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PlanningBoard | 2005-09-26 | 3 | 8. CONSENT CALENDAR: 8.A. DR05-0030, UP05-0013; Italo Calpestri III for Anita Ng; 1305-1311 Park Street (AT). The applicants request approval of Major Design Review to allow construction of a two story 3, ,115 square-foot addition to replace existing additions of 1,300 square feet at the rear of a commercial building. The proposed project results in a net gain of 515 square feet of ground floor commercial space and 1,300 square-feet on the second floor. The second floor, ultimately comprising 1,500 square feet of floor area, will contain two (2) residential units each approximately 750 square feet in size. A Use Permit is required for the dwelling units pursuant to AMC Subsection 30-4.9A.C.1(s) because the units do not comply with off-street parking requirements. The site is located within the Park Street C-C T, Community Commercial Theatre Combining District. Ms. Eliason presented the staff report, and staff recommended that of the six existing spaces on the site, two of the spaces be marked for the two new dwelling units. The other four spaces would be for the four existing commercial spaces on the ground floor. The public hearing was opened. Ms. Virginia Chabre, 2420 Marti Rae Court, noted that Ms. Eliason's clarification of the parking space configuration addressed her concerns. She suggested that parking stickers be used in this neighborhood, such as those used in San Francisco. She was very pleased that Park Street had become revitalized, but was very concerned about further competition for parking spaces during the weekends and evenings. Mr. Bruce Knopf, Development Services Department, spoke in support of this project, and believed it implemented a policy in the 1990 City General Plan that supported the development of residential above retail in the downtown commercial districts. He believed it added to the mixed use character of the area, represented a substantial new investment in the district, and would add to the district's vitality. Mr. Italo Calpestri, project architect, noted that he would be able to answer any questions from the Board. The public hearing was closed for Board discussion. Ms. McNamara inquired whether the one-story unreinforced masonry structure in the back would be demolished in preparation for this project. Ms. Eliason confirmed that was the case, and that the applicant had received approval from the Historical Advisory Board to remove the two structures in the back. President Cunningham echoed Mr. Knopf's comments regarding this project, and supported the residential plan as a strategy. He agreed that parking was in demand in that business area, and did not believe all development on Park Street should be stopped because of parking. He added that was a problem for the City to wrestle with, and that a compromise should be reached. Planning Board Minutes Page 3 September 26, 2005 | PlanningBoard/2005-09-26.pdf |