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PlanningBoard | 2017-01-09 | 2 | Encinal Terminals Master Plan Study Session The Planning Board will hold a study session to review and comment on the Draft Encinal Terminals Master Plan. Staff Member Thomas introduced the item. Board Member Curtis asked if the 589 unit number was fixed in stone. Staff Member Thomas said the developer is asking for entitlements for up to 589 units. He said the number is based on the zoning, size of the site, and the 20% state density bonus application. Mike O'Hara, Tim Lewis Communities, gave a presentation on their current site plan proposal. Board Member Zuppan asked what the concern is with the Universal Design ordinance. Mr. O'Hara said that the ordinance is not yet passed and has gone through several iterations. He said the product type for the site will mean most of the units will meet universal design characteristics. He said they are trying to be affordable by design and the uncertainty of having to comply with an ordinance that does not yet exist would be problematic. Board Member Zuppan asked why there is a three story minimum. Mr. O'Hara said that the three story minimum would only apply along the Entrance Rd. frontage. He said it helps define the boundary between the public right of way and the buildings. Staff Member Thomas said they have the option of not including the three story minimum. He said the massing reflects their interpretation of the General Plan's direction to step down building heights as you approach the water. Board Member Zuppan asked if the planned water shuttle would be public and what frequency it would have. Mr. O'Hara said they believe the estuary is an underutilized transportation asset. He said the master plan intent is to create the infrastructure for water transit. He said the TMAs could fund operations. He said it could could have different tiers of service, depending on funding and demand. Board Member Zuppan asked if the affordable housing numbers pencil out. She said 79 of 589 is only 13%. Approved Minutes Page 2 of 7 Planning Board Meeting January 9, 2017 | PlanningBoard/2017-01-09.pdf |