Technical Review Committee · November 20, 2024 · 9:30 AM
Technical Review Committee
TRC drafted a framework for an Outdoor Dining ordinance — agreeing on application and usage fees, abutter notice (not consent), safety/ADA requirements, and an application deadline — and discussed close-out requirements and a targeted partial CO schedule for 14S Hunt Rd. (Munters).
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Key decisions
Set a $100 application fee for outdoor dining permit applications
Set a $2.50 per square foot fee for use of municipal area (parking or sidewalk) for outdoor dining
Set a $25 per jersey barrier fee to cover usage and DPW delivery/pick-up costs
Establish an outdoor dining application deadline of March 1
Require abutter notice (but not abutter consent) for outdoor dining applications, with a provided window sign and TRC verification that notice was given
Include denial criteria and conditions in the outdoor dining ordinance for fire-safety/emergency access conflicts, a general City right to revoke or suspend permits (including for special events), and a statement requiring ADA compliance
Proceed to draft and file the outdoor dining ordinance within approximately six weeks and notify the Chamber of Commerce of the filing
For 14S Hunt Rd. (Munters): allow pursuit of a partial Certificate of Occupancy (targeted end of December/early January) while holding the bond until landscaping survives two growing seasons and outstanding technical items are resolved
For 14S Hunt Rd. (Munters): require developer submittal/verification of geotechnical sign-off for retaining wall, stormwater basin volume calculations, sewer inspection/testing reports, and resolution of Conservation Commission basin monitoring issues prior to full CO
Agenda
Administrative
1. Minutes
Approval of minutes from 7-16-2024 and 10-29-2024 meetings.
Ordinance Amendments
1. Outdoor Dining Ordinance
Discussion and possible action on the Outdoor Dining Ordinance.
Projects Preparing to Close out
1. 14S Hunt Rd. — Munters
Close-out review for the project at 14S Hunt Rd. (Munters).
Projects Pending Planning Board Referral
1. 80 Haverhill Road
Project referral for 80 Haverhill Road to the Planning Board.
Projects Pending Planning Board Referral
2. Meadowbrook
Project referral for Meadowbrook to the Planning Board.
Projects Pending Demolition
1. 2 and 13 Merrimac St.
Demolition review for properties at 2 and 13 Merrimac Street.
Projects Pending Demolition
2. 39-41 Hillside Drive
Demolition review for the property at 39-41 Hillside Drive.
Projects Pending Demolition
3. 37 Clarks Road
Demolition review for the property at 37 Clarks Road.