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PlanningBoard | 2016-07-25 | 6 | The landscape architect for Site A said they considered a wide range and settled on something that could be approved by Public Works and be likely to survive the environment and be in good supply when needed. Board Member Köster said he was happy to see the project moving along. He agreed with staff, preferring the bowed street lamps. He also agreed with option 1 for the sidewalk lamps. Board Member Sullivan liked the curved lamp looked better. She worried that the staff choice on the smaller one would not be substantial. President Knox White agreed with the lamp choices. He said he wanted to make sure the lights that go into these lamps are not the terrible blue lights being installed all over town. Andrew Moore, lighting consultant for Site A, explained that they can use a warmer light setting in the new fixtures. President Knox White said he would like a condition that requires AMP to come back to the Planning Board if the warmer lighting setting is not used. He said the sweeping curves at the corners of W. Atlantic and Main St. are outdated and unsafe and encourage unsafe speeds for turning vehicles. He said that the bike lanes stopping short of the intersection and dumping the future Cross Alameda Trail into the mix with pedestrians in the crosswalk was not appropriate. Staff Member Thomas listed the proposed changes and conditions: staff's recommended light standards; choosing the warming light setting; look at the radius of the corners; extend and identify where the cycle tracks; consider adding softscape at the large corner intersection; making sure staff considers maintenance when selecting the final palm variety. Board Member Köster made a motion to approve the project with: staff's recommended light standards; warmer 3000K lights; developing the intersections further; and considering maintenance when choosing the final palm tree species. Board Member Sullivan seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0. 7-C 2016-3166 PLN15-0198 - 1926 Park Street - Applicant: Bridgett Shank on behalf of Park Esquina, LLC. Public Hearing to consider Design Review, a Use Permit, and a Zoning Text Amendment to construct a mixed use complex with office, retail, and a residential unit on a vacant lot at 1926 Park Street. A Use Permit is required for ground floor office space and outdoor Approved Minutes Page 6 of 11 Planning Board Meeting July 25, 2016 | PlanningBoard/2016-07-25.pdf |