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Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc. The Point, Boston Avenue, and 1387 Boylston Street) and some surface parking and loading/service areas. These buildings were all constructed in the early 1900s. The current and or most recent commercial tenants of the existing buildings include a D’Angelo sandwich shop, ACE tickets, TOMB interactive adventure, a liquor store, office space, band rehearsal space and storage space in the basement. Refer to Figure S.4 for photographs of the existing site. There are approximately 27 parking spaces currently on-site (15 surface spaces and 12 below-grade spaces). Surface spaces along Boylston Street adjacent to the existing building structure (where no formal sidewalk exists) are used primarily by patrons of the existing establishments. The below-grade parking spaces are accessible by a ramp off of Boylston Street. The Project Site is currently well served by infrastructure, some of which was recently upgraded, and is in close proximity to public transit (MBTA Green Line, the Framingham/Worcester Commuter Rail Line, and multiple bus routes). Project Description The Proponent proposes the construction of a new 22-story mixed-use building totaling approximately 302,292 Floor Area Ratio (FAR) square feet consisting of retail and residential lobby and service space on the first two levels, residential and amenity space on the upper floors, including a residential outdoor amenity deck at the roof level. Refer to Figures S.5a and S.5b for the proposed ground floor and Level 2 building plans, respectively. Figures S.5c-f show the proposed typical layouts for the residential levels and Figure S.5g shows the rooftop layout. The overall goal of the project architecture is to provide a compelling and iconic structure at the gateway to the Fenway neighborhood, while remaining compatible with the surrounding mix of uses. The vibrant mixed-use building will contribute to the long term revitalization of the Fenway district by building on the momentum generated by the neighboring, larger-scale, recent mixed-use developments and by creating new residential and retail activities and public realm improvements. The retail component consists of approximately 33,000 FAR square feet suitable for retail and/or restaurant uses (with additional space available for outdoor dining). The residential component is anticipated to include approximately 320 units totaling approximately 269,000 FAR square feet, with a mix including studio, one-, two-, three- and/or four-bedroom layouts served from a dedicated ground-floor lobby. Both residents and retail customers will utilize existing parking capacity at the adjacent Trilogy Garage accessible from existing driveways on Brookline Avenue and Kilmarnock Street. A new elevated glass walkway over the driveway between the Project and Trilogy will connect residential uses of both of these buildings at the second level with a potential subsurface pedestrian connection as well. The transparent pedestrian connection will contribute to a more lively and active street life. Table S-1 summarizes the proposed development program. \\MABOS\projects\11381.00\reports\Article80\Ex panded_PNF\00d_ProjDescription_FINAL.doc S-3 Project Description
Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc. The Point, Boston Table S-1 Proposed Development Program Land Use Floor Level Size/Quantity (approximate) Retail Floors 1 and 2 33,292 FAR SF Residential Floors 3-22 269,000 FAR SF 320 units Total Development Program FAR Floor Area Ratio GSF Gross Square Feet 302,292 FAR GSF 320 units The proposed residential tower above the retail is set back on the north and on the south. The residential building massing is broken into three slender bars with the middle bar stepping out towards the junction of Boylston Street and Brookline Avenue. The lower levels of the retail base are positioned towards the streetscape reinforcing an activated pedestrian realm and enhancing pedestrian interaction and attraction along storefronts. Refer to Figure S.6 for a rendering of the Project. Chapter 2, Urban Design of this PNF provides additional detail on the building design concept, including the floor plans and renderings. A number of public realm and site access improvements are proposed as part of the Project. The existing surface parking, which currently impedes a continuous sidewalk on Boylston Street, will be eliminated. All sidewalks adjacent to the Project Site will be reconstructed in coordination with the city’s Boylston Street Improvement Project. Improvements are expected to include street trees, new curbing and sidewalks, and ornamental street lighting to enhance the pedestrian environment and insure public safety. A pedestrian path connecting Brookline Avenue and Boylston Street, which will be open to the public, will be maintained through the Site. In accordance with BTD guidelines, bicycle racks will be installed within the building for residents and tenants. Additional short-term bicycle storage will also be provided at street level. To reduce potential congestion on local roadways caused by servicing the building, an off-street/on-site loading dock internal to the building will be provided as part of the Project and will be accessed via the service driveway shared with Trilogy between Brookline Avenue and Boylston Street. The Project also proposes a designated on-street loading zone adjacent to the Project Site on Brookline Ave for vehicles that cannot be accommodated on-site. The Project lies at the intersection of Boylston Street and Brookline Avenue which are major local utility corridors and, as a result, the Project Site is very well served by utility infrastructure. Connections to major utility are available along the site frontage. The Proponent has worked with the Boston Water and Sewer Commission (BWSC) and private utility agencies on previous projects in the neighborhood coordinating services and network improvements. Furthermore, the customers, employees, and residents will be able to take advantage of the various public transit connections easily accessible from the Project Site, including the MBTA Green Line and numerous bus routes. Project-related benefits, which are summarized in detail below, include job creation, urban design improvements, neighborhood revitalization, housing opportunities, expanded retail options, and additional tax revenues. By replacing an underutilized building, the Project will substantially improve the pedestrian environment, the retail vitality of the neighborhood, as well as the urban design and architectural character of the area. Also, the Project will further the goals of the Fenway area planning initiatives put in place in 2004. \\MABOS\projects\11381.00\reports\Article80\Ex panded_PNF\00d_ProjDescription_FINAL.doc S-4 Project Description
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