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Planning staff brief board on 5½‑story mixed‑use project; commissioners press for more two‑bedroom units
Summary
A site‑plan application for a proposed 5½‑story mixed‑use building that previously received ZBA variances was discussed; staff listed the current unit mix as 6 studios, 13 one‑bedrooms and 2 two‑bedrooms and noted 24 parking spaces would be provided using a lift system.
Planning staff updated the board on an adjourned application for a 5½‑story mixed‑use building that previously received variances from the Zoning Board of Appeals. The proposal includes a mechanical lift for parking and 24 proposed parking spaces across one of the two development lots.
Staff reviewed the unit mix shown on current plans: 6 studios, 13 one‑bedrooms and 2 two‑bedrooms. Several commissioners expressed concern about the small number of two‑bedroom units and asked whether the applicant would increase the number of larger units; staff said the application, as submitted, reflects market‑rate housing but that the applicant would confirm final unit mix at the presentation.
The planning board did not take a vote; the applicant and project team will present at the next meeting where commissioners expect to press for clarity on unit mix and parking operations for the mechanical lift system.
