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PlanningBoard | 2005-08-22 | 11 | they cannot get permission from Union Pacific to fill on their property. There is a fixed elevation along the boundary. The developers may make public health and safety improvements to Corps property, but not other improvements (under the moratorium of the Army Corps of Engineers). They cannot get permission from the Corps to lower the grade on the waterfront edge, and they cannot get permission from the railroad to raise the grade on the railroad edge. The project planner did not have any other workable design solutions other than those included in the plan. Vice President Cook did not believe the space should be called an amphitheatre if it cannot function as such, and suggested that the space be may be used for chess and picnic tables. Mr. Lynch noted that the value of this space may not be known until the project has been completed. He suggested that since the space would be landscaped, that a condition be placed that one year after the Final Certificate of Occupancy has been issued, the issue of the public space be revisited. Ms. Eliason stated that staff could look at the landscape maintenance agreement, and could require that this part of the project be brought back to the Board as a condition of that agreement. Mr. Lynch agreed with that suggestion. Ms. Eliason stated that she was aware of several locations that had flat spaces in front of the amphitheatre; people would bring their own chairs if there was a concert or other performance. Mr. Lynch would like to see some drawings to accompany the text document of the landscape maintenance agreement. Ms. Eliason suggested that a condition be added, stating that prior to Final Occupancy of the last building, to have that space reviewed for its use. Mr. Weile noted that the staff of the Bay Conservation and Development Commission now calls that space a "glade" instead of an amphitheatre because it was not sloped. Mr. Lynch suggested that it be called "open public space" that is landscaped. He did not believe the specific activities needed to be itemized. Vice President Cook advised that her vote against this project was primarily based on the interrelationship of the buildings with the waterfront. Ms. Mariani noted that she was not excited about the transformers, and noted that they had not been specifically presented previously. She believed the present transformer placement was the lesser of two evils. President Cunningham advised that he had spoken to a representative at Alameda Power & Telecom, and they did not recommend placing the transformers underground given its location. The transformer would require more maintenance when placed underground. Planning Board Minutes Page 11 August 22, 2005 | PlanningBoard/2005-08-22.pdf |