There should also be enough room for streetscape planning - trees, benches, newspaper boxes, etc. Teague talked about the elevation gain along the streetside and what that would mean for potential tenants. Hartmann asked about the lighting plans for the project. Teague said that the lights are completely under the awning and shine downward only. Michael Hassig added that Chris Meyers has consulted on the project s lighting.
Lighting is a big concern of the architects, also.
There are no street lights in their plan, per se. Commissioner Elice asked why the ramp is subordinate to the stairs. Teague explained that it has to do with ADA requirements. Elice thinks that stairs on a public sidewalk do not work as well as a ramp. There was some discussion about the merits of ramps vs. stairs and the sidewalk width.