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PlanningBoard | 2007-05-29 | 15 | Board member McNamara expressed her ongoing concern about the line queuing issues about accommodation for blockbuster movies, and inquired how overnight queuing could be monitored and prevented. Board member McNamara noted that the diagram showed a queue going down the adjacent alleyway, which she felt was a dark and inhospitable environment for their customers. Mr. Conner noted that the alley was not his first choice, and he would support not using the alleyway at all. Board member McNamara would not support using the area in front of the taqueria because they were not a tenant of the applicant's building, and she did not feel it would be fair to the taqueria's owners and customers. Board member Cunningham noted Mr. Buckley's comments about the framework and continuation of a theme with respect to the street trees. He believed that there was a precedent in not continuing the sycamores down the street, and added that it was important to have the understanding of a framework of design that continued through the street. He inquired about the driver of the spacing of the trees, and suggested adding one more tree to get the feeling of a green line that he would like to maintain. Mr. Conner noted that the driver for the tree space was the utilities, and added that there was a culvert at the west end that they were trying to work around. He noted that there was a very large grease interceptor from the restaurant, as well as a number of utilities vaults that must be avoided by the trees and their roots. Acting President Cook believed the lighting design was much more Art Deco and supported the architectural details very well. She noted that she was swayed by Mr. Buckley's letter until she drove down Central Avenue. She was concerned that the amount of pruning that would make the sycamores work would detract from the natural form of that tree. She believed the canopy could be more defined, and suggested adding more trees or choose a similar tree to fill in the tree scheme. Mr. Conner noted that the pear tree did have a canopy, which would spread to 20 to 25 feet. He noted that they were easier to control than a sycamore. He did not oppose fitting in another tree, and would be amenable to studying that possibility. Board member McNamara suggested that because the signage and exterior lighting plans were not an issue, that the landscaping and queuing issues be revisited. Acting President Cook suggested adding a condition stating that queuing in the alley be not recommended, and that the queuing be switched if the lines got too long; also, the addition of one more tree should be studied. Board member Cunningham moved to adopt Planning Board Resolution Nos. 07-19 and 07-20 to approve a landscaping, signage and exterior lighting plan for the cineplex and Planning Board Minutes Page 15 May 29, 2007 | PlanningBoard/2007-05-29.pdf |