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PlanningBoard | 2018-09-10 | 6 | Board Member Saheba asked about options to address the look and circulation around the substation. Mr. Kennedy said they have made progress with AMP on design for the fence, but that the feature and its limitations are a necessary evil of living on an island. He said that the outside of the parking lot would be where they can start doing the softscape. Board Member Saheba said there was an inconsistent edge condition created where the bollard lighting stops near the plaza. He said there could be more light near the play area and bathrooms. President Mitchell opened the public hearing. David Ross said the project has left labor out of the process. He said the project should not proceed without an agreement with local labor unions. Cynthia Bonta thanked the board for supporting the naming of the park after Bohol Circle. President Mitchell closed the public hearing. Board Member Teague said the argument presented for the palm trees was compelling and we can review that with the housing component. He said the Planning Board does not have the authority to require labor agreements. He said he supports the project with clarifications that the pocket parks do not meet the "large community gathering space" requirement. He echoed Board Member Saheba's comments regarding the lighting. Board Member Sullivan says she is excited for the park to be completed. She said the screening planting should be evergreen, not deciduous. She asked that there be money to maintain the granite pathways. She said they should take lessons from the children's play area at South Shore. Board Member Curtis echoed Board Member Saheba's comments about the lighting and said he can support the project. Board Member Cavanaugh said he supports the project. He said he is unsure about the palm trees and likes to see native plants. He said he is concerned about the bridge. Board Member Saheba said the details of the landscaping at the center planter will be important and a possible challenge. He said seating along the edges and a clear path to the destination is often preferred in this type of promenade. President Mitchell said the planter is the focal point of the project and he would like to see something more interesting. He said he still does not like the acrylic surface treatments and would like to see a lower maintenance, more natural surface. Approved Minutes Page 6 of 9 September 10, 2018 Planning Board Meeting | PlanningBoard/2018-09-10.pdf |