HomeMy Public PortalAboutComplete PB Application pt 2 submitted 05-08-18 Buildings C, D, E.2Special Permit Conditions for Release of Building Permits:
Planning Board: Master Plan Site Plan Review Approval: Decision Bldgs A and E:
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Section
Requirement
Timeframe for Compliance
Status/ Responsible for Providing
Comments
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1. Landscaping; para "Conditionally Met"
Details should be submitted for interim site management/temporary landscaping for the exposed land areas
on/around Building F and G as part of the Building Permit
pg 12 of13
VII. Conditions of Approval
3. Recordation: Prior to issuance of the first Building Permit, the Petitioner shall provide a copy of this entire decision,
showing that it has been filed and recorded with the Registry of Deeds
Building Permit
Completed: Has been recorded
6. Interim Landscaping: Details should be submitted for interim site management/temporary landscaping for the
exposed land areas on/around Bldg F and G as part ofthe Building Permit for this Phase.
Building Permit
Completed: Included in Site Package
7. Water Feature: Consider the inclusion ofa water feature in the "river green" area near the new entrance to Arsenal
Park
Building Permit
BP/PCA
It has been considered and at this time it is felt that other
design options make more sense for this area
8. Reuse of Magazine Roof: The petitioner should consider the reuse of the Magazine Building's roof for relocation to
Arsenal Park, if it is determined by the Town that a large covered sopace is a preferred option within the park
Building Permit
Completed
The roof was assessed and not in a condition where it can
be removed and salvaged withoot destrying. If during
demolition, any pieces are found that are deemed
salvagablethey will be put aside
9. Design Checklist: Develop a checklist and architectural review submittal template to be used for submittals to
DCDP for sign off prior to any tenant exterior facade designs being finalized for Building Permits to confirm plans are in
keeping with the Master Plan and Design Requirements.
Building Permit of Facades
PCA has the checklist
11. Arsenal Park Entrance: As required in the previous approval, the landscape (yew bushes and other shade trees near
the park entrance) should be assessed and updated landscape plansthat include the multi use path into Arsenal Park
should be submitted to DCDP staff review prior to Building Permit for this phase.
Phase 2 Building Permit
tracked as item #8 for building B permit
(phase 2)
Planning Board: Master Plan Site Plan Review Approval: Decision Bldgs B1 and B2:
Page
Section
Requirement
Timeframe for Compliance
Status/ Responsible for Providing
Comments
pgs 12-13
VII Conditions of Approval
3. Recordation: Prior to issuance ofthe first Building Permit, the Petitioner shall provide a copy of this entire decision,
showing that it has been filed and recorded with the Registry of Deeds
Building Permit
Completed: Has been recorded
6. Landscape Buffer/Garage: The landscape and screening of the western side of the garage has a 3 foot buffer area that
is between the bike path and the garage. Plantings should provide screening for the garage while also limiting conflicts
for the path users. The final details of this area shall require review and approval by DCDP Staff.
Phase 2 Building Permit
Completed: Included in Site Package
7. Car Share and Charging Stations: Final locations for car share parking and electric vehicle charging stations should
be located in appropriate locations, with review by DCDP Staff as part ofthe Building Permit review for this Phase
Phase 2 Building Permit
Completed: Shown on Plans
8. Arsenal Park Entrance: As required in the previous approval, the landscape (yew bushes and other shade trees near
the park entrance) should be assessed and updated landscape plansthat include the multi use path into Arsenal Park
should be submitted to DCDP staff review prior to Building Permit for this phase.
Phase 2 Building Permit
on -going
Switch location/orientation still with eversource - CRJAto
verify final condition meetstheir landscape plans
9. Mitigation Phasing: As part ofthe Building Permit for this Phase, the Petitioner shall finalize a phasing plan for
offsite mitigation, including transportation and utilities, with review and approval by DCDP Staff and DPW.
Phase 2 Building Permit
I/1 phasing plan completed. Traffic
mitigation agreed to be funded by I cubed,
working out those details now
I/I and I -Cubed
11. Access Easements: In order to finalize the alignment for the easement to Arsenal Park, the existing access easement
for the Town access to Arsenal Park will need to be updated and submitted to DCDP Staff for review and approval and
then be finalized with teh Town Council. As part of this discussion, improved signage for teh park should be included.
Phase 2 Building Permit
Completed: Easement recorded
12. Design Review: The final details of the design of Building B shall require a review and approval by DCDP Staff and
the Town's Design Consultant
Phase 2 Building Permit
Completed
Planning Board: Master Plan Special Permit
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Sec: 3; subsec "Conditionally Met"; para 2
The project will be conditioned to implement the results ofthe Town's Transportation Peer Review, and a final
mitigation package will be required to be approved prior to any phase ofthe project having a building permit.
Mitigation agreed upon- Discussion of mitigation schedule
ongoing.
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Sec: 3; subsec "Conditionally Met"; para 5
The Petitioner shall provide necessary documents for all on and offsite improvements prior to the issuance ofa
building permit for the first phase with review by DPW and the Director of DCDP
Mitigation agreed upon- Discussion of mitigation schedule
ongoing.
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VII Conditions of Approval
3. Recordation: Prior to issuance of the first Building Permit, the Petitioner shall provide a copy of this entire decision,
showingthat it has been filed and recorded with the Registry of Deeds
Building Permit
Complete
7. Municipal Clerk ofthe Works: "....to represent the Town during construction involving municipal utilities or offsite
public transportation improvements...shall fund through an escrow account with funds deposited by the Petitioner an(
withdrawn by the Town as -needed. The budget shall be based on the schedule for the respective Phase(s) provided by
the Petitioner and approved by DPW
Prior to First Building Permit
in Each Phase/Perpetual
Clerk is on Site now
8. Town Easements: All town easements shall be updated to reflect the new road layouts. Easement locations shall be
submitted to DCDP for review and recommendation for approval prior to final easement request to the Town. Further,
any necessary sidewalk and utility easements shall be executed with the Town.
Per DCDP determination
Complete
10. Phasing Plan: Prior to implementation ofthe Master Plan Special Permit and prior to issuance of any Bldg Permit
of each Phase, the Petitioner shall submit an updated Phasing Plan with interim measures for review and approval by
the DCDP and DPW.
Prior to Implementation of
the Master Plan Special
Permit/BP each Phase
Complete. Provided by RJOC
11 (a): Submit certified As -Built foundation plot plans showing all dimensional setbacks at the time of foundation
inspection for the Building and Zoning for each phase.
Prior Building
Commencement
Needs to be done after foundation is completed.
12. Plan to the Health Department: The Petitioner shall submit to the Health Department for approval for the control
and mitigation ofsccumulation of standing water for the prevention of vector borne diseases, on site noise, odor, dust,
asbestos, and rodent abatement.
Prior to each Phase
Just need to reference SWPPP (has been submitted to town
engineer). Rodent control plan to go in with Permit
submission.
14.(a) The information on how development in the Phase(s) conforms to the Dimensional Criteria and the Master Plan
Design Guidelines and the Design Guidelines of§9.03(d). This information shall also include a description of how the
proposed development in the Phase(s) differs from the information submitted at the time the Master Plan Special
Permit was granted. The Petitioner shall also provide details on rooftop screening of mechanical and other equipment
as part ofthis submission.
At site plan review
complete
Show on submited civil / landscape plans
14(b)AConstruction Management Plan for construction ofthe project (including trucks access, staging, noise,
vibration, hours, erosion controls) for review by the DPW and DCDP.
At site plan review
In progress-Cranshaw
Document submitted showing site access and coordination
14(c )A plan that includes protection measures for existing trees to remain on and around the site.
At site plan review
complete
Show on submited civil / landscape plans
14(d)A plan for vehicle parking and traffic management during construction to minimize the use of neighborhood
streets for construction purposes. This plan may include reduced parking, offsite parking, shuttle services, and other
methods to allow construction to occur.
At site plan review
In progress- Cranshaw
Document submitted showing site access and coordination
15(a)A utility plan showing all existing and proposed on and off -site infrastructure and connections necessary to
complete the Phase.
Prior to Final Site Plan Review
Approval for any Phase
complete
Show on submited civil / landscape plans
15(b)Agrading and drainage plan showing all existing and proposed site grading,
drainage, and stormwater management devices
Prior to Final Site Plan Review
Approval for any Phase
complete
Show on submited civil / landscape plans
15(c )Typical construction details for all utilities, including connections to municipal systems.
Prior to Final Site Plan Review
Approval for any Phase
complete
Show on submited civil / landscape plans
15(d)Ifthe utility needs or characteristics of the proposed Phase deviate from the assumptions used in developing the
Master Plan Special Permit, then the Petitioner shall submit a memorandum and associated documentation to
describe the deviations and any potential impacts.
Prior to Final Site Plan Review
Approval for any Phase
complete
Show on submited civil / landscape plans
15 (e) At time of Building Permit, provide a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan and filr the required Notice of
Intent with the EPA and DPW
Prior to Building Permit
Complete
SWPPP already filed with previous phase
16 (a) Master Plan level utilities are conceptual in nature so plans for all on and offsite work for each phase will be
required to be submitted for each phase of site development. All utility and grading plans shall have final review by
DPW prior to approval of any building permit for any phase ofthe Master Plan.
Prior to Final Site Plan Review
Approval for any Phase
Complete
Show on submited civil /landscape plans
16 (b): Approval of utilities and required mitigation must be completed prior to the issuance of a building permits for
the first phase (as part ofthis, the petitioner must address Peer Review comment by confirming assumptions made by
completing field inspection). Water and stormwater plans will need to have final approval by DPW prior to each phase
receiving a building permit.
Prior to Final Site Plan Review
Approval for any Phase
Being worked out, agreements in place
1/I funding letter submitted to Matt Shuman 12/18. Traffic
Mitigation dependent on 13 funding
16 (c) "...prior to receiving any Building Permit approval for any Phase, the Petitioner shall develop a detailed phasing
plan showing how the various elements of water, sewer, and storwater management systems will be constructed.
Prior top Final Site Plan
Review Approval for any Phase
Provided by RJOC
Show on submited civil /landscape plans
16(d) A comprehensive stormwater plan shall be approved for the Master Plan prior to the first Building Permit for
Phase 1.
Perpetual
on -going
Complete forA,E, B
16(e) E. All utilities, including but not limited to water, sewer and stormwater management systems for each Phase of
the Master Plan Special Permit shall be complete prior to issuance ofa Final Certificate of Occupancy for any building
or structure in that Phase.
Prior to Final CO for any phase
on -going
17 (b) WayfindingSignage: The Petitioners shall develop a wayfinding signage plan, with phased implementation if
necessary, to allow for necessary signage within the site. This plan shall include pedestrian and bicycle scale
wayfinding, including to off -site areas or destinations within Watertown such as Watertown Square, Coolige Square,
and the multi -use Greenways Path networks.
Prior to first BP of each
Phase/Perpetual
Ongoing -tie into RJOC phasing plans
18(a)A. Each Phase ofthe Master Plan Special Permit is required to have detailed landscape plans at the time of Final
Site Plan Review ofthat Phase(s). Plans shall, at a minimum, identify changes from the plans submitted as part ofthe
Master Plan Special Permit. They shall show areas of open space, areas of new landscaping, and provide a planting
schedule, the location, quantity, types, and size of all plant materials. Landscape Plans shall be subject to review and
approval and for species appropriateness, mix, size, quantity, and spacing by DCDP staff and all Public Shade Trees shall
have a separate review and approval by the Tree Warden.
Prior to Final Site Plan Review
A
on -going
current landscape plans are submitted
18(b) The Petitioners agree to provide suitable soils around shade trees: Structural soils will be required where
necessary in review with the Tree Warden and DCDP.
Prior to Final Site Plan Review
A
on -going
current landscape plans are submitted
18(c ) All landscaping installation shall be completed in each Phase prior to issuance ofthe Final Certificate of
Occupancy in any Phase. Atemporary Certificate of Occupancy may be issued in the event that a Phase is completed
"out ofseason". In addition, the Petitioner shall provide for
landscape maintenance of all landscaped areas in a Phase for the life of the Master Plan Special Permit.
Prior to Final CO
on -going
19(b)Consistent with the ZBA-2016-16 (ASP), Condition #6, the Petitioners shall integrate the site plans approved for
Home Depot to integrate with the Master Plan and Site Plan Review design to allow for appropriate landscape,
pedestrian, and vehicle connectivity (including the ring road) between the sites.
Prior to Final Site Plan Review
Approval for any Phase
on -going
shown on submitted civil/andscape plans
19(c ) The Petitioners shall incorporate speed control measures (i.e.) speed table)
along the proposed ring road along the southern edge ofthe Home Depot parcel.
Prior to Final Site Plan Review
Approval for any Phase
on -going
shown on submitted civil/andscape plans
19(d) The Petitioners shall provide details on the number, size and location of electric vehicle, car share and bicycle
parking in each Phase. The Petitioners shall include bicycle parking in compliance with the styles required by
§6.07(a)(2), or using a style as allowed by the Bicycle/Pedestrian Committee. The site's total bicycle parking provisions
will requirefinal review during each phase with appropriate mix and number identified for long-term enclosed and
short-term (customer or
visitor) parking, visible and near building entrances.
Prior to Final Site Plan Review
Approval for any Phase
on -going
shown on submitted civil/andscape plans
19(e) E. The Petitioners shall provide no fewer than:
1. 110 bicycle parking spaces for the residential component
2.81 bicycle parking spaces for the commercial component
3. 5 electric vehicle parking spaces, and
4. 3 parking spaces for car share programs.
Prior to Final Site Plan Review
Approval for any Phase
on -going
nsubmittedcivil/andscape plans as well as the Arch whereap
19(f) Internal Vehicular Circulation by Fire Department -The Petitioner shall ensure that there is a review and approval
of interim and the final internal vehicular circulation plan by the Fire Department.
Prior to Final Site Plan Review
Approval for any Phase
on -going
shown on submitted civil/andscape plans
19(g) ADA and Accessibility-AII site circulation shall provide for an inclusive and
accessible environment. All internal circulation will be American with Disabilities Act/ Massachusetts Architectural
Access Board compliant.
Prior to Final Site Plan Review
Approval for any Phase
on -going
shown on submitted civil/andscape plans
19(j) J. Phases: All phases of the project shall be required to have interim and final circulation plans reviewed and
approved by DCDP.
Prior to BP
on -going
the plan that was submitted for #14 above was used as the
circulation plan
20 Arsenal Park(a) The final vehicular, bicycle and pedestrian connections between the site and Arsenal Park shall be
subject to DCDP review.
Prior to issuance of Building
Permit for Phase 1
Complete
20 (b) The Petitioner has agreed to work with Town and participate in the redesign and improvements of Arsenal Park.
Prior to issuance of Building
Permit for Phase 1
on -going
20 (c ) The pedestrian/bicycle connection to Greenough Boulevard will need to be designed, with review by DCDP Staff
and the Conservation Commission as well as DCR, to ensure that it creates a safe and appropriate connection
As part of relevance phase
on -going
21. LEED Certifiable: The Petioner shall submit documentation for each Building or Phase to show that the project is
LEED silver certifiable, including the necessary checklist(s) indicating items provided.
Submit prior to BP and finalize
prior to CO for each
building/phase.
submitted for A, E and B2
Updated Checklists need to be submitted with BP
application and again prior to CO
22. Energy Assessment: The Petitioner shall conduct an Energy Assessment of each Building or Phase, as required by
WZO §9.03(a). The Assessment shall indicate, in writing, what actions/outcomes will betaken as part of that Phase.
The Petitioner shall also submit a copy of the Energy Assessment to DCDP for review and approval.
Prior to Final Site Plan Review
Approval for any Phase
on -going
submitted for A, E and B2
23. Screening: All aspects ofthe project shall be required to provide appropriate screening for all storage areas,
exposed machinery, service areas, loading areas, utilities. Further, appropriately screened HVAC plans shall be
submitted and reviewed as part ofSite Plan submittals.
Prior to CO for First Building
on -going
shown on submitted civil/andscape plans
24. Exterior Lighting: Final exterior/site lighting shall comply with Article VII ofthe Zoning Ordinance, and shall be
reviewed and approved as part of the Final Site Plan Approval for each Building or project Phase. Once the lighting is
operational, a reviewoftheinstallation shall be completed and, if necessary, additional measures shall betaken by the
Petitioner, including but not limited to further screening or
shielding installed to reduce off -site impacts.
Prior to Final Site Plan Review
Approval for any Phase and
once exterior lighting is
operational
on -going
shown on submitted civil/andscape plans. Will be updated
when final design iscompleted
25. Waste Management and Recyclables: The Petitioner shall providea narrative that describes the method of solid
waste disposal and recycling for all buildings. In addition, all trash and recycling shall be
collected by a private waste management company.
Prior to Final Site Plan Review
Approval for any Phase
on -going
Included in the narrative as part ofthe site plan review
application
26 (a) The Petitioners shall prepare and submit to the DCDP a description ofthe housing unit types, locations and sizes
sufficient for the DCDP and Watertown Housing Partnership to determine the project's compliance with Section 5.07
ofthe WZO.
Prior to Final Site Plan Review
Approval for any Phase with
residential
in progress, F has been through the WH P
does not apply for A, E or B
plicable
26(b) B. The Petitioner shall submit a Local Action Unit application to the State's Local Initiative Program and shall
comply with all the requirements of the Massachusetts Department of Housing & Community Development (DHCD) in
order for the affordable units to be included on the State's Subsidized Housing Inventory. The project shall only use
units per DHCD's minimum
floor sizes for affordable units.
Prior to CO
27 (B) Design -The Petioner shall finalize a mitigation package for off -site transportation improvements. The Petitioner
shall use a designer approved by the Town for all off -site transportation improvements within the rights of way.
Prior to Phase 1 Building
Permit
mitigation package designed
Mitigation agreed upon- Discussion of mitigation schedule
ongoing.
27 (c ) Completion - For each Phase, all associated off -site transportation improvements, shall be completed to the
satisfaction ofthe Town prior to issuance offinal Certificate of Occupancy. The project will be conditioned to
implement the results of the Town's Transportation Peer Review, and a final mitigation package will be required to be
approved prior to any phase ofthe project having a building permit. All proposed improvements will be subject to
final review and approval by the Town.
Prior to CO of each phase
Complete
Final mitigation plan submitted, reviewed and accepted.
27 (F) Arsenal Street at the Easterly Right In - Right out Access Drive: As part ofthe offsite improvements, on site
modifications may need to be completed by creating changes to the geometry of the onsite aspects of the intersection.
The area of change would be within the proposed roadway from approximately the beginning ofthe curb radius on the
south to the Arsenal ROW on the north, as identified on the Control Plans#QQ
Prior to submittal for Phase 1
in progress, changes to the current design
being considered
Part of off site mitigation design/plans
27(g) OffsiteTransportation Mitigation -The project shall implement the
recommendations as identified in the Arsenal Yards Mitigation contribution for Traffic and Infiltration & Inflow (1&1)
Impacts, dated December 27, 2016, and as reviewed in the Peer Review completed by WorldTech Engineering, dated
Januarys, 2017.
Prior to phase on CO or as
determined by town
complete
Final mitigation plan submitted, reviewed and accepted. I/I
mitigation funding agreed upon with DPW
27(h)Transformers/Switches-Submit locations of all transformers or switches that impact site circulations, with
particular focus on any locations adjacent to the Arsenal Park entrance (locations should also minimize tree removal
and protect the bicycle connection to the Park)
Prior to BP for each phase
complete
shown on submitted civil/andscape plans