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PlanningBoard | 2005-01-24 | 6 | spine of activity. The resident activities would take place on the lower floor of the clubhouse for the tenants' convenience. The plans were changed to eliminate the office area, and to include a coffee area. The 2nd level patio of the community center was expanded after one set of stairs was eliminated and a new terrace is proposed as a transition spaces between the community center and swimming pool. He noted that the goal of the landscape plan was to create a greener environment on the site, to beautify the property with increased foliage, and to reduce concrete paving between the buildings. Mr. Alexander noted that the carports would be removed, as well as some of the perimeter fencing to open up the property. He noted that the fence along Appezzato Parkway would be made more pleasant, with increased connections to the neighborhood. Additional parking spaces, trees and security lighting would be placed in the parking lots. He noted that they worked with Carol Beaver and Michael Smiley to better understand the West Alameda Neighborhood Improvement Plan; they proposed to include two gates along the Appezzato Parkway fence to allow access to the future greenbelt and other parts of the community. He described the new location for the trash enclosure, which would not block other activities on the site and would entail minimal disturbance to the residents. He noted that approximately half of the carports on the east side would be eliminated. The vaulted roofs on the remaining carports would be removed, which would be replaced by a trellis element for a softer look and a smaller visual impact on the adjacent neighborhood. He noted that the main feature of Quadrant 3 was the connection to the adjacent neighborhood; the neighborhood plan called for a connection to Woodstock Park. For that to occur, the City would need to gain control of 25 feet of the existing Chipman Middle School property. Mr. Alexander noted that the applicant was concerned about the impact of the Poggi Street/Buena Vista Ave. curb bulb out proposed in the West Alameda Neighborhood Improvement Plan on the traffic flow from the site, and would like the City to take that into account as the Plan is studied. He noted that the applicant's goal was to bring new life to an older apartment complex, provide a more attractive design and added amenities for the residents, to increase parking, to upgrade security systems, and to improve site safety for the residents and the City. The project would be more pedestrian-friendly with reduced perimeter fencing, more residential design character, increased landscaping, and more responsive to the West Alameda Neighborhood Plan. The public hearing was opened. There were no speakers. The public hearing was closed for Board discussion. Ms. Carol Beaver, Community Development Manager, recalled the meeting with Sean Alexander and Michael Smiley of BMS Design to discuss the proposed changes to the renovation plan. She was pleased with their willingness to consider the suggested changes. Because the Neighborhood Plan was a conceptual plan, she understood there would be opportunities to discuss specific site plan changes. Planning Board Minutes Page 6 January 24, 2005 | PlanningBoard/2005-01-24.pdf |