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PlanningBoard | 2016-06-22 | 4 | Steven Gortler said the project is too large. He said this is a luxury retirement facility not a medical facility. He said it does not meet the zoning and the City would open itself to a lawsuit if it approved the project. Pat Lamborn said the applicant does not have a good reputation. She said this operator should not be approved. Daniel Reidy, Harbor Bay Business Park Association, said the design of the project is attractive and workable. He said the project would add variety to the business park. Brock Grunt said he is in favor of the project. He said the city has a need for this type of facility. He said this is the type of place kids would want to come visit their grandparents. He said he loves nature but the rabbits are incredibly adaptable. Larry William said he supports the project and would want to live there, soon. He said he has had difficulty finding a quality facility in the area that has space. Bruce Myers read a letter from WETA that supports the project. Tom Krysiak said he opposes the project because of the size, loss of views and wildlife concerns. Joe Van Winkle said the EIR is out of date. He said the building is too big for the site. Robert Dowd said he supports the project. Peter Brand suggested establishing a habitat mitigation program for the developer to contribute too. He suggested the Doolittle landfill site as an ideal location for spending mitigation dollars. Kari Thompson, Chamber of Commerce, said the project is transit friendly and has lower impacts than alternative uses. She said this land was created for development purposes and not open space. Geoffrey Burnaford said people value wildlife more than humans. He said he supports the project. Irene Dieter said everyone supports assisted living. She asked if the developer considered a smaller footprint and adding a story. She asked if they could include an affordability requirement. Dorothy Freeman said the facility is the right idea in the wrong location. She said the location is too isolated and would not offer a variety of services for residents and their families. Approved Meeting Minutes June 22, 2016 Page 4 of 9 | PlanningBoard/2016-06-22.pdf |