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PlanningBoard | 2018-10-08 | 3 | Mr. Leach said they wanted the hotel to mix with the terminal because they see the hotel customers being ferry riders as well. He said there is an opportunity to slide the hotel building somewhat if the community prefers. Board Member Saheba asked if the agreement with WETA was binding. Mr. Leach said they have a letter of intent, and would have to work out the details with WETA based on the final approved project. Board Member Burton asked if the WETA parking would be mixed throughout the site, or restricted to a particular location. Mr. Leach said they would distribute the WETA parking tickets which would allow users to park anywhere on the site. President Mitchell asked if the applicant could allow overflow parking on the dirt lot prior to breaking ground. Mr. Leach said they would be open to working with the community to provide temporary parking. President Mitchell opened the public hearing. Michael Lozeau, representing Laborers International Local 304, said they are concerned with the age of the 1973 EIR being used. He said they are concerned about the zoning and use for this site. Angela Hockabout said she walks the site frequently and takes guests past the site. She said the amenities this project would provide benefits to people visiting Harbor Bay. She said she hopes the project is approved. Amelia Foos said she opposes the project. She said it is out of scale and will change the character of the neighborhood. She said the project will result in increased noise and traffic 24/7. She said she opposes a five story hotel in her backyard. Christine Lok said the additional parking spaces will be very valuable to ferry riders who otherwise drive across the island or estuary. Helen Simpson said the hotel is too big and is worried the parking will not solve the problem. Michael McDonough said there are not enough hotel rooms on Harbor Bay. He said the transient occupancy tax would help close our budget gap. Approved Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 11 October 8, 2018 | PlanningBoard/2018-10-08.pdf |