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PlanningBoard | 2018-12-10 | 5 | Amelia Foos said she is not in favor of this project. She cited traffic, noise, safety, and aesthetic reasons. She said it is too tall and that the traffic study was inadequate. Dan Reidy, Harbor Bay Isle Associates, spoke about the BCDC agreements that apply to the project. Brock Grunt spoke in favor of the project. He said it is consistent with the goals of the Economic Development Strategic Task Force that he recently participated in. He said it will be a community asset. Christine Lok said she commutes by ferry every day and supports the project because we need the extra parking for ferry riders. Kristel Railsback read a letter on behalf of Joe Ernst, owner of the property, outlining the need for the hotel to serve the business park and community. Bob Osterman said he supports the project because of the food options it will bring to the business park. He said a tall building is better than a wide, short building. Aimee Cochran said she opposes the project for the safety of her and other children on her cul-de-sac. She said the increase in traffic and crime will decrease safety for the children in the neighborhood. John McManus said he supports the project because it will help attract business to the business park, which currently lacks amenities. Robert Doud said many of the same people opposed his project next door when they built two years ago. He said the hotel will benefit the public. Michael Lozeau said this project was never addressed in the EIR in 1974. He listed environmental concerns of the project that would not have been considered in 1974. Jennifer Williams said she supports the project. She said it meets the community's needs, including a new restaurant, conference space, and having a ADA accessible hotel space. Bassey Obot said he supports the project because of the amenities it will provide and the additional ferry parking. He said he is in law enforcement and does not believe this hotel will cause serious crime issues. Pat Lamborn urged a no vote. She questioned whether the developer will keep its promises. She said they can't guarantee a restaurant will operate. She asked the board to drill down into the details and plan for the future. Approved Minutes Page 5 of 8 December 10, 2018 Planning Board Meeting | PlanningBoard/2018-12-10.pdf |