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Historic Preservation Board continues Basecamp school plans after detailed compatibility debate
Summary
The board continued the application for a new Basecamp education facility at 245 & 251 Washington Avenue to the September meeting after extensive discussion about scale, setbacks and rooftop projections; staff and the applicant agreed to further design work on massing, stair placement and fence/landscape treatment.
The Historic Preservation Board on July 12 continued review of a proposed new educational facility for Basecamp 305 at 245 and 251 Washington Avenue to the board’s September meeting following substantial discussion about massing, rooftop projections and compatibility with adjacent contributing buildings.
Staff described revisions submitted since the June meeting, noted a unanimous conditional‑use approval from the planning board and recommended approval of the design with a reduction in rooftop height exceptions. The applicant team from Architectonica presented a multi‑story design with terraces intended for outdoor teaching, a double‑height covered play area and rooftop gardens. The applicant said they would…
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