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PlanningBoard | 2016-11-14 | 5 | President Köster asked the applicant to explain why this type of project is needed. Mr. Koka said this place would be more affordable than the high end assisted living facilities, including to people like him. President Köster opened the public hearing. Bill DeMar spoke in favor of the project. He said he looks forward to the pedestrian nature of the project and that it would help catalyze activity on Webster St. Rony Nathan said he would like to live in a place like this because driving is very stressful. He said he wants to be in the middle of the action instead of a remote spot like Bay Farm or Cardinal Point. President Köster closed the public hearing. President Köster asked if this project would count towards the Housing Element. Staff Member Thomas said they are not dwelling units and would not count towards the housing allocations. Board Member Sullivan said her problem is with the lack of parking. Board Member Zuppan said she is happy to see the proposal and hopes it succeeds. She said she does have concerns about the parking situation. She said the space needs to be flexible and needs to have adequate parking in case the use changes. She said the parking arrangement should be required as long as the use exists. She said the building fits in the neighborhood, but that it looks flat. She said she would like to see more depth with the windows and maybe different colors. She suggested adding some open air community space on the ground floor. She said she agrees with Board Member Sullivan that this type of use would need more than one accessible parking space. Board Member Curtis said he wanted to make sure the parking lease agreement would survive any changes with the hotel business. Board Member Knox White said this was an exciting project for this location. He said he would be looking for every unit to have a transit pass. He said the shared parking agreement is a good solution to the parking issue. He said there should be an annual reporting requirement for the transportation requirements placed on the project. Approved Minutes Page 5 of 9 Planning Board Meeting November 14, 2016 | PlanningBoard/2016-11-14.pdf |