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PlanningBoard | 2016-05-09 | 3 | Board Member Henneberry asked what the future holds for the Big Whites and what the arrangement is now. Staff Member Ott said they need a lot of rehabilitation, but the intention is to keep and restore them. She said a property manager manages the units for the City. Board Member Henneberry suggested that we consider including the renovation of the Officer's Club as a condition to a private development in the Main Street neighborhood. Board Member Sullivan asked about plans for the smaller housing units near the Big Whites. Staff Member Ott said that those decisions would be made at a later date. Board Member Mitchell asked what a reduction in height limits near the ferry terminal would have on the project. Staff Member Ott said she could not say at the moment, but that their thinking was to preserve flexibility. She said that City Council, as property owner, can always make a final decision on any development plan for the site. Board Member Burton asked how narrow the four story area on the northern edge was at its narrowest point. He asked how wide the beehive blocks were. He asked about street section plans around Orion. Amy McPhee, consultant, said it was 50-100 feet at the narrowest. She said the beehive blocks were about 150 feet wide. She said they have begun to look at street section options and can forward that information to the board. President Knox White opened the public hearing. Carlos Castellanos, from MidPen Housing, said they have a preference for alternatives two and three and look forward to working collaboratively on the process. Karen Bey said she hopes we keep the chapel and theater in the plans. She said she likes the idea of extending the beehive network and the linear park and central gardens alternatives. President Knox White closed the public hearing. Page 3 of 11 Approved Minutes May 9, 2016 Planning Board Meeting | PlanningBoard/2016-05-09.pdf |