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Meeting Minutes 2023 14AY 25 A 8: 5:b
March 29, 2023 — Work Session
I'lANSFIELD
MEETING HELD IN PERSON SA(;HUSETTS
Public Safety Community Room
Present: Joseph Cerretani, Chair; Sharon Friedman, Clerk; Ralph Penney; Michael McClanahan;
Adrian LeCesne; Brendan Roche, Associate and Mark Corsillo, Associate
Sarah Raposa, Director of Planning & Development
Priscilla McGill, Administrative Secretary
Absent: Michael Feck
Ms. Raposa referenced three meeting documents submitted for discussion which focused on Bylaw
zoning incentives and guidelines (clean version, redlined version, and results of the mini -survey). The
Board mini survey majority consensus was to have two sub -districts based on height (45 feet max outer
edge and 65 feet max closer to the tracks) and a by -right density of 30 units per acre.
Discussion continued for the overlay district zoning draft incentive structure for pre -qualifications and
incentive tiers. Incentive A could be allowed more than once up to the maximum allowed density (60
dwelling units/acre) with nine option incentives to choose from. Incentive B has four options and
Incentive C has six options. The discussion ensued for incentive requirements and percentages of each
for a total requirement of 60% or potential to reduce to 50%. The Board discussed whether it would be
required to choose A prior to B and C or if it could be a mix of incentive choices, but that the language
should be clearer for how the structure works and how incentives should be chosen. Requirements for
first floor retail and mixed use and Incentive C monetary options were discussed.
There was discussion whether the park incentives would be an advantage. Food service accommodations
were suggested. There was further discussion on the incentive tiers usage and a developer's options on
how they choose from each tier. The Board suggested that more clarification should be included. The
Board agreed that one choice should be made from the first incentive and then multiple from the others to
equal the total requirement. The Board discussed the sidewalk incentive and which tier it should be
placed in.
Public realm incentives were revised and moved to the prequalification requirements. In lieu of the tree
listing, the Board agreed to reference American Standard requirements and that trees shall not be less than
three-inch caliper.
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Ms. Raposa referenced the Design Standard change for mininnun storefront glass reduced from 75% to
50%. Discussion ensued for the use of clear or obscured glass and height of glass for use in commercial
or residential space. The Board agreed that there would be project review at Site Plan application stage.
Ms. Raposa suggested using the term "non-residential" as reference.
There was discussion for the clarification of the term "mixed -use" and to use the same reference
throughout the document. The Board asked if the units could be rental or owner occupied. Ms. Raposa
noted that zoning would not dictate ownership. Discussion continued for clarification of signs, awnings,
security grills and shutters. Signage would fall under the Bylaw requirements.
Mr. Corsillo noted that relating to (4) Building Facades (a) there is a conflict in reference to the location
of the main entrance being on the fagade of the building facing the transit station or streets leading to the
transit station. He suggested clarification language for the location of the building main entrance. The
Board then discussed the location of doors in reference to streets and the building orientation in order to
clarify the building fagade issue.
The next discussion will take place at the April 12 Planning Board meeting.
Motion to adjourn at 8:28 p.m. (McClanahan-Corsillo)
Seven (7) in favor, Zero (0) opposed, Zero (0) abstained PASSES
Date of Next Planning Board Meeting: April 12, 2023 at 7: 00 p. m.
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Signature of Cleric
Date of Approval
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