Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Representatives of the Gutierrez Company are saying that ground could break on the 225 unit apartment complex by late summer.
Representatives of the Gutierrez Company have said that they could break ground on the apartment complex by the end of the summer if everything goes smoothly. Brookview Village is a 225 unit "friendly 40B" apartment complex that has been approved off of Ames Street by the Zoning Board of Appeals. It is being developed by the Gutierrez Company. The project still needs to get a site plan review and appear before the Conservation Commission. If that goes according to schedule, ground could be broken on the project by the end of summer, said representatives of the Gutierrez Company. The announcement was made following the adoption of $675,000 in mitigation funds from the company for the use of the land that is zoned for commercial and …
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
The final conditions for "Brookview Village" — including $675,000 in mitigation funds — have been approved by the Zoning Board of Appeals.
The Zoning Board of Appeals voted through the final conditions for "Brookview Village" at their meeting Tuesday night. The approval of conditions is the final step in the ZBA's approval of the 225 apartment units that will be placed off of Ames Street in an area in the middle of industrial and commercial developments that had previously been zoned commercial. It is being developed by the Gutierrez Company. The final conditions included provisions for access by the fire department. The board also agreed to $675,000 in mitigation money to be paid to the city for the loss of the industrial and commercial use of the property. Half of the funds will be paid on the receipt of the permit of occupancy with the rest to be paid within six months …
Thursday, December 13, 2012
With the apartment pricing for Brookview Village announced, a representative for the developer made it clear the apartments were not for "poor" people.
As the Brookview Village "friendly 40B" was passed last week, representatives for the developers reinforced that the development was for affordable housing, not low income housing. “This project is not designed for the poor," said Arthur Bergeron, lawyer and representative of the Gutierrez Company that is developing the property. "The point of this development is to provide housing for the workers who are going to be working across the street and those people aren’t that poor." To make their point, the company released information on apartment pricing. The pricing for the 225 unit complex and other comparative complexes in Marlborough is listed below. Receive breaking news in your inbox or smartphone by signing up for our newsletter here …
Thursday, November 1, 2012
It was a fiery conversation that preceded the Zoning Board of Appeals postponing a vote on "Brookview Village" Tuesday.
City Councilors questioned the speed at which the "Brookview Village" "friendly 40B" is being processed, with Councilor Joseph Delano saying that it could be construed that there were behind the scenes dealings. "This thing is being rushed through at breakneck speed," said Delano who described the 225 unit development as "mediocre housing." "There is no way this is a good project for the city. It its that good they would have brought it in the front door." Brookview Village is a 225 unit "friendly 40B" apartment complex that is planned to be located off of Ames Street. It is being developed by the Gutierrez Company. Delano hit upon the major objections of many people in the audience Tuesday night: the speed of the approval process, going …
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
The final vote on the proposed 40B development was postponed Tuesday.
The final decision on the "Brookview Village" 40B development has been postponed until December as the Zoning Board of Appeals seeks out additional information. The ZBA is looking for information from the school district on the potential impact of the 225 unit apartment complex. They also will be seeking final numbers on mitigation being requested by various department heads based on the estimated impact the project would have on those departments. Brookview Village is a 225 unit "friendly 40B" apartment complex that is planned to be located off of Ames Street. It is being developed by the Gutierrez Company. The ZBA and representatives from the Gutierrez Company discussed $675,000 as a figure for mitigation. This works out to roughly $3,…
Thursday, October 11, 2012
The contested "Brookview Village" 40B continues to change and we have the associated numbers right here.
The "Brookview Village" 40B development continues to be debated by the Zoning Board of Appeals as the numbers change. The latest iteration of the development off of Ames Street has dropped down to 225 units. We had previously compiled information on the complex, but some of those numbers have changed as well. Listed below are some of the new numbers that you need to know as the conversation about this development continues. The developers have refined the plans and are now only looking for seven waivers. These waivers include green space conditions as well as set back requirements. Let Patch save you time. Get great local stories like this delivered right to your inbox or smartphone everyday with our free newsletter. Simple, fast sign-up …
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
The developers have cut the numbers but the controversy remains around Marlborough's proposed "friendly" 40B.
The developers of the "Brookview Village" 40B have cut the number of units at the complex down to 225 following a request by a Zoning Board of Appeals member. "I think that would remedy some of the issues that you have," said Board Member Paul Giunta in reference to drainage and wetlands at a meeting with the developers last month. The developers responded with a plan that cut the development down from the proposed 243 units to 225. The portion of affordable units remains the same although the number drops to 56. This would continue to ensure that Marlborough would not go below it's 10 percent affordable housing requirement until 2029, according to representatives from the developer. Brookview Village is a 225 unit "friendly 40B" apartment…
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Governor Deval Patrick recently paid a visit to a nearby apple orchard while the ZBA prepares to delve back into the proposed "Brookview Village" 40B development.
1. Governor Deval Patrick paid a visit to nearby Northborough at Tougas Farm last Friday and Northborough Editor Charlene Arsenault was there to capture the visit. They spoke farming, policy and toured the farm. Sounds like a grand time to us. 2. The Zoning Board of Appeals is set to continue its discussion of the Brookview Village 40B affordable housing development tonight at 7 p.m. The mayor and City Council have already voiced their opinions on the issue. Where do you stand? 3. The traffic commission will meet today at 10 a.m. Among their items for discussion is a communication from City Councilor Jenkins regarding the Framingham Road and Walker Street intersection. Christian Dumais has chosen to take this opporunity to voice concerns …
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