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PlanningBoard | 2015-04-13 | 7 | Board Member Köster asked Mr. Thomas if there was an agreement for shared parking offsite currently in place. Mr. Thomas explained that the applicant had planned to buy a parcel only for parking, but staff is not enthusiastic about that proposal. The applicant is waiting for approval for the plans before they enter into a shared parking agreement with other businesses. Board Member Köster said that the massing of the building is getting better, but said that the design is getting away from the basic ideals that make a building unique. He said that some materials could be changed to address this issue. Board Member Burton said the project is moving in the right direction. The sculpting of the building is an improvement. He said that the central mass housing the elevator and other utilities do not fully establish the identity of the building and urged the architects to keep the design simple. Board Member Knox White said he agrees with staff's parking solution and said that the applicant's proposal for limiting access to the meeting room shows good faith from the parties. He said that he agreed with his fellow Board Members' comments. Vice President Alvarez said that she finds it hard to visualize the hotel as it is currently designed. She wondered how much creativity the architects would have from Marriott. She said there are issues with the lot size and location. Board Member Tang said he is excited about the shared parking arrangement, but wanted to know if there might be a limitation on the parking arrangement. Mr. Thomas said that previous hotels were required to enter into a long term arrangement to resolve any parking issues they might have had. Board Member Burton motioned to continue after 10:30 P.M. Vice President Alvarez seconded the motion. The motion carried, 6-1. (Board Member Knox White voted against the motion). President Henneberry said that the color scheme for the building is better than before, but called for more analysis on the issue. He said he needs more information about the building's design before he can vote for it. Mr. Thomas and Ms. Faiz explained the reasoning behind the infill exemption from CEQA for the project. President Henneberry called for a five-minute break. President Henneberry called the meeting back to order. 7-C 2015-1547 Public Hearing to consider approval of a Transportation Demand Management Plan for Marina Shores (formerly "Marina Cove II") located at 1551 Buena Vista Avenue and bounded by Ohlone Street, Approved Regular Meeting Minutes Page 7 of 10 April 13, 2015 | PlanningBoard/2015-04-13.pdf |