Neighborhood Homes Initiative

698 Walk Hill Street, Hiawatha Road, Fottler Road & Mattapan Street Parcels Community Presentation – 12/4/14

CITY OF BOSTONMAYOR MARTIN J. WALSH

DEPARTMENT OFNEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT

CITY OF BOSTONMAYOR MARTIN J. WALSH

DEPARTMENT OFNEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT

Agenda:• Welcome/Introductions• Summary of Neighborhood Homes Initiative• Site Overview • Review of Design Principles & Design Models• Site Review and Design Models• Discussion• Next Steps Related to RFP

58 & Adj to 58 Hiawatha Rd.

53 Fottler Rd.

Hiawatha Road

Fottler Road

Mattapan Street

48 & 56 Mattapan St.

Walk Hill Street

698 Walk Hill St.

Capen Street

CITY OF BOSTON, MAYOR MARTIN J. WALSH

DEPARTMENT OFNEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT Aerial ViewCity Parcels

CITY OF BOSTONMAYOR MARTIN J. WALSH

DEPARTMENT OFNEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT

Summary ofNeighborhood Homes Initiative

• New Homeownership Housing on City Vacant Land• Increasing the supply and opportunities for

Homeownership Housing• Homes Affordable to a Range of Incomes - Moderate,

Middle and Market• Subsidy Funding to Support Moderate and Middle Income

Homes • Reduced Acquisition Price for City Land to Promote

Affordability and Good Design

CITY OF BOSTONMAYOR MARTIN J. WALSH

DEPARTMENT OFNEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT

Summary ofNeighborhood Homes Initiative,

cont. • Boston Home Center Will Market the Moderate and Middle

Income Homes • Prototype Design for All NHI Sites• Community Participation To Select Design Prototype for

Each Site• Parcels packaged for small to mid-sized builders and

developers.• Local Employment Opportunities

• Promote Quality Design

CITY OF BOSTONMAYOR MARTIN J. WALSH

DEPARTMENT OFNEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT

Agenda:• Welcome/Introductions• Summary of Neighborhood Homes Initiative• Site Overview • Review of Design Principles & Design Models• Site Review and Design Models• Discussion• Next Steps Related to RFP

• Consistent Height & Massing• Alignment with Street Wall• Primary Entry - Oriented to

the Street

Design Principles:

Design Principles:

Building Composition1. First Floor Elevated 3 to 5

feet above the sidewalk2. Front Covered Porches3. Individual Entries facing the

street4. A Gable or Hip Roof shape

oriented toward the street.5. A Symmetrical alignment of

windows, doors, bays and other elements.

6. Should mirror design elements of the neighborhood.

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DEPARTMENT OFNEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT

Single FamilyPrototype A

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Single FamilyPrototype A

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Single FamilyPrototype A2

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Single FamilyPrototype A2

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Prototype B

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DEPARTMENT OFNEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT Two Family

Prototype B

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DEPARTMENT OFNEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT Two Family

Prototype H

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DEPARTMENT OFNEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT Two Family

Prototype H

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DEPARTMENT OFNEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT Two Family

Prototype E

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Prototype E

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Design PrinciplesSite Open Space & Landscaping• Minimize paved areas used for parking (side & rear yards)• Preserve significant trees, where possible.• Replace trees to provide summer shading/winter screening.

Fencing & Screening• Use Fencing and Plantings to screen and provide privacy.• Fencing and Plantings at the front and along edges should

mirror the character of these elements in the neighborhood.

CITY OF BOSTONMAYOR MARTIN J. WALSH

DEPARTMENT OFNEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT

Agenda:• Welcome/Introductions• Summary of Neighborhood Homes Initiative• Site Overview • Review of Design Principles & Design Models• Site Review and Design Models• Discussion• Next Steps Related to RFP

Summary: • 3 Family Zoning District• Primarily 2 Family Dwellings (Recommended)• 3 Stories in Height• 2 and 3 Bedroom Units (900 – 1200sf/ unit)• 1 Parking Space per Unit

Potential Project Scope:• 4 Buildings• From 4 to 8 Units

Rear Setback

Building Footprint

Side Setbacks

Front Setback

Buildable Area

ZoningAnalysisCITY OF BOSTON, MAYOR MARTIN J. WALSH

DEPARTMENT OFNEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT

Summary: • 3 Family Zoning District• Primarily 2 Family Dwellings (Recommended)• 3 Stories in Height• 2 and 3 Bedroom Units (900 – 1200sf/ unit)• 1 Parking Space per Unit

Potential Project Scope:• 4 Buildings• From 4 to 8 Units

ZoningAnalysisCITY OF BOSTON, MAYOR MARTIN J. WALSH

DEPARTMENT OFNEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT

Summary: • 3 Family Zoning District• Primarily 2 Family Dwellings (Recommended)• 3 Stories in Height• 2 and 3 Bedroom Units (900 – 1200sf/ unit)• 1 Parking Space per Unit

Potential Project Scope:• 4 Buildings• From 4 to 8 Units

• Key Elements of Zoning:• Setbacks & Buildable Area• Building Square Footage (FAR)• Number of Units (Lot Area)• Building Height

ZoningAnalysisCITY OF BOSTON, MAYOR MARTIN J. WALSH

DEPARTMENT OFNEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT

• Violates Side Setback Requirement

ZoningAnalysisCITY OF BOSTON, MAYOR MARTIN J. WALSH

DEPARTMENT OFNEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT

Summary: • 3 Family Zoning District• Primarily 2 Family Dwellings (Recommended)• 3 Stories in Height• 2 and 3 Bedroom Units (900 – 1200sf/ unit)• 1 Parking Space per Unit

Potential Project Scope:• 4 Buildings• From 4 to 8 Units

• Key Elements of Zoning:• Setbacks & Buildable Area• Building Square Footage (FAR)• Number of Units (Lot Area)• Building Height

ZoningAnalysisCITY OF BOSTON, MAYOR MARTIN J. WALSH

DEPARTMENT OFNEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT

58 & Adj to 58 Hiawatha Rd.

53 Fottler Rd.

Hiawatha Road

Fottler Road

Mattapan Street

48 & 56 Mattapan St.

Walk Hill Street

698 Walk Hill St.

Capen Street

CITY OF BOSTON, MAYOR MARTIN J. WALSH

DEPARTMENT OFNEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT Aerial ViewCity Parcels

58 & Adj 58 Hiawatha Rd.

53 Fottler Rd.

48 & 56 Mattapan St.

698 Walk Hill St.

CITY OF BOSTON, MAYOR MARTIN J. WALSH

DEPARTMENT OFNEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT Site MapCity Parcels

• Large, Elevated Site• A few Trees

Walk HillSite Context

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DEPARTMENT OFNEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT

58 & Adj 58 Hiawatha Road• 4037 SF, 4053 SF• 8090 SF (Combined)• FAR .8 (6472 SF)• 2.5 Stories• 1 or 2 Family Dwelling

• Min 5000 SF Lot Area is Required

• Typically this site would be divided into 2 Parcels

ZoningAnalysis

Single FamilyCITY OF BOSTON, MAYOR MARTIN J. WALSH

DEPARTMENT OFNEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT Two Family

Prototype B

58 & Adj 58 Hiawatha Rd.

53 Fottler Rd.

48 & 56 Mattapan St.

698 Walk Hill St.

CITY OF BOSTON, MAYOR MARTIN J. WALSH

DEPARTMENT OFNEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT Site MapCity Parcels

• Large, Elevated Site• A few Trees

Hiawatha RoadSite Context

• Mix of Building TypesCITY OF BOSTON, MAYOR MARTIN J. WALSH

DEPARTMENT OFNEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT

58 & Adj 58 Hiawatha Road• 4037 SF, 4053 SF• 8090 SF (Combined)• FAR .8 (6472 SF)• 2.5 Stories• 1 or 2 Family Dwelling

• Min 5000 SF Lot Area is Required

• Typically this site would be divided into 2 Parcels

ZoningAnalysis

ZoningAnalysis

58 & Adj 58 Hiawatha Road• 4037 SF, 4053 SF• 8090 SF (Combined)• FAR .8 (6472 SF)• 2.5 Stories• 1 or 2 Family Dwelling

• Min 5000 SF Lot Area is Required

• Typically this site would be divided into 2 Parcels

58 & Adj 58 Hiawatha Road• 4037 SF, 4053 SF• 8090 SF (Combined)• FAR .8 (6472 SF)• 2.5 Stories• 1 or 2 Family Dwelling

• Min 5000 SF Lot Area is Required

• Typically this site would be divided into 2 Parcels

• Not large enough to be subdivided without a variance to zoning

• Two Single Family units

ZoningAnalysis

CITY OF BOSTON, MAYOR MARTIN J. WALSH

DEPARTMENT OFNEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT

Single FamilyPrototype A

58 & Adj 58 Hiawatha Road• 4037 SF, 4053 SF• 8090 SF (Combined)• FAR .8 (6472 SF)• 2.5 Stories• 1 or 2 Family Dwelling

• Min 5000 SF Lot Area is Required

• Typically this site would be divided into 2 Parcels

ZoningAnalysis

ZoningAnalysis

58 & Adj 58 Hiawatha Road• 4037 SF, 4053 SF• 8090 SF (Combined)• FAR .8 (6472 SF)• 2.5 Stories• 1 or 2 Family Dwelling

• Min 5000 SF Lot Area is Required

• Typically this site would be divided into 2 Parcels

• One (1) Single Family

• One (1) Two Family

CITY OF BOSTON, MAYOR MARTIN J. WALSH

DEPARTMENT OFNEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT Two Family

Prototype E

58 & Adj 58 Hiawatha Rd.

53 Fottler Rd.

48 & 56 Mattapan St.

698 Walk Hill St.

CITY OF BOSTON, MAYOR MARTIN J. WALSH

DEPARTMENT OFNEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT Site MapCity Parcels

48 Mattapan StreetSite Context

• Large, Slightly Sloping Site• A few trees

CITY OF BOSTON, MAYOR MARTIN J. WALSH

DEPARTMENT OFNEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT

56 Mattapan StreetSite Context

• Large, Slightly Sloping Site• A few trees

CITY OF BOSTON, MAYOR MARTIN J. WALSH

DEPARTMENT OFNEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT

48 & 56 Mattapan StreetSite Context

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DEPARTMENT OFNEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT Site MapCity Parcels

48 & 56 Mattapan StreetSite Context

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DEPARTMENT OFNEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT Site MapCity Parcels

48 & 56 Mattapan Street • 5000 SF, 5000 SF, • FAR .8 (4000 SF, 4000 SF)• 2.5 Stories• Up to 2 Family Dwelling

allowed on each site.

• Min 5000 SF Lot Area is Required

• Single Family (Recommended)

ZoningAnalysis

CITY OF BOSTON, MAYOR MARTIN J. WALSH

DEPARTMENT OFNEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT

Single FamilyPrototype A2

58 & Adj 58 Hiawatha Rd.

53 Fottler Rd.

48 & 56 Mattapan St.

698 Walk Hill St.

CITY OF BOSTON, MAYOR MARTIN J. WALSH

DEPARTMENT OFNEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT Site MapCity Parcels

53 Fottler RoadSite Context

• Large, Slightly Sloping Site• A few trees

CITY OF BOSTON, MAYOR MARTIN J. WALSH

DEPARTMENT OFNEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT

• Min 5000 SF Lot Area is Required

• Lift up to match context of adjcent buildings

• Two Family Duplex

• Two Family• Home owner (duplex) over

Renter (flat)

53 Fottler Road • 5083 SF• 5083 SF (Combined)• FAR .8 (4066.4 SF)• 2.5 Stories• 2 Family Dwelling

ZoningAnalysis

CITY OF BOSTON, MAYOR MARTIN J. WALSH

DEPARTMENT OFNEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT Two Family

Prototype H

CITY OF BOSTONMAYOR MARTIN J. WALSH

DEPARTMENT OFNEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT

Summary:• 2 Family Zoning District (2F-5000)• Min lot area 5000 sf• 1 and 2 Family Dwellings (Recommended)• 2.5 Stories in Height• 2 and 3 Bedroom Units (900 – 1200sf/ unit)• 1 Parking Space per Unit

Potential Project Scope:• 5-6 Buildings

• 3-4 - Single Family Homes• 2-3 – Two Family Homes

• 8 Units

CITY OF BOSTONMAYOR MARTIN J. WALSH

DEPARTMENT OFNEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT

Agenda:• Welcome/Introductions• Summary of Neighborhood Homes Initiative• Site Overview • Review of Design Principles & Design Models• Site Review and Design Models• Discussion• Next Steps Related to RFP

CITY OF BOSTONMAYOR MARTIN J. WALSH

DEPARTMENT OFNEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT

Next Steps & RFP Process• DND Issues Request for Proposal

• DND Review and Evaluate Applications

• DND Introduces Most Qualified Developer at Neighborhood Meeting

• DND Designates Developer

CITY OF BOSTONMAYOR MARTIN J. WALSH

DEPARTMENT OFNEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT

Thank you!

DND Contact:

Tom Gannon 617-635-0226

Tom.Gannon@boston.gov

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