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PlanningBoard | 2015-06-08 | 5 | Mr. Dong presented the staff report and explained the project. Zuppan wanted clarification on where the notices are mailed to the owner or tenant. Mr. Tai clarified that both the tenant and owner get the notice. Board member Knox White asked the size of the recreation play area and the vision for the area. Mr. Dong responded the size is 15x50. Ms. Victoria Johnson, Director of Housing and Community Development, stated that the play area has not been fully designed. Ms. Johnson gave a presentation of the project. Ms. Tze-Yan Szeto, Anne Phillips Architecture, Project Architect provided a presentation explaining the design selection and integrating it into the surrounding neighborhood. She stated that it is a diverse neighborhood, and she worked with neighborhood on the design. Board member Knox White asked why the trash enclosures are in the front. Ms. Szeto stated that she worked with the Public Works Department and they wanted the trash enclosures directly accessible from the street. Board member Knox White stated the need for greenery and open space and questioned how the trade off between parking and open space made. Ms. Szeto stated that the full landscaping is not shown in renderings, but is in the landscape plans. Board member Zuppan stated that she wanted clarification on landscaping. Luisa Howard, project landscape architect, described the project landscaping and stated that she wants to integrate the play areas into other landscape areas. Ms. Szeto pointed out the storm water management bio-retention areas. Board member Burton stated that he likes the bike parking, but is unclear on the nature of bike parking enclosure and wants clarification. Approved Minutes June 8, 2015 Planning Board Meeting Page 5 of 9 | PlanningBoard/2015-06-08.pdf |