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PlanningBoard | 2011-07-11 | 4 | Board member Kohlstrand is concerned about the focus of landscaping on only the paseos instead of the alleys. She opposes a six foot wall between the commercial and the residential uses because it would present a formidable barrier that would do little to integrate the development into the neighborhood. Board member Burton would like to see some form of landscaping in the alleys. He would also like to amend the conditions to stipulate a minimum sustainable design standard for the development, such as Build it Green or a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED). President Ezzy-Ashcraft seconded this and asked for the architect to describe the sustainable design features of the project. Mr. Banta elaborated on the design principles for the units, which would allow for photovoltaic systems, accommodate daylighting, passive heating and cooling, and greywater recycling. Specific designs would come before the Board at a later date. Board member Henneberry stated that he supported the project and would be able to move forward on this project. President Ezzy-Ashcraft summarized the project again. She is not in favor of locating a sound wall between the commercial and residential use on the east end. She would prefer trees as a screening. If the commercial parking lot proved to become overflow parking for the residential development, then towing and ticketing would likely solve that problem. President Ezzy-Ashcraft opened the public comment period for a second time. Ms. Helen Sause, Alameda resident, is supportive of the project and commends the applicant and staff for their efforts to develop a project that meets so many of the public's goals. She is also not in favor of sound walls. She recommends distribution of the low- income units amongst the development to avoid stigmatization. Mr. Foley, property owner, elaborated on the parking conditions as shown on his aerial graphic that he had distributed earlier. In lieu of a sound wall, perhaps a wrought iron fence would also work. President Ezzy-Ashcraft closed the public comment period. The Planning Board added the following conditions to the Resolution: 1. All homes on Oak Street, Elm Street ,and Clement Avenue shall face the street. 2. Design plans shall consider landscaping options for the alley ways. 3. Design plans shall consider sustainable design elements to reduce green house gas emissions. 4. Design plans shall include landscaping and/or a fence on the eastern property line APPROVED Minutes Page 4 of 7 7/11/11 Planning Board Meeting | PlanningBoard/2011-07-11.pdf |