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PlanningBoard | 2006-02-13 | 6 | 8-B. FDP05-0003/DR05-0127/TM05-0003- - Venture Corporation - 2201 Harbor Bay Parkway (DG). The applicant requests approval of Final Development Plan and Major Design Review applications allowing the construction of three new two-story commercial buildings The buildings would range in size from 13,946 to 16,952 sq. ft. in size, with a maximum height of 34 ft. The proposed use of these buildings is a mix of research and development facilities and professional offices. The three buildings would contain up to 24 separate units. Specific businesses that would occupy the buildings have not been identified at this time. The applicant also requests approval of a Tentative Parcel Map/Condominium Plan allowing the conveyance of the 24 units to separate owners. Mr. Garrison presented the staff report. The public hearing was opened. There were no speaker slips. The public hearing was closed for Board discussion. Member Kohlstrand did not believe it was particularly unusual for the Harbor Bay area, expressed concern that the way the buildings were situated on the site did not bear a positive relationship to the adjacent public streets. She would like to see the focus shifted, and could not support the site plan as presented. She would like to see the buildings come closer to the street, and parking areas moved to the rear of the site. Member Kohlstrand did not have a problem with mixed use, but was concerned about the sort of services, such as restaurants, that were being provided for the employees in that area. Vice President Cook agreed with Member Kohlstrand's comments, and had been disturbed by the amount of parking that would be empty on weekends. She noted that there was beautiful public access along the shoreline, and that the shore was an amenity that did not have a relationship to the buildings. President Cunningham did not believe that encumbering one particular owner with having to build a restaurant, and inquired about the future plans. Mr. Garrison noted that a future project included a Hampton Inn in the area; their long-term plans included a conference room and a restaurant. He understood the comments regarding the alignment of the buildings, and suggested that the applicant detail the options. Vice President Cook expressed concern about the planned development requirements for comfortable facilities for the workers to be outdoors, and did not believe the space was well-used. Mr. Brock Grayson, project architect, displayed the site plan and discussed details of the building placement. He noted that the views of the Bay played an important part in its design. Member Kohlstrand believed that a different approach to the layout would provide a balanced perspective Planning Board Minutes Page 6 February 13, 2006 | PlanningBoard/2006-02-13.pdf |