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PlanningBoard | 2007-05-29 | 7 | Board member Ezzy Ashcraft suggested that because the Field of Dreams would be a very positive addition to the City's children, that any playground also be universally accessible to accommodate differing physical abilities. Acting President Cook noted that she was excited to see this project, which met the caliber of what she hoped to see in a waterfront development, and commended the developers. She noted that this site was being changed to become an environmentally sensitive project. She expressed some discomfort with the bioswale/cottonwood tree usage, as opposed to a more urban treatment. Mr. Behan believed that the site's uniqueness was a strength, and brought up Crissy Field as an urban park. He noted that the circulation brought people out to the water, and that the wind rows and agricultural landscape was appropriate for the area. He noted that the site was restricted with respect to how much retail would be allowed. He believed the landscape responded to the existing structures. Acting President Cook noted that how the landscape connected back to the residential arm of this project was of interest to her, and would like to see more of a visual connection straight through to the waterfront, as detailed on Drawing L1. She noted that the City had control over the water retention basin, and was concerned that the wind rows may impact that in the future. Mr. Behan noted that that the greenway did not necessarily have to be a wind row, although they would like the linear orientation to connect to the waterfront. The property line was not orthogonal to the waterfront, but there was a clear and strong pedestrian connection at that point, which attempted to connect to the waterfront. As that is developed, they intended to further the clear and direct connection as much as possible. Acting President Cook suggested using interpretive signage to help people make their way onto the site, and to make it clear that they have a right to be there. She would like to discuss that issue with City Council going forward. Board member Cunningham believed that BCDC would be strong advocates for that program. Mr. Engelhart noted that they submitted that plan to BCDC and applied their comments to this plan. They also planned to make a connection of the Bay Trail along the waterfront, and that the bike path would be signaled and striped. Mr. Thomas noted that Condition 3 of the Clif Bar resolution stated that all signs would be reviewed and approved by the City, which was a standard condition. In this case, the signage would be very important so that people understood that this was a public area. He noted that easements will be in place, and the public parking will be shared, and the signage will be appropriate and will emphasize that. Planning Board Minutes Page 7 May 29, 2007 | PlanningBoard/2007-05-29.pdf |