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PlanningBoard | 2019-01-28 | 6 | Board Member Cavanaugh said he does want to see planning for electric vehicles. He said he would like to see what the building will look like at night. He said he would like to see as much reuse of water as possible. He said he would like to see what it looks like on the west side from the neighbor's house. Board Member Curtis said he liked the design. He said his one concern is the parking and worries that it could affect the success of the hotel. President Sullivan asked what was making the ground floor not seem harmonious with the upper floors, pointing to the many small transom windows. Board Member Saheba said the transom windows were a part of the problem, but so is the busyness created by the metal at the base. He said the whole floor could benefit from some simplification. President Sullivan said the look of the first floor should turn the corner. She said the fake windows used at the Walgreens could work well for the blank wall. She suggested that the parking be reviewed in two years to see if additional arrangements need to be made. Staff Member Thomas said they want to incorporate all of the excellent design feedback into this gateway project. But, he said they need to answer the threshold question about whether the parking situation is acceptable or not with the room count. He said there is a possibility to add a condition of approval to secure additional remote valet parking spaces. Board Member Saheba said that if the need is there to valet, you can do it on site by using the drive aisles. He said the CBC is clear on how the ADA parking requirements are calculated and that there is not really flexibility. President Sullivan said she does not like the trash facility being on the property line and would like to move that. She said she would like to reduce the height and size of the green sign. Board Member Mitchell said he would support the valet parking suggestion. Staff Member Thomas asked if the board could approve the project with conditions: that the architecture come back; meet LEED Silver; moving of the trash enclosure; electric vehicle charging, or just to continue the item. Board Member Curtis made a motion to approve the project with the conditions: the addition of a valet parking plan, incorporate the architectural suggestions made tonight, LEED Silver, public art on the blank wall, electric charging stations, and moving the trash enclosure. Board Member Saheba seconded the motion. Approve Meeting Minutes Page 6 of 7 January 28, 2019 Planning Board | PlanningBoard/2019-01-28.pdf |