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PlanningBoard | 2006-11-13 | 8 | 0073 which include redevelopment of the southeast corner of the center (Shoreline area), a new approximately 147,000 square foot retail structure (Target), a three level parking garage, new signage and various other improvements. The purpose of this workshop is for discussion purposes only. No action to approve or deny the project will occur at this meeting. Item 8-B was heard before Item 8-A. Mr. Garrison requested a recess to address a technical issue. President Lynch called for a ten-minute recess. Mr. Garrison summarized the staff report and displayed a PowerPoint presentation. President Lynch noted that on the illustrated plan, a parcel was identified as a gas station at the intersection at Otis Drive. He suggested that the wording be changed to "proposed gas station." Mr. Randy Kite, Harsch Investment Properties, displayed a PowerPoint presentation to describe the actions in Items 8-A and 8-B and the plans for the site. He noted that they were 30% into the construction, and that substantial redevelopment would be accomplished in 2007. Mr. Jan Taylor, project architect, described in detail the building design elements of this redesign and remodel project. He displayed a PowerPoint presentation to illustrate the proposed changes, including vehicle and public transportation circulation Vice President Cook requested visuals of buildings 800 and 900. Mr. Garrison noted that he could look for some. Mr. Taylor noted that the loading dock for building 800 would be removed and tucked into the building. He noted that the metal arcade would be pulled off, and wood trellises and two bump outs would be added to frame the entrance. He noted that building 900 (the former Mervyn's) would be examined in the future for remodeling, and plans had not yet been produced. The public hearing was opened. President Lynch noted that more than five speaker slips had been received. M/S Cunningham/Kohlstrand and unanimous to limit the speakers' time to three minutes. AYES - 5 (Mariani, McNamara absent); NOES - 0; ABSTAIN - 0 The public hearing was opened. Ms. Claire Risley expressed concern the Planning Department has recommended approval of items that had been specifically disapproved by the Planning Board. She believed that Planning Board Resolution 03-40 specifically disapproved Phases 3, 4-B and later phases. Buildings 400 and 500 were included in Phase 4-B, and she believed that resolution did not allow for this phase. She believed that a new Environmental Impact Report and traffic study, new Planned Development Planning Board Minutes Page 8 November 13, 2006 | PlanningBoard/2006-11-13.pdf |