ZB03-20-2014

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Minutes of the meeting of March 20, 2014 
PRESENT: Paul B. Carroll, Chairman 
Gregory L. Pando 
John S. Marini 
Also Present: Kevin Feeney, Alternate Member 
Velma J. Coffey, Admin. Asst. and Recording Secretary 
Chairman Carroll opened the meeting at 7:04 pm, This is a Special Meeting on Shelter 
Development —125 Turnpike St — 50 -13- SPA -SP -V (PC,GP,JM) (Continued fi•o,n 
Feb 13, mtg) Construction of 160 unit Senior Housing (assisted living) 
Chairman Carroll said this has been our 3rd meeting. We have heard from most of the 
neighbors, I would like to concentrate on new information. Atty. Staiti appeared before 
the Board, representing Shelter Development, along with Michael Glynn, Erik Anderson, 
Blair Hynes, 
Atty. Staiti thanked the Board for scheduling the meeting and thank you to all parties 
involved. The new changes are highlighted. Revised plans were sent March 14t ", minor 
adjustments. The Build Factor is now met (23.8) so we withdraw that relief. No Variance 
is needed. There are elevation changes. 1 - Break up mass of buildings. 42 ft in some 
places, most are 36ft high. (in SHOD, it is 36ft as of right). 2 — we moved it back 25ft.3- 
a second letter from the BOS was signed at ATM. We will pursue this. Chairman 
Carroll stated that the BOS letter says $700K mitigation vs. affordable housing. (YES). 4- 
approval from Conservation given, along with Order of Conditions, Land Disturbance, 
Landscaping. It will be a better site because of it. 5 — Landscaping improvements: we 
have an agreement with Columbia Gas (owners of parcel between neighbors and the 
proposed site). Eric Anderson — Pro -Con Inc. said the issues were the height and 
proximity to Red Tail Run. The requirement is 15ft setback. We are at 11 Oft back. The 
original vs.this is further back. We re- allocated parking to do this. It is a large site, but it 
hemmed in by wetlands, turnpike St and a hill. Chairman Carroll asked if you can push it 
back further (NO). Mr. Anderson discussed height of building. Pointed out 36ft at the 
flat roof. Bldg.. code height is 42ft. Actual height is 42ft and 36ft in most areas. The 
cornices are at 36ft. in the revised rendering, no longer a peak roof. See rendering from 
Red Tail Run. Chairman Carroll asked if the abutters had seen the plans (YES). One 
abutter said NO. Mr. Pando said let's talk about the landscape plan. Mike Glynn said 
they took 6 months to negotiate with Columbia Gas. Trying to convince them to remove 
the structures (1 has to be remediated due to environmental issues). Blair Hyne, Design 
Associate (Landscaper): 1 — concerns of 4 residents of Red Tail Run. We went to the site 
and took a look. There was a parcel of land between AA Will and the residences. Lots 
of deciduous trees and a large # of evergreens (he showed photos). There is 140 -250ft of 
vegetated site between AA Will and the residences. It is an enormous setback distance.