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PlanningBoard | 2015-11-09 | 2 | Board Member Sullivan asked about the landscape plan. The project architect explained the landscape plan and water usage limitations that will dictate the final choices to be made. President Knox White opened the public hearing. Patsy Paul is a neighbor and said she supports AAPS's comments, especially regarding the setbacks. Stuart Rickard said he supports the project. He said he likes the design. Christopher Buckley with AAPS expressed concern that the reduction in setbacks are not consistent with the rest of the street. He said that some additional pitched roofs would be beneficial. He also spoke about tree selection and wanted it to be consistent with the City's Master Street Tree Plan. He said the pergola on Eagle Ave could be improved or deleted. He also gave input on what type of vinyl window might be a good option. Doree Miles said she liked some of the design changes but that the reduction in setback was not a good change. She said she does not like the corner tower. President Knox White closed the public hearing. Ms. Johnson responded to questions brought up by the public about the project timelines and street trees. President Knox White re-opened the public hearing. Steve Aced gave feedback about some of the design and materials choices. President Knox White closed the public hearing. Board Member Burton said he wants to approve the project, but some of the fine details will need refinement. He said he is comfortable with the ten foot setback. He said the tower element is ungainly and needs to be changed or removed. He said we need to define whether the project is going for a more authentic or abstracted Victorian design. President Knox White said he supports the reduced setback to preserve the shared backyard space for the residents. He said the community concerns about having sufficient off street parking necessitated that the buildings be closer to the sidewalk. Page 2 of 7 Approved Minutes November 9, 2015 Planning Board Meeting | PlanningBoard/2015-11-09.pdf |