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PlanningBoard | 2006-10-23 | 17 | members of the public to comment on those details before a decision was made. The public hearing was closed for Board discussion. Member Kohlstrand complimented the improvements and enhancements of these historic structures, and believed the return to the historic character would be a positive change. Acting President Cunningham noted that the applicant generally agreed with Mr. Buckley's comments, and that he was in tune with the handrail; he believed that sticking with Mr. Buckley's recommendation would be beneficial. He was concerned about getting neighborhood input, and had not heard any comments. Member McNamara noted that this project was re-noticed to the neighbors, and added that Mr. Buckley was not originally noticed because he lived more than 300 feet away from the project. She stated she was very interested in hearing the neighborhood concerns, and supported the project design. Acting President Cunningham supported the City maintaining control of the project, as well as garnering comment from AAPS. Member Ezzy Ashcraft noted that she was excited about this project, and believed that HAB's input had been very beneficial. She liked the proximity to public transportation, as well as the disabled access for the unit in the back. She was concerned about the 29- inch rail, when Code calls for 36 inches, and believed that was a safety and liability issue. Vice President Cook liked this project and agreed with Mr. Buckley's comments. She expressed concern about the landscaping in the staff report, and hoped the Planning & Building Director would consider fast-growing hedges. M/S Ezzy Ashcraft/Cook and unanimous to adopt Planning Board Resolution No. PB-06- 45 to approve a Major Design Review for alteration of three single-family homes, each into a duplex, for a total of six units, with the following modifications: 1. The proposed windows on 1530 and 1532 Ninth Street will be double-glazed wood clad fiberglass. 2. The railings and newel posts on 1530 and 1532 Ninth Street will be uncovered and restored. If they do not exist, appropriate replacements meeting historical designs shall be approved to the satisfaction of the Planning and Building Director. 3. Complete elevation drawings will be prepared once the shingles have been removed and will be approved the satisfaction of the Planning and Building Director. AYES - 5 (Lynch, Mariani absent); NOES - 0; ABSTAIN - 0 8-E. Appointment of Two Planning Board Members to the Big Box Retail Working Committee. Planning Board Minutes Page 17 October 23, 2006 | PlanningBoard/2006-10-23.pdf |