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PlanningBoard | 2014-01-27 | 5 | neighbor's windows. Board member Knox White commented on why fire station one wasn't looked at for adding an EOC, they have the parking, the building is already there. As a municipal building this should be looked at as a more welcoming building. Mr. Thomas reviewed the details seeking approval for this item. Board member Knox White stated concerns with the 'site plan' VS. design review. Mr. Thomas explained the details of building on a vacant site. He confirmed the appeal process after an approval by the Board. President Burton commented on this site being too much paving and more landscape, whether there could be a shared exit. He stated there should be a pedestrian walk from the street, safely. He commented on the raised planters along side of the building, should be the same material as the building. He stated the bike parking in the lobby seems inadequate and this isn't safe. The scale of the building, the tall windows and smaller windows in the side could align with the band on the building would be a better design. The panels on the back of the building could use a band also. Chief D'Orozi addressed the Board on the egress of the building can be changed. He commented on the parking needs for day-to-day employees. Mr. Ford commented on the upper drive way could be narrower, and parking could be stacked in an emergency. He suggested a few changes that can be incorporated. He stated moving the entrance to Grand Ave. wouldn't work nicely. Board member Köster asked about the uses being flipped. President Burton reported structurally a big span on the ground floor doesn't work. Mr. Ford stated there is value with having a sovereign floor above. Board member Alvarez-Morroni stated the narrowing of the driveway isn't a good idea for neighbors. She thought it was a privacy issue, and even though it isn't part of what we are approving, she would like more done to make the site private to the neighbors. She agrees with the natural ventilation and lighting. Board member Tang stated being surprised by only one speaker tonight after all the outreach done. Overall he is fine with the approval. Board member Zuppan stated fiscally an approval tonight would be ideal. She would like concerns voiced being addressed further, and agrees with the privacy concerns, and agreed with the ventilation and natural light design concerns. She would like landscaping and architectural design to come back. Approved Regular Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 7 January 27, 2014 | PlanningBoard/2014-01-27.pdf |