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PlanningBoard | 2005-02-28 | 8 | Mr. Lynch believed that it was very important to discuss this project at the front end. President Cunningham believed that a great deal of valuable comments had been made, and that would be sufficient to start crafting a more developed design. He expressed concern about the corner, as well as the seam between the new cinema and the old theater. Vice President Cook expressed concern that the new design would interfere with the rounded nature of the old architecture evident on existing theater. Ms. McNamara agreed with Vice President Cook's comments, and believed strongly that Mr. Buckley's ideas should be seriously considered. She believed the new architecture should reflect the surrounding architecture that appears in the neighborhood. Referring to Mr. Buckley's photos, Mr. Lynch liked the manner in which the massing was broken up, particularly with the parking garage within the City of Walnut Creek. Ms. Mariani agreed with the other Board members' comments, and cautioned against the building becoming a large, protruding box on the corner. She requested redlined versions of future documents so revisions could be easily noted. President Cunningham summarized the comments by the Board and the public: 1. A large monolithic box on the corner are not acceptable, whether or not the two-foot projection was included; 2. The rosette on the front corners of the existing theater is a very important element of the existing architecture; 3. Internally illuminated box signage or individual can letters should be avoided; 4. The design guidelines don't give clear direction as to how the signage would relate in the retail area; 5. Some language should be added regarding the parking garage and the big wall, to ensure the designer and contractor are aware of the community's aversion to a large blank wall; and 6. Provisions for a mural or some articulation of this blank wall should be included, as suggested by Ms. McNally. President Cunningham noted that Mr. Buckley's comments were very valuable, particularly with respect to eliminating the elevations. Ms. Little noted that Mr. Buckley's comments and photographs were appreciated. No action was taken. Planning Board Minutes Page 8 February 28, 2005 | PlanningBoard/2005-02-28.pdf |