Business & Industrial Development Authority

Nashua Business and Industrial Development Authority Meeting Minutes October 19, 2012 1. Opening: The regular meeting of the Nashua Business and Industrial Development Authority was called to order at 8:15 am on October 19, 2012 in City Hall Room 208 by Chairman Jack Tulley. Present: Chairman Jack Tulley, Vice-Chair Don Zizzi, Carl Andrade, Heath Gaffney, Jason Haviland, Mayor Donnalee Lozeau, Brian McCarthy, Camille Pattison, Mark Prolman, John Stabile Absent: David Fredette, Brad Vear Other Attendees: Alderman Barbara Pressly, Thomas Galligani, James Vayo, Ryan Porter (by phone) 2. Approval of Meeting Minutes MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES FROM THE SEPTEMBER 21, 2012 MEETING BY D LOZEAU. MOTION WAS SECONDED BY D ZIZZI AND APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY. 3. Bridge Street Project Update Representatives from Renaissance Downtowns of Nashua, LLC (James Vayo in person and Ryan Porter by phone) gave a brief presentation about the project. The presentation included the latest site plan for phase I, which envisions three, approximately 80 unit multi- family structures, adjacent parking, riverfront parkland, a restaurant/clubhouse as well as a new internal street configuration. The plan is to submitting the work for review by the Planning Board by the end of the year. D Zizzi asked who performed the market feasibility study for the residential units. R Porter indicated that the planning is based upon work developed by Randal Gross Economics as part of the area-wide concept plan. This work will be updated soon for this phase of the project. T Galligani offered to email the study to the BIDA membership. Mayor Lozeau asked about the status of the permitting efforts related to the waterfront from the Army Corp of Engineers and the NH Department of Environmental Services. R Porter explained that they’ve had a series of good meetings with both agencies, which have helped them to further refine the plan shown today. M Prolman asked about the status of the traffic study. R Porter indicated that the scope of the study has been forwarded to City engineering staff. This will be information that will accompany the planned submission to the Planning Board. Page 1 of 3  J Stabile asked about the status of the roundabout and expressed concern about its configuration. This is the area through which construction materials (sand, gravel, etc.) are transported to Nashua. C Pattison explained that this is a project recently approved in the regional transportation improvement plan. Mayor Lozeau explained that the radius of the traffic circle will be big enough to comfortably handle large trucks. J Haviland asked how the Visualize Nashua group has contributed to the current site plan. R Porter explained that a number of the more popular ideas are being studied by Renaissance Downtowns and a select number may be included. The top idea, the Riverfront Promenade is an element that in concept is a big part of their current plan. R Porter went on to explain that the idea of a small watercraft dock will not be included in the first phase. They have come to understand that the permitting process is particularly rigorous and may cause the development team to avoid the dock. D Zizzi asked what scope of the plan will go to the Planning Board. R Porter indicated that Phase I, not the entire 26-acre project area, will be submitted. Alderman B McCarthy inquired about how the marketability of the units will be affected due to the industrial operations located at the Riverside Properties site. R Porter indicated that they are talking to the Bonnette family about this and are strategizing about how landscaping and other screening techniques can be utilized. 4. Mohawk Tannery Mayor Lozeau explained that there private developers are actively looking at the property for potential redevelopment. 5. East Hollis Street/Crown Street Property D Lozeau provided an update on the project. She explained the purchase and sale agreement will likely expire by the end of the year. At this point, it is unlikely that the CEMAQ grant / municipal agreement will be approved by the Executive Council (or even presented to them for a vote). D Lozeau is looking at “plan B,” which might include working with private parties to acquire the property and hold it long term for a train station site. The Mayor indicated that the BIDA consider looking more closely at the underutilized land located south of East Hollis Street, adjacent to the potential train station. She feels as though the BIDA could investigate future development options in this area. There was agreement among the membership that this is a critical area to begin looking at. Staff will provide a summary presentation at the next BIDA meeting. 6. Other Business None 7. Adjournment Page 2 of 3 MOTION TO ADJOURN BY D LOZEAU. MOTION SECONDED BY J HAVILAND AND APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY The meeting was adjourned at 9:05 a.m. The next meeting will take place at 8:15 am on November 16, 2012 in City Hall Room 208. Minutes submitted by: Tom Galligani Page 3 of 3 1 Phase One Development: The Eastern Site Phase One Development: Plan Rendering Phase One Development: Civil Design Phase One Development: Civil Design Phase One Development: Civil Design Phase One Development: Civil Design Phase One Development: Civil Design Phase One Development: Access Information Phase One: Site Plan Street Sections Phase One: Site Plan Submission Schedule Phase One Development: Building Pads Phase One Development: Unit Layouts Phase One Development: Elevations Master Concept Plan Coordination Master Concept Plan Coordination Master Concept Plan Coordination Master Concept Plan Coordination 1