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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



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



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



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

• 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.



Single FamilyPrototype A



Single FamilyPrototype A2


DEPARTMENT OFNEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT Two Family

Prototype B



Prototype H



Prototype E



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.

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




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



• Violates Side Setback Requirement





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



58 & Adj to 58 Hiawatha Rd.

53 Fottler Rd.

Hiawatha Road

Fottler Road

Mattapan Street


Walk Hill Street

698 Walk Hill St.

Capen Street


DEPARTMENT OFNEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT Aerial ViewCity Parcels

58 & Adj 58 Hiawatha Rd.

53 Fottler Rd.


698 Walk Hill St.


DEPARTMENT OFNEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT Site MapCity Parcels

• Large, Elevated Site• A few Trees

Walk HillSite Context



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


Prototype B


53 Fottler Rd.


698 Walk Hill St.



• Large, Elevated Site• A few Trees

Hiawatha RoadSite Context

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





ZoningAnalysis




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

• Two Single Family units

ZoningAnalysis



Single FamilyPrototype A




ZoningAnalysis

ZoningAnalysis




• One (1) Single Family

• One (1) Two Family



Prototype E


53 Fottler Rd.


698 Walk Hill St.



48 Mattapan StreetSite Context

• Large, Slightly Sloping Site• A few trees



56 Mattapan StreetSite Context




48 & 56 Mattapan StreetSite Context



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.


• Single Family (Recommended)

ZoningAnalysis



Single FamilyPrototype A2


53 Fottler Rd.


698 Walk Hill St.



53 Fottler RoadSite Context





• 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



Prototype H



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



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



Thank you!

DND Contact:

Tom Gannon 617-635-0226

[email protected]

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