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PlanningBoard | 2009-10-26 | 4 | Ms. George, President of PSBA, spoke on behalf of PSBA, which strongly endorses the project and urged the Planning Board to approve the project. Mr. Ratto, Executive Director of PSBA, urged the Planning Board to approve the project so that revitalization of North of Lincoln can begin. Ms. Price spoke in response to Ms. Paul's concerns and the efforts that were made to address her concerns. Mr. Khan, Public Works Department, explained the traffic mitigation conditions placed on the project. President Ezzy Ashcraft closed the public comment period. Board member Cook asked for clarifications on the electrical boxes, walls, and tower element. Staff and Ms. Price responded by identifying their location on the project plans. Board Member Kohlstrand commended the project proposal, supported the Variance, and supported maintaining the corner tower element as proposed. Board member Cook agreed with the neighbors that the parking lot egress be located as far away from residential neighbors as possible to avoid headlight glare. President Ezzy Ashcraft favored that the restaurant maintain two entrances. She also commented that metered parking should move away from individual parking meters and towards centrally located meter machines. She supported the inclusion of streetscape furniture (benches) into the plan. Board Member Zuppan raised concerns about condition #6, which require "next bus" sign payments "in perpetuity", particularly in the case that it is currently unknown what may occur in the far future. President Ezzy Ashcraft agreed with this comment and that the nexus between the project and the "next bus" sign and this condition is not given. Board member Cook stated that the tower feature is too massive and too tall in relation to the Market Place. She suggested that as the development of the gateway area progresses, special consideration be given to the placement of signature architectural elements so that the district has a comprehensive look. President Ezzy Ashcraft requested that condition 16 be changed to make following the Alameda County Bay-friendly landscaping and maintenance guidelines mandatory. She also requested that the number of bicycle parking racks be increased. President Ezzy Ashcraft asked for clarification on the landscaping plan, which staff provided. Board Member Kohlstrand supported the Variance, and stated that the Board should provide flexibility in parking standards in this area so that good projects like this could move Page 4 of 5 | PlanningBoard/2009-10-26.pdf |