>> and silence the mobile. commissioners you left off open items 13 a and b's for case number 1220 and that's at the market street area >> good afternoon and commissioners. >> rick this is a request for a project that would xabd the retail space. it would remodel the facade of the building.

the zoning administrator would consider a new land screen on the building that would encroach into the right-of-way. it's in the upper market street neighborhood transit districts. they're going to open on the 6:00 a.m. in the morning instead of 4. it will not include the acholic beverages. only 18 percent of the lineal frooj was converted to the retailer stores.

a wall greens located northeast of the project site. the department has received two called in opposition that the neighborhood is satisfactorily already served by two retailers. since the definite motion was mailed to the commissioners last week the sponsor has continued to work with the issues of neighborhood southerners. as a result of those issues the sponsor has proposed a change to the project. those changes are rktdz in a draft motion that you have received today. and they withdraw the expand

hours of operation. t the additional motion you have received. it would not replace as tenant to the neighborhood will not cause unutilized buildings and meets the planning code. i'll be happy to answer any questions >> good afternoon. i'm holly. i brought my entire teem from andrew offices representing the

project. we're proud to be in front of you for your consideration with significant input in from the community. we've worked over the last two years that both enhances the functionality. you'll hear more about the design as well as for about the hours with mta and other community groups. the ground floor of the thought new space that was vacant for 6 years will be designed for a pharmacy as well as a lobby to serve the second floor space. previously it was tower records so we see that from working with the community and the building

owner we're creating a valuable by using the second floor. additionally by working closely with those folks we've amended the new conditions in front of you limiting the hours as to not disturb residents and bike safety was accommodated from the front of the store along market. we also as you heard i recall on concerns with an additional alcohol and we've decided not use alcohol apparently in the last moments before the hearing we worked out some of the conditions it really clarify

that was brought forward by the community. we worked closely with the leadership to make sure we're supporting our commitments we made and we fully support what's in front of you. at this point, i'll ask the architect to come forward and talk about the functionality of the building >> turn on the overhead please. we were retained - we were retained to provide a design to balance the needs of the csi and the planning staff. it's a simple design. the first was to create a quiet conceptual design and to have a

design that has a time stamp. in fact, the stamp was built in the 1980s. it's been vacant over 6 years. so if you may have known it for the obama headquarters. the buildings were built at different times but their mostly 3 stories and narrow. this building breaks that pattern. so we've broke it into 3 part and the remaining 1/3rd will remain with radio shack as it's

tenant. - the center bay will serve entrance the building including the second floor and it connects the rooftop to the 2 floor and street. the center bay is dark green or dark in color. this is swiss parallel cut into horizontal stripes is the interest dprv will remain and will cut off the existing concrete base and make the windows larger were we did find out by survey that the existing

building was built over by a few inches. this is why the project is seek on variance. we looked at this building toward the bay as a precedent and this is certainly a design stamp and it has the same clad as we're proposing. we've destined the sign it's hallow with l d lights. it will look like this in the daylight and your passage has a long time the night time. this particular - this is our proposed design it may be a bit

smaller than what's in our passage. 15 feet to be piecing. we have another something like that it will be black are dark green letters not illuminated. we know that the triangle association has been concerned about the scales of the signs and they're concerned about the blade sign. our design has under gone a lot of revisions >> good afternoon, commissioners and - i'm lewis

with public affairs. for two years i've managed this project. a variety of outreach tools were used to engage the community including the meetings and the key perhaps events. additionally other triangle associations and merchant meetings. we began in 2011 to discuss those projects. the discussions have been on going to day. some thought you changes no alcohol being sold at the store

and leaving parking on the roof assessable to other tenants and businesses and leaving store windows clear and unobstructed. cbs helped a meeting and approximately 15 neighbors attended the meeting. prior to that we held a walk and offered project information. the community was enthusiastic. the proposed cbs project has received ensdrments.

cbs has been a sponsor for the christmas lighting. thank you for your time this concludes your presentation >> opening it up for public comment (calling names) >> i'm working and live in the neighborhood i have a small cafe directly next door to the project. i'm in support. i've talked to a lot of the folks and their supportive. thank you very much

>> thank you. >> good afternoon. i'm terry i'm the president of the upper market. we represent over 2 hundred and 50 paid members. cv a has been responsive to the needs of the neighborhood. we're in full support of them going into this space. it's a much needed update to our neighborhood. it's all being pushed into the upper corridor and by acting aviating this space that will help improve the area >> i apologize i called you

tony bennet. i'm coming as a private resident but i'm the president of the boats association. i sit on various committees. i want to comment on the scope of this project and the form retail tenant that's going on. in terms of the building size and scope of the building i think that the cvs a good use of the area. there are some storage areas along the street. i think one retailer in there make sense. we forcefully advocated for in

april this is under 20 percent. cvs has d done a lot of outreach. they worked really well with us. had the prior trader joe's done that we would be working with them. we asked those folks for no alcohol there was no alcohol and we asked inform less than 24 hours and we asked for open parking they did that. we asked for loading in the front street and they did that. and we asked for a sign more in line that the neighborhood and they did that.

i would hope you approve this and welcome them as a good neighbor. thank you >> good afternoon you i live within a few blocks since 1987. i have friends that have stores in that area. tower records have a humanely amount of pedestrians in that area. the card store that was vanity there was a lot of folks wanting something in there. so often you hear landlord are

not this cooperate active. ken jeffrey's has been the manager on that property and he's lent that property out for several folks. for for example, they've raised tens of thousands of dollars completely free of charge. he's loaned it to the sister of non-profit and the imperial service of non-profit always at no cost to them. for the first time i'm proud to meet his mother mrs.

a wonderful story of the history of this property. they deserve this. it is considered anchor on that block we're supportive >> any additional comments? seeing none none conspires moore >> this is a favk - fascinating project. too bad you weren't here last week we discussed this. however, this project is apparently doing exactly the opposite because it seems to be

responding to those observations. i'm very happy to see this. i'm pleased with the architect spending time on are i'm very pleased one that the neighborhood indeed could develop enough dialog. and this is