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PlanningBoard | 2013-05-13 | 2 | Mr. Thomas stated he is pleased by the amount of work the applicant has done on the project. He stated that the goal is to make 5th Street a very pedestrian and bike friendly corridor. The four blocks of buildings need to look great. This development will be different and unique. Board Member Knox White asked when will there be a list of conditions of what the Home Owners Association (HOA) will handle. Mr. Thomas stated this depends on when during the project issues arise. Board member Knox White asked about the Resolution addressing 253 housing units plus two commercial spaces and are those commercial spaces designated. He stated that one of the plans for the affordable housing units is a plan the sub-committee asked the applicant not to move forward with. Mr. Thomas stated the commercial spaces on Singleton are defined, and currently governed by the Master Plan. He stated that should an approval move forward on the affordable housing piece, staff can make a note and mention the removal of one. Board member Knox White asked about the widening of streets in the residential areas. He further asked about block D on the map, why is there an additional 2'. Mr. Matt Naclario, Public Works Director, addressed the questions and spoke on the city standards for streets, including curb widths. The exception is when we are accommodating bike lanes, but still keeping to the standard. He stated they will look into the 2' question. Board member Knox White asked about the low fence height in the paseos. Ms. Haimovitch stated that element hasn't changed from previously presented. This is designed for low planting. Board member Knox White asked about the walls around the two commercial spaces on Singleton. He further asked for clarification on the step-up for the Universal Design units on the ground. Ms. Williams explained the flush threshold vs. a step-up for both commercial and the residential units. The Universal Design units would need access from the sidewalk, which wouldn't be a ramp, but a gradual increase into the home. Board member Köster asked about community gardens in the Open Space area. Ms. Haimovitch stated the landscape design hasn't been completed, and HOA's will have a weigh in on the topic. Approved Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 10 May 13, 2013 | PlanningBoard/2013-05-13.pdf |