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PlanningBoard | 2015-06-08 | 8 | concept, possible to do modern design to fit in with neighborhood, feels architecture is drab and underdeveloped, better proportions or details, breaking up form with change in colors is not acceptable, feels it needs to be worked on. Board member Zuppan stated she appreciated the community hearings and community input. She does not like the back wall and conflict of driveway next to residential use, she feels the project is too walled in, feels the Everett Street elevation is not good enough. She raised several issues in the neighborhood including the towing company noise violations, auto shops and speeding. She mentioned that the State law does not make density discretionary. Existing affordable housing projects do not use up all parking, would be on board with reduction to increase green space, Wanted clarification on what is ADA accessible, got clarification from Victoria Johnson that only ground floors. In support of Christopher Buckley's comments that a single architectural style should be used, particular attention to window recess and massing. Board member Knox White stated he agrees with fellow board members and is okay with modern architecture, but if a historic style is needed maybe possible to have two different styles for individual buildings, he mentioned that the project site was considered during North Park Street rezoning. Also the Density Bonus Ordinance is necessary to make projects work. Does not like the extra driveway for trash enclosure, in commercial projects they are hidden not put in the front of the street. Agrees with fellow board members about lack of play space, had hoped open space would have a greater community benefit, feels the current design is not conducive to use, small but usable places is possible, thinks traffic circle is possible at sit, and cited past problems in upkeep from neighbors. Vice President Alvarez stated that she doesn't feel the site is appropriate being next to two heavily traveled streets but that the space had already been dedicated for affordable housing, Her only problem is the architecture, does not care for it and thinks the architecture needs to go back to drawing board. She does not advocate for a modern look, recommends housing authority work with AAPS and neighborhood on the design. She stated that she can't approve the project because of the architecture, does not like trash enclosure and Everett Street elevations. President Henneberry stated that he agrees with the other board members, is a proponent of affordable housing but thinks project needs more work. Approved Minutes June 8, 2015 Planning Board Meeting Page 8 of 9 | PlanningBoard/2015-06-08.pdf |