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Phase1 Under Review - Letter Of Intent

December 19, 2024
Kairos Shen | Chief of Planning
City of Boston Planning Department
Boston City Hall, Ninth Floor
Boston, MA 02201
c/o: Nick Carter | Project Manager
RE: 75 Morrissey Boulevard | Letter of Intent to file a Project Notification FormDear Chief Shen:
On behalf of POB Capital, LLC and Copper Mill Morrissey, LLC (collectively, the “Proponent”), and in accordance with the Mayor’s Executive Order Relative to the Provision of Mitigation by Development Projects in Boston, dated October 10, 2000, as amended, I am pleased to respectfully submit this Letter of Intent to file a Project Notification
Form (the “PNF”) initiating Large Project Review under article 80B of the Boston Zoning Code for the redevelopment of 75 Morrissey Boulevard (the “Project”) in the Dorchester neighborhood.The Project will consist of two buildings totaling approximately 650,000 square feet of mixed-use programming, comprised of approximately 750 residential housing units, activated ground-floor retail, below-grade parking and
outdoor greenspace. The Project will be the first phase of the Planned Development Area (the “PDA”) that was approved by the BPDA in December of 2023 for the 35-75 Morrissey Boulevard Master Plan.The Project is subject to Large Project Review under Article 80B of the Boston Zoning Code. The Proponent anticipates filing the PNF in the next 60 days.The Proponent is committed to delivering a mixed-use program that serves the long-term interests of the Savin Hill, Columbia Point and greater Dorchester neighborhoods.The Proponent has proactively engaged with various neighborhood stakeholders in recent months; the stakeholders consistently identified an acute need for transit-oriented
housing and redevelopment of the decommissioned building currently located at 75 Morrissey Boulevard as top priorities.The Proponent looks forward to continuing to work closely with all parties in connection with the Project.Thank you very much.
Sincerely,
Andrew Flynn - Founder and Chief Executive Officer Copper Millcc: Councilor John Fitzgerald - Boston City Council, District 3
Devin Quirk | Deputy Chief of the Planning Department - Casey Hines | Senior Deputy Director of Development Review - Nupoor Monani | Senior Deputy Director of Development Review

Approval & Community Benefits Package

The Project is anticipated to provide public benefits as follows:
a) Public realm improvements, including enhanced streetscapes, to improve
the site environs and to complete a safe pedestrian connector between the site and the nearby Andrew MBTA rapid transit station; specifically, the Developer agrees
to the following:• The Developer will fully upgrade the sidewalk to meet accessibility standards on the eastern side of Ellery Street from the project site up to Southampton Street. As determined by the City of Boston Transporttion Department
(“BTD”) and BPDA, some portions of this sidewalk are in good condition and do not require upgrades, though the BPDA reserves the right to request any
sidewalk upgrades as they see fit to foster this accessible and safe connection to Andrew Square from the project site.• The Developer will design and implement the addition of a crosswalk across Ellery at the connection to Southampton. This crosswalk will require the addition of improved pedestrian ramps as the existing condition is apex ramps.• The Developer will design and implement the addition of a crosswalk across Ellery at the connection to Boston Street.• Directly on the project site, the Developer will improve the public realm with in-kind contributions of enhanced streetscapes that will include sidewalk setbacks of 10 feet and will seek approvals from the City of Boston Public Improvement Commission (“PIC”). The site will include newly planted street
trees at the discretion of the BPDA and PIC.• The Developer will comply with the 2021 Bike Parking Guidelines and
provide a comfortable, secure first floor bike room providing one (1) bike parking space per one (1) residential unit, as well as up to 4 post-and- ring bike racks at the discretion of BTD and BPDA, to encourage bicycling as a mode of transportation, allowing for less vehicular traffic.a) Upon issuance of the building permit, a bikeshare contribution to the Boston Transportation Department in the amount of Four Thousand Nine Hundred Fifty
and 00/100 Dollars ($4,950.00), in accordance with the City of Boston’s Bike Parking Guidelines;b) A financial contribution in the amount of Twenty-five Thousand and 00/100
Dollars ($25,000.00) to the Andrew Square Civic Association, with an address of 7 Gifford Place, South Boston, Massachusetts, 02127, a Massachusetts certified 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, to be used for public art and/or other neighborhood beautification efforts in the Andrew Square neighborhood, shall be made payable to the Boston Redevelopment Authority upon issuance of the building permit by ISD, with said amount to then be disbursed by the BRA to the
Andrew Square Civic Association. Subsections (b) and (c) herein are collectively referred to hereinafter as the “Contribution”.2. Compliance. The Developer shall promptly provide the BPDA with evidence confirming that the Contribution has been made or, if not yet provided, the status thereof. Proof of payment shall be provided to the BPDA’s compliance Department prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy by ISD for the Project.3. Binding Agreement. This Agreement is binding upon and enforceable against,
and inures to the benefit of, the Parties and their successors and assigns (including, without
limitation, any successor owner or owners of the improvements on the Premises, but excluding
mortgagees of the Project or those claiming through mortgagees of the Project, unless said mortgagee obtains title to the Premises and proceeds with development of the Project), and no other person or persons shall be authorized to undertake any action to enforce any provisions hereof without the prior written consent of the Parties.4. No Further Obligations. The payment of the Contribution and completion of the
public realm improvements outlined under Section 1 Mitigation herein shall satisfy all non-housing public benefit obligations to the BPDA with respect to the Project. Upon the completion of the Contribution and the public realm improvements, the Parties shall have no further obligation under this Agreement, and this Agreement shall automatically terminate and be of no further force and effect.

Approval & Community Benefits Package

49-51 D Street Project Community Benefits: will include mitigation measures
and community benefits to the neighborhood and the City of Boston (the “City”),
including an improved pedestrian experience along D Street with new sidewalks
and street furnishing
zones, new street trees and landscaping, a new public pocket park, visitor bike parking
consistent with the City of Boston’s Complete Streets Design Guidelines, a
new 15 unit BlueBikes station, and a ground-floor setback which will allow for
future sidewalk widening and a D Street bike lane. Requisite PIC approvals for
proposed improvements shall be completed before building permit issuance for
the Proposed Project. The physical mitigation improvements must be completed
upon issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy. These proposed improvements are
subject to design review and approval by the Boston Transportation Department
(BTD), Public Works Department (PWD), Public Improvement Commission (PIC), and
the Planning Department. In addition, the Proponent has agreed to the following:
• A one-time contribution of $25,000 to the Boston Centers for Youth and
Families to be used at the BCYF Condon Community Center Council.
• A one-time contribution of $10,000 to the Boston Transportation Department
to be used towards the cost of locating a new pedestrian crosswalk in the
area of Old Colony Avenue and E Street.
• A one-time contribution of $15,000 to the Newmarket Business BID Outreach
program to be used to support its outreach to persons with substance abuse
disorders, as well as its program of collecting and disposing of discarded
needles and other drug-related paraphernalia and trash in the Andrew
Square/Newmarket area.
• A one-time contribution of $50,000 to the South Boston Community Health
Center to be used to support its treatment programs for persons with
substance abuse disorders, and/or general health and wellness initiatives in
the South Boston community.
• A one-time contribution of $49,000 to the Boston Transportation Department
(“BTD”) to support the procurement and installation of a 15-dock BlueBikes
station in proximity to the Project Site.
• A one-time contribution of $15,000 to the Boston Public Works Department
(“PWD”) to support the procurement and installation of additional acorn-style
streetlights in the Andrew Square area.
• $25,000 contribution to The Gavin Foundation, Inc., to be used to support its
treatment programs for persons with substance abuse disorders.
• $10,000 contribution to The South Boston Special Kids and Young Adults
Corporation
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• A one-time contribution of $7,500 to Andrew Square Civic Association to be
used for Community wellness mural
• A one-time contribution of $5,000 to Andrew Square Civic Association to be
used for 24 historical banners in the Andrew Square neighborhood
• The Developer will codify in the projects TAPA that rental tenants in the
building will be restricted from qualifying for a resident permit parking
sticker
• The Developer will also codify in the TAPA, commitments to Transportation
Demand Management (TDM) measures consistent with the City’s TDM Points
System policy.
• Additional revenue in the form of new property taxes to the City of Boston.
The community benefits described above will be set forth in the Cooperation
Agreement for the Proposed Project. Any required community benefit contribution
payments shall be made to the BPDA or respective City of Boston department
before issuance of the initial building permit by the City of Boston Inspectional
Services Department (“ISD”) and will be distributed as outlined above. The Proposed
Project and public realm improvements are subject to Planning Dept Design Review.

Approval & Community Benefits Package

The Proposed Project will provide a number of benefits to the Dorchester
neighborhood and the City of Boston as a whole, including the following:● The Proponent will design and construct a 3,585-square-foot public pocket
park along Boston Street and pedestrian walkway connecting Boston Street
to West Howell Street. Public pocket park, expanded sidewalk, and street
trees will significantly improve the pedestrian experiences along Boston Street.● The Proposed Project will provide various amenity spaces in compliance with the Compact Living Guidelines, including 1,028 square feet of ground floor Community Room, 3,960 square feet of Resident Common on the 2nd floor
terrace, 1,200 square feet of Resident Rooftop Lounge with outdoor decks. Additionally, an outdoor dog park, pet washing station, 900 square feet of
Patio in the rear yard, and E bike and 122 bicycle storage spaces will be provided to accommodate a range of resident activities.● The Proponent will include a twenty and one-half (20.5) foot overall setback along Boston Street, which will be programmed with long-term pedestrian improvements, green stormwater infrastructure (wherever possible), and landscaping.● The Proposed Project will make improvements to the neighborhood sidewalk network along West Howell and Boston Streets. The Proponent will coordinate with the BPDA and City to relocate, or add as necessary, utility/light poles for improved and continuous pedestrian circulation on the
public sidewalk at Boston Street, West Howell Street, and Boston Street Extension.● The Proponent will plant and maintain twenty-one (21) new trees in and around the Site, including approximately ten (10) deciduous shade and seven (7) evergreen trees.● Upon issuance of the full Building Permit, the Proponent will make a one-time “bikeshare” contribution of Twenty-Four Thousand Seven-Hundred Fifty Dollars ($24,750.00) to Boston Transportation Department (“BTD”) per the City’s Bike Parking Guidelines.● The Proposed Project will include a new neighborhood-serving fitness center of approximately 8,400 sf.● The Proposed Project will grant approximately 4,112 square feet of an easement to the owner of the adjacent car wash property in order to allow for a re-designed car wash facility. This easement will allow car wash-related queuing to occur on the private parcel rather than on West Howell Street, which will produce great benefits for the neighborhood and for vehicles and
pedestrians using Boston Street and West Howell. In the event that
construction of the new car wash facility is unexpectedly delayed, the
Proponent will ensure that the easement area is properly maintained for public view and restricted from any unanticipated uses until construction of the planned queuing lanes commences within this easement area.● The Proponent will provide funds to the Boston Parks and Recreation
Department (“BPRD”) with said funds to be used for the maintenance and upkeep of the City’s parks within 0.5 miles of the Project Site, specifically Joe
Moakley Park, by contributing $50,000 at the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy from ISD.● The Proponent will also make a $7,500 contribution to the Polish Club and a $7,500 contribution to the Boston Collegiate Charter School.

Approval & Community Benefits Package

NOW, THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows:1. Contributions.
a) Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Approval, the Developer shall:(i) make a $9,075.00 contribution to the Boston Transportation Department
(“BTD”) to support the bike share system; and(ii) make a thirty-three thousand dollar ($33,000.00) contribution to City’s Fund for Parks.
Recipient: City’s Fund for Parks Boston Parks and Recreation
Department 1010 Massachusetts Avenue, 3rd Floor Boston, MA 02118Use: The contribution will be used to fund efforts to maintain green space at Flaherty Park located near this Proposed Project in South Boston.
Amount: $33,000.00 Timeline: The $33,000.00 contribution is due upon issuance of the Certificate of Approval.b) Prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy by the City of Boston Inspectional Services Department (“ISD”), the Developer shall:(i) enhance the streetscapes by constructing modern sidewalks as well as upgrading the public realm in and around the Project Site. Public realm
improvements will include six (6) new street trees; and(ii) enhance pedestrian safety by providing an expanded curb extension at the corner of B Street as well as at the corner of West Third Street; and(iii) provide a raised crosswalk across B Street at West Third Street and another across Athens Street at B Street to support enhanced visibility and accessibility for pedestrians accessing the new development, Flaherty Park, and the greater neighborhood; and(iv) provide and maintain a trash receptacle on their property (not on the public right-of-way) and will maintain it in perpetuity; and(v) equip electric vehicle charging infrastructure at a rate of 25% installed, or seven (7) charging stations, and the remaining up to nineteen (19) parking spaces to be EV Ready for future installation; and(vi) in support of the City’s green building and carbon neutral goals, the Proposed Project will be designed as all-electric.These aforementioned proposed improvements shall be completed before building permit issuance for the Proposed Project and are subject to design review and approval by the Boston Transportation Department (BTD), Public Works Department (PWD), Public Improvement Commission (PIC), and the Planning Department.2. No Further Obligations. Upon the completion of the Contribution, the Parties shall have no further obligation under this Agreement, and this Agreement shall automatically terminate
and be of no further force and effect

Under Review - Project Notification Form

PROJECT INFORMATIONOn behalf of Massachusetts Bay Credit Union (“MBCU”) and 29 A Street Realty Trust, Lincoln Property Company (the “Proponent” or “Lincoln”) proposes to redevelop 139-147 West Fourth Street, 29 A Street,259 Gold Street, and 10 West Fifth Street (collectively, the “Project Site” or “147 West Fourth Street”) in South Boston.As the current owners of the approximately 1.2-acre Project site, MBCU and 29 A Street Realty Trust have partnered with the Proponent to purchase and redevelop the Site with a new headquarters for use by MBCU (the “MBCU Headquarters”), and so allow MBCU to remain anchored in the South Boston community long into the future. In addition to a new, 2-story, approximately 15,000 square-foot (“sf”) MBCU Headquarters, the redevelopment will include a new, 8-story, approximately 113,000-sf office / research laboratory building (the “Office / Lab Building”), and a new, 13-story, approximately 111,000-sf residential building (the “Residential Building”). Onsite parking for approximately 109 vehicles will be shared by all the users of the site. Together these improvements constitute the “Project”.This Project Notification Form (“PNF”) is being submitted to the Boston Redevelopment Authority (“BRA”) doing business as the Boston Planning & Development Agency (herein, the “BPDA”) to initiate review of the Project under Article 80B, Large Project Review, of the Boston Zoning Code (the “Code”).

Notice of Project Change - Under Review

(181 W First St.) 190 & 206 West Second Street, Ward 6, South Boston, MA
Proposed Notice of Project Change
Dear Director Jemison:
Our office represents C Street Associates, LLC (the “Proponent”), as owner and developer of
the land and its approved development project at 190 & 206 West Second Street in South Boston (the “Site” or “Project Site”), pursuant to Article 80-B of the City of Boston Zoning Code (“Article 80
LPR” and the “Zoning Code,” respectively). Specifically, I am writing to provide you with this
proposed Notice of Project Change (“NPC”), to revise the building to a four (4) story building along
West Second Street and a six (6) story building along West First Street with 149 residential units and a 13.5% on-site Inclusionary Development Policy (“IDP”) unit component.
I. The Approved Project and Site
The proposed 190-206 West Second Street project is located on a 49,751 square foot parcel and
currently contains an approximately 22,000 square foot, two-story masonry structure along the eastern
portion and an unpaved parking area along the West First Street end of the site (the “Project Site”).
The Project Site is bordered by West First Street (North), C Street (East), West Second Street (South),
and a City owned property, 174 West Second Street and 175 West First Street (West). Immediately
across from the site are commercial warehouse buildings and associated parking lots owned and leased by Casey & Hayes Movers and AMRAMP Corporation.
The previously approved project at the Site includes the development of 97 residential units, 4,000 square feet of ground floor retail space, and garage parking for 115 spaces to service both residential and retail uses (the “Approved Project”). The existing two-story warehouse building is to be demolished and replaced by a new three (3) story building. The Project Site will be subject to any necessary remediation. The at-grade parking garage will have an entrance from West First Street and will accommodate the 115 parking spaces, trash/loading zone, and a bike storage, associated mechanicals, and storage spaces. On West First Street, a three-story structure will be built above the
parking garage with primary entrances on West First and West Second Streets.
190 & 206 West Second Street – Notice of Project Change
September 19, 2024
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The Project Site is located in the South Boston Neighborhood and the First Street
Neighborhood Development Area (NDA) of the City of Boston Zoning Code (the “Code”). Per Article
68-39 of the Code, residential dwelling units are an as of right, allowable use within the First Street
NDA subdistrict. Therefore, the Approved Project was not subject to the City’s Inclusionary Development Policy as enacted in 2015 (the “IDP”).
II. Overview and Status of Article 80B Review
By way of background, the Proponent filed its Project Notification Form for Article 80 LPR
with the BPDA on January 10, 2014 (“PNF”), in accordance with Article 80B of the Zoning Code.
Subsequently, and in compliance with the same, it then completed the required public and City agency
review process for Article 80 LPR, including public meetings with the BPDA’s Impact Advisory
Group and the local community, an official scoping session with City agencies, and approval by the
Boston Civic Design Commission.
In support of the City’s on-going need for housing creation in a challenging economic climate,
the Proponent has revisited the Approved Project and has redesigned it to include a 13.5% affordable component along with other various changes detailed below (the “NPC Project”).
III. Proposed Change to Approved Project - On-Site IDP Program
The NPC Project calls for the development of 149 residential units and garage parking for 103 spaces within the building. Six (6) foot setbacks will be provided at C Street, a three feet six inch foot
setbacks will be provided at West 2 nd and a continuous eleven (11) foot setback along the north end of
the Project Site extending the length of West 1st Street. Open space for the building residents has been
provided in the form of landscaped areas within the setbacks, an interior courtyard, balconies, and
terraces.
The existing two-story warehouse building will be demolished to make space for the new four
(4) story building along West Second Street and a six (6) story building along West First Street, and
the Project Site will be subject to any necessary remediation.
The parking garage, level with West 1st Street and facing the industrial side of the
neighborhood, will be entered from West 1st Street and will accommodate approximately 103 parking
spaces and a trash/loading zone. The frontage along West First will be used as amenities for the
building and one residential unit, with the appearance of a retail component along West 1 st Street. In addition, a 152 bike storage area, associated mechanical and storage spaces will be provided at the
garage level. A Blue Bikes station will be installed on the sidewalk on West First Street next to the city
community gardens.
A five (5) story structure will be built on top of the garage with its entrance and primary access
from West 2nd Street and West 1st Street. The U-shaped building will follow the setbacks of the Site on
the north, east and west sides, and create a courtyard/open air atrium in the middle of the Site to bring
light and air into the interior apartments.
The building will be equipped with two (2) elevators, with one-elevator bank at each lobby entrance on West 2nd Street, and a service elevator directly accessible from the West 1 st Street for 190 & 206 West Second Street loading, trash, and tenant move in/out. All elevators will be accessible from the parking garage. The building will be equipped with addressable fire alarm and full sprinkler systems.

Approval & Community Benefits Package

MITIGATION & COMMUNITY BENEFITSThe Proposed Project will provide many public benefits to the Fort Point neighborhood and to the City of Boston, including diversification and expansion of Fort Point’s economy, creation of new job opportunities, significant improvements to the urban design characteristics and aesthetic character of the Project Site and its
surroundings, and the creation of substantial new publicly accessible open space and public realm areas. The numerous public benefits and new planning, infrastructure, and programmatic improvements across the Project Site and surrounding area will include the following:Urban Design/Public Realm/Transportation Benefits:• The Proposed Project will result in the development of approximately 1.5-acres of publicly accessible open space and public realm areas along and adjacent to the Fort Point Channel waterfront, which represents more than three times the publicly accessible open space and public realm areas previously planned for the Project Site pursuant to the previously-approved PDA Master Plan (i.e., prior to the effectiveness of the Seventh Amendment to Master Plan) and
compares favorably to the approximately 0.25 acre open space area that exists today.• Pursuant to the terms of an agreement to be negotiated by and among the Proponent, the City of Boston acting by and through its Boston Parks and Recreation Department (“BPRD”), and the 100 Acres Association (the “Open Space Agreement”), the subsurface of the publicly accessible open space will continue to be owned by the Proponent, while the surface will be conveyed after completion of construction to the City of Boston acting by and through its BPRD, solely for use as a public park, subject to rights of access on, over
and within said surface by the Proponent, MassDOT, BWSC and others as required to maintain certain improvements as agreed to in the Open Space Agreement.It is anticipated the maintenance will be funded through the 100 Acres Association along with other similar open space areas within the area
subject to the PDA Master Plan, consistent with existing arrangements for A Street Park.• The Proposed Project will promote public use and enjoyment of the Project Site and the waterfront through facilities of public accommodation on the ground floor of the building. In addition, the Proposed Project will promote
public enjoyment of the watersheet and provide ancillary support services which will include public restrooms and a drinking water station on the ground floor, and Dragon Boat storage in the below-grade garage within the Proposed Project.Further opportunities for watersheet activation will be explored through the Chapter 91 licensing process, including financial contributions to the Fort Point Operations Board.• Pursuant to Chapter 91 and SBWMHP requirements, the Project must provide approximately 7,800 SF of space for Facilities of Public Accommodation (“FPA”).The Project has committed to provide an additional approximately
9,500 SF of FPA space within Private tideland areas at the Project Site, for a total of approximately 17,300 SF within jurisdictional tidelands devoted to FPAs, which is over 2x (approximately 220%) the amount required.• The Proposed Project has committed to dedicate 8,000 SF of the ground floor FPA space to Civic/Cultural uses.This commitment to Civic/Cultural space represents over 100% of the amount of total required FPA (approximately 7,800 SF), and nearly half of the total FPA the Proponent has committed to
(approximately 17,300 SF) as described above. The Proponent will be responsible for the base building buildout of the FPA Civic/Cultural space, and will provide a financial contribution of up to $800,000 to fund the initial tenant-
specific build-out. The space will be made available at a heavily subsidized base rent that will be determined with input from the City of Boston’s Mayor’s Office
of Arts and Culture (“MOAC”) to promote the successful tenanting/activation of the space and help the tenant thrive.The Proponent has also committed that the Civic/Cultural space tenant will not be responsible for reimbursing its prorata share of real estate taxes, an expense that is not economically feasible for many groups to cover (estimated to be upwards of $23/SF as of FY 2024).Further, the Proponent has committed to a transparent, public RFI and RFP process respecting the Civic/Cultural Space, which will be led by the Proponent and with involvement from MOAC and other City and State agencies as applicable, to identify the end-user(s) for the space.The Proponent has committed to working to streamline the RFI+RFP and tenanting process, in an
effort to lower the barriers to entry and promote diverse participation.The Proponent has also committed to work with MOAC on the tenant search and selection processes as well as ongoing coordination during the tenancy of a given user. In conjunction with MOAC, the Proponent will promote RFIs and
RFPs widely across diverse networks within Boston’s arts/civic/cultural communities to solicit as diverse and culturally rich a set of respondents as possible.• The Proponent will contribute $250,000 to a public art installation to activate the Arcade on the Project Site. The Proponent has committed to a transparent RFP process to identify local artist(s) for the installation.• Additionally, the Proponent will seek to electrify the plaza adjacent to the MassDOT Headhouse, subject to approval from the appropriate parties (which will include Parks, MassDEP Chapter91, and MassDOT), to allow for a variety of programming uses intended to promote and more easily enable arts, culture,
events, and creative activation. The Project will also explore the installation of rigging points on the building façade along Binford Street to support elements such as catenary lighting or aerial art installations, subject to approval from the appropriate parties and coordination with abutters.
• The building and the Public Realm will be designed to accommodate the planned extension of Necco Street and the goals of the City’s Resilient Fort Point Channel Infrastructure Project with the planned site resiliency improvements described herein.• The Proposed Project will contribute new public sidewalks and bike lanes and deliver improvements to the Harborwalk which will enhance pedestrian and
cyclist connectivity throughout the Project Site and into the City’s greater Harborwalk system and the South Bay Harbor Trail, which will connect the existing Fort Point Channel waterfront resources and new public spaces within the Site to other neighborhoods outside of South Boston.• In addition to the pedestrian and bike network improvements provided on the site, the Proposed Project will improve transit and alternative mode accessibility. The Proponent will make an annual contribution to the City’s
planned A Street Link shuttle service that will improve access to the site and neighborhood in response to the MBTA’s Bus Network Redesign (BNR) that will
remove the Route 11 bus from A Street, with a commitment to fund $150,000 over 15 years, commencing at issuance of a certificate of occupancy for the
building. Additional TDM measures will also be incorporated, in line with the City’s recently published Transportation Demand Management Point System.

Under Small Project Review

The proposed project consists of a new five-story mixed-use building at 243-245
Dorchester Street in South Boston. The new building will contain twenty dwelling units
intended to be condominium units for sale, with six accessory off-street garage parking
spaces, in light of the site’s close proximity to Red Line rapid transit, as well as ground
floor commercial space. The residential units are planned to be smaller in size, thus
providing a more naturally affordable home ownership opportunity for first-time buyers
looking for an alternative to renting. The unit sizes will also be ideal for empty-nesters
giving up larger homes in favor or more economical living in the city. Fourteen of the
units are proposed one-bedroom units, and six would be bi-level two-bedroom units.
The project will include three affordable units pursuant to the City of Boston’s
Inclusionary Development Policy, representing 17% affordability, per the requirements
of PLAN: South Boston Dorchester Avenue. The lot size is approximately 4,576 square
feet, and comprises three parcels of land, Assessor’s Parcels 070051200, 070051300,
and 070051400, and is located partially within an L-1 Local Business District under the
Base Code, and partially within an MFR Multifamily Residential Subdistrict under Article
68, the South Boston Neighborhood District. The site is currently occupied by a three-
story mixed-use building with a ground-floor restaurant with take-out, a single-story
commercial building, and a two-story two-family dwelling.1
243-245 Dorchester Street Mixed-Use Small Project
Total development cost is estimated at approximately $10,000,000, with a projected
commencement of construction in the first quarter of 2025 and a projected completion
date of the second quarter of 2026.
The proposed project will offer many public benefits to the surrounding neighborhood
and to the City of Boston, including:
• the creation of 20 new dwelling units in an attractive and energy-efficient
building, including 4 affordable units in accordance with the City of Boston’s
Inclusionary Development Policy, as well as modern new commercial space;
• generation of tens of thousands of dollars in revenue annually to the City of
Boston once the project is completed in the form of new real property tax
payments; and
• the expected creation of approximately 45 construction industry jobs to
complete the proposed project;
• a community benefits package to be determined by the BPDA which will provide
financial commitments to improving public infrastructure in the area and also to
one or more South Boston non-profit community service organizations.
Anticipated Permits and Approvals
Agency Name Permit or Action

Approval & Community Benefits Package

The 246-248 Dorchester Ave. Proponent had made a commitment of $65,000 to be contributed upon the issuance of a building permit for the Proposed Project to the BPDA. The BPDA will
release an application for Community Benefits, and in turn applicants are required to submit to the BPDA a detailed budget and comprehensive plan describing their
objectives and goals if they are to receive funding.
ln connection with the community benefits described above, the Proponent will enter into a Cooperation Agreement. The community benefits contribution
payments shall be made to the BPDA upon issuance of the building permit by the
City of Boston inspectional Services Department ("lSD") and will be distributed as
outlined above.
ln addition to the above contributions the Proponent has committed to:
-Updating local abutters and neighborhood organizations through the
duration of the construction period of the Proposed Project to discuss
construction progress and address concerns.
-Hosting up to five (5) events annually in their available event space for
neighborhood non-profits based in the South Boston community, including
the Edgerley Family South Boston Boys & Girls Club and South Boston en
Accion.
-Upon completion, the Proponent will work with its selected hotel operator to
promote and encourage local employment for South Boston residents and
consider local businesses for services and programs.
-Supporting the mission of South Boston En Accion and continuing dialogue
on a possible future collaboration

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Approval & Community Benefits Package

The 259-267 Summer St. Project will include mitigation measures and community benefits to the neighborhood and the City of Boston (the “City”), including:-The Proponent shall maintain and operate the Boston Wharf Company lighted sign atop the 263 Summer Street building. The Proponent intends to complete the conversion of the sign from neon tubing to modern and efficient LED illumination, with little or no change to the sign's color temperature or vibrancy, it is acknowledged that the sign will be non-operational only for the duration of this conversion to LED, which, it is estimated, will take no more than 12 months.As part of the scope of work, the Proposed Project will also include several improvements to the public realm. PIC approvals for all proposed improvements to the right-of-way shall be completed before building permit issuance for the
Proposed Project. The physical mitigation improvements must be completed upon Certificate of Occupancy.Proposed public realm improvements for the Proposed Project include:
-The Proponent commits to providing two (2) guest bike parking racks in the public right of way on Summer Street.-The Proponent commits to reconstruct the currently dilapidated curb and sidewalk conditions along Melcher Street, replacing the sidewalk in this zone at sidewalk
grade with a new vertical granite curb and curb cut.

Approval & Community Benefits Package

MITIGATION AND COMMUNITY BENEFITSThe Proponent shall make a fifteen thousand dollar ($15,000) contribution to the City of Boston's Parks and Recreation Department Fund for Parks upon the issuance of the building permit for the Proposed Project to be used for the landscaping, benches and maintenance of Orton Field in the South Boston neighborhood.In compliance with Complete Streets, the Proponent will setback their building to create a wider sidewalk on Dorchester Avenue, B Street, and West Sixth Street within the bounds of their property within the public way. B Street will have a
minimum of 7’4” foot sidewalk. Dorchester Avenue will have a minimum of eleven (11) foot sidewalk not inclusive of a minimum of an eight (8) foot bike lane with
buffer. West Sixth Street will have a typical 23’ sidewalk, which will narrow down to approximately 7’ near the western terminus of West Sixth Street. All sidewalks will
maintain at least five (5) feet clear accessible paths of travel absent vertical elements made of concrete monolithic sidewalk space. All sidewalk setbacks are subject to design review and will require approval for a Pedestrian Easement with the Public Improvement Commission (PIC).The Proponent will install a full-build separated bike lane at sidewalk level on Dorchester Avenue between B Street and the northern property line of their project
site. This will make the street more predictable, more comfortable for biking, and create shorter pedestrian crossings, which means people crossing are less exposed
to traffic.The Proponent will provide a trash receptacle within the Project Site (not on the public right-of-way) and will maintain it in perpetuity.
The Proponent has committed to installing approximately ten (10) street trees in and around the Project Site as part of the site plan improvements and mitigation
associated with the Proposed Project. The installation of the proposed street trees,
in coordination with the Public Improvement Commission and/or Parks Department, shall be completed before Certificate of Occupancy issuance for the Proposed Project.The Proponent will design and implement a shared street on West Sixth Street between B Street and the Haul Road. The Proponent will explore creating a flush street made out of monolithic concrete.The Proponent will expand the sidewalk and install street trees on the south side of West Sixth Street. The Proponent will maintain access for curbside needs at the adjacent building, and the MBTA
pumphouse. The Proponent will explore temporary and/or permanent plantings and seating to support placemaking in this space.This mitigation measure is subject to BPDA, BTD, PWD, and other city or state agency review as needed. PIC approvals for proposed improvements shall be completed before building permit issuance for the Proposed Project. The physical mitigation improvements must be
completed upon Certificate of Occupancy. This mitigation measure is subject to design review and BPDA discretion. In the event that circumstances change regarding this mitigation, the BPDA and the City will work with the Proponent to
identify an alternative solution with comparable impact and estimated value.Upon issuance of the full Building Permit, the Proponent will make a one-time “bikeshare” contribution of $49,000.00 to Boston Transportation Department
(“BTD”) per the City’s Bike Parking Guidelines as well as provide space for one (1) fifteen (15) dock bike share station onsite upon issuance of Certificate of Occupancy. The Proponent will work with BTD and the BPDA to site the station
appropriately. Bike share stations may require Administrative Review by PIC.In fulfilling the goals of the PLAN: South Boston/Dorchester Avenue density bonus guidelines, the Developer is committing to provide 2,250 square feet in below-
market commercial and/or retail space for use by an existing or start-up business or a non-profit organization. The Ultimate Self Defense Gym, a non-profit program
for youth is currently within the Project Site, is anticipated to be the initial tenant of this space, preserving an important program serving this section of South Boston.These proposed improvements shall be completed before building permit issuance for the NPC Project and are subject to design review and approval by the Boston Transportation Department (BTD), Public Works Department (PWD), Public Improvement Commission (PIC), and the BPDA.The Cooperation Agreement to be executed by the BPDA and the Developer (the “On-site Affordable Space”) will outline the details, and the On-site Affordable Space
must have a duration of at least thirty (30) years.

65 Ellery St. Project Community Benefits. The Applicant has agreed to provide the following community benefits as part of the Project(a) The Applicant shall provide space for one nineteen (19) dock bike share station, in
addition to the one (1) nineteen (19) dock bike share station from 495 Dorchester Avenue, onsite upon issuance of Certificate of Occupancy. The bike share station will be finalized in the Transportation Access Plan Agreement. Final bike share station
locations will be confirmed with the BTD, BPDA, and the Applicant. Bike share
stations may require Administrative Review by PIC.
(b) The Applicant will comply with BTD’s Transportation Demand Management Points
System effective on the date hereof and review the data with the BPDA for the
Project, as set forth in the TAPA.
(c) Design and implement pedestrian safety improvements and vehicle calming measures
at the intersection of Ellery Street and the east and west open spaces. Through
consultation with the BPDA, BTD, PIC, and Public Works Department ("PWD"), a
raised/tabled crossing is currently envisioned for the central crosswalk. The Applicant
shall be responsible for securing the necessary approval and/or permits from the PIC
and any other applicable entities and will be responsible for procuring a suitable
contractor or entity to implement the said improvements.
(d) Upon issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy for the Project, the Applicant will
make a “bikeshare” payment BTD per the City’s Bike Parking Guidelines. The
payment shall be based on $0.28 per sf of lab / office and $0.37 per sf of retail use and
total approximately $144,352 for the Project.
(e) The Applicant will contribute, in addition to on-site mitigation improvements, $5.00
per square foot of Gross Floor Area of the Project. These commitments do not
include the costs incurred for on-site or for the service of the site (i.e., within the
boundaries of the Development Plan site) transportation / resiliency investments the
Applicant will make to create the new plateau at the Site and the new traffic
circulation system. The total contribution for the Project is $2,554,500 and shall be a
monetary contribution to the City or, subject to City approval, completed with "in-
kind" construction by the Applicant as part of the Project and referenced in the
following sections (f) through (i).
(f) $700,000 of the mitigation referenced in (e) above for the Project is to be delivered to
the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority for improvements to and/or in the
vicinity of Andrew Square Station. The funds will remain due to the MBTA for
improvements within the vicinity of the project site and will fund improvements to be
mutually decided upon between the BPDA, BTD and MBTA.
(g) The balance of funds referenced in (e) above shall be utilized, in partnership with the
BPDA, either as provided to the BPDA or in-kind construction by the Applicant, to
support streetscape improvements in the vicinity of the project area, including
prioritization of Dorchester Avenue, Alger Street and Old Colony Avenue.
(h) New signalized crosswalk across Dorchester Avenue as indicated in the Site Plan.
(i) A new signalized intersection at Alger Street and Dorchester Avenue (if indicated by
BTD).
(j) The proposed project will include visitor and employee bike parking in compliance
with the Boston Transportation Department’s Bike Parking Guidelines (2021). The
number of racks includes for the project 202 interior covered and secure bike parking
spaces and 26 exterior visitor post-and-ring bike parking spaces.
(k) Transforming a contaminated former industrial site to create a safe, multimodal
district through robust pedestrian, bicycle, and vehicle infrastructure that complies
with Complete Street guidelines.
(l) Creates two (2) new privately developed, publicly-accessible open spaces covering
approximately 50,800 square feet of area which shall incorporate play, seating,
gathering, landscape and hardscape zones for multiple uses and activities for the
community.
(m) Participation in not less than one (1) publicly advertised meeting, coordinated through
Office of Neighborhood Services, for the review and engagement of the community
with regard to the design and programming of East and West Open Spaces.
(n) Install planting of approximately 97 trees for the Project in an area completely devoid
of tree canopy and vegetation, which will improve air quality and reduce solar heat
island effect along Dorchester Avenue.
(o) Provide for housing linkage funds generated by the Project to be allocated to the
affordable housing to be created at 495 Dorchester Avenue as part of the PDA Master
Plan.
(p) Provide for jobs linkage funds for the Project.
(q) Enables extensive environmental stabilization and remediation of land that was
utilized for decades as a metal scrap yard that is currently under regulatory oversight
by the Federal Environmental Protection Agency and Massachusetts Department of
Environmental Protection.
(r) The Project will be an all-electric, LEED Gold Certified commercial building for
laboratory and R&D users with limited carbon footprints, compliant with the City of
Boston BERDO criteria for clean energy and net zero operation.
(s) Provide that the issuance of a certificate of occupancy for the residential units at 495
Dorchester Avenue shall occur prior to the issuance of any certificate of occupancy
for the Project, ensuring that residents are present to help activate the portion of the
Project Site along Dorchester Avenue.
(t) Improve resiliency by raising the Project Site grades and complying with flood district
requirements.
(u) The Project will comply with Smart Utilities requirements including greatly
improving ground water recharge efforts, mitigating stormwater discharge, and
improving existing and providing new sewer infrastructure.

75 Ellery St Project Community Benefits. The Applicant has agreed to provide the following
community benefits as part of the Project:(a) The Applicant shall provide space for one nineteen (19) dock bike
share station, onsite upon issuance of Certificate of Occupancy.
The bike share station will be finalized in the Transportation
Access Plan Agreement. Final bike share station locations will be
confirmed with the BTD, BPDA, and the Applicant. Bike share
stations may require Administrative Review by PIC.
(b) The Applicant will comply with BTD’s Transportation Demand
Management Points System effective on the date hereof and
review the data with the BPDA for the Project, as set forth in the
TAPA.
(c) Design and implement pedestrian safety improvements and vehicle calming measures at the intersection of Ellery Street and the east and west open spaces. Through consultation with the BPDA, BTD, PIC, and Public Works Department ("PWD"), a raised/tabled crossing is currently envisioned for the central crosswalk. The Applicant shall be responsible for securing the necessary approval and/or permits from the PIC and any other applicable entities and will be responsible for procuring a suitable contractor or entity to implement the said improvements.
(d) Upon issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy for the Project, the
Applicant will make a “bikeshare” payment BTD per the City’s
Bike Parking Guidelines. The payment shall be based on $0.28 per sf of lab / office and $0.37 per sf of retail use and total
approximately $109,996 for the Project.
(e) The Applicant will contribute, in addition to on-site mitigation
improvements, $5.00 per square foot of Gross Floor Area of the
Project. These commitments do not include the costs incurred for
on-site or for the service of the site (i.e., within the boundaries of
the Development Plan site) transportation / resiliency investments
the Applicant will make to create the new plateau at the Site and
the new traffic circulation system. The total contribution for the
Project is $1,941,000 and shall be a monetary contribution to the
City or, subject to City approval, completed with "in-kind"
construction by the Applicant as part of the Project and referenced
in the following sections (f) and (g).
(f) $750,000 of the mitigation referenced in (e) above for the Project is to be delivered to the Massachusetts Bay Transportation
Authority for improvements to and/or in the vicinity of Andrew
Square Station. The funds will remain due to the MBTA for
improvements within the vicinity of the project site and will fund
improvements to be mutually decided upon between the BPDA,
BTD and MBTA.
(g) The balance of funds referenced in (e) above shall be utilized, in
partnership with the BPDA, either as provided to the BPDA or in-
kind construction by the Applicant, to support streetscape
improvements in the vicinity of the project area, including
prioritization of Dorchester Avenue, Alger Street and Old Colony
Avenue.
(h) The proposed project will include visitor and employee bike
parking in compliance with the Boston Transportation
Department’s Bike Parking Guidelines (2021). The number of
racks includes for the Project 152 interior covered and secure bike
parking spaces and 19 exterior visitor post-and-ring bike parking
spaces.
(i) Transforming a contaminated former industrial site to create a safe, multimodal district through robust pedestrian, bicycle, and vehicle infrastructure that complies with Complete Street guidelines.
(j) Completion of any temporary condition on the portion of West
Open Space directly adjacent to the Project Site.
(k) Install planting of approximately 27 trees for the Project in an area
completely devoid of tree canopy and vegetation, which will
improve air quality and reduce solar heat island effect along Dorchester Avenue and other Project roadways.
(l) Provide for housing linkage funds generated by the Project to be
allocated to the affordable housing to be created at 495 Dorchester
Avenue as part of the PDA Master Plan, as needed for said housing.
(m) Provide for jobs linkage funds for the Project.
(n) Enables extensive environmental stabilization and remediation of
land that was utilized for decades as a metal scrap yard that is
currently under regulatory oversight by the Federal Environmental
Protection Agency and Massachusetts Department of
Environmental Protection.
(o) The Project will be an all-electric, LEED Gold Certified
commercial building for laboratory and R&D users with limited
carbon footprints, compliant with the City of Boston BERDO
criteria for clean energy and net zero operation.
(p) Provide that the issuance of a certificate of occupancy for the
residential units at 495 Dorchester Avenue shall occur prior to the
issuance of any certificate of occupancy for the Project, ensuring
that residents are present to help activate the portion of the Project
Site along Dorchester Avenue.
(q) Improve resiliency by raising the Project Site grades and
complying with flood district requirements.
(r) The Project will comply with Smart Utilities requirements
including greatly improving ground water recharge efforts,
mitigating stormwater discharge, and improving existing and providing new sewer infrastructure.

495 Dorchester Ave. Project Community Benefits. The Applicant has agreed to provide the following community benefits as part of the Project:(a) Provide 237 units of much needed transit-oriented market rate housing in a new 16-story tower.
(b) Provide 94 units of service-enriched, income-restricted senior
housing in a new 7-story midrise building, offering a wide range of
affordable income levels and supportive services to allow seniors
to maintain independent living while aging in place.
(c) Increase the availability of high-quality housing stock in addition
to furthering IDP and AFFH goals and requirements.
(d) Provide that the issuance of a certificate of occupancy for the
residential units at 495 Dorchester Avenue occur prior to the
issuance of any certificate of occupancy for any new non-
residential building included as part of the PDA Master Plan,ensuring that residents are present to help activate the portion of
the Project Site along Dorchester Avenue.
(e) Provide for linkage funding from remainder of Phase 1 of the
Master Plan PDA (i.e., Phase 1B) to be used for assistance with the
financing for the construction of the Proposed Project, to be further
provided for in the PDA Development Plan for such phase.
(f) Allow for the much-needed environmental remediation and
transformation of a longtime contaminated industrial site, into a
clean, vibrant and safe multimodal district, with robust pedestrian
connectivity, bicycle and vehicle infrastructure in compliance with
the City’s Complete Streets guidelines.
(g) Significantly improve pedestrian safety with new wider sidewalks,
crosswalks, curbs, bike lanes and street trees along Dorchester
Avenue and Alger Street to comply with the City of Boston
Complete Streets guidelines.
(h) Leverage existing nearby transit and alternative transportation
choices to establish a true, transit oriented, development.
(i) Target LEED Platinum, all-electric, and Passive House standards
to foster sustainability.
(j) Improve resiliency by raising the Project Site grades and
complying with flood district requirements.(k) Enable extensive environmental stabilization and remediation of
land that was utilized for decades as a metal scrap yard that is
currently under regulatory oversight by the Federal Environmental
Protection Agency and Massachusetts Department of
Environmental Protection.
(l) Offer and identify active ground floor retail space to be subsidized
for build-out and operating costs, and made available to
community start-ups, artists needing maker and industrial arts
workspaces, and similarly identified community groups and
programming, in conformance with the goals of the BPDA PLAN:
Dot Ave.
(m) As part of the larger Phase 1 development, the Proposed Project
will comply with Smart Utilities requirements including greatly
improving ground water recharge efforts, mitigating stormwater
discharge, and improving existing and providing new sewerinfrastructure.
(n) The Applicant, upon issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy for
the Project, shall (i) install one 19 dock bike share station on site;
(ii) contribute a bikeshare contribution estimated to be $98,358.00
(calculated based on $0.37 per square foot of retail space and
$275.00 per residential unit), and (iii) contribute approximately
$5.00 per square foot of Gross Floor Area for the Project for off-
site transportation mitigation, as a monetary contribution to the
City, or, subject to City approval, completed with “in-kind”
construction by the Applicant as part of the Project. The scope of
work for this “in-kind” construction which are outside the
boundaries of the Project Site will include sidewalk and other
improvements to existing Alger Street and existing Dorchester
Avenue.

505 Dorchester Ave. Project Community Benefits. The Applicant has agreed to provide the following
community benefits as part of the Project:(a) The Applicant shall provide space for one nineteen (19) dock bike share station, onsite upon issuance of Certificate of Occupancy. The bike share station will be finalized in the Transportation Access Plan Agreement. Final bike share station locations will be confirmed with the BTD, BPDA, and the Applicant. Bike share stations may require Administrative Review by PIC.
(b) The Applicant will comply with BTD’s Transportation Demand
Management Points System effective on the date hereof and
review the data with the BPDA for the Project, as set forth in the
TAPA.(c) Design and implement pedestrian safety improvements and vehicle
calming measures at the intersection of Ellery Street and the East
and West open spaces. Through consultation with the BPDA,
BTD, PIC, and Public Works Department ("PWD"), a
raised/tabled crossing is currently envisioned for the central
crosswalk. The Applicant shall be responsible for securing the
necessary approval and/or permits from the PIC and any other
applicable entities and will be responsible for procuring a suitable
contractor or entity to implement the said improvements.
(d) Upon issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy for the Project, the
Applicant will make a “bikeshare” payment BTD per the City’s
Bike Parking Guidelines. The payment shall be based on $0.28 per
sf of lab / office and $0.37 per sf of retail use and total
approximately $139,172 for the Project.
(e) The Applicant will contribute, in addition to on-site mitigation
improvements, $5.00 per square foot of Gross Floor Area of the
Project. These commitments do not include the costs incurred for
on-site or for the service of the site (i.e., within the boundaries of
the Development Plan site) transportation / resiliency investments
the Applicant will make to create the new plateau at the Site and
the new traffic circulation system. The total contribution for the
Project is $2,437,000 and shall be a monetary contribution to the
City or, subject to City approval, completed with "in-kind"
construction by the Applicant as part of the Project and referenced
in the following sections (f) and (g).
(f) $750,000 of the mitigation referenced in (e) above for the Project
is to be delivered to the Massachusetts Bay Transportation
Authority for improvements to and/or in the vicinity of Andrew
Square Station. The funds will remain due to the MBTA for
improvements within the vicinity of the project site and will fund
improvements to be mutually decided upon between the BPDA,
BTD and MBTA.
(g) The balance of funds referenced in (e) above shall be utilized, in
partnership with the BPDA, either as provided to the BPDA or in-
kind construction by the Applicant, to support streetscape
improvements in the vicinity of the project area, including
prioritization of Dorchester Avenue, Alger Street and Old Colony
Avenue.
(h) The proposed project will include visitor and employee bike
parking in compliance with the Boston TransportationDepartment’s Bike Parking Guidelines (2021). The number of
racks includes for the Project 192 interior covered and secure bike
parking spaces and 24 exterior visitor post-and-ring bike parking
spaces.
(i) Transforming a contaminated former industrial site to create a safe,
multimodal district through robust pedestrian, bicycle, and vehicle
infrastructure that complies with Complete Street guidelines.
(j) Completion of any temporary condition on the portion of East
Open Space directly adjacent to the Project Site.
(k) Install planting of approximately 26 trees for the Project in an area
completely devoid of tree canopy and vegetation, which will
improve air quality and reduce solar heat island effect along
Dorchester Avenue and other Project roadways.
(l) Provide for housing linkage funds generated by the Project to be
allocated to the affordable housing to be created at 495 Dorchester
Avenue as part of the PDA Master Plan, as needed for said
housing.
(m) Provide for jobs linkage funds for the Project.
(n) Enables extensive environmental stabilization and remediation of
land that was utilized for decades as a metal scrap yard that is
currently under regulatory oversight by the Federal Environmental
Protection Agency and Massachusetts Department of
Environmental Protection.
(o) The Project will be an all-electric, LEED Gold Certified
commercial building for laboratory and R&D users with limited
carbon footprints, compliant with the City of Boston BERDO
criteria for clean energy and net zero operation.
(p) Provide that the issuance of a certificate of occupancy for the
residential units at 495 Dorchester Avenue shall occur prior to the
issuance of any certificate of occupancy for the Project, ensuring
that residents are present to help activate the portion of the Project
Site along Dorchester Avenue.
(q) Improve resiliency by raising the Project Site grades and
complying with flood district requirements.
(r) The Project will comply with Smart Utilities requirements
including greatly improving ground water recharge efforts,mitigating stormwater discharge, and improving existing and
providing new sewer infrastructure.

Approval & Community Benefits Package

MITIGATION AND COMMUNITY BENEFITS
The Proposed Project will include mitigation measures and community benefits to
the neighborhood and the City of Boston (the “City”), including:
• Creation of 12 new residential units and commercial space for the South
Boston neighborhood.
• Significant improvements to the streetscape in adherence to the “Boston
Complete Streets” design principles including:
o New accessible sidewalks
o Appropriate signage for the existing bus stop that meets minimum
dimensional requirements
o Two new street trees
o A new post and ring bike rack
• A one-time contribution of $4,834 to the Boston Transportation Department
(“BTD”) for the Bikeshare program per the City of Boston Bike Parking
Guidelines.
• The generation of hundreds of thousands of dollars in new property tax
revenue annually to the City of Boston.
• Expected employment of new construction jobs for local residents over the
length of the project.
INCLUSIONARY DEVELOPMENT POLICY
The Proposed Project is subject to the Inclusionary Development Policy, dated
December 10, 2015 (“IDP”), and is located within Zone B, as defined by the IDP. The
IDP requires that 13% of the total number of units within the development be
designated as IDP units. In this case, the developer has agreed to make
approximately 16.7% of the units at the Proposed Project comply with IDP.
Therefore, two (2) units within the Proposed Project will be created as IDP rental
units (the “IDP Units”). Each of the two (2) IDP units will be made affordable to
households earning not more than 70% of Area Median Income (“AMI”), as based
on data from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development
(“HUD”) and published by the BPDA.

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