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PlanningBoard | 2006-01-23 | 6 | harbormaster, and suggested that the current restroom be torn down or re-faced to match the residential design more closely. Vice President Cook expressed concern about the design of the development, and noted that she supported residential waterfront use. She noted that a resident of a nearby development had commented that the proposed lots were even smaller than his. She did not see the tradeoff for the public in return for the density. She did not agree with the narrowing and privatizing of the streets, and believed the streets should remain in the public realm. Board member Kohlstrand agreed with Vice President Cook's comments regarding public streets and the view corridors. She did not have a problem with the number of units, but was concerned about the size of the units in the limited amount of space. She noted that was a challenge to accomplish within the limitations of Measure A. President Cunningham noted that a three-dimension massing model would be valuable in assessing the mix of architectural styles on the streetscape. He inquired whether like styles should be grouped together to accomplish a larger picture. He noted that the third story bothered him, and would like to see it integrated in a more pleasing way. He expressed concern about the massing of the development. He liked the articulation of the design, and how it picked up details from the surrounding neighborhoods. In response to an inquiry by President Cunningham regarding this project's economics, Mr. Thomas replied that the project is privately financed and no City funds are being contributed to the project. This project will pay Citywide development impact fees, which help fund a variety of services, such as traffic improvements to park maintenance and improvements. Staff anticipated that it would pay a fair share of improvements within the Northern Waterfront to allow the area to build out. It would be subject to the public art requirements. President Cunningham requested that the amount committed be identified and integrated into the design. He encouraged residential development. Mr. Thomas noted that staff would review the Board's comments with the applicants, and would focus on the changes to the site plan to respond to the comments. Staff will also complete the environmental document for this project. Ms. Woodbury complimented the Board on the depth and detail of their comments. No action was taken. Planning Board Minutes Page 6 January 23, 2006 | PlanningBoard/2006-01-23.pdf |