Eight Streets NA Minutes

February 9, 2016

 

 

Hingham Savings Bank - Robin Johnson, Assistant VP 

á Established in 1834 

á 11 branches and over 20,000 customers

á South End Branch opened in 2006 

á Specializes in condo trust and property management accounts

á Supports many non-profits e.g. Ringgold Park, Boston Center for the Arts, South End Baseball

á Non Fee based bank with FDIC insurance up to $250K per depositor, plus Depositors Insurance Fund (DIF)

6 Ringgold St - Paul Wikkerink, Owner

á Proposed rear deck off main level 

á Discussion on whether ZBA would accept an 8'x13' deck supported by wooden posts

á Neighborhood suggested a Plan B (6' cantilever deck)

á Motion of non-opposition passed, contingent on written support from immediate abutters for 8'x13' deck and/or 6' cantilever deck if latter is mandated by the ZBA

345 Harrison Avenue - Elizabeth Likovich, UDR Development Associate

á UDR based on Denver, CO (Real Estate Investment Trust - REIT). Built Pier 4 building in Seaport District

á UDR acquired Greybar site in November 2014, demolished in October 2015

á Currently undergoing environment remediation

á BRA hearing week of February 15

á Have revised original design based on community feedback from 602 to 585 homes, from 30,000 sq/ft retail space to 40,000 sq/ft, from 237 parking spaces to 273 

á 2 towers x 14 stories up to zoning maximum of 150 ft

á 100% rentals, 10% affordable housing on site, 10% offsite monetary contribution to BRA

á 40% one-bedroom, 30% studios, 25% two-bedroom, 5% three-bedroom

á $250K community setbacks ($200K to Peters Park and $50K to Berkeley Community Gardens)

á 30% open space including small area for dog 'relief'

á Swimming pool 17' x 38' for residents only

á Have 3 Letters of Intent (LOIs) in place with retailers (pharmacy, dog spa and fitness studio). Will likely also attract restaurants

á Breaking ground in Spring 2016, 30 month construction, planned opening 2018

 

Watson Park - Louane Hann

á Recapped recent incidents with locking and defecation 

á Friends Group will meet Feb 16 to finalize signage and communication with Parks Department 

á Discussion on the merits of security cameras