MODERA WESTON INFO SESSION - June 4, 2019 - Town of Weston
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MODERA WESTON
INFO SESSION
June 4, 2019
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Development Team
• Developer: Mill Creek Residential
• Consultant: Salt Marsh Design
• Mark Romanowicz
• Formerly VP of Development Salt Marsh Design
for Highland Meadows
• Architect: The Architectural Team THE A RCHITECTURAL TEAM
• Civil / Plan: Howard Stein Hudson
Hawk
• Landscape: Hawk Design
Design
• Legal: Goulston & Storrs
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751-761 Boston Post Road: Timeline
• February 5, 2018: Mark held first meeting with Weston officials seeking initial
feedback on the site’s 40B potential
• Initial concept: up to 247 apartments spread throughout the site
• August, 2018: Mark executed Option Agreement with Land Seller, then introduces
himself and concept to each abutting neighbor
• 8/23/18 – 2/18/19: Mark held 18 meetings with Weston committees, boards,
departments, and neighborhood groups
• 9/12/18: Presentation to Selectmen; Town Crier article on 9/20
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Mark Romanowicz + Mill Creek: Timeline • 9/7/2018: First introduced to each other by mutual relationship • 10/17/2018: Executed Letter of Intent • 2/21/2019: Executed Purchase & Sale Agreement • 3/1/2019: Filed Project Eligibility Application with MassHousing • 5/20/2019: PEL Received from MassHousing; 40B Application Filed • 6/10/2019: Opening of ZBA Hearing 4
751-761 Boston Post Road: Timeline Since 3/1 PEL Filing • 3/11: Rail Trail Advisory Committee • 3/11: Police Department • 3/12: Affordable Housing Trust • 3/13: Cambridge Water District • 3/13: Traffic & Sidewalk Committee • 3/14: Forest & Trails Association • 3/19: Board of Selectmen • 3/20: DPW, Water & Engineering • 3/20: Planning Board • 3/21: Historic Commission • 3/25: Fire Department • 3/26: Board of Health • 3/26: Conservation Commission Completed Meetings Italicized 5
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Modera Weston Existing Conditions
Weston, MA | March 19, 2019 | 18140 | © The Architectural Team, Inc.
Town-Owned Land
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Modera Weston Proposed Conditions
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Townhome Buildings
Elevator Buildings
Existing Buildings
Wetlands
Wetlands
B
Wetlands
A
T4
T7
T3
T1 T2
T6
T5
T8
E1
E3
E2
Modera Weston Landscape Plan
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Development Overview
• 61.79 acres total
• 180 apartments surrounded by lush landscaping
• Density: 2.9 apartments per acre
• 2-story townhomes and 2.5- to 3-story mid-rise buildings
• 132 One-bedroom, two-bedroom, and three-bedroom flat-style apartments in elevator
buildings over tempered parking below
• 48 Two-bedroom and three-bedroom townhome-style apartments with integral garages
• Overall parking ratio of 1.7
• Preserve up to three (3) historic structures on site
• Reuse for leasing office, community amenities, and back-of-house as practicable
• Amenities include work-from-home offices, fitness center, club room, pool, grills, and more
• Integrate community with surrounding trails and natural areas
• Current plan is developed on 12.7 acres (less than 21% of site area)
• Over 49 acres (over 79% ) of land area to be undisturbed (subject to permitting process)
7Preliminary Development Overview
Market Rate Affordable Apartment Sizes, Estimated Affordable Rents
Home Type Homes Homes Total Homes s.f. Market Rents (Net of U.A.)
1 BR Apartment 39 13 (25%) 52 1,000 – 1,400 $3,500 - $4,000 $1,521
2 BR Apartment 59 19 (24%) 78 1,250 – 1,500 $4,000 - $5,500 $1,825
3 BR Apartment 1 1 (50%) 2 1,400 – 1,600 $5,000 - $6,500 $2,108
2 BR Townhome 24 8 (25%) 32 1,500 – 1,700 $4,500 - $6,000 $1,825
3 BR Townhome 12 4 (25%) 16 1,700 – 2,100 $6,500 - $8,000 $2,108
TOTAL 135 45 (25%) 180
• Affordable homes are evenly distributed throughout the community
• Minimum of 5% (9 homes) must be accessible
• All apartments within midrise must be accessible convertible
• Minimum of 2% (4 homes) must support hearing impaired residents
• All 180 homes count toward Weston’s subsidized housing inventory
8Modera Weston View of Green Looking East Weston, MA | March 19, 2019 | 18140 | © The Architectural Team, Inc.
Townhome Buildings T1 and T2 Townhome Building T2 at End
Building A at Corner Building A and Townhome Building T1
Modera Weston Rendered Perspectives
Weston, MA | March 19, 2019 | 18140 | © The Architectural Team, Inc.Section Through Townhome
Section Through Elevator Building
Modera Weston Typical Building Sections
Weston, MA | March 19, 2019 | 18140 | © The Architectural Team, Inc.First Floor Plan
Garage Floor Plan
Modera Weston Building B Floor Plans
Weston, MA | March 19, 2019 | 18140 | © The Architectural Team, Inc.Buildings T1-T8 | Second Floor Plan
Buildings T1-T8 | First Floor Plan
Building B | Second & Third Floor Plan
Modera Weston Buildings B & T1-T8 Floor Plans
Weston, MA | March 19, 2019 | 18140 | © The Architectural Team, Inc.761 Boston Post Road 751 Boston Post Road Existing Barn
Typical Townhome Front Elevation Typical Townhome Side Elevation
Typical Townhome Side Elevation Typical Townhome Rear Elevation
Modera Weston Building Elevations
Weston, MA | March 19, 2019 | 18140 | © The Architectural Team, Inc.Front Elevation
Side Elevation
Modera Weston Building A Elevations
Weston, MA | March 19, 2019 | 18140 | © The Architectural Team, Inc.Rear Elevation
Side Elevation
Modera Weston Building A Elevations
Weston, MA | March 19, 2019 | 18140 | © The Architectural Team, Inc.Analysis of Weston Zoning By-Law
Zoning District: Single Family Residence District A and Single Family Residence District B
Overlay: Wetlands Flood Plain Protection District A and Wetlands Flood Plain Protection District B
Weston Zoning By-Law
Zoning Bylaw Section Requirements Waiver
Uses Multifamily Dwellings are not permitted in the Single Waiver requested to permit the construction of a
Family Residence District A or District B. multifamily apartment building with approximately
§V.B
180 residential units, and accessory building
structures.
Wetlands and Flood Plain Prior to any construction requiring utilities in the Wetlands Waiver from Planning Board review requested; all
Protection District and Flood Plain Protection Districts A and B, the Planning Project approvals required from the Planning Board
Board must determine that all utilities are located, will be obtained through the comprehensive permit
§V.G(2)
protected and constructed as to minimize or eliminate process and in compliance with the Massachusetts
flood damage and that methods of disposal for sewage, Wetlands Protections Act.
refuse, and other wastes and methods of providing
drainage are adequate to reduce flood hazards and
prevent pollution.
Wetlands and Flood Plain A Special Permit is required prior to the erection or Waiver of Special Permit requested.
Protection District construction of a structure in the Wetlands and Flood
Plain Protection District A.
§V.G(1)
Sign Regulations General limitations on signage. Waiver requested to permit typical signage associated
with multifamily development.
§VII.B
9Analysis of Weston Zoning By-Law (continued)
Weston Zoning By-Law
Zoning Bylaw Section Requirements Waiver
Parking There must be two spaces for each Dwelling Unit. Waiver requested to allow approximately 1.7 spaces
per Dwelling Unit.
§VIII.A(i)
Minimum Setback from Lot Line District A: 45 ft. Waiver requested to allow 33.5 ft. setback from side
lot line.
§VI.B(2) District B: 35 ft.
Note: Townhome building T8 can readily be relocated
to eliminate this waiver request.
Height of Pitched Roofs 37 feet or 2.5 stories, whichever is less Waiver requested to allow building height of 56 ft. or
3 stories for the mid-rise buildings.
§VI.E(2)
Note: The townhome buildings comply with the
requirements.
Maximum FAR 0.10 Waiver requested to allow FAR of 0.14.
§VI.F.3
10Analysis of General Town By-Law
General Town By-Laws
General Bylaw Section Requirements Waiver
Material Removal By-Law Removal of soil, loam, sand or gravel from any Land not in Waiver of Special Permit required; the Project
public use is prohibited, unless expressly allowed by Section will require removal of soil and loam which is
Article XI
VI.I(3) of the Zoning Bylaw or authorized by a Special Permit. not allowed by the Zoning Bylaw.
Scenic Roads By-Law Any repair maintenance, reconstruction or paving work to be Waiver from Planning Board review
done within the Scenic Road Boundary that involves (i) cutting requested; all Project approvals required from
Article XXIII
down or removing significant trees, or (ii) tearing down, burial, the Planning Board will be obtained through
relocation or destruction of stone walls or portions thereof the comprehensive permit process.
requires prior written approval of the Planning Board after a
public hearing.
Stormwater and Erosion Control If the Project requires Site Plan Approval, Definitive Subdivision Waiver from Planning Board review
(Article XXVII) or a Special Permit from the Planning Board, stormwater review requested: all Project approvals required from
will be completed as part of the Planning Board process. the Planning Board will be obtained through
and
the comprehensive permit process.
A Major Permit is required for any land disturbance, exceeding
Stormwater & Erosion Control
an area of 5,000- SF or more than 20% of a parcel or lot.
Regulations
Demolition Delay Requirement for demolition delay, to the extent applicable. Waiver from demolition delay, to the extent
applicable, requested; all Project approvals
Article XXVI
will be obtained through the comprehensive
permit process.
11Other Waivers
Other Waivers
Rules and Regulations Requirements Waiver
Site Plan Approval Rules and Requirement for Site Plan Approval, to the extent applicable. All Project approvals will be obtained through
Regulations the comprehensive permit process.
Board of Health Regulations The requirements to comply with the local Board of Health The Project will comply with the Massachusetts
Regulations for Sewage Disposal Systems. Department of Environmental Protection
guidelines.
Tree Removal Policy for Landowners must obtain prior permission from the All Project approvals required from the Planning
Landowners Conservation Commission prior to any tree or brush removal Board will be obtained through the
or trimming, vegetation removal or cutting, lawn expansion, comprehensive permit process; the Project will
soil grading and construction) in the following areas: comply with the Massachusetts Wetlands
Protections Act.
Wetland Resource Area (defined as 100 year flood zone,
wetlands, streams, ponds and marshes)
Riverfront Areas (land within 200 feet of a perennial
stream).
Buffer zones
N/A Local requirements, codes, bylaws, and regulations, to the A waiver is requested from all other local
extent applicable. requirements, codes, bylaws, and regulations not
specifically listed herein to the extent necessary
to construct the Project in accordance with the
plans submitted with the Application.
12Modera Weston View of Green Looking East Weston, MA | March 19, 2019 | 18140 | © The Architectural Team, Inc.
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