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PlanningBoard | 2016-09-26 | 3 | Board Member Zuppan asked what other options were considered for the glass walls on the Ferry Terminal pier. Staff Member Ott said they are trying to find a solution that meets the needs of riders, BCDC, and protects against bird strikes. She said, so far, they feel the mesh over glass is their best option. Board Member Zuppan suggested a film treatment for the glass that creates a sandblasted effect. She asked how much rain protection the canopy would provide. Marcy Wong, architect, said they are balancing cost, visibility, and protection. She said it would provide protection during light rain but not necessarily during wind driven rain. President Knox White asked to consider adding windows to the large blank wall on one of the corners of Block 9. Board Member Sullivan asked what will prevent birds from sitting atop the canopy of the Ferry gangway and whether it is likely to fade to a much less attractive shade of blue over time. She asked how high the glass paneling would come up. Ms. Wong said they chose the fabric in large part based on cost. She said it would have a 10-15 year life expectancy. She said there would be a gap between the glass and the canopy. Board Member Curtis asked how the canopy design would perform relative to a traditional inverted "U" shaped canopy. Ms. Wong said the canopy should perform comparably to a more basic design. President Knox White asked how high the glass windscreen was drawn in the plans. Ms. Wong said it shows a six foot high windscreen. Board Member Köster asked if there was a concern with kids climbing the railing along the waterfront. April Phillips, landscape architect, said the railing design was consistent with most waterfront railings they find around the bay. Board Member Köster asked if there would be fencing at the end of the 500 foot railing of phase one. Approved Minutes Page 3 of 7 Planning Board Meeting September 26, 2016 | PlanningBoard/2016-09-26.pdf |