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PlanningBoard | 2005-03-28 | 11 | PRELIMINARY DRAFT Subject to modification prior to approval by Planning Board Vice President Cook liked the glazing suggestion for safety purposes. She believed the base of the structure appeared somewhat weak, and would like to see more solidity. Regarding the use of vines versus movie posters, she noted that use of posters did give ownership of that space to the Cineplex operator. However, she did not support the idea of broadcasting Hollywood's message to the City's youth, especially since a high school and church were located across the street from the movie posters. She would like the lower doors to look more like a door than a solid mass. She liked the proposed illuminated signage, as well as the understated nature of the remainder of the signage. She did not object to the varying parapet, and believed it broke up the massing. She did not believe the building design appeared to be jumbled; she also liked the arch. Mr. Piziali noted that he preferred to trellis to the display cases, which could be susceptible to graffiti. He believed the marquee would appear messy and cluttered. He liked the idea of widening the sidewalk, adding a bike lane and trees, and pulling the parking off the street. He was pleased with Mr. Stanton's building design. President Cunningham believed that if the parapet were to be articulated, it should be a strong statement. He strongly supported the glazed stairwells, and supported increasing the capacity of the structure. He suggested increased the height of the shear wall in the parapet area. He was troubled by the size of the punch windows, and understood the intent of breaking up the massing with the concrete. He concurred with Mr. Piziali's comments regarding the artwork, and believed some artwork should be on the wall; he suggested continuing the verticality of the wall. He supported the use of landscaping versus posters if its maintenance could be guaranteed; otherwise, movie posters would be acceptable. He believed the shear wall should be accentuated as a solid area, with open pieces between the shear wall and the stairwell. Mr. Stanton noted that they had a full design development package for the garage that was not yet fleshed out. He anticipated that there would be enough rigor in the package by April 11. Ms. Mariani volunteered to participate in the subcommittee. Ms. Ott suggested that the subcommittee meet after the HAB meeting of April 7, 2005. President Cunningham volunteered to participate in the subcommittee. Mr. Stanton requested President Cunningham's comments about Vice President Cook's preference for a lighter palette. President Cunningham would support a lighter palette, given the proximity of the library and Twin Towers church. M/S Cook/Piziali and unanimous to continue this item to the Planning Board meeting of April 11, Planning Board Minutes Page 11 March 28, 2005 | PlanningBoard/2005-03-28.pdf |