Smith Forum presentation

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The Smith Property Public

Forum

March 2, 2011

Photo: Historical Society


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8+ acres located at 715 & 717 Main Street

Used as a commercial site since the early 1900s andoperated as Smiths Garage.

Also has two houses

Photo: j.burney


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Zoning

Prior to 1972 all land in Boltonwas unzoned. In 1972 the firstzoning districts were created

Smiths continued to operate as aPre-Existing Non Conforming Use(PENC) until the early 2000s

A PENC use which has beenabandoned, discontinued for a

period of 2-years shall not be re-established, and any future use ofthe premises shall conform withthe Bolton Bylaw


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Brownfield Site lead, arsenic & petroleum

Phase 1 & 2 completed

Phase 3 needs assessment

Phase 4 cleanup

Phase 5 final inspection


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Wetlands

Perennial Stream (Great Brook)


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Board of Health

Failed septic systems for the 2 houses

and the garage


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UMass visualization of the Smith property


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Zoning Scenarios

Residential

Current zoning requires

80,000 Sq. ft. (almost 2-acres) per housing unit.

Property consists of 8+acres which could allow upto 4 houses or less (need tofit in septic & well & meetwetland requirements)

Courtesy of Historical Society


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Zoning Scenarios

Residential 40B

Bypass local zoning requirements.

25% of units must be deedrestricted as affordable units.

E.g.

The Regency 23 acres 60 units (2.61units per acre) Smith would have20 units

Sunset Ridge 15.5 acres 28 units(1.81 units per acre) Smith wouldhave 14.48 units


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Zoning Scenarios

Mixed Use 40B

Residential project may

contain ancillary

commercial, institutional, or

other non residential uses.

Planned & designed to

complement the primaryresidential uses


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Zoning Scenarios

Village Overlay w/ Design Guidelines

Village Overlay could allow

mixed use (residential &

commercial uses) that arecompatible with the historic

context of the neighborhood.

The design guidelines could

control: architectural style,

building mass, lighting,landscaping, signage,

buffering, parking, setbacks &

building heights.


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Zoning Scenarios

Rezone to Business or

Limited Business


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Zoning Scenarios

40R Smart Growth Districts

Allows for dense residential ormixed use development. 20%of housing must be affordable.

The Board of Selectmensubmits an application to thestate requesting a SmartGrowth District. Onceapproved by the State, acommunity then adopts thesmart growth district at townmeeting 2/3rds vote.

Financial incentives: zoning

incentive payment e.g.

$10,000 for up to 20 units,bonus payments $3,000 for

each unit, educational cost

reimbursement

(see handout for more details)


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NEXT:7:55 8:25 pm discussion between

the Planning Board, Board of

Selectmen & EconomicDevelopment Committee

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