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PlanningBoard | 2006-02-27 | 8 | Mr. Lynch noted that he did not care for this design, but that the needs of the community must be balanced. He would have liked to see a stone façade over cinderblock, and noted that this was an indictment of the City's financial status. Vice President Cook believed the City Council should balance the expenditures of the funds, and that the Planning Board's concerns should beg the question of design versus public services. Mr. Lynch noted that there was similar discussion by Rec. and Parks, and that there was a tremendous need for services in the City. He agreed with Vice President Cook's concerns, but would defer to the Rec. and Parks Commission with respect to the need for the functionality. Ms. Kohlstrand agreed with Mr. Lynch's assessment, and believed additional landscaping treatment would be helpful. President Cunningham believed this was a unique situation in that this was a City building, and added that the City Council was the ultimate client. He suggested giving the City Council a chance to do a better job on this design. Ms. Woodbury noted that she would work with the Rec. and Parks Department in achieving the Board's design suggestions. M/S Kohlstrand/McNamara to adopt Planning Board Resolution No. PB-06-10 to approve Use Permit and Design Review approval to allow the construction of a permanent 1,920 square-foot (40' by 48') recreation building that will replace an existing temporary structure. Pursuant to AMC Subsection 30-4.19.b(3), a Use Permit is required for structures located on public and private land in the O (Open Space) District. Additional landscaping would be added around the building, and the applicant would work with the Planning Director to improve the design. AYES - 3 (Mariani absent); NOES - 2 (Cunningham, Cook); ABSTAIN - 0 The motion failed. Vice President Cook noted that she would like to get more funding for a building with a 25-year life cycle. In response to an inquiry by Mr. Lynch regarding the grant cycle, Mr. Lillard replied that the funded need to be expended by 2008. He added that there was a demand for reasonable after-school care, which this building would help provide. President Cunningham would support the addition of other built structures to embellish the design, such as a trellis. Ms. Woodbury noted that color and different window styles would add to the building. In response Planning Board Minutes Page 8 February 27, 2006 | PlanningBoard/2006-02-27.pdf |