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PlanningBoard | 2016-02-22 | 7 | Mr. Israel explained their structural need for the pole at the corner. He also explained the difficulty of providing public access to the top floor viewing area. He said the long term plan is for a hotel just across the street which would have a similar viewing opportunity that would be much easier to accommodate public access. Board Member Zuppan said the buildings on Block 8 have come a long way. She said she likes the color pavement treatments. She said older residents with arthritis could benefit from having dishwashers but would defer to the developer's judgment. She said the bikes need to feel like they are sharing the space in the plaza just like cars need to share the street. She said the waterfront park feels like skateboard territory and that we should account for that. She says she would prefer not to see a railing on the water, but has no problem looking at options. She said the terraces make the space more inviting and usable. She said we should be getting some public input on the historical items included in the taxiway. President Knox White said the canopy in front of Block 8 might need to fan out to provide any real weather protection. He said the height of Block 11 is okay and that they followed the rules. He said he liked the bollard treatment at the curve of the shared plaza. He said the street lamps need to not look like the ones in the pictures. He said the sea level rise strategy for the Waterfront Park is consistent with their plans. He said seeing examples of places that are successful without railings that the board could consider would be helpful. Board Member Mitchell asked if there was a reason the top floor balcony on the southeast corner could not wrap around like the other floors. Mr. Israel said it was a result of the design strategy and their were trying to create an anomaly that breaks up the visual experience. No action was taken. 8. MINUTES *None* 9. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS 9-A 2016-2614 Zoning Administrator and Design Review Recent Actions and Decisions No items were called for review. 9-B 2016-2613 Future Public Meetings and Upcoming Community Development Department Projects Page 7 of 8 Approved Minutes February 22, 2016 Planning Board Meeting | PlanningBoard/2016-02-22.pdf |