But prior to CC&F’s residential proposal, it appeared that the site was headed for a new commercial use as a research and development facility. Those include a commitment from CC&F to provide $1,750,000 for improvements to Quannapowitt Parkway, an additional $600,000 contribution for roadway and intersection mitigation, a $1.3 million contribution for water quality improvements to Lake Quannapowitt and $225,000 to address inflow and infiltration issues.Ĭabot Cabot & Forbes officially filed its plans with the town to redevelop the property in March of 2021. The ZBA decision to grant the Special Permits came with a a long list of conditions. The board also found that, “The mix of uses proposed will improve an underutilized site while providing new amenities to the surrounding neighborhood.” “The board finds that, as a result of more than two years of working with the town and Friends of Lake Quannapowitt, the proposed design of the project is sensitive to and reflective of the area context.” “The project will not impair the integrity or character of the district or adjoining districts,” the board determined, “and will not be detrimental to the public health, convenience or welfare.” The board also found that the project will not overload public water, sewer or drainage systems or other municipal systems. ![]() The board found that the 702 parking spaces proposed are adequate. The ZBA also made a finding that the project will not create or add undue traffic congestion or impair pedestrian safety and will in fact improve pedestrian circulation with a new public path, as well as sidewalks and walkways. Furthermore, public access and amenity areas are included as part of the use, significantly enhancing public convenience and welfare.” The combination of uses proposed will provide much-needed new multifamily residential housing opportunities including a significant affordable component with supporting restaurant use while removing a blighted use. The board made a finding that the project “is essential and/or desirable to the public convenience or welfare. Over the course of a year’s worth of hearings, the ZBA has reviewed various aspects of CC&F’s proposal, including economic, traffic and environmental impacts as well as the project’s anticipated impact on schools and other municipal services.Īs part of the decision to grant the Special Permits, the ZBA was required to make a number of legal findings. ZBA chairman David Hatfield said that Town Counsel Thomas Mullen had reviewed the decision and was comfortable with the language. “I appreciate their responsiveness to our requests,” he said. “They are a stand-up company.”īoard member Tom Lucey agreed. “This is the firm we want doing this,” said ZBA member Chip Tarbell, who made the motion to grant the Special Permits. Last night’s ZBA vote to approve the project was unanimous. The building on the site has been vacant since the last occupant, Digital Realty Trust, vacated the premises several years ago. The site is the former location of American Mutual and Comverse Technologies. ![]() Another Special Permit allowing a 3,667 square foot restaurant in one of the buildings was also granted. WAKEFIELD - After more than a year of formal public hearings, the Zoning Board of Appeals last night granted the Special Permits and site plan approval that will allow real estate giant Cabot Cabot & Forbes to redevelop the property at 200-400 Quannapowitt Parkway and build 440 units of rental housing in three buildings. Article written by Wakefield Daily Item, Wakefield News, By Mark Sardella
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