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PlanningBoard | 2019-05-28 | 2 | President Sullivan asked what the distance was from the gravel pathway to any hardscaping of the project. Staff Member Dong said the building was setback 35 feet from the path and that the patio and fire pit area was within the setback. Board Member Curtis said the perspective showing how the hotel fit into the larger shoreline context which they included for the previous design was missing from the current submission. Andrew Thomas, Director of Planning, Building, and Transportation, said that perspective was asked for at the October, 2018 study session. He added that the request from the December, 2018 hearing was to bring back more detailed elevations. He outlined the choices for the Board to consider. He said the Board can approve the plan, or ask for more information or revisions. Board Member Teague pointed out a discrepancy regarding how many parking spaces were removed between the staff report and the project plans. He said there was an increase in the hotel square footage and a decrease in the restaurant square footage. He requested an explanation from the applicant regarding those changes. Robert Leach, project applicant, said the project has been going through Marriot's review process as well. He said they have needed to increase some space for back of house operations. He said the two restaurant groups they have been working with require less space than originally planned. He said they negotiated with BCDC to include hardscape improvements within the 35 foot setback under the condition that they be available to the general public utilizing the adjacent trail. He said they have had numerous meetings with the neighborhood and have incorporated most of the feedback into the design. He said they have been good partners and that construction costs are rising and time is a concern. President Sullivan said hardscape is not typically included in the setback. She said the 75 feet from the water is not a number that is relevant, instead drawing attention to the proximity of the building to the City-owned pathway. Staff Member Thomas said that when setbacks are referenced, they are relative to the face of the building. President Sullivan said the landscaping cross section for the lagoon embankment was small and unreadable. She asked if there was a large version available. Mr. Leach said he has a large version in his vehicle outside the building and could retrieve it for review. Board Member Mitchell asked how we got from the previous design to the current version. Approved Planning Board Minutes Page 2 of 11 May 28, 2019 | PlanningBoard/2019-05-28.pdf |