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PlanningBoard | 2012-05-14 | 11 | Board member Knox White said that the windows on Park Street are display windows, not real windows, which is problematic. He stated that the Planning Board needs to start thinking about the City's urban design; what we want to see and how we want the City to grow, especially north of Lincoln. He indicated that he has significant circulation issues with the plans; the new curb cut between the buildings is opposite of what is the Gateway Plan calls for, which is to remove curb cuts on Park Street and healing the auto orientation north of Lincoln. He stated that the drive-thru pharmacy window is problematic, and it looks like an extension to Pacific is being built right through the middle of the buildings. He stated he would like to see more frontage on Park Street and see the gap between the project and Marketplace closed. He also would prefer fewer curb cuts. Board member Ezzy Ashcraft echoed that the buildings are nice and that the architects have done well with trying to tie these buildings in to the character of that street. She stated that the stretch of Park Street is very busy and she would prefer that a driveway entrance not be included on Park Street. She is not opposed to having two entrances. Although she is not a fan of drive through pharmacy windows, she understands the need to balance competing factors. Also she would like to see Tilden Way safer for pedestrians and cyclists. Board member Henneberry stated the buildings look good. He concurred that we would like Building A to have real windows. He shared Mr. Buckley's thoughts regarding the building orientation and giving it a "flat-iron" look. President Zuppan stated that she also thinks the buildings are beautiful. She concurred with the comments of honoring the Form Based Code for North Park Street, and stated that in a retail area, real windows are very important. Greg Klein, Architect with John Malick and Associates, the building designers, addressed the different styles between PAD A and B. He stated that all the buildings along Park Street have an eclectic feel because the buildings were built at different times. Board member Ezzy Ashcraft stated she appreciates their effort to make the buildings tie in with existing buildings on Park Street and asked Mr. Klein if the Board can expect to see real windows. Mr. Klein responded that he will take the request for real windows back to the clients. President Zuppan stated that part of the Form Based Code is to get the business entrances onto the street. Board member Ezzy Ashcraft replied that she does not have a problem with having a second entrance at the back of the building near the parking lot. President Zuppan stated that the Board required the Bridgeside Shopping Center to place windows and doors all along the water and entrances on the other side of the buildings, near the parking were allowed to remain. She stated that no one walks along the waterfront side unless they are walking their dog. She concluded by stating the single entrance at the front of the building is a key issues in making the center more viable and it follows the Form Based Code. 10. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Approved Meeting Minutes Page 11 of 12 May 14, 2012 | PlanningBoard/2012-05-14.pdf |