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PlanningBoard | 2020-11-23 | 6 | Board Member Hom had some issues with this project including all the waivers that were requested. He believed if this project was approved the design review would be very important. He wanted to see an analysis of privacy issues, shading impact, and getting some views from the existing homes to the project. He struggled with all the exceptions but understood the zoning and the right of the applicant to receive the Density Bonus. Vice President Saheba agreed with Board Member Hom that with how this project is situated within the site it will have a higher sensitivity around the design review. Board Member Cisneros liked the updated design from 4 single-family homes to 9 townhomes, she believed it was much improved. She agreed the design review would be very important and liked the idea of doing frosted windows and making the common space open for the existing residents. Board Member Ruiz also believed this was an improved project. She agreed with her fellow board members on the open space. For the design review, she wanted the applicant to consider introducing an upper floor open space. For the universal accessibility waiver, she was not ready to address that and wanted to table that item. She believed there was not enough information for the board to make a decision. Director Thomas said they could make the findings for this concession at the design review but it would still be under the Density Bonus Law. Board Member Curtis was very proud of the redesign but was disappointed at the egress and ingress on the driveway coming from Broadway and felt it wasn't safe for pedestrians and made it difficult for emergencies. He said due to these issues he was unable to support this project at this time. Board Member Rothenberg did think this was an improved project subject to the comments and conditions that had been suggested. She agreed the development of the architecture and the landscaping could be better developed using 3-D imaging such as a model. The architecture should match the neighborhood. Subject to the conditions that are recommended she could support this project. President Teague wanted to see the change in terms of clarifying the final map as well as the building permit timing. Also, on page 15 the landscape maintenance being part of the CC&R and paid for by the HOA. He wanted to know if the board could defer the agreement on the concession. Celena Chen, City Attorney, explained what the developer is entitled to under the State Density Bonus Law. She felt that the city should grant the concession and not defer the decision for later. Approved Planning Board Minutes Page 6 of 15 November 23, 2020 | PlanningBoard/2020-11-23.pdf |