main parking field will shift to that of Building B, at which time an updated shared parking study will be provided, in support of that Phase. The construction of the bike path is part of this Phase,which includes a grade separated surface for bikes, with a 3-foot wide landscape area between the Building and path. This final design has been in response to comments from DCDP and the bike and ped committee. One modification from the MPSP plans shifts the access drive through (under) building B to the South, to better align with the HVMA parking lot entry. This shift also allows for additional stacking and time for decisions as approaching the intersection upon entry to the site. Additionally,this drive will serve as the Drop Off for the hotel within the southern portion of Building B. Access to the underground parking will be from this drive aisle. It is likely that the below grade parking will be restricted for future residential parking, and hotel parking. The shifted drive aisle has been checked and verified for adequate sight lines for the stop condition from exiting from Building B. Access for retail parking will primarily be from the south side of the garage (closest to Building A). At this location, a ramp will provide access to the upper levels of the Garage. The existing condition of one way access from Arsenal Street will be maintained for a portion of the western drive,with this drive changing to two way once past the intersection of the Building B access drive and HVMA parking entrance. Then main entry to the center will remain as existing, with two entry lanes and two lanes exiting. These drive aisle widths have been reduced as discussed as part of the MPSP process and are being maintained as part of this filing. 5. Surface Water Drainage: Special attention shall be given to proper site surface drainage so that removal of surface waters will not adversely affect neighboring properties or the public storm drainage system. Proposed developments shall seek to retain storm water runoff on the site to the maximum extent possible, incorporating best practices in storm water management and Low Impact Design techniques. In cases where storm water cannot be retained on site, storm water shall be removed from all roofs, canopies and paved areas and carried away in an underground drainage system. c:\users\effrey\google drive\company shared\projects\arsenal yards\permitting\sp-bldg b\special permit filing\special permit narrative_2017- 06-13.docx The underground infiltration systems located in the parking field of Building E, and along the Greenough open space will be installed as part of this Phase I, therefore the majority of stormwater management systems will be in place upon the implementation of Phase II—Building B. The drain line that connects Building B to the infiltration system will be added as part of this phase,as stubs for future connections to the system. These systems are sized to treat the fully redeveloped site, and will significantly reduce the peak flow rates and volumes of stormwater runoff leaving the site, increase groundwater recharge,and improve runoff water quality. Additionally, more than 95% of the phosphorus loading in the runoff will be captured. The Stormwater Report previously submitted and approved as part of the Master Plan Special Permit (MPSP) describes in detail how the proposed measures under the full-build condition comply with both the Massachusetts Stormwater Handbook and the Town of Watertown's Requirements for Stormwater Management and Erosion Control, and represent a significant improvement over pre-development conditions. 6. Utility Service: Electric, telephone, cable TV and other such lines and equipment shall be underground. The proposed method of sanitary sewage disposal and solid waste disposal from all buildings shall be indicated. Utility service has been coordinated for this phase of the project. With multiple services on site, each with their own clearance and installation requirements, care was taken in locating the paths and gear on the site. In some instances,landscaping will serve as the screen for gear, however in all allowable locations, services are located underground and will remain out of sight. Trash and recycling will be disposed of in proposed dumpsters or bins located at the north western side of Building A and the south side of Building E. The areas will be located within the building and have a screened closing overhead door, and will be managed by a private waste management contractor. 7. Environmental Sustainabilitv: Proposed developments shall seek to diminish the heat island effect; employ passive solar techniques and design to maximize southern exposures, building materials, and shading; utilize energy efficient technology and renewable energy resources, and minimize water use.All Mixed Use Developments in the NB, LB, CB, I-1, 1-2, 1-3, and PSCD Districts must meet LEED Certifiable requirements as outlined by the United States Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (current edition as applicable) as a minimum. Design documentation shall be provided by the Petitioner to the Town to verify that the project could achieve the minimum number of LEED points to achieve certification. Such documentation may include but not be limited to a project narrative describing how the project design intends to achieve selected LEED credits, and a LEED checklist with criteria(or points)which shows the project will achieve a minimum of 40 points. As part of the approved Master Plan, all proposed Buildings will be LEED Certifiable to at the Silver level. The two existing Buildings will required significant interior modifications to achieve this level. A LEED checklist has been included, showing the c:\users\effrey\google drive\company shared\projects\arsenal yards\permitting\sp-bldg b\special permit filing\special permit narrative_2017- 06-13.docx how the project will achieve a minimum of 50 credit points demonstrating compliance at the Silver Certification level. 8. Screening: Screening, such as screen plantings, shall be provided for exposed storage areas, exposed machinery installations, service areas, truck loading areas, utility buildings and structures, and similar accessory areas and structures in order to prevent their being incongruous with the existing or contemplated environment and the surrounding properties. Adequate and effective screening of onsite utilities are provided by a mix of evergreen and deciduous planting as well as architectural screens and fences. The plantings are placed on low, mounded, graded areas where space allows. Attractive screen fences are in keeping with the proposed site architecture. 9. Safety: With respect to personal safety, all open and enclosed spaces shall be designed to facilitate building evacuation and maximize accessibility by fire, police, and other emergency personnel and equipment. Building evacuation shall be designed to meet code for egress at all levels. The site is accessible by emergency vehicles from the three entrances along Arsenal Street and the access through the adjacent Home Depot lot. Fire truck access is provided along Building A to the west by the loading area,to the south by an interior access way,to the east by the plaza area,and to the north using the existing protocol for the exiting Mall building. Access is provided to Building E by Arsenal Street to the north, a parking area to the west, and an interior access way to the south. 10. Design: Proposed developments shall seek to protect abutting properties from detrimental site characteristics resulting from proposed use, including but not limited to air and water pollution, noise, odor, heat,flood, dust vibration, lights or visually offensive structures or site features. The project has been designed to protect abutting properties from detrimental site characteristics resulting from the proposed use by implementing a stormwater management system which will reduce stormwater runoff and potential flooding and water pollutants. Trash will be disposed of in closed dumpsters within a screened enclosure which will help mitigate potential odors and negative visual impacts. Construction related impacts, such as dust and erosion, will be mitigated through the implementation of a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan. The project transforms a current parking area into a variety of accessible open spaces supported by eclectic architecture. Large expanses of asphalt and large area lighting are being redeveloped into varied hardscape and softscape surfaces. c:\users\effrey\google drive\company shared\projects\arsenal yards\permitting\sp-bldg b\special permit filing\special permit narrative_2017- 06-13.docx LEED for New Construction and Maior Renovations v2009 Proiect Scorecard � VjC;,L Name: Arsenal Yards-Building B1 (hotel) Project Address: Watertown, MA TOTALS 152116142 1 Certified: 40-49 points Silver: 50-59 points Gold: 60-79 points Platinum: 80+points PROJECT DOCUMENTATION PI form 1 Minimum Program Requirements Required PI form 2 Project Summary Details Required PI form 3 Occupant Usage Data Required PI form 4 Schedule and Overview Documents Required a) Yes ? No N 22 2 2 SUSTAINABLE SITES 26 C Prereq 1 Construction Activity Pollution Prevention Required 1 Credit 1 Site Selection 1 5 Credit 2 Development Density and Community Connectivity 5 1 JCredit 3 Brownfield Redevelopment 1 6 Credit 4.1 Alternative Transportation-Public Transportation Access 6 1 Credit 4.2 Alternative Transportation-Bicycle Storage and Changing Rooms 1 3 Credit 4.3 Alternative Transportation-Low-Emitting and Fuel-Efficient Vehicles 3 Credit 4.4 Alternative Transportation-Parking Capacity 2 1 Credit 5.1 Site Development-Protect or Restore Habitat 1 Credit 5.2 Site Development-Maximize Open Space 1 Credit 6.1 Stormwater Design-Quantity Control 1 Credit 6.2 Stormwater Design-Quality Control 1 1 Credit 7.1 Heat Island Effect-Nonroof 1 1 Credit 7.2 Heat Island Effect-Roof 1 Credit 8 Light Pollution Reduction 1 Yes ? No 4 3 3 �WATER EFFICIENCY Prereq 1 Water Use Reduction-20%minimum Required 1 Credit 1 Water Efficient Landscaping-Reduce by 50%,No Irri ation 4 2 Credit 2 Innovative Wastewater Technologies 2 2 1 1 Credit 3 Water Use Reduction-30%(2),35%(3),40%(4) 4 Yes ? No 3 4 23 • Prereq 1 Fundamental Commissioning of Building Energy Systems Required Prereq 2 Minimum Energy Performance Required Prereq 3 Fundamental Refrigerant Management Required 2 12 Credit 1 Optimize Energy Performance 19 7 Credit 2 On-Site Renewable Energy r 7 .. 2 Credit 3 Enhanced Commissioning 2 2 Credit 4 Enhanced Refrigerant Management 111K__ 2 C 1 2 lCredit 5 Measurement and Verification 3 C Credit 6 Green Power 2 a) Yes ? No N 4 3 1 7 • Q Prereq 1 Storage and Collection of Recyclables _ Required C 3 Credit 1.1 Building Reuse-Maintain Existing Walls, Floors&Roof 3 C 1 _Credit 1.2 Building Reuse-Maintain Interior Non-Structyral Elegents 1 C 2 _Credit 2 Construction Waste Management-Divert 50%(1),75% 2 2 C 2 _Credit 3 Materials Reuse C 1 Credit 4.1 Recycled Content-10% 1 Credit 4.2 Recycled Content-20% 1 1IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII11Credit 5.1 Regional Materials-10% 1 1 Credit 5.2 Regional Materials-20% 1 C 1 Credit 6 Rapidly Renewable Werials pr 1 C 1 Credit 7 Certified Wood 1 Yes ? No INDOOR ENVIROMENTAL QUALITY 15 - Prereq 1 Minimum Indoor Air Quality Performance Required Prereq 2 Environmental Tobacco Smoke(ETS Control Re uired 1 Credit 1 Outdoor Air Delivery Monitor' 1 Creditncreased Ventilation 1 Credit 3.1 Construction Indoor Air Quality Management Plan-During Const. 1 Credit 3.2 Construction Indoor Air Quality Management Plan-Before Occupancy 1 C 1 Credit 4.1 Low-Emitting Materials-Adhesives&Sealants 1 C 1 Credit 4.2 Low-Emitting Materials-Paints&Coatings 1 C 1 Credit 4.3 Low-Emitting Materials-Floor Systems 1 1 Credit 4.4 Low-Emitting Materials-Composite Wood 1 1 Credit 5 Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Source Control 1 1 Credit 6.1 Controllability of Systems-Lighting 1 1 Credit 6.2 Controllability of Systems-Thermal Comfort 1 f 1 Credit 7.1 Thermal Comfort-Design 1 Credit 7.2 Thermal Comfort-Verification f 1 Credit 8.1 Daylight and Views-Daylight-75% f 1 Credit 8.2 Daylight and Views-Views 90% 1 Yes ? No [-3 0 • • Credit 1.1 Innovation in Design:TBD 1 Credit 1.2 Innovation in Design:TBD 1 Credit 1.3 Innovation in Design:TBD 1 Credit 1.4 Innovation in Design:TBD 1 Credit 1.5 Innovation in Design:TBD 1 Credit 2 LEEDO Accredited Professional 1 Yes ? No 2 0 2REGIONAL PRIORITY , 1 Credit 1.1 Regional Prioritv for 02 1 Credit 1.2 Regional Priority for 02114:SSc6.1 1 • 1 Credit 1.3 Regional Priority for 02114:SSc7.2 1 1 Cr 1.4 Regional Priority for 02114:SSc3.EAc2(1%).MRc1.1 (75%) 1 Yes ? No MU-IFIR PROJECT T• i e i ie : - poin s i ver: - poin s o - porn s a inum: + poin s Aoki lil I BrOYLSTON PROPERTIES March 24, 2017 Mr. Steve Magoon Director—Department Community Development and Planning Town of Watertown 149 Main Street Watertown, MA 02472 Re: Arsenal Yards—Hotel Modification Dear Steve: Please find the enclosed materials supporting a modification to the proposed building program at Arsenal Yards. This modification represents the replacement of 79 multi-family units on Building B, with a 155-room Hotel. The addition of a Hotel to the project, adds a complimentary use to the mix, and will draw a different type of user at a different time of day. In addition, this change will increase the anticipated annual tax benefit from the overall project, Arsenal Yards, to the Town. As you are aware, per Section 5.18 (h)(6) of the Zoning Code, the Director of the DCDP may determine that a modification to a Master Plan Special Permit (MPSP) is minor and "may be approved as part of the Final Site Plan Review for the associated building". As this modification is within Building B and has not yet been submitted per Section 5.18 (h)(5) "Final Site Plan Review", we anticipate the information contain herein adequately support a finding of a minor modification. The accompanying information includes the following: a memo from RJOC showing a minor increase in Sewer/Water use and parking demand, both under a 2% change, and a memo from VAI showing a de-minimums change in the traffic, showing less than a 5% change. It should be noted that the modification from Multi-family to Hotel remains in the same use category per Section 5.01 as "Residence" and the building massing and height will remain as illustrated in the MPSP documents and approval. We are available to discuss the modification at your convenience. Please let us know if any additional materials or information is necessary for your review. Kind Regards, Jeffrey Heidelberg Project Manager f� ti cHARLES W. GREENOUGH BOULEYARD DUILDING-ni NO-OF 8TOMlE$=ts / 1 RMDENT1AL UNRB.%2 . 1 MI]ILOINO HENOWT-13O FT ll '• 1 •� + '-a 30 BF t-o p. [E1LaA-of _ WWT r • '" 1--- I -- - - L - ® I In +RT�,,,HpN K"^go 14M� , 4 iL irLQ_++�µ .. g�LL Z d f r.' 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RJ O'CONNELL & ASSOCIATES, INC. CIVIL ENGINEERS, SURVEYORS & LAND PLANNERS 80 Montvale Ave., Suite 201 Stoneham, MA 02180 Phone: 781-279-0180 Fax: 781-279-0173 March 27, 2017 Mr. Gideon Schreiber Town of Watertown Community Development and Planning 149 Main Street Watertown, MA 02472 Regarding: Minor Modification Arsenal Yards Watertown, MA Dear Gideon and Members of the Planning Board: On behalf of our client, Boylston Properties, RJ O'Connell &Associates is pleased to submit the following sewer/water and parking analysis for approval of a minor modification to the Arsenal Yards project. The proposed modification is associated with the conversion within Building B from the approved 79 residential units with 112 bedrooms to a 155 room hotel. Sewer/Water Given that the conversion is the same residential use category, and using the State's Environmental Code Title V sewer flow rate of 110 gallons per bedroom(see attached), the increase in sewer flow as a result of the above modification will be approximately 4,730 gallons per day. This will result in less than a 3% increase in water use and wastewater flow when compared to the overall sewer flow generated by the project of 171,144 gallons per day. Parking Given the conversion from 79 residential units with 112 bedrooms to a 155 room hotel, the parking required by zoning is as follows: Parking Required for 79 Residential Units with 112 Bedrooms Use Zoning Requirement Project Requirement Studio 0.75 spaces per studio 0.75 x 15 = 11.25 spaces 1 Bedroom 1.00 space per 1 bedroom 1.00 x 35 = 35.00 spaces 2 Bedroom 1.50 spaces per 2 bedrooms 1.50 x 25 = 37.50 spaces 3 Bedroom 2.00 spaces per 3 bedrooms 2.00 x 4 = 8.00 spaces Total 91.75 (92) spaces GAMA\Watertown\Boylston Properties\Arsenal Mall\Correspondence\2017-03-27 Letter to Gideon Schreiber-Minor Modification.docx Page 1 of 2 RJ O'CONNELL & ASSOCIATES, INC. CIVIL ENGINEERS, SURVEYORS & LAND PLANNERS Parking Required for Hotel with 155 Rooms Use Zoning Requirement Project Requirement 1.00 space per employee on Hotel, motel, licensed shift at peak occupancy 1.00 X 3 = 3.00 spaces lodging house + + 0.75 space per guest room 0.75 X 155 = 116.25 spaces Total 119.25 (120) spaces The above results in less than a 2% (1.3%) increase when compared to the zoning parking requirement of 2,123 spaces. When compared to the approved Master Plan Special Permit shared parking requirement of 1,753 spaces, it is still less than a 2% (1.6%) increase (see attached). Based on the above, it is our opinion that the proposed modification to Building B is de minimis with respect to the overall project and therefore is consistent with the approved Master Plan Special Permit. Please call or email me if you have any questions at 781-279-0180 ext. 122 or roy.smith@rjoconnell.com. Sincerely, RJ OtCONNE,LL& ASSOCIA' 'S Roy W. ith Vice President CC: J. Heidelberg, W. McQuillan,M. Deschenes,T. Wilder, L. Portney, E. Brown GAMA\Watertown\Boylston Properties\Arsenal Mal l\Correspondence\2017-03-27 Letter to Gideon Schreiber-Minor Modification.doca Page 2 of 2 310 CMR: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 15.203: continued MINIMUM ALLOWABLE GPD FOR GALLONS SYSTEM TYPE OF ESTABLISHMENT UNIT PER DAY DESIGN (2)RESIDENTIAL Bed&Breakfast per bedroom 110 440 Bed&Breakfast per bedroom 110 with restaurant open per seat 35 1000 to public add Camp,resident,mess hall, per person* 35 washroom and toilets Camp,day,washroom per person 10 and toilets Camp,day,mess hall, per person 13 washroom and toilets Campground,showers and toilets per site 90 Family Dwelling,Single per bedroom 110 330** including,but not limited to,single family condominiums&cooperatives Family Dwelling,Multiple per bedroom 110 *** Family Mobile Home Park per mobile home 300 Motel,Hotel,Boarding per bedroom. 110 House Retirement Mobile Home Park per site 150 Housing for the Elderly per two bedroom unit 150**** Work or Construction Camp per person 50 * Person in the context of 310 CMR 15.203 means an individual. ** A system may be designed for flows ofnot less than 220 gpd,if a deed restriction essentially identical to the model Grant of Title 5 Bedroom Count Deed Restriction developed by the Department, is provided that limits the dwelling to two bed rooms as the term"bedroom"is defined in 310 CMR 15.002. A home office or home retail business whose only employees reside in the home,where no additional wastewater is generated other than toilet and hand washing waste, is not considered a change in the type of establishment and does not require the addition of flow for the purpose of designing the system. *** The number of bedrooms in a condominium shall be as specified in the Master Deed. Establish- ment of bedrooms in excess of the specified number shall be considered an increase in design flow. A home office or home retail business whose only employees reside in the home,where no additional wastewater is generated other than toilet and hand washing waste,is not considered a change in the type of establishment and does not require the addition of flaw for the purpose of designing the system. **** One bedroom unit Housing for the Elderly,and units with more than two bedrooms shall be designed based on 110 gallons per day per bedroom. (3) COMMERCIAL Airport per passenger 5 150 Barber Shop/Beauty Salon per chair 100 Bowling Alley per alley 100 Country Club,dining room per seat 10 Country Club,snack bar or lunch room per seat 10 Country Club,lockers and showers per locker 20 Doctor Office per doctor 250 Dentist Office per dentist 200 Effective 8r91aff16 R J O'CONNELL & ASSOCIATES, INC. CIVIL ENGINEERS, SURVEYORS & LAND PLANNERS 80 Montvale Ave., Suite 201 Stoneham, MA 02180 phone 781-279-0180 fax 781-279-0173 September 13, 2016 Mr. Gideon Schreiber, Senior Planer Community Development& Planning 149 Main Street, 3rd Floor Watertown, MA 02472 Regarding: The Arsenal Project Shared Parking Study Dear Mr. Schreiber: The Arsenal Project is seeking a Master Plan Special Permit(MPSP) approval for the redevelopment of the former Arsenal Mall into a mixed-use retail, entertainment, and residential destination. As part of the MPSP approval for a mixed-use development, the developer is seeking a reduction in the parking requirements as outlined in Section 5.18(h)(4)of the Zoning Code. The developer has completed a parking analysis, as required by the code. As indicated in the attached parking tables, RJOC has calculated the parking requirements based on Zoning Article VI, Automotive and Bicycle Parking Requirements. This was completed by separating each of the project components into their requisite category based upon the Zoning Code, and calculating the total spaces required,without taking any peaking demands into consideration. Per this calculation, the overall parking required is 2,123 spaces, as shown on the attached table. Walker Parking Consultants was contracted by the developer to complete a Shared Parking Analysis as permitted under the MPSP for a mixed use development in the Regional Mixed Use District. Their summary memo revised September 12, 2016, and attached, shows that once the peak use times and other factors are taken into consideration,the proposed project parking demand will be in December, with a peak of 1,753 on a weekday and 1,431 on weekends. Therefore,based on the Shared Parking Analysis, a reduction of 17.4% in the parking requirement is permissible. The current plans show the overall parking provided is 1,759 spaces, including 163 surface parking spaces (see attached Parking and Traffic Control Plans C-4A and C-4B). The parking provided exceeds the parking necessary for both the peak weekday and weekend demand, based on the Shared Parking Analysis. Sincerely, RJ O'CONNELL& HISS[I+� - 1TES Roy S i th Vice President cc: J. Heidelberg, A. Stadig, W. McQuillan,M. Deschenes, T. Wilder, L. Portney, E. Brown, S. Glowacki,J. Stoy MEMORANDUM TO: Mr. Jeffrey Heidelberg FROM: F. Giles Ham, P.E. Boylston Properties Vanasse&Associates, Inc. 800 Boylston Street, Suite 1300 35 New England Business Center Drive Boston, MA 02199 Suite 140 Andover,MA 01810 (978)474-8800 DATE: March 24, 2017 RE: 7319—Watertown,MA SUBJECT: Arsenal Yards Watertown,MA As requested,Vanasse &Associates, Inc. (VAI)has provided a traffic generation comparison of a change of use at the Arsenal Yards project in Watertown, Massachusetts. Specifically, a change of use for Building B from 79 residential apartment units to a 155-room hotel is proposed. The hotel proposed is a typical business hotel with limited support facilities. For purposes of this comparison, the ITE Trip Generation Manual was utilized with Land Use Codes 220 Apartment and Land Use Code 310 Hotel. The resulting trip generation comparison is summarized in Table 1. TABLE 1 TRIP GENERATION SUMMARY—Apartments Component Hotel 79 155-Room Net Internal Time Period Apartments Hotel Increase Capture/Transit Net New Weekday Daily 602 1,014 412 54 358 Weekday Morning In 8 48 40 4 36 Out 34 34 0 0 0 Total 42 82 40 4 36 Weekday Evening In 40 48 8 2 6 Out 21 46 25 14 11 Total 61 94 33 16 17 Saturday Daily 506 1,196 690 76 614 Saturday Midday In 22 62 40 16 24 Out 19 49 30 19 11 Total 41 111 70 35 35 GA7319 Watertow\rnemosV Heidelberg 032417 docx As shown, the change in use could result in a daily increase from 358 to 614 trips with peak hour increases varying from 17 trips to 36 trips. The weekday daily increase of 358 trips above the 8,812 daily projection (Table 5 of the TIA) is a 4.1% increase. Similarly the 614 daily increase above the 13,026 daily projection is a 4.7% increase. In the context of the overall project, the projected slight increases do not change the project impacts or recommended mitigation as outlined in the Special Permit. The proposed use will still be subject to the Travel Demand Management Plan to reduce the project's impact. cc: File GA7319 Watertown\memosU.Heidelberg 032417.docx 2 TRIP GENERATION Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) Trip Generation, 9th Edition Land Use Code(LUC) 310 -Hotel Average Vehicle Trips Ends vs: Rooms Independent Variable(X): 155 AVERAGE WEEKDAY DAILY T= 8.95*(X)-373.16 T= 8.95* 155 -373.16 T= 1014.09 T= 1,014 vehicle trips with 50%( 507 vpd)entering and 50%( 507 vpd)exiting. WEEKDAY MORNING PEAK HOUR OF ADJACENT STREET TRAFFIC T= 0.53*(X) T= 0.53* 155 T= 82.15 T= 82.00 vehicle trips with 59%1 48 vpd)entering and 41%( 34 vpd)exiting. WEEKDAY EVENING PEAK HOUR OF ADJACENT STREET TRAFFIC T= 0.60*(X) T= 0.60* 155 T= 93.00 T= 94 vehicle trips with 51%( 48 vpd)entering and 49%( 46 vpd)exiting. SATURDAY DAILY T= 9.62*(X)-294.56 T= 9.62* 155 -294.56 T= 1196.54 T= 1,196 vehicle trips with 50%( 598 vpd)entering and 50%( 598 vpd)exiting. SATURDAY MIDDAY PEAK HOUR OF GENERATOR T= 0.69*(X)+4.32 T= 0.69* 155 +4.32 T= 111.27 T= 111 vehicle trips with 56% ( 62 vph)entering and 44%( 49 vph)exiting. SUNDAY DAILY T= 5.95*(X) T= 5.95* 155 T= 922.25 T= 922 vehicle trips with 50%( 461 vph)entering and 50%( 461 vph)exiting. SUNDAY MIDDAY PEAK HOUR OF GENERATOR T= 0.70*(X)-29.89 T= 0.70* 155 -29.89 T= 78.61 T= 79 vehicle trips with 46%( 36 vph)entering and 54%( 43 vph)exiting. Confldendal Vanasse&Associates,Inc. 310-ROOMS Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) Trip Generation, 9 th Edition Land Use Code (LUC) 220 -Apartment Average Vehicle Trips Ends vs: Dwelling Units Independent Variable(X): 79 AVERAGE WEEKDAY DAILY T= 6.06*(X)+ 123.56 T= 6.06* 79 +(123.56) T= 602.30 T=602 vehicle trips with 60%( 301 vpd)entering and 50%( 301 vpd)exiting. WEEKDAY MORNING PEAK HOUR OF ADJACENT STREET TRAFFIC T= 0.49*(X)+3.73 T= 0.49* 79 +(3.73) T= 42.44 T= 42 vehicle trips with 20%( 8 vph)entering and 80%( 34 vph)exiting. WEEKDAY EVENING PEAK HOUR OF ADJACENT STREET TRAFFIC T= 0.55*(X)+ 17.65 T= 0.55* 79 +(17.65) T= 61.10 T= 61 vehicle trips with 65%( 40 vph)entering and 35%( 21 vph)exiting. SATURDAY DAILY T= 6.39*(X) T= 6.39* 79 T= 504.81 505 T= 506 vehicle trips with 50%( 253 vpd)entering and 50%( 253 vpd)exiting. SATURDAY MIDDAY PEAK HOUR OF GENERATOR T= 0.52*(X) T= 0.52* 79 T= 41.08 T= 41 vehicle trips with 53%( 22 vph)entering and 47%( 19 vph)exiting. 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