Proposed Updates: Enhancing Infrastructure and Safety.
26 Dartmouth Street
COMPANY
Westwood
ROLE
Planning Board Member
EXPERTISE
Economic Development
YEAR
2024
Project Description
The 26 Dartmouth Street Project is a renovation and expansion of an existing office building located at 26 Dartmouth Street in Westwood, Massachusetts. The project involves converting the 140,300 square foot office building into a 152,300 square foot office and research and development (R&D) space. The project will be located on two lots, Lot 40 and Lot 572.
The renovation and expansion are designed to accommodate new tenants and improve the building's functionality. The expanded space will feature:
90,975 square feet of laboratory and R&D facilities;
38,500 square feet of office space;
4,100 square feet of storage and warehouse area;
18,725 square feet of common areas.
These dimensions will also help estimate the project's impact on local traffic, using established trip-generation methodologies from the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE).
Process
The Planning Board analyzed the plans given in front of them in order to make a carefully-constructed decision about redevelopment. As this was another large project for the Town of Westwood, the plans were combed through with precision by the Planning Board members.
Stormwater Management: The project includes the installation of proposed water quality units to treat stormwater runoff generated on-site before it is discharged. This aspect is subject to the requirements of the 2022 Construction General Permit (CGP).
Environmental Considerations: Given that the project involves earth-disturbing activities, an assessment was conducted to determine potential impacts on historical properties. Based on this assessment, the project team determined that the installation of subsurface earth-disturbing stormwater controls would not adversely affect any historical properties.
Transportation Impact: A Transportation Impact Assessment (TIA) was undertaken to evaluate the project's potential effects on the surrounding transportation infrastructure. This TIA involved analyzing traffic patterns and safety considerations, and concluded that the project could be accommodated within the existing infrastructure without compromising safety or efficiency.
R.J. O'Connell & Associates, Inc. is responsible for the civil engineering, surveying, and land planning aspects of the project.
Northeast Geotechnical, Inc. conducted a geotechnical engineering infiltration study to assess the site's suitability for the proposed stormwater management system.
The Seyon Group LLC is listed as the project owner and will manage the material storage areas.
Hydro International (Stormwater) is a company that will likely be involved in the project. They specialize in stormwater management solutions, including Up-Flo® Filter systems. Their role in the project might involve supplying and installing these filter systems, although their exact responsibilities aren't explicitly mentioned in the sources.
Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc. (VHB), a civil engineering and planning firm, was involved in conducting the Transportation Impact Assessment for the project.
Permitting: The project requires adherence to the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Construction General Permit (CGP) to regulate stormwater runoff and prevent pollution. A Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) was developed to outline the strategies for managing stormwater runoff and minimizing environmental impact during construction. Additionally, the project may involve obtaining other federal, state, tribal, or local permits and licenses.