June 10, 2026 Planning Board Special Meeting Minutes.

o Mr. Jarmel confirms there will be no distinction in amenity access based on affordability. o Affordable and market-rate units will have the same general finishes and amenities, with differences limited to factors such as rent, unit sizes, and unit mix. © Units will include built-in washers and dryers and similar HVAC systems. o Mr. Jarmel confirms that the project will not use P-TECH HVAC units, addressing a planner's earlier question. o Exterior grills will be colored to match the building's finished materials so they blend into the fagade. - Mr. Jarmel explains the proposed rooftop HVAC equipment: o Most apartments will have individual/unitary HVAC systems capable of heating, cooling, and bringing in outside air for ventilation. o The exact equipment has not yet been finalized, but Mr. Jarmel confirms it will not be a P-TECH system. ©. Ifa split system is used, the apartment would contain the furnace and air handler, while a condensing unit would be located on the roof. o.. The roof plan currently shows approximately 95 condensing units. o . These units are expected to be approximately 2.5—3 feet high and will be hidden behind the parapet. o Additional air-handling equipment may be needed for corridor and commercial- space ventilation. o Such:equipment has not yet been finalized but is expected to be approximately 4 feet high and positioned centrally on the roof so it will be screened by the parapets and not visible from ground level. - Ms. Moore asks Mr. Jarmel to describe security measures separating the small retail component from the residential portion. © The project contains one approximately 1,250-square-foot retail space with its own entrance directly from the Northfield side. o Eight parking spaces are designated for visitors and retail users. © Those spaces are covered and accessible from Northfield but are located before the controlled residential garage gates. o Visitors can park there and then walk to the retail entrance or residential lobby. o The residential lobby includes a vestibule and electronic visitor-call system allowing residents to be contacted and visitors to be buzzed in. o A package room is located near the lobby, with delivery personnel such as Amazon and FedEx drivers receiving controlled card access. o The mailroom provides access for the postal service. © Stair doors are controlled by card access so

obby, with delivery personnel such as Amazon and FedEx drivers receiving controlled card access. o The mailroom provides access for the postal service. © Stair doors are controlled by card access so unauthorized people cannot freely enter the residential floors from the garage. o A secondary elevator lobby on the east side is accessible only from inside the parking garage and has a dedicated elevator. o Vehicles entering the garage from Northfield encounter an entry gate controlled by tenant proximity readers. © Only tenants or authorized individuals with security credentials can enter the secured garage. © Once inside, residents can access secured stairwells or elevator lobbies. - Mr. Moore notes that Mr. Gomes has incorporated similar security and safety measures in other apartment buildings in Essex County. o Mr. Jarmel estimates that Mr. Gomes may own more than 1,000 apartment units