Owner proposes two rooftop apartments at 1 Cannonball Road; agency tells applicant to pursue planning-board review

David King, who introduced himself at the meeting as a building owner on Cannonball Road, presented a conceptual plan to convert vacant attic space into two residential apartments above an existing retail tenant (identified in the transcript as Mister Ramen).

King told the agency the building currently has three occupied floors (first and second-floor apartments and retail) and that he wants to add two units on a third-floor attic area. He described possible roof modifications and dormers and indicated the property currently has nine striped parking spaces adjacent to the building. "I want to build up, 2 apartment over there," King said while explaining the attic and access conditions.

Board members and counsel repeatedly described the matter as early-stage and advised the applicant to obtain architectural drawings and to apply to the planning board for site-plan review rather than expect the redevelopment agency to perform detailed design work at this stage. One board member noted that redevelopment-area designation is discretionary and suggested the applicant provide ownership documentation and contact information so the agency can prepare a straightforward designation resolution for the next meeting to permit the applicant to go to the planning board.

The agency did not grant final approvals or a formal designation during the meeting. Instead, staff asked the applicant to return with ownership details and architect-prepared plans; the agency indicated it would prepare a resolution to designate the applicant and allow planning-board review at the next monthly meeting.

Next steps: the applicant will supply owner and contact information to agency staff; the agency plans to prepare a designation resolution for the next meeting and advised the applicant to secure architectural plans for planning-board review.