pages: PlanningBoard/2011-03-14.pdf, 6
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PlanningBoard | 2011-03-14 | 6 | Board member Kohlstrand voiced her support for the project and supported the color scheme. Board member Zuppan questioned whether the landscaping choices will be sustained over time. She urged for a more suitable plant palette. Board member Ibsen supports the project design, site development and agrees with board member Kohlstrand to revisit the lighting to avoid off-site glare in the tower or staircase element. President Ezzy-Ashcraft is favorable to the design, but would like to see the mustard yellow color be toned down to allow for a better transition into the neighborhood. She recommended that the shades include photovoltaics if the budget allows. As a bike advocate, she would like to see that the bicycle parking be increased and recommended the bike advocacy group Bike Alameda recommendations. Ms Kavanaugh-Lynch read the revised conditions of approval in the resolution regarding lighting, trees, bike parking, colors, and stairwell lighting. President Ezzy-Ashcraft requested that the project return to the board for a review 6 months after occupation to allow the neighbors an opportunity to provide feedback about how the neighborhood's concerns are being addressed. Board member Kohlstrand seconded that idea. Ms Potter suggested that the Housing Authority Board would be the appropriate board to hear the project and to iron out the neighbors' concerns. Board member Zuppan reiterated her concern whether the plants would be sustained by the site access to light and any urban impacts. Ms Phillips confidently stated that the plant selection will be sustainable. The Planning Board added the following conditions to the resolution: 1. The architect shall work with planning staff to address the proposed stairwell on the southeastern side of the building. Modifications shall be added to decrease noise generated on the stairway by persons utilizing this structure. Additional modifications should be made to the screening of the staircase to ensure that light spill out onto adjacent residential uses. 2. All exterior lights shall be screened or otherwise directed downwards to ensure no overspray of light onto adjacent residential uses. APPROVED MEETING MINUTES 6 of 10 PLANNING BOARD 3/14/2011 | PlanningBoard/2011-03-14.pdf |