pages: PlanningBoard/2016-02-22.pdf, 6
This data as json
body | date | page | text | path |
---|---|---|---|---|
PlanningBoard | 2016-02-22 | 6 | President Knox White opened the public hearing. Jerry Serventi said the building was very nice. He said making the viewing terrace at the top of the building available for public access would be special. He said he wanted to make sure we allow bicycles to come all the way to the waterfront. Kari Thompson, Chamber of Commerce, said they are very supportive of the project and hopes it moves forward. Casey Sparks said he was very supportive of this type of project and the new housing is very important to the island while citing the saga playing out at 470 Central Ave. Laura Thomas, representing Renewed Hope Housing Advocates, said they were very happy to see the affordable housing plans. She said that changing attitudes have led them to agree to allow the senior housing at Alameda Point. President Knox White closed the public hearing. Board Member Köster said Block 11 is exceptional design. He said the podium landscape plan and streetscape need a little more detail. He said Block 8 has lots of great features and will be a great place to be. He said he would like to see more about the cafe and restrooms in the Waterfront Park. He said he liked the design of the terraces. Board Member Sullivan asked if they considered other palm tree options besides the washingtonia robusta. The landscape architect said they are still studying options for the best fit for the salty location. Board Member Mitchell said he is comfortable with the sea level rise strategy that has been chosen for the Waterfront Park. He said he does not really like the idea of a railing but that it deserves study. He said we should make sure to bring in the right people for deciding what historical information is included in the taxiway timeline. He said it would be nice to have a perspective view of the parklet on Block 8. Board Member Zuppan said Building 11 is beautiful. She said she likes how it reflects the architecture of the base but how it also looks like a ship on one end. She said the narrow balcony on the top floor (SE corner) emphasizes the narrow pole at the corner. She asked the developer to respond to the public comment about public access to the top floor view lounge. Page 6 of 8 Approved Minutes February 22, 2016 Planning Board Meeting | PlanningBoard/2016-02-22.pdf |