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18480 | President Sullivan suggested that the applicant recycle some of the large, old, beams from the site's original buildings as benches. Board Member Curtis asked how frequently the decomposed granite would need to be maintained. The landscape architect said that every five years is a good estimate. Board Member Saheba asked if the decomposed granite provides any benefit near the wharf promenade, given that it is only covering a very small area. Sean Murphy, applicant, agreed that the decomposed granite near the wharf promenade could be removed at the board's pleasure. Board Member Cavanaugh asked if the decomposed granite would spread onto the Bay Trail and create a potential safety issue. He said a rock on a sidewalk can ruin his day when he is rollerblading. The landscape architect said that they can remove all of the decomposed granite given the board's concerns. Board Member Cavanaugh asked if the BBQs would be available to the entire community or only the project residents. Staff Member Thomas said they would be available to all residents. Board Member Teague said he would like park users here and throughout the city to be provided information on how to use the BBQs in the most ecologically friendly way. Board Member Mitchell asked about the status of the view corridor through the building. Staff Member Thomas said that the two corridors would be designed with the buildings when they came back to the board for design review. Board Member Saheba said that he would be comfortable with that as long as the parameters of the easement are established. Staff Member Thomas said the height and width are established in the master plan. Suzanne Diers said she is concerned that the project does not have adequate parking and will spill over into the neighborhoods. She suggested using concrete benches like the ones used at Jean Sweeney There were no more speakers. President Sullivan closed the public hearing. Draft Planning Board minutes Page 3 of 6 March 25, 2019 |