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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: Page Section Requirement Timeframe for Compliance Status/ Responsible for Providing Comments pg 5 of 13 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 Page Section Requirement Timeframe for Compliance Status/ Responsible for Providing Comments 10 of28 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. 11 of28 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. g g• 21 thru 26 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