Richard F. Gately

“Motion made and 2nd to grant the leave to withdraw without prejudice, all in favor, 7-1-1 (Campbell Opposed; Gately Absent)..”

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“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 7-0-1-1 (Gately Absent, Lannan Abstained)..”

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“Motion made and 2nd to approve the special permit with the 10 Conditions, as amended, as follows: 1. The Plan of Record shall be the plan entitled "Site Development Plans For Building Addition, 196 Lexington Street, Woburn, Massachusetts dated September 30, 2021, revised October 6, 2021, revised November 30, 2021; Sheet V-101 dated September 30, 2021; Sheet C-001 dated September 30, 2021; Sheet C-002 dated September 30, 2021; Sheet C-101 dated September 30, 2021; Sheet C-102 dated September 30, 2021, revised October 6, 2021, revised November 30, 2021; Sheet C-103 dated September 30, 2021; Sheet C-104 dated September 30, 2021; Sheet C-501 dated September 30, 2021; Sheet 502 dated September 30, 2021; Sheet C-502 dated September 30, 2021" prepared by Allen & Major Associates, 100 Commerce Way, Woburn, MA 01801 (the "Plan"); 2. Except as modified by this Decision, all conditions set forth in the Special Permit Decision dated June 14, 2005 shall remain in full force and effect; 3. Car carriers are prohibited from unloading vehicles on public streets including but not limited to Lexington Street and Mayflower Road; 4. All onsite lighting fixtures, including but not limited to building and pole mounted fixtures, will be Dark Sky compliant and shielded to minimize excess light glare toward abutting properties; 5. Construction work on the exterior of the site shall be from 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. on Saturdays. No work on the exterior of the site shall be permitted on Sunday, or state and federal holidays recognized by the City of Woburn; 6. There shall be adequate rodent control in place prior to commencement of any site disturbance and maintained throughout all site development and construction phases. The Applicant shall provide monthly rodent control reports to both the Board of Health and the Department of Inspectional Services; 7. As-built plans shall be provided at the conclusion of the project to the satisfaction of the Engineering Department and Department of Inspectional Services. In addition, the Applicant shall provide interim as-built plans as required during permitting coordination with the City Engineer and Building Commissioner; 8. A Dust Management/Mitigation plan for dust control during all phases of sitework/ construction shall be filed with the Department of Inspectional Services; 9. The exterior design of the buildings and all signage shall be substantially as shown on the architectural plans entitled Exterior Elevations, dated September 30, 2021 and November 29, 2021 and proposed by Praxis 3 Design and Jewett Construction; and 10. There shall be no construction vehicles parking on Lexington Street nor at the George I. Campbell American Legion. A construction vehicle parking plan shall be submitted to the Building Department., all in favor, 8-0-1 (Dillon Opposed)..”

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“Motion made and 2nd to grant the special permit with the following 17 Conditions, as amended: 1. The Applicant shall construct and improve the site as substantially described in the plans submitted with the Special Permit Petition entitled: "Site Development Plans for Mixed Use Development, 0 New Boston Street Rear, Woburn, MA" dated May 7, 2020, revised September 2, 2021; revised November 26, 2021; Sheet EX-1 dated December 1, 2021; Sheet ANR-1 dated July 28, 2021; Sheet C-001 dated September 2, 2021, revised November 26, 2021; Sheet C-002 dated September 2, 2021, revised November 26, 2021; Sheet C-101 dated September 2, 2021, revised November 26, 2021; Sheet C-102 dated September 2, 2021, revised November 26, 2021; Sheet C-103 dated September 2, 2021, revised November 26, 2021; Sheet C-104 dated September 2, 2021, revised November 26, 2021; Sheet C-105 dated September 2, 2021, revised November 26, 2021; Sheet C-106 dated September 2, 2021, revised November 26, 2021; Sheet C-107 dated September 2, 2021, revised November 26, 2021; Sheet C-501 dated September 2, 2021, revised November 26, 2021; Sheet C-502 dated September 2, 2021, revised November 26, 2021; Sheet C-503 dated September 2, 2021, revised November 26, 2021; Sheet C-504 dated September 2, 2021, revised November 26, 2021; Sheet C-505 dated September 2, 2021, revised November 26, 2021; Sheet C-506 dated September 2, 2021, revised November 26, 2021; Sheet C-507 dated September 2, 2021, revised November 26, 2021; Sheet C-508 dated September 2, 2021, revised November 26, 2021; Sheet L-101 dated September 2, 2021, revised November 26, 2021; Sheet L-102 dated September 2, 2021, revised November 26, 2021 and Sheet BMP dated November 26, 2021 prepared by Allen & Major Associates, Inc., 100 Commerce Way, Woburn, MA 01801 (hereinafter the "Site Plan") although design adjustments and modifications generally associated with: (i) preparing so-called "working drawings" or (ii) site conditions shall be permitted so long as such changes do not constitute substantial changes from said plans as determined by the Building Commissioner. In the event that the Building Commissioner determines that the building plans filed with the Building Permit Application are not in substantial conformance with the Site Plan, the Applicant may request a review of said plans by the City Council Special Permits Committee who shall make a final determination. If the Special Permits Committee makes a determination that the proposed plans are not in conformance with the Site Plan, the Applicant shall be required to file a Special Permit Petition seeking approval to modify the Site Plan; 2. Except in the event of an emergency, work on the exterior of the site shall be from 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. on Saturdays. No work on the exterior of the site shall be permitted on Sunday, or state and federal holidays recognized by the City of Woburn; 3. There shall be adequate rodent control in place prior to commencement of any site disturbance and maintained throughout all site development and construction phases. The Applicant shall provide monthly rodent control reports to both the Board of Health and the Department of Inspectional Services; 4. Prior to the issuance of a Building Permit, the Applicant shall file a snow storage and removal plan with the Department of Inspectional Services; 5. All dumpsters, if any, shall be enclosed, by means of a fence, wall or landscaping in compliance with the Woburn Zoning Ordinance and Title 8 Section VII 8-17 of the Woburn Municipal Code. In addition rodent control measures in connection with any dumpsters shall be in place and maintained; 6. As- built plans shall be provided at the conclusion of the Project to the satisfaction of the Engineering Department and Department of Inspectional Services. In addition, the Applicant shall provide interim as-built plans as required during permitting coordination with the City Engineer and Building Commissioner; 7. Landscaping shall be installed substantially in conformance with the Landscaping Plan as submitted by the Applicant to the City Council, except as otherwise provided for in these Conditions. Such landscaping shall be maintained, repaired or replaced by the Applicant and/or its successors and assigns, as needed to maintain compliance with such Landscape Plan and other applicable requirements; 8. In addition to those permanent signs approved in connection with the Project, the Applicant may display, on the Project property, temporary construction, marketing, or leasing similar signs stating appropriate and applicable information advertising the Project. All signage shall be as shown on the plans submitted to the City Council and subject to Section 23.9 of the Woburn Zoning Ordinance; 9. The Applicant shall submit monthly construction reports to the City Council, Building Commissioner, City Engineer, Fire Department and Conservation Commission; 10. A Dust Management/Mitigation plan for dust control during all phases of sitework/ construction shall be filed with the Department of Inspectional Services; 11. The Project shall not exceed 250 units; 12. There shall be no three (3) bedroom units; 13. The Applicant must comply with the Requirements of Section 11.11 of the Zoning Ordinance (Affordable Housing Requirement) relative to the creation of 15% affordable housing units (i.e. 15% of 250 is 38 units); 14. During the period of construction and for ongoing marketing purposes, notwithstanding any pre-conditions for the issuance of a Building Permit or Certificate of Occupancy otherwise set forth herein, the Applicant shall be entitled to designate and utilize for marketing purposes (on a temporary or permanent basis) several of the units as decorated model units for leasing purposes. The model units and leasing office(s) shall be subject to the usual requirements of the Building Commissioner with respect to building and fire code compliance; 15. All buildings in the Project will incorporate the following green building techniques helping to achieve the targeted greenhouse gas reductions: a. Water efficient landscaping will be installed to minimize water use; b. The Project will employ best practices for stormwater design and construct a new stormwater management system that meets current DEP requirements; c. Residents will have access to bicycle racks in close proximity to the buildings and interior bike storage; d. The Project will include parking spaces for hybrid and electrical vehicles as well as dual electric vehicle curb-side universal charging stations integrated into the garage structure; e. Roof and wall installation and window glass will be designed to meet or exceed code; f. Light colored material will be used on the flat building roofs (cool roofs); g. Commitment to have "solar-ready" space available for a possible third- party photo-voltaic (PV) installation on a portion of the roofs, as possible; h. The heating/cooling system as a condensing (or instantaneous), gas-fired heat and hot water system with a 95% efficiency (AFUE 95%), and a high-efficiency air conditioning unit SEER 14. Heating and cooling efficiency will meet or exceed Code; i. The residential units will have programmable thermostats to allow residents to set back temperatures during non-occupancy times; j. High-efficiency LED fixtures will be used to reduce interior light power efficiency; k. Energy efficient LED fixtures will be used to light the parking lots and exterior walkways; l. Motion detectors in common areas to reduce energy consumption; m. Incorporation of Energy STAR appliances; n. All buildings will have low-flow toilets and shower heads; o. Faucet aerators for decreasing water consumption using mixed air; p. Onsite recycling programs, including recycling receptacles located in common areas; q. Trash compactor to be located in the building; 16. Mitigation for this Project shall be the payment of a monetary contribution of $150,000.00 toward the installation of traffic control and associated geometric improvements at New Boston Street at Merrimack Street, and New Boston Street at Woburn Street and Presidential Way; and 17. Petitioner shall submit a new floorplan and affordable housing layout, ROLL CALL: Campbell - No; Concannon - No; Demers - Yes, Dillon - No; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Lannan - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - No; Tedesco - Yes. MOTION PASSES..”

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“Motion made and 2nd to grant the leave to withdraw without prejudice, all in favor, 6-0-1-2 (Mercer-Bruen Absent, Gately and Lannan Abstained)..”

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“Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 7-0-1-1 (Mercer-Bruen Absent, Ferullo Abstained)..”

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“Motion made and 2nd to accept the communication and make it part of the permanent record, all in favor, 7-0-1-1 (Gately Absent, Mercer-Bruen Abstained)..”

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“Motion made and 2nd that the MINOR MODIFICATION BE granted and that all previous conditions remain in full force and effect unless otherwise modified herein, all in favor, 7-0-1-1 (Gately Absent, Mercer-Bruen Abstained)..”

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“Motion made and 2nd to GRANT THE SPECIAL PERMIT with the following four conditions: 1. The Dumpster shall be screened; 2. Petitioner shall provide a pest control schedule to the Board of Health; 3. The parking lot shall be striped and maintained in perpetuity; and 4. Exterior lighting shall remain on the property, all in favor, 7-0-1-1 (Mercer-Bruen Absent; Dillon Abstained)..”

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“Hours of operation are from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday, No Sundays or Holidays. There will be no loading of vehicles before 7 a.m. or after 7 p.m., all in favor, 8-1 (Mercer-Bruen Opposed)..”

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