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PlanningBoard | 2016-07-25 | 8 | Rich Krinks said he supported the project and the design is very attractive. He said he gets calls every week for people looking for small office space and there is never enough. Christopher Buckley, AAPS, said the current version is a major improvement. He listed conflicts they see in the City's design review manuals. President Knox White closed the public hearing. Board Member Köster asked if the street tree renewal and sidewalk updates would be coming to this section of Park St. Staff Member Tai said there is not enough room in the right of way to add street trees at this location. Board Member Curtis said if we approve this plan we have set a precedent for modern architecture, which he liked. He said he would like to see a condition that allows an additional 7 year extension for the parking arrangement. Board Member Sullivan said the new building is a phenomenal improvement. She said she feels badly that the resident will not have parking on site. Board Member Köster said adding a door access for tenants 2 and 3 to the courtyard would make it better. He suggested the bike parking be moved to a better location. He said he was disappointed with City Council's decision to deny the previous design after much design review and public input. Board Member Burton said he liked the current design and that the project would add a strong presence at the north end of Park St. He said he would like to make sure the large scale window details are carried through to the windows of the office spaces. He said he supports the amendments allowing greater setbacks in these types of instances. President Knox White said he is supportive of the project. He said the public space will be hard to make work as more than a wide sidewalk. He said he thinks there is a way to provide some street trees along Blanding to make the area a little less harsh. He said he would support moving the bike parking to a different location. He said we have dozens of buildings on Park St. that do not provide parking and they are thriving. Staff Member Thomas explained options for changing the landscape plan to provide street trees on Blanding Ave. He said they would have to work it out with Public Works and could bring the landscape plan back or just give direction to staff to address the question before moving forward. Approved Minutes Page 8 of 11 Planning Board Meeting July 25, 2016 | PlanningBoard/2016-07-25.pdf |