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PlanningBoard | 2013-05-13 | 3 | President Zuppan asked for clarification on the elements and landscape plan being conceptual only, and if so what is being approved tonight. Mr. Thomas clarified the landscape palette is up for approval along with the conceptual plans (i.e., trash recepticles). President Zuppan opened public comment period. Susan Deutch, Vice-Chair Disabilities Commission, spoke in favor of Universal Design. Christopher Buckley,resident, spoke on the 3-story homes and suggested some minor changes to the pop-up designs. He suggested maybe look at the Bayport as a model. He referred the Board to the North Park Street design manual for guidance. Eleanor Alperton, she asked about how many parking spaces are designated for the 253 units, because she lives in Bayport and there is a parking issue there. Mr. Thomas responded that every unit will have two parking spots, including garages. Helen Sause, she wanted to thank the Board for the good plan and mix of attractive units. She asked about the streets with alleyways, are the lot coverage 100% and will there be breathing space. She asked about transit for the area, and small retail. She asked about providing housing over the flat roof retail. Mr. Thomas responded by saying the lots on multi-family are almost 100%, and everything is alley loaded. Single Family Residents (SFR) will have a side yard, and transit will be the next phase. He stated the Catellus project will be providing its own transit service to BART, and retail space on the ground floor will be provided. Jon Spangler, stated that he feels the color scheme should be brighter. He stated that there is not enough room for gardens or farm animals and feels the square footage of the homes should be reduced to provide for it. Audrey Lord-Hausman, reiterated the need for Universal Design. She feels that there should be benches in the landscape design. She would like to see the street lights be forcing light downward, instead of upward. President Zuppan closed public comment. Board member Alvarez-Morroni stated her and Board member Tang had a chance to meet with the developers. She stated being pleased with the Universal Design element, and the green building element in the construction. Board member Köster stated the design has come a long way and likes the designs and plans. He strongly feels that that a community garden and an area to for residents to grow a garden is a good selling point. He feels that the architecture on Fifth Street is Approved Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 10 May 13, 2013 | PlanningBoard/2013-05-13.pdf |