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PLN14-0517 - 712 Lincoln Avenue - Applicant: Simon Kwan for Kevin Lam. A public hearing to consider Design Review approval to allow the construction of an approximately 7,100 square foot two-story mixed-use commercial building on an approximately 20,000 square foot site located approximately 96 feet east of the southeast corner of Webster Street and Lincoln Avenue. The Proposed Project is Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15332 In-fill Development.
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To: Honorable President and
Members of the Planning Board
From: Henry Dong
Planner I
BACKGROUND
On April 11, 2016, the Planning Board held a study session for a new two-story mixed-use building with ground floor retail and two second-story residential units at 712 Lincoln Avenue. During the study session, the Planning Board considered public testimony and directed staff and the applicant to address the following items pertaining to architectural and site design prior to Design Review approval:
* Incorporate double hung windows into the second-story design that reflect the windows on the adjacent commercial building.
* Provide articulation to break up the side elevations, and provide more architectural interest to the rear elevation.
* Remove the six-inch wall on the front of the building that protrudes out towards the sidewalk.
* Revise the floor plan to provide ease of access to laundry rooms for the residential units.
* Continue the roof cornice element around the building.
* Remove parking adjacent to the existing residences to accommodate more landscaping.
* Place more bike racks at the front of the property.
* Provide a privacy wall between the second story decks.
DISCUSSION
Architectural Design
Following the Planning Board study session, the applicant has revised the project plans to address all of the Planning Board comments, as well as to include additional improvements to the design. Below is a summary of changes included in the current ...
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