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HistoricalAdvisoryBoard | 2016-01-07 | 4 | Vice-Chair Rauk brought up the idea of a courtesy dock for larger sailboats that would like to visit the area. Board Member Piziali asked if there would be any parking in the shared plaza. Mr. Israel explained that there would be parallel parking in that zone. Board Member Vella asked where the elevated roadway platform would end. Mr. Israel explained that decision is still being worked out. Board Member Vella compared the space and traffic calming effects favorably to Santana Row in San Jose. She said she was concerned about creating a large, empty wind tunnel, however. Board Member Vella asked about the tree choices around the building. The landscape architect explained that they are still working with the horticulturalist to see what would work best with the soil and wind conditions. Chair Owens asked about the height being above 65 feet. Mr. Israel explained the development agreement exception that allows them to go over for "exceptional architecture." He said the high retail spaces pushed the building higher. Board Member Vella said she has no problem with the height exception in this location, but that it should be the exception and not the norm. Chair Owens asked how the loading function would work. Mr. Israel showed on the plans where the loading activity would take place. Chair Owens asked why there is only one elevator on the east lobby which appears to serve more units. Mr. Israel said it was debated and that much of the activity will be focused on the west side of the building and the client wanted the emphasis to be on the west side. Chair Owens opened the public hearing. Steve Aced asked about the material used on the surface of the west facing rounded end of the building. Historical Advisory Board Page 4 of 5 Approved Minutes January 7, 2016 | HistoricalAdvisoryBoard/2016-01-07.pdf |