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Board reviews book‑themed bench concept for Eastside Library plaza
Summary
The Architectural Board of Review provided nonbinding comments on a community‑partnered “book” bench to be sited at 1125 East Montecito Street in front of the Franklin Neighborhood Center and Eastside Library. Board members raised siting, durability and interpretive‑label questions; no formal action was required.
The Architectural Board of Review on Feb. 3 reviewed a courtesy proposal for a book‑shaped public bench planned for the sidewalk in front of the Franklin Neighborhood Center adjacent to the Eastside Library at 1125 East Montecito Street.
The board provided informal comments on size, placement and materials but took no formal action because the item was a courtesy review. The project proponents said the bench would fit the footprint of the existing bus bench and measure 48 inches wide, 38 inches high and 38 inches deep; the base would be powder‑coated steel with a…
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