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PlanningBoard | 2005-05-23 | 5 | 8. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS: 8-A. Variance V05-0003.Major Design Review DR04-0109 - KDArchitects, Inc. for Kwan Li - 2411 Webb Avenue (AT). Applicants request a Major Design Review and two Variances to construct a two-story residential/commercial mixed use building on a vacant parcel. The project proposes two ground floor retail spaces approximately 800-860 square feet in size and two residential units on the second floor with approximately 700-1,000 square feet of floor area for a total gross floor area of 3,383 square feet. The design of the building resembles a streamlined moderne appearance with a combination of stucco exterior siding and clear anodized aluminum trim. Access to parking located at the rear of the building is through a driveway located along the right side of the building under a portion of the second story. The project requires a total of twelve parking spaces, and the plans provide eight total spaces with residential parking in the form of stacked parking lifts. Two variances are requested for the deficiency of four parking spaces and a reduced landscaping separation between one parking space and the north and east property lines, where three feet is required. The site is located at 2411 Webb Avenue, within the Park Street C-C, Community Commercial Zoning District. Mr. Tai presented the staff report, and recommended approval of this application. The public hearing was opened. There were no speakers. The public hearing was closed for Board discussion. In response to an inquiry by Ms. Kohlstrand whether this site would qualify for the in lieu parking fee, Ms. Eliason confirmed that it would. Ms. Kohlstrand liked the traditional, old-downtown look of Park Street, which provided a continuous street frontage. She expressed concern about providing required parking on-site, particularly when there was public parking available across the street at the Bank of America site. The possibility of stacked parking concerned her, and would rather see a Variance for six parking spaces. President Cunningham inquired how much the stacking devices cost, and whether it would be better to put the money into the in lieu fund instead. Mr. Piziali noted that he liked the stacking device at first, given the Board discussion of open space and tandem parking. He agreed with the idea of putting the money intended for the lifts into the in lieu fund instead, and to grant the applicant a Variance. Mr. Lynch complimented the applicant on a beautiful architectural design and layout. Planning Board Minutes Page 5 May 23, 2005 | PlanningBoard/2005-05-23.pdf |