Presentation by Primary Development for Article 85 Demolition Delay public hearing

1. 3326 Washington Street
Project Update & Article 85 Community Meeting
Sep 19, 2019

2. Today
Where are we in the process?
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3. TONIGHT’S AGENDA
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I. Community & BLC Notice Statement
II. Historic Information + Public Input
III. Alternatives to Demolition
VI. Proposed Project
VII. Q&A
3 min
10 min
10 min
10 min
30 min

4. COMMUNITY NOTICE STATEMENT
is community meetingis being held as part of an
Article 85 Demolition Delay application to demolish
the building at 3326 Washington.
e purposeof this meetingis to inform thecommunity
abouttheproposeddemolition and to present
alternativesto thedemolition. Allinterested partiesare
welcometo attend,and will have theopportunity to
comment and ask questions.
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5. COMMUNITY NOTICE STATEMENT
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is community meetingDOES NOT take theplace
of theBoston Landmarks Commissionpublic
hearing.
All interestedpartiesareencouragedto attendtheBLC
public hearing to express their views on the
proposed demolition, or to submit
written commentsto the BLC if they are
unable to attend.

6. COMMUNITY NOTICE STATEMENT
Pleasesubmit written comments by thehearing date
to: Boston Landmarks Commission
Boston City Hall, Room
709 1City Hall Square
Boston, MA 02201
or fax to 617-635-3435,
or email a PDF with signature to: BLC@boston.gov
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7. BLC NOTICE STATEMENT
Pursuant to reviewunder Section 5, Article 85,Chapter
665of theActs of 1956 as amended, the sta of the
Boston Landmarks Commission (BLC) has found the
existing structure 3326 Washington Street in
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 to be signi cant under
criteria (A)and
(D) of Section 85.5.3. is application will, therefore,
be presented at a BLC hearing to
determine whether the buildings will be
subject to demolition delay.
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8. A. Section 85.5.3(a) states “...the building is listed
in the Landmarks Commission’s Comprehensive
Preservation Survey as a building that is: (i)
listedon the National Register of Historic
Places;(ii) recommended for such listing; or
(iii) thesubject of a pending application for
such listing…”
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BLC NOTICE STATEMENT

9. D. Section 85.5.3(d) states“...the building has an
important associationwith one or more historic
persons or events, or with the broad
architectural, cultural, political, economic, or
social history of thecity...”
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BLC NOTICE STATEMENT

10. Property Photos

11. Exterior Facades

12. First Floor

13. Basement L1 Rear Garage

14. Second Floor

15. Historic Information

16. 1851-1891
School
1892-1958
House
1958-2019
Auto Shop
History of the Building

17. 1851: Primary school opens as “ No 3. on the Turnpike”

18. 1851-92: In operation at 3326 Washington St (41 years)

19. Comparable Buildings
Washington Street School near Forest Hills Chestnut Avenue School (still exists today)

20. 1892: School moves to new building at 25 Glen Road, renamed
“ Margaret Fuller Elementary School”

21. 1892-present: This building is the oldest continuously operating
school in Boston Public School district (127 years)

22. Washington Street Elevated
1912

23. Redlining Along Washington Street
SITE LOCATION

24. Future of Washington Street

26. Additional information from attendees
on history and significance of property

27. Alternatives to
Demolition

28. EXISTING BUILDING
PROPERTYLINE
1. As-of-Right Use
EXISTING PARKING LOT
AREA AVAILABLE FORNEW CONSTRUCTION
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29. 1. As-of-Right Use
35’-0” Tall Industrial Building, FAR 1.0
Washington Street Elevation
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Glen Road Elevation

30. 2. Restore and Build Around Existing Structure
• Existing structure renovated for residential use
• New development to be built around existing
structure
• BPDA does not support this option
• Cannot meet Plan: JP/Rox affordability, height
and urban design goals at the same time
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31. 2. Restore and Build Around Existing Structure
Elevations from Washington St
EXISTING
BUILDING
NEW BUILDING
2A
0% affordability
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32. 2. Restore and Build Around Existing Structure
Elevations from Washington St
EXISTING
BUILDING
NEW BUILDING
2A
0% affordability
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2B
Not enough
affordability (13-18%)

33. 2. Restore and Build Around Existing Structure
Elevations from Washington St
EXISTING
BUILDING
NEW BUILDING
2A
0% affordability
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2B
Not enough
affordability (13-18%)
2C
Too tall

34. 3. Relocate Building to New Site
• The property owner will offer the existing building
to any individual or institution that can move it to a
new site
• The move must be completed by June 2020
• Many physical, logistical, nancial challenges
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35. 4. Reconstruct Front Facade in New Development
Washington Street Elevation
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Glen Road Elevation

36. 4. Reconstruct Front Facade in New Development
TRASH
MECH
BIKE PARKING
FITNESS
LOBBY
COMMERCIAL
COMMERCIAL
1 BR COMPACT
2 BR COMPACT
2 BR COMPACT
1 BR COMPACT
1 BR COMPACT 1 BR COMPACT STUDIO2 BR COMPACT
2 BR COMPACT 1 BR COMPACT 1 BR COMPACT 1 BR COMPACT
1 BR COMPACT
2 BR COMPACT
2 BR COMPACT1 BR COMPACT 1 BR COMPACT
Ground Floor Plan
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Typical Residential Plan

37. 4. Reconstruct Front Facade in New Development
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38. Proposed Project
Terraced Gardens

40. !
!!
Terraced Gardens
Original Proposal (June 2019)

41. So what’s changed?

42. Previous: 20% Affordable
24% AFFORDABLE
11 units total

43. Previous: All units at 70 AMI
DEEPER
AFFORDABILITY

44. Previous: 45,000 Total SF
REDUCED FOOTPRINT
BY 4000 SF

45. GREATER STEPBACKS
Previous: No front facade stepback

46. HONORING HISTORY
+
MATERIAL REUSE
Previous: Material reuse only

47. Terraced Gardens Updated Proposal
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48. Washington Street Elevation
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Glen Road Elevation
Terraced Gardens

49. Terraced Gardens Lobby Museum
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50. Terraced Gardens Lobby Museum
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51. 1 BR1 BR COMPACT 1 BR COMPACT
1 BR COMPACT 1 BR COMPACT 2 BRFITNESS
LOBBY
COMMERCIAL
COMMERCIAL
TRASHMECH
1 BR COMPACT 1 BR COMPACT 1 BR COMPACT
2 BR COMPACT
STUDIO
479 sq ft
STUDIO
1 BR COMPACT
1 BR
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2 BR COMPACT
2 BR COMPACT
Terraced Gardens Updated Floorplans
Ground Floor Plan Typical Residential Plan

52. 47 Units Total
6 Studios
31 One Bedrooms
10 Two Bedrooms

53. 11 Affordable Units
Mix of 30, 50, 70% AMI
Average 60% AMI

54. 60 AMI
2 Bedroom Unit
$1,266

55. 60 AMI
$1,266
2 Bedroom Unit

56. 60 AMI
$1,266
$1139
2 Bedroom Unit

57. Even deeper affordability:
$1,266
$1,139
2 BR
$1,120
$1,008
1 BR STUDIO
$955
$859

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•24% Affordable
•Respects Urban Context
•Supports Local Business
•Promotes Biking
•Promotes T ridership
•Builds Sustainably
•Preserves Character
Terraced Gardens

59. Q&A