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PlanningBoard | 2020-03-23 | 3 | Board Member Teague asked if palm trees are possible as part of the landscaping. He did not see any on the list for possible plants. Director Thomas said there are no palm trees proposed on the plans and Ms. Armstrong concurred. Board Member Jeff Cavanaugh asked about access to the park and easement, what public parking is going to be available. Director Thomas said there is on-street parking on Blanding and Waterfront West Drive. There will be a requirement from BCDC that there be signed visitor parking available. Tenants and homeowners tend to park in visitor parking and since they would be private streets, the City can't enforce; it is up to the HOA. Board Member Asheshh Saheba asked about BCDC requirements in parking spaces and access and wanted clarification on what number of parking spaces there will be for BCDC and then for guests. Board Member Saheba asked if the board was trying to approve that now and if the 43 will be adequate for both groups. Director Thomas believes the 43 spaces will be adequate for both groups. BCDC will get specific and have spots marked but it gets tricky with the enforcement of those spots. From the City staff perspective, there has not been much thought into spaces since there is no way to effectively enforce it. Board Member Saheba wants to make sure that guest parking makes sense. Director Thomas explained that the applicant has been meeting with BCDC and that there will be spots for Waterfront Park visitors. Board Member Saheba wanted to know where the parking was for the multi-family units. Director Thomas pointed out where they were on the design. Board Member Saheba asked about the design of the parking structure and wanted to make sure it still needed to go through a design review. Director Thomas said the ground floor parking design would need some design creativity. Board Member Saheba asked for some design clarification on the size of units and their placement on the masterplan. Ms. Armstrong deferred to Robert McGillis, project architect from her team. Mr. McGillis said they were trying to combine universal design and street accessibility. Board Member Rothenberg asked for clarification on the past explanation by referencing page 4 of the letter about design and elevation. Mr. McGillis explained the choice of design and the challenge because of the grade difference from the street. Approved Planning Board Minutes Page 3 of 7 March 23, 2020 | PlanningBoard/2020-03-23.pdf |