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PlanningBoard | 2006-07-10 | 11 | Vice President Cook agreed with President Cunningham's request for a phasing plan, especially in relation to other uses. She noted that on page 9, the language should be changed to specifically state a certain amount of retail that must be included. She also believed there should be more mixed use on the waterfront, and that the requirements should have more teeth. She noted that the last paragraph on page 15 stated that variations in the project would go to the Planning Director and the Public Works Director; she would like to understand more about that statement. Mr. Thomas noted that staff could provide more information to the Board. In response to an inquiry by Vice President Cook regarding parking on Fifth Street, Mr. Thomas replied that would be a good idea, particularly north of Tinker. They have required the tenant spaces to have public entries onto Fifth Street, and a guideline in the current Master Plan was deleted that stated there would be no parking at all on Fifth Street and Tinker. Member Kohlstrand noted that the specific dimensions regarding the width of sidewalks and travel lanes do not add to up to the width of the right of way, and were not consistent in all cases. In addition, a continuous turn lane on Fifth Street was proposed as the center lane, with a three-lane street and two five-foot bicycle lanes and no parking. With the change in concept providing access at limited points, she did not believe that turn lane made particular sense. Also, she believed it was advisable to consider parking at that location, which would add character to the street rather than detracting from it. She did not agree with the concept of public streets with no street parking, with requirements for off-street parking, though she understands that there was a maintenance benefit to private streets, she still preferred the public streets. She agreed with Mr. Krueger's comment about standards for public versus private streets. Mr. Thomas agreed, and noted that every street should have at least a five-foot wide sidewalk. Member Kohlstrand noted that she preferred public streets, and that there was a maintenance benefit. Mr. Thomas noted that this project would have a municipal services agreement. M/S McNamara/Cook to extend the meeting to 11:30 p.m. AYES - 6 (Mariani absent); NOES - 0; ABSTAIN - 0 Vice President Cook expressed that the wrong kind of screening would create a visual barrier to the water. In response to an inquiry by Member McNamara whether a parking structure could be built that could be shared between residential and office uses, Mr. Marcus replied that density was the major issue with respect to a parking structure. He noted that approximate 15-20% of the 77 acres was open space, between the waterfront park, the village green and the smaller pocket parks. Member McNamara noted that the paved parking lots were potential open areas. Planning Board Minutes Page 11 July 10, 2006 | PlanningBoard/2006-07-10.pdf |