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PlanningBoard | 2014-06-23 | 6 | Mr. Bill Smith, resident, reported being excited for the project. He is concerned about the traffic issues, and really wants this project to succeed. There isn't enough transit options now and this shouldn't be ignored. Mr. Lester Cabral, resident, he commented on the transportation issues and that there isn't anything now. The bus line went away years ago. The people who live in the area don't want to be inconvenienced by parking and traffic issues. Ms. Denise Cicuto, resident, commented there were people double parked on Benton during the weekends for Litltejohn Park. She rents and could leave if traffic gets worse, but doesn't want to. There are no buses now to the ferry terminal. The transportation solutions seem to be around commuters only, but there needs to be transportation. Mr. Frank Thorsberg, resident, stated he cannot build parking on his property and is more dependent on street parking, which is impacted during the weekend. There needs to be more planning needed for parking, and transit issues can be dealt with as they arise. Mr. Robert Byrne, resident, agrees with everyone on both sides. He stated all the same arguments have been heard before. He stated the trucks are not staying on the truck route, and the problems have gotten worse. He is in favor of the project and hopes issues with the truck route can be in place for enforcement and directing the trucks. Mr. Ken Gourdine, resident, stated being excited about the project and transportation plan. He thinks there could be more car sharing ideas and the water taxi plan is great. He likes the neighborhood retail focus. He commented on the double rows of trees along Buena Vista and suggested benches for walkers. Ms. Jill Ingram, resident, stated she would like to see the project move forward but wants it done right. She asked if less housing units was possible, and can the look be more historic. She asked when the traffic study was completed in 2009 did it include a school days and times. Complained that the view from her windows will be impacted by the building. Mr. Doug deHaan, resident, spoke on the traffic issues and many ideas had come off the table. The water taxi has failed in the past. Bus ridership has decreased over the past years. He reported parking will fill up no matter how much there is. He is worried about sea level rise on the island. He asked them to look closely at the overlay and affordable unit details. Mr. Jay Ingram, resident, asked that more thought be put into the design and building and perhaps look at the entire Northern Waterfront. The design is sub-par compared with Park Street developments. He compared 1,000 units at Northern Waterfront with 1,400 at Alameda Point. Littlejohn Park is tired and old. Parking should be looked at more closely. Approved Regular Meeting Minutes Page 6 of 9 June 23, 2014 | PlanningBoard/2014-06-23.pdf |