The “Smith Property” Public Forum March 2, 2011 Photo: Historical Society

8+ acres located at 715 & 717 Main Street Used as a commercial site since the early 1900’s and operated as Smith’s Garage. Also has two houses Photo: j.burney

Zoning Prior to 1972 all land in Bolton was unzoned. In 1972 the first zoning districts were created Smith’s continued to operate as a Pre-Existing Non Conforming Use (PENC) until the early 2000’s A PENC use which has been abandoned, discontinued for a period of 2-years shall not be re- established, and any future use of the premises shall conform with the Bolton Bylaw

Brownfield Site – lead, arsenic & petroleum Phase 1 & 2 completed Phase 3 needs assessment Phase 4 cleanup Phase 5 final inspection

Wetlands Perennial Stream (Great Brook)

Board of Health Failed septic systems for the 2 houses and the garage

UMass visualization of the Smith property

2 recent development proposals Bolton Crossing 78,000+ SFChris Nash 34,000+ SF

Zoning Scenarios Residential Current zoning requires 80,000 Sq. ft. (almost 2- acres) per housing unit. Property consists of 8+ acres which could allow up to 4 houses or less (need to fit in septic & well & meet wetland requirements) Courtesy of Historical Society

Zoning Scenarios Residential 40B Bypass local zoning requirements. 25% of units must be deed restricted as affordable units. E.g. The Regency 23 acres 60 units (2.61 units per acre) Smith would have 20 units Sunset Ridge 15.5 acres 28 units (1.81 units per acre) Smith would have units

Zoning Scenarios Local Initiative Plan (LIP) Friendly 40B Application submitted w/ letter of endorsement by Board of Selectmen 25% of units must be deed restricted as affordable E.g. Bolton Woods Way 9.9 acres 28 units (14 affordable) 2.83 units per acre/ Smith would have units

Zoning Scenarios Mixed Use 40B Residential project may contain ancillary commercial, institutional, or other non residential uses. Planned & designed to complement the primary residential uses

Zoning Scenarios Village Overlay w/ Design Guidelines Village Overlay could allow mixed use (residential & commercial uses) that are compatible with the historic context of the neighborhood. The design guidelines could control: architectural style, building mass, lighting, landscaping, signage, buffering, parking, setbacks & building heights.

Zoning Scenarios Rezone to Business or Limited Business

Zoning Scenarios 40R Smart Growth Districts Allows for dense residential or mixed use development. 20% of housing must be affordable. The Board of Selectmen submits an application to the state requesting a Smart Growth District. Once approved by the State, a community then adopts the smart growth district at town meeting 2/3rds vote. Financial incentives: zoning incentive payment e.g. $10,000 for up to 20 units, bonus payments $3,000 for each unit, educational cost reimbursement (see handout for more details)

NEXT: 7:55 – 8:25 pm discussion between the Planning Board, Board of Selectmen & Economic Development Committee