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Breeze Apartments team seeks approval for site changes; contractor recommends segmented block wall over poured concrete
Summary
Developers of Breeze Apartments (121–125 Lake Street) told the committee they plan to switch from a cast-in-place concrete retaining wall to a segmented block retaining wall because additional soil, proximity to the property line and safety concerns make poured construction impractical; the team agreed to provide full elevations, landscape and transformer screening details before the next planning-board meeting.
The Project Review Committee on Nov. 14 reviewed proposed site-plan changes for Breeze Apartments at 121–125 Lake Street, including a change from a cast-in-place concrete retaining wall to a segmented block retaining wall, relocation of a dumpster enclosure, and updates to landscaping and transformer screening.
Project lead Eric told the board that additional soil uncovered during brownfield cleanup and the site’s limited ability to over-excavate — excavation would cross property lines and trigger EPA oversight — made the previously proposed poured wall impractical.…
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