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PlanningBoard | 2019-12-09 | 4 | Staff Member Tai gave a presentation on the design of the Waterfront Park. April Phillips, landscape architect, gave a presentation. President Curtis reopened the public hearing. Richard Bangert said the original plan was outstanding. He said we should not sacrifice the quality of this first, most important section of the Waterfront Park. Rachel Campos de Ivanov said the terraces would give a much better gathering spot. She said the palm trees were an important feature of the original design. President Curtis closed the public hearing. Board Member Teague said he likes the idea of a civic park for gathering that is so accessible by transit. He said he is glad that the palm trees have been removed from the plans, but that he is undecided on whether to support the plan. Board Member Hom said he does not think an urban park needs to be heavy on concrete. He said he likes the design, and agrees with the goal of including more seating. He said he would like to condition that the lighting plan be carefully reviewed by staff. Board Member Ruiz said she prefers the new design. She said she sees the need for additional seating. She supported considering keeping some of the palm trees in the design. Board Member Rothenberg said she could support the plan, though she expressed concern that the design did not meet the spirit for fully disabled access given the slopes. Approved Planning Board Minutes Page 4 of 7 December 9, 2019 | PlanningBoard/2019-12-09.pdf |