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PlanningBoard | 2007-05-29 | 10 | Mr. Engelhart noted that they would not want to harvest more water than they could use, but they would find the amount of water to balance the system. Board member Cunningham liked the idea of the beacons coming through the doors. He requested more information on activating the waterfront with respect to the light wells, and would like to see a way to blur the line of the north façade of the building relative to the waterfront promenade. Ms. Berg noted that there would be openings in the front that would bring people directly into the building, and that will provide the indoor/outdoor connection. They were looking at a way to incorporate planters and seating areas up towards the face of the building, so that Clif Bar can spill out, and the public came come up towards the edge of the building and sit there. She noted that one of the gardens moved out towards the edge, and that it will also be used for stretching and aerobics, as well as some gathering near the wellness facility. She noted that the spine at the water's edge was the circulation path and there will be seating areas near the edge of the glass. In response to an inquiry by Board member McNamara, Ms. Berg confirmed that the water tower would be approximately 27 feet tall, and it would be about 25-27 feet above grade. Board member McNamara understood the functionality of the water tower, and inquired whether there was any way to design it with additional screening. Ms. Berg believed the water tower was within the character of the maritime environment. She added that there were different options for materials and shaping that would enable it to fit in very well, and that it would serve as an iconic element. Mr. Engelhart noted that they would probably bring a precast concrete system into the site. Board member Cunningham noted that because of concrete's fluid nature, it could be used in a very creative manner. Board member McNamara inquired where the accessible ramp was designed to go. Ms. Berg replied that there was a 2% slope from the center of the Clif Bar building, within the building, and that the inside of the building must be flattened to accommodate furniture systems. She noted that one of the ramps would be used to address the grade transition between the north-south elevations and the entries on the east and west. Regarding the red doors, Board member Kohlstrand believed it was important for people coming through the parking garage and the central spine know where the main entrance to Clif Bar was. She did not believe people should have to walk around trying to find the main entrance. Board member Kohlstrand expressed concern about the wind turbines on the roof. Planning Board Minutes Page 10 May 29, 2007 | PlanningBoard/2007-05-29.pdf |