anthony p. morris

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ANTIIONY P. MORRIE
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Senstry cmait
July 10,2015

‘Kevelya Sullivan
Toston Redevelopment Authority
‘One City Hall Plas - Sth Floce
Boston, MA 02201

RFs Opposition 10

er College IMP
Tear Vi. Sullivan:
Asap abulling Dack Buy resident und taxpayer, [write le pose the Fisher College Infitulfenul Master

Plan (IMP) ia isl ax campletely inecanputible, inappropriate, and paesibly unlsefial use ofthe
buildings strat, and neighborhood in Back Bay,

Fisher Collage sits in a histoviereidetiat mcighhorhoed fir which the current Fisher prosence lt aleme
‘any expansion ofthat preseuos. is already completely improper, depres the quality of life of
neighburs, degrades the sucrounding property, ads a dangerous level aPtrufic uo already enn und
shosvily used stecets, and stodes the City’s tax base in an unwise and avoidable way.

Ali exment student and sa(Tpupulsion Tevels, iia well dcuumeeted ta, Figher hos been 9 ui Meult
‘axl unpleasant neighbor on Beason Stoctas a cousequence of tying to manage activitis in location
‘nd wih an inftestricrue not designed for chem (eg, 'studeat We" bul withoul any ‘geen space’ public
‘unaport, of local services: inaitutfonal food serviee and housing aetvitice in aged reskdeutia] buildings
designed for substantially lower density Yamaily' occupation; higt volume studcut aud staff acecss|
requirements on beavily taflicked city streets with constrained one way patterns and access, etc).

Fisher has flagrantly violated arebitecural and other zouing guidelines for the Back Ray (also well»
ocusnented). ‘Thay buve been disorssive, islealing, und disinzemus in negatalions sth neighbors
ecining lo come oa negolisted Gaal Neighhor Agreement and refevant deed retrictions on cerain
property even when snvoursged by the Mayor's Office and numerous local lected representatives,

Prajcts prupsea in the TMP aud student and staff density, itary of use, traf, pnt
‘unzightliness that are nat motcly incompatible with the cxisting area, whey actualy luther aggravate the
Seyeaded qualities oF'the neighborhood unl quality of life dheady imposed. by Tisher’ current presente
inthe ssa,

rose, and
‘Also, the proposed use of 10-11 Arfingroa (Tellus Inattule represents a cuntining incompalible use
‘what could he ihly valuahle, tax producing residential property.

IW Fisher earmot manage its current activities in the oren gow, how cna Beacon Sieoet, Back: Stee,
‘Public ley 421, and dhe udjuuent sires absorh the prupoeed 50% incvense fn stadt und stuf
‘popolation witout unreasonable and unecessary reductions in palsie and personal safety, security,
health and sleaoliness, aud quist enjoyment forthe very high ras-paying sesideotial properties thal are
adjaccen a the hisher prope?

Movs sill deliveries, trash pickup, ingressiegrens, car traffic From the proposed increnss in,
sturlent snd sinffpopolation not disrupt and further aggravate the existing unpleasant conditions
including vebicular and rodent trulfic und moive?

Where will the ntenities be that will keep the aditional gules (Form “playing i the srw"
any Tess than the current su dents play’ in the stvcts?

Where ix the nutionr space the evisting aud expanded student and stat population can treely

= How close are @e basic amenities includiny a eunveniones store, resaurants, dry une, Hiquar

What will apps en the propnty values (andra hase} of the remaluing pivare buildings ot the
first block af Beacon?

= What ovinee will be mativausd us make substantia improvornunts or eedevelopment ofthe
‘evening residential ildings ow tho fst block of Hes0o0!

What will happon to the property’ valnas (and tax base) of bullfings on Alley 421 on the
Mactburouh Street side?

AF Fisher bas @ mission (other than absorbing cash borrowed by stuleals ta py Une high titivn Tees ana
expenses), its wisest choice ist couverL ts high value reul estate fn Back Buy to ash (a5 Timers did
ana as Suffolk is doing on Beacon Hil) and to invost tat cash in a eampus where dhe swudsuts oould
sally boucft from residential life in a location thot is compatible with studeat living. ‘The Lira Block wf
‘Beacon Steel was never that Incas and i nol bw.

‘te City of Boson derives uo mcaningfl benef fiom any expansion at Tisher Colleye despite
exposing the City ond Fishes neighbors to an impaired quality of

‘hs proposed expausion does not create a significant namaber of jobs, elites temporuty’ or permanent. It
dues not ring significant nurahers anew yanore to Bston, T-docs not lead 0 significant iuereases in
tas revenue (Fisher pays no material PILOT fies, aud, in fact, could reduce actual and potential seal
state tax receipts (to wit nota recaps for 10-1 | Aelington and possihly reduced tat recelpis lee the
private residential property wrpund Fisher that could experience lass of property vllues arising from amy
Fisher expansion),
TF this IMP meant a loca Fishor, would you not expect its Chief Executive Thomas McGovern to have
aappeated at least once, but not never, ache public hearings at which neighbors were present to addvess
he station’?

4a sum. the Fishee IMP is hostilo and completely cut of keeping wich the naan of the historic se sidential
dlisui io wich Fisher is located. The neighbors have presealed principled, daa~deven aeguimcnts|
“which underlie their opposition the TMP (100% opposed at all public hearings). The City of Boston
derives no material bousfits from the spectis Fisher plan and faces substantial risks in erms of quality
‘of Boston life as well os potentially compromised tnx revenues,

And finally, the CEO of Fisher docs not sce the TMP as important ennugh to core tn any agreements
‘with neighbors. even with the Mayor's encouragement. Nor does he appear at ony of the public hearings

sali,
isparages the neighhwin wth dismissive, putroniriny eomments anu snaswurs ie neighhwas! questo
and ultimetely in abject bal faith offers vicions, malicious, eavialy-charge insults, quoted in the press.
‘when she dicuvern that her urgumenls have wor nas ane er.

(o ake the Fisher ease us the nelghbars, Tastaud hin chosen repreneniave, vith mo just

| thank you in advance for rjecting the Fishor LM as incompatible, nou-confoumning, aud improper nse
of the historic Back Boy residential neighborhood.

| ficher ask that. asa condition of eny further cousidenetiou by the BRA of any Fisher proposal, you
‘require Fisher to address all ofthe various negative vanditions already existent and well-documented
including bt not inte

= amulailly slisialory Goad Neighbor Agreement

~ appraprige and encoring deod restretions onthe go-ealed investment properties cm Recam Street

- poreelion o Une umertas unapproved urchitectural changes installed on cufteal Fisher properties

‘A final request is that you underrake the necessary’ steps 9 restore LL Arlington Saat tothe City real
este ox lls where i Belomys, sol in some kind of kax-exemipl satus J Fisher.

‘Thank you for your consideration,
Sincerely,

[Diggtlty Signed

Amhouy P, Mons

‘ec: Honorable Martin 1, Walsh, Mayor Clty of Boson ya
Doston City Hall

Ome City (Tall Phase
Hoston, MA 02301
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Katetyn Sullvan <atelyn [email protected]>

Letter about Fisher College
Tressage

Jacqueline Streeter <precter@sher edu> ‘Sun, Jul 412, 2018 at 7:59 PRA
To: “Katelyn sulivan@boston gov" «Katelyn sullivan g@boston gov

{Gong atternoon Katelyn Sull-ar,

My name's Jackie Sweeter and | atended Fisher Collage and graduated wit a Bashalors Degree In
usiness Management

‘Scot Duln asked me to eral you to tell you about how Fisher Calege helped me,

{Whas helped me in many ways! | graiuated high school with @ 2.2 Gpa. tld tthink of anything but
playing spons. | dn tha studying and it showed with my grades. My teachers would all me to get @ Bon
staatar Hl miss aut on a game. | would study al night andl get an A. vas realy passionate about sports
and nothing wuld stop me:

| applied ta 6 sencols and got shut cow by every single one. gave up!

(On August 2008, my best rend fold me about Fisher College and how itwas cated In Beston, Thay had
2 Softall program ard they were sill accepting studenls! wes shocked and aplied right eWay!

{got a call he next day seeking for me to come to visit | asked my dad end they secepted me tht day!
“They rushed everything for era elt special and I knew his was he Beginning of my adventure t Boston,

‘That was the fist of Fisher Collage helping re! | attandet! for 4 veers. Played Softhl, Backsthol. ant
‘Soccer| Greivated with 3 34 GPA and also gracuatad on timo! [wae so proud of myself and what |
_Becornplished| alsa ine Hal of Fame and | 90 blessed

Fisher College helped me grow as/a person! Helped me grew up and mature on my own, Helped me sae
allraliglons,eutures, and macthg people rom al statee!

Fisher Collage made me open my eyee and see wht Boston wae all about} met the best people and I'm
il ends wth thom to ths day!

| graduated and after a year| cams back to coach part te forthe women's saucer team and be he Head
‘Sofhell Cosh for yesrs |

“Thats when | developed as a young woman! Taking cars of 10 ge up t© 22 (when | reenuied an Ned to
retuild ha program), raging my marketing ek i f recruit gi, leaming how 9 tak to young gil to
thelr parents about Fisher Gallo of how itehanged iy Ife ard It Gould changed tharse, Row ta eel, rent
2 car, uiflerent websites, who Tok to | hal ta eam that all on my gum, Fisher Colege tsted my atthe
'3¢8.6f23 too al this!

‘Qveral, | ean ge on and on about how Fisher College hae helped me! It developed me as a person and
mage we the parson fam today gel up and mature vAtn my geones! | taught 22 gia Paw fo 99
‘amazing Softall player ard Seccerplayet | ove helping ou otPers and teaching the skis know”

|'mo thankful for my colege when they accepted sms In 200814 dont know what ny If would ks
without Fisher Collogel

| now tm nol the best writer bet wrote this emailto yourwith my heart! tust Fisher Colege and silty to

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Charles Perkins ckymchuck®@gmail com> ‘Sun, Jul 12. 2016 at 7:48 PM
‘To: Katyn Sullvangitoston go
Ce: infoinabbonine.com, josh zaldm@@boston gov, jy Ivingstonag@manouse gov

Dear Me, Sullivan,

aim wating to requeet that he BRA reject the Fishior College IMP and nat submit it tothe Zoning
Commission. Fisher is ask for axcaprions "oa long starding zoning cote iran tistorc, asidentia
ney Wothozd in whch a college isa fevbidden uss. There is na just#catis for epprovirg this MP art
mary obv-a.s reasons fr relectrg i

“The Fiever Back Bes loesto is diferent fram other Boston Collages and ftom ather Fisher cations in that
{US Lily amides 1a rasee-Wal neighbor wad. The wavera regetiveixpact on the naighsort sod hae
beer well doumented by the resets, NABB, andthe Tas Fo-ce in leer, prolog, epuria, ans at 5
fnew maatings IMewd nol go rte usta. Furter, Fehers nabiry and unwillingness 0 marace fair
‘allege iv hantony ith the neighvethooc has aeer eo. welldocurmented Ther Ik

have ilened ssa to uur aeighers a the conan i simp y UMIN-E. BS Me.
below. | lve the following ileal example of Fisher's unl

residential neighborhood:

Daspite al af he discussion ragarding Fishers failure ta comply with cy lave, and al tha angry diecussion
‘wich abutters about Fishers cisregard for netghtor’qualty of fe, and all the diengonuous Fisher
promises to bie canary. on Sundey. 28 June at 8 AM mi wife end |wwereviolenly awoken by &
Jackhammar on tewal 24 fetes rom ouchaad, 1IWeat 109 Beacon Street and stare a well with the
Fisher 111 Beacon buling_In complete disregard for cy requirements end their neighbor’ fie. our)
homo, Fisher contractor wera ding neawy coneinxsion In 111 Beason en Sunday merning and without
‘any permit. When I called Fisher Securiy to complain. | vas tole feey had no conta ovar contractors and
‘wale not intarvens. My 2ife and | were forced fo drs, and go nex daor to 111 Beacon and beg the
Contractar to step wor. Tle ls nota Sole cacuireioe, But ralner ancther of many sinlar ocaurrancas ovat
the years. My cellwas taped by Fisher and ison record. A subsequent search of bulding permits, and in
Partular for amargancy Weekand pormits, showed tat Fisher had nether

This kindof outrageous, even arrogant behavior by Fishet continues to occur al too frequently despita the
ulpourng of tustaton by is neghbars. The entte Fisher culture shoves fing concer fr is neigh bore!
fqually of fe, fom the board of divtore ava tia Prasient no refveo to aven atfond matings, 1 ela
‘eho are uneble to implement te Code of Conduct by which Fisher leis to manage student behavior, 10
rraitonance ard secunty worvars Wine ate unable tb rnanage day-to-day actvitae, Will Fisher
‘management claims io be aliressing its excessive impact onthe residential ne(ghboriood. the Fisher
brganization has not bagun to comprahard the scala and complexity of issues, and rafigaion efforts by
them to date have been ineflectual._ Fisher's existing oporatons have exooedsa te inl of what a
residential neighborhood cen witstend, yet Fisher views their neighbors as nothing more than an
‘Sbetueton from thar very pace goal ofa larger Flaner"eamnpus”inat dominates ie neighbomaed.

“The photo below from the window of aur home further ilusiratas anether regular aocurance, Shown are
shudents acing Ike iypical young studants an a sunny day — talking, smoking, boing boisterous and totaly
ignoting the Code of Gonduc. ‘The problem le netthe students -Flshar Coleg, eeoling to grou anc
‘eximize profi, is forcing increasing student densily ono an impacted. residential neightortond where
shidante canot relax and be trap lsarn. Inkprasthgl, fr ell the years fhe Butera School opersted at
4111 Beacon, we rarely had problerns~ tna probloms are wih Fine! Colege.

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youths without any grou required in és Back Bay faciy. Given ta BRA fob Isto soak banat for ma
Bly and ts geople, tis should he an imperative,

Summary

“The IRA ar tha reidental community need nok accape the negative impacts of a nonconforming college
use andthe ntenefoation ofthat forbidden use. and rust herefor reject fe Fisher IMP. Fisher needs ta
Conform ts operatons in g manner thet does not negatvaly impact he residenilneighborhond. lecause
Of hershey. noveer eet can ol be led ae te wr, Fle as yn seal nthe
‘eeidental nighbertiood by skiing zoning ws and aly code, by avoxing neighbors concen,

iguaiig ne reghtcrs quate le serait csnonsely Gaining to cescmsnechoor Flas”
Sahavorin vintualy every intercon with ie community during the ops ee yeere hae hardened
‘community oppositan to any axrancion of te schoo inthe residential nelghboroad. Th tact tat Fisher
has chosen to Ris pn lMPvathout a Gocdl Neighbor Agreemertin place, despite Dr. MeGoven's August
118, 2079 letra the BRA, underseoree their aregenes,

Fisher continues to mischeracterize the GNA nogatiavons to date as something tht is progressing
_smoctnly and will conclude successfull 86 maar of course. Dsspta tha gata wark of the Naizhbornood
Services Group, 2 Gaed Neighbor Agreomint I far fom agread Upon, afore ary IMP can move forward,
Fisher Collage must antar inf 8 legal sinding Good Nelghoor Agreement wilh abutters and then prove
‘over a hwo-yearpariod that Itcan In fac watk Honesty and cooperaively within tne scope at at
jeareement. In some future IMP submission shoul require Fisher College to

1, Deyelop a plan to provide mening affordable and successful educslonal opportunity for
cfoserving Boston students,

>. Revise the IMP fo include ne expansion of builing use in the Back Bay, including no instutionat
sect 1011 Aringtan Sheet

3. Develop options for student housing exnension outside ofthe residentil Back Bay.

4. Reduce Fisher's negative existing impact on the neighborhacd through good manaysmsnt
practices and cooperation vith resents via the GNA,

5, Meet and continua to mast allraguiatory requirments,

{6 _Devsiop plans that increase the benef forthe Cily of Boston ~inereaee employment of Boston
‘esidents and procurement through Boston-based suppliers

Charles Perkin
100 Bescon Steet

Boston

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Fisher College institutional Master Plan
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‘Steven Sayers <[email protected]> un, Jul 12, 2015 at 6:58 Pal
Reply-To: Siaven Sayers <[email protected]>

‘To: “Katelyn Sulivang@Boston gov" <katoln [email protected]>

(Cz: Josh Zakim <ash 2ekimatgmal com, "Jay Lvingsionet@mahause gov"

‘Jay [email protected]>, "willam browaberger@macenate gov

“Suiligm brownsbergergmesenete.gov>, NABD <ifagnabbonlna. com>

Katelyn Sullvan, Project Manager
Boston Radevelonmant Auton,
Gh City Hall Square

Boston, Massachusetts (2201

Dear Me. Sulivan

am yrttg n oppostion to Fishar Coleges Institutional Mastar Plan {IMP hat subrried to the Boston
Redevelopment Althonly (BRA) on or stout May 13,2015,

| aloo have vad the respanse to Fishers IMP by tha Nsighborhond Associaton of tha Back Bey (NABB), ard
| agree win al of NABHs postions. The BRA should reject Fisher's IMP and not een conslaor ary
‘submiston by Fishar unfit oonecte alo fs vnlatons of exising codes and regulations. Tha BRA should
‘alsa reauie Fisher, fir corerts Is vidallone. 0 prasont a meteriafy avian plan that daea nat cantict
‘with each one of the Standards for Insiulionel Matar Plan Review Approval and isnot cortrary Wo ever forty
years of euczaselul z0xng public poly. Flahers envalimen,fciles ang acles In tha BACK Bay
Foeidental neighborhood already materially exceed tre capaci of the community to absorb elle end
student athty, and Fine shouk! direc all expansions of fa facies and actives outside fe reaidertal
ssc

Thankyou,

‘Steven M. Sayers
‘319 baroarough Sieet
Boston, Massachuertis 02116
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‘To: "Kateh Suliven@zoeton gov «Katelyn Sulvan @boston.gow>
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Katebvn
“Thank you or your work in aessng:towrrgown developmentin an urban arca..ncwer an casy task

[Asa resident of Beacon Street ands former universly sdminitrator responsible for community ceitlons,
Tike to etary abject to any expansion of enrolment, acter or facili nthe Uack Bay nelhbavhacd. |
spent many yearsof my career responding tonelghborhaod concerns about students’ actions that affected the
‘owner’ homes, ther peace, and their property values Fisher wauld2flec all three ofthese 25 well

We meant well when Iwas representing 2 unitersty tothe community. We wanted ta be goed nelghbors and
‘support the aval oF our neighbors, When we trained incoming students and spake to students during the
doy sou any trnsaressons, they wanted tobe goad etizens, oo, Good intontions da not make goad
nelghbors, however. Seudents ae tl growing up. They ate sl eating boundatee. No Usverity ean control
everything Re students do, roth belongs in ferent locaton,

| ould tke t clearly express my objection ta any further expansion by rshera esientll area aed my
suppor for ABS pesiten andthe Standards for Instiulonal Master Plan Review Approval Please feel free
‘acl wih ary question,

Pam (Patrica Ml Lassiter
817 257 9921

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Fisher College
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Ellen E. Lyons <elyons@iisher eau> ‘Sun, Jul 12, 2016 at 6:24 PM
‘To! Katljn Sullvan <katalynsullvan@2boston gov"

Dear Katelyn

| am wtting to axprass my suppon for Fisher College's proposed Intituvonal Master Plan IMP), | nave
‘warked at Fisher fer approximately 15 years. having spant the previous 20 years In privat Industry
Fishes commiiment ite students ard io Bue community has exceeded my expectations. | cominua to
be impresaed with the postive outcomes | eae every day. Feshar dans improva vos

‘The IMP paojects at in ine with current uses of the proposed properties, ard necessary to effect the
Mayan campus housing mandste as Wel ae to alleviate come of tne neighberhoad canceme regarding
use a Beacon Steet

Many years ago, my family worked at the Hornpshire House and resided at 21 Beacon Steet, | have frst
hand lnaviedge of he evolu of Back Bay/Baacon Hil over he past 40 years. | applaud the
neighborhacd groups on their commitment to improving the neighborhaod and rsming inam tha Fisher
has heen a canstantin Back Bay in pocd times and bed.

(ne tna nate: On Memerial Day weekend |, slong with Fisher students, staff and slumni, volunteered at
1 weletsiop on Beacon Steet (at Hereford) fer tra Boston Folios Rn to Remember Half Mersthon, At
Buf5 aim, a5 we were setiag up, we were greeted witha hal of braean glass arid ha sight ef young man
‘climbing down afte escape. | was vaindad that Fisher shidents are nt tho ony extents Hing on
Bescon Steet. They are, however, consistent the best behaved slucemts on Beaaan Steel,

| urge the Boston Redevelopmant Authomty 1 approve Flehers IM.

Sincerely,

Elle Lyons

(fice hianagevHurnan Resources Manager

Prenat College

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