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PlanningBoard | 2021-02-22 | 9 | Board Member Hom was in full support of the zoning code amendments, eliminating the utility meters, and eliminating the requirements for closets and laundry facilities. He believed allowing these things to be market-driven was a good approach and could be revisited down the road if it becomes problematic. He saw these amendments as a step in the right direction. Board Member Rothenberg was in support of the added edit suggested by Board Member Ruiz. She did suggest an edit on some items that had been struck out that would be better for clarity. She believed it was an excellent set of revisions and meritorious to be approved. Vice President Saheba agreed with his fellow board members and that market conditions would dictate some of the things that were being removed from the text. He was in full support. Board Member Ruiz made a recommendation regarding the "two-block" definition for the in lieu of open space. She thought that it was a bit unclear and preferred to see a specific distance. She advised using a 500ft radius. Board Member Cisneros agreed with her fellow board member's comments, staff's recommendations, and seconded Board Member Ruiz's suggestion of specifying a 500 ft radius. Board Member Curtis agreed with all the changes except with the open space. He believed that private open spaces should be given priority and should be mentioned. He thought it was unhealthy for a high-density unit to not have at least a balcony and a private patio. He gave a suggestion on required open space footage per total square footage. He was not in favor of taking away the private open space. President Teague said the 500ft was far less than two blocks, two blocks was about a quarter-mile. He saw the table for open space as a barrier to development, it had been used in the past as barriers to building houses. He did see the need for open space but didn't agree with the tiered system. He was also in favor of everything being removed. He also talked about how he would be supportive of making all 120ft for all zones. Vice President Saheba believed that the market should drive whether open space is private or common. Board Member Curtis appreciated what Vice President Saheba said but was still concerned about those units that were not market-driven. Specifically, the many low-cost units that were being built to keep costs down with people in small quarters and no access to the outside. Vice President Saheba wanted clarification that for a public open space to be utilized it would be at the discretion of the staff. Approved Planning Board Minutes Page 9 of 12 February 22, 2021 | PlanningBoard/2021-02-22.pdf |