There are a number of zoning controls that can control both the size of buildings and their characteristics. We can do anything from a Texas style free for all to a Nantucket style mono-style. I presume we will land somewhere in the middle. We are currently discussing mandating both a certain level of glazing and glazing transparency (i.e. no blank walls and no papered or boxed over windows). The design guidelines will (I believe) discuss articulation (i.e. edges; no long stretches of flat wall). Both the Friends of Modern Architecture and several architects have already volunteered to help get this aspect of the zoning right.
On Fri, Dec 1, 2023 at 12:55 PM Robert Ahlert <robahl...@gmail.com> wrote: > Let’s ask Margaret to confirm which parts of the zoning bylaws would > prevent these large structures. As long as it meets the technical > requirements of the zoning bylaws for that zone, it can be built. > > I watched them working on them the other night and did not see anything > that would stop this. > > And don’t confuse the zoning bylaws with the site guidelines, which are > just guidelines for developers to stay in the planning board’s good graces. > Site guidelines don’t have teeth. > > Happy to be corrected, but these are the types of details that need to be > explained clearly before we vote. People need to understand what they are > voting for > > Rob > > On Fri, Dec 1, 2023 at 12:44 PM RAandBOB <raand...@earthlink.net> wrote: > >> You are ignoring the controls provided by the actual zoning bylaw for >> these new by-right parcels. This is just scaremongering. >> Ruth Ann >> (She, her, hers) >> >> On Dec 1, 2023, at 11:59 AM, Robert Ahlert <robahl...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >> >> Thanks for asking. >> >> What I want is a well thought out design process, which cannot happen >> with all of these points up in the air at the same time. >> >> We need more time. We have more time. >> >> I’m worried about large monolithic housing structures in the mall parking >> lot and eventually replacing Donelan’s and on the commuter rail parking lot >> as well. And maybe even Doherty will have four stories with a special >> permit from the planning board >> >> I just don’t see how this doesn’t happen once this property is HCA zoned >> and turned over to a for profit developer >> >> They won’t want commercial, they won’t want a community center. All they >> want is luxury housing and parking. And they will get exactly what they >> want because these parcels are zoned as HCA and the zoning bylaws permit >> without a special permit >> >> If you are in doubt or if you think we need more time, please vote for >> option E >> >> Rob >> >> >> >> On Fri, Dec 1, 2023 at 11:43 AM DJCP <djcp0...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >>> Do you want a community center at the mall or do you want affordable >>> housing and commercial space? Can you please make up your mind? >>> >>> On Fri, Dec 1, 2023 at 10:08 AM Robert Ahlert <robahl...@gmail.com> >>> wrote: >>> >>>> Agreed, great idea! >>>> >>>> Only option E would allow community center at the Mall >>>> >>>> Else, RLF will sell to the highest bidder under HCA zoning for housing. >>>> >>>> Rob >>>> >>>> On Fri, Dec 1, 2023 at 9:57 AM Robert Hicks <rchi...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>> >>>>> I too support Ken Hurd's recommendation that the Community Center be >>>>> included as part of the redevelopment of the Lincoln Station area. >>>>> >>>>> Please write in - "None of the Above" on the article at the Special >>>>> Town meeting. >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> Bob Hicks >>>>> rchi...@gmail.com >>>>> >>>> -- >>>>> The LincolnTalk mailing list. >>>>> To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. >>>>> Browse the archives at >>>>> https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/. >>>>> Change your subscription settings at >>>>> https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/lincoln. >>>> >>>> >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>> The LincolnTalk mailing list. >>>> To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. >>>> Browse the archives at >>>> https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/. >>>> Change your subscription settings at >>>> https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/lincoln. >>>> >>>> -- >> The LincolnTalk mailing list. >> To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. >> Browse the archives at >> https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/. >> Change your subscription settings at >> https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/lincoln. >> >> -- > The LincolnTalk mailing list. > To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. > Browse the archives at https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/ > . > Change your subscription settings at > https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/lincoln. > >
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