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The issues, we may have we have drawings in front of us and maybe theyre not color rendering. But substantially everything about this project, the size and the scope, the only difference that we talked about is the size of the use for the restaurant there being whether or not it was commercial use, other commercial use incorporated. But i havent actually heard anyone, members of the public bringing up issues about the substantive factors of the project itself should that space not be a larger restaurant, you know, none of the none of the substantive issues about the Development Project or what...

The different alternatives that we brought forward to the community, there were pros and cons. In the end the confluence of being able to help address the pagoda site, of being able to pull the machines out as is currently contemplated in our contract, not leave something underground, that kind of tipped the balance. At that particular meeting at the time there was seemed to be little to no public support for bringing the machines to north beach and leaving them in the ground. But that is something thats viable, its something that we could do. But in weighing the different pros and cons of the...

It and that was like the intent of the project sponsor in the original proposal. But obviously, again, it didnt really look to be the same. In terms of why we use conditional use necessary or desirable, you know, we had a special use district for booker t. Washington, for higher height district. We decided it was necessary and desirable for the type of Housing Community it was providing. We also approved that sud prior to the board of supervisors taking action on it. So, its not as if this is unusual situation. I would say that the completion of this project is necessary and desirable for the ...

The different alternatives that we brought forward to the community, there were pros and cons. In the end the confluence of being able to help address the pagoda site, of being able to pull the machines out as is currently contemplated in our contract, not leave something underground, that kind of tipped the balance. At that particular meeting at the time there was seemed to be little to no public support for bringing the machines to north beach and leaving them in the ground. But that is something thats viable, its something that we could do. But in weighing the different pros and cons of the...

NANDINEE PHOOKAN ARCHITECTS (NPA) is an architecture and design firm based in Dumbo, Brooklyn. The firm's projects include planning, architecture, interior design, furniture and products.  Current project types include public projects in transportation and resiliency as well as healthcare...