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Planning Board Recommends Rezoning for Pacific Street Revitalization
The Planning Board reviewed a zoning map change (ZB application 226-12) and a companion text change (ZB application 226-13) related to Pacific Street in the South End neighborhood. The proposal aims to rezone a section of Pacific Street from RMF (multifamily residential) and CB (community business) districts to VC2 (village commercial) to revitalize the area and establish it as a 'main street' with ground-floor retail and apartments above. The rezoning seeks to increase conformance with current zoning, as many existing uses are non-conforming. The VC2 district allows for higher FAR and building heights (up to five stories on commercial streets like Pacific), with setbacks measured from the curb and requirements for pervious surfaces. A 'soft site' analysis identified potential redevelopment areas. Concerns were raised by board member Chet Salat regarding the rezoning extending into interior streets (Garden and Henry) and potentially impacting historic residential structures. The board recommended approval of the map change with consideration given to keeping historic residential structures on Garden and Henry Streets in the RMF zone, and also recommended approval of the text change to designate Pacific Street as a commercial street. The text change clarifies that commercial uses are permitted on the ground floor along Pacific Street and specifies height limits.
Planning Board Approves 13 Wiremill Road Subdivision
The Planning Board considered a subdivision application (4063) for 13 Wiremill Road, proposing to divide a 31,158 sq ft parcel into two lots. The applicant, Brenda Case, represented by D'Andrea Surveying and Engineering, requested a modification to allow the existing shared access to be maintained at its current width, which does not meet the 18-foot requirement. The proposed lots (44 and 45) would exceed the minimum lot size of 10,000 sq ft and minimum frontage of 75 ft. The application also detailed plans for a conceptual site plan, including building envelopes, a new driveway with a backout area, site distance considerations, well location, parking, fuel source, and drainage management. Concerns were raised by a board member regarding visual screening along the westerly property line, adjacent to a commercial use, and the applicant addressed the presence of a vinyl fence and existing hedge. The board also discussed connectivity to city sewer and the proposed footprint of the new dwelling. Ultimately, the board approved the subdivision.
West Havilland Estates LLC Subdivision Approved by Planning Board
The Planning Board held a public hearing for subdivision application 4062, proposed by West Havilland Estates LLC at 20 West Havilland Lane. The applicant seeks to subdivide a 14-acre parcel into five lots, averaging 2.8 acres each, in the RA1 single-family zoning district. This is a modification of a plan approved about 10 years prior. The site was formerly the Twin Lakes Swim Club and has been vacant and in disrepair. The application proposes to remove derelict buildings and develop five new homes. Key discussions included the modification of a conservation easement area (net addition of over 2,000 sq ft), underground wiring preference, demolition of existing structures, reduced impervious surface, and compliance with the drainage manual. Neighbors raised concerns about fire hydrants/cisterns, driveway widening, runoff control, visibility of new homes, and access for dog walkers. The applicant team addressed these concerns, explaining that cisterns are no longer used by the fire department, runoff will be managed by a new retention system, new homes will be lower than existing ones on West Havilland Lane due to topography, and the private road's accessibility will be determined by future residents. The board noted the property's location in the Res 1 single-family future land use category and approved the subdivision unanimously.
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