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PlanningBoard | 2005-02-28 | 20 | Ms. Modessa Henderson, 465 Buena Vista #105, spoke in opposition to this item and noted that she had lived at the site for 30 years. She inquired what kind of tenants would live at the complex, and stated that it had been a family-oriented complex. She believed that there was a great need for activities for children, if families were to return to the complex. She would like some design accommodations for the disabled, such as first-floor apartments. Ms. C. Landry, spoke in opposition to this item. She noted that she had lived in Harbor Island for a number of years, and was displaced following the evictions. She believed the improvements were superficial, and believed the plumbing system and sprinklers should be fixed. She noted that several units had not been repaired following fires. President Cunningham requested a motion to extend the meeting to a time certain. In response to an inquiry by Ms. Mariani whether this item could be continued to the following Board meeting, Mr. Brandt replied that if continued, the project would be deemed approved if no action were taken under the time limits of State law. M/S Kohlstrand/Cook and unanimous to extend the meeting hours to 11:30 p.m. AYES - 6 (Piziali absent); NOES - 0; ABSTAIN - 0 Mr. Reginald James, 1501 Grand Street #E, expressed concern about the physical conditions of the site, and did not believe the site was up to code. He noted that one woman had been boarded up in her apartment. He was pleased to see an alternative to the valet garbage plan, and suggested that a half-court basketball court be installed. He believed the parking should be addressed more thoroughly, and would like to see a rooftop terrace; he expressed concern about the state of the fire sprinklers. The public hearing was closed for Board discussion. In response to an inquiry by President Cunningham regarding how the ADA regulations related to this project, Mr. Shaun Alexander, project architect, replied that any existing project had issues to grapple with, and added that this project was exempt from ADA compliance and upgrades because it was built and occupied prior to 1991. The new clubhouse must be in compliance. In response to an inquiry by President Cunningham regarding Code violations, Mr. Tai confirmed that there were no outstanding Code violations registered for this property. Mr. Alexander noted that there was a condition in the approval related to sewer testing; the major problems addressed by the speakers had been addressed, and most of the mains had been repaired. They were working with the Public Works Department to video the remainder of the lines, and to make repairs as necessary. Planning Board Minutes Page 20 February 28, 2005 | PlanningBoard/2005-02-28.pdf |