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Commission continues proposed 18‑unit New Driftway project to July 20 for peer-review and outstanding materials
Summary
An 18‑unit multifamily proposal at 7 New Driftway was continued to July 20 after the commission requested completion of a wetlands peer review, a D‑file number, a landscape plan and additional clarifications on retaining walls and riverbank impacts.
Paul Gunn of Morris Engineering presented a notice of intent for 7 New Driftway (John Barry), proposing an 18‑unit multifamily building sited on the existing foundation with associated parking, utilities and stormwater infrastructure. The project would locate eight parking spaces under the structure, move the entrance to the rear yard, and—compared with an earlier 19‑unit approval—reduce impervious and degraded areas by roughly 5,000 sq ft, the applicant said.
Gunn described stormwater design using vegetated conveyance (sheet flow and filter strips) and said a landscape plan is in preparation. Staff and commissioners noted outstanding items: an active wetlands peer review, the DEP/DPW D‑file number, and required planning‑board and design‑review submissions. Commissioners asked for clarification on a retaining wall and the proposed driveway’s proximity to a bordering vegetated wetland and inland bank; the applicant explained the plan seeks to minimize grading by using the existing foundation and to locate the parking area so overall site disturbance is reduced compared with the previously approved project.
Members also raised invasive species (knotweed) management in the riverfront area and requested the applicant consider a maintenance plan or invasive-removal approach. The commission granted a continuance to July 20 to allow the applicant to provide the outstanding technical documents, peer-review responses and the landscape plan.
Next steps: applicant to supply D‑file details, peer‑review responses and a complete landscape/planting plan and clarify retaining‑wall and driveway sections before the July 20 hearing.
