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PlanningBoard | 2008-08-11 | 14 | be, is this the right project for this location. A Board discussion ensued on the merits of the project and whether the Board should discuss the appropriateness of the project for the site. President Kohlstrand stated that certifying the EIR does not constitute approval of the project. The Board could decide to certify the EIR and choose to approve less square footage for expansion. A Board discussion ensued on whether to discuss the EIR first and then the project or whether to discuss the project first. Board member Lynch stated that there are questions about the expansion, but in terms of some of the smaller stores/restaurants they were designed in response to previous comments by the Board. He believed the Board discussion should focus on Kohls and the parking structure. Board member Cunningham stated that he does not have an issue with waterside restaurants and the proposed sign program. He is concerned about the expansion. Board member Lynch stated that in regards to the EIR he would agree that as it relates to issues regarding traffic, he is comfortable that it is adequate as far as CEQA. He would be comfortable with specific recommendations, but not discussing the merits of the methodology used. President Kohlstrand agreed with Board member Lynch. She would like to focus on the EIR, because it is hard to grasp how big the project would be. Many people would like to see the shoreline developed and infrastructure in place as a way to help the centre get tenants. Perhaps traffic counts could be monitored in the future as more development occurs. She stated that the Board should focus on traffic, and transportation and noise in terms of an environmental discussion. She referred the Board to page five of the EIR resolution and asked if any Board member had issues with it. None of the board members had issues with page five of the EIR resolution. In response to an inquiry by the board regarding the left turn lane onto Park Street, staff described the details of the lane, and stated it was linked to phase 3 of the redevelopment plan which is expected to occur in 2010 when major expansion of the centre will occur. There is language that could mean it may occur sooner. President Kohlstrand stated that a specific time frame for the improvements is not stated, only for the contribution. A board discussion ensured regarding adding a sentence to the resolution specifically stating when construction would commence with deadlines for installation and linking Page 14 of 21 | PlanningBoard/2008-08-11.pdf |